Weekly Update:
November 26, 2018
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River Heights Chamber Legislative Policy Input Survey
Please take a few minutes to help us understand the challenges facing businesses and which policy initiatives the River Heights Chamber of Commerce could support in order to combat those challenges.
Read more
survey.constantcontact.com
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The Kaposia Club Soft Opening
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Special thanks to the Kaposia Club for inviting the Chamber Board to participate in their "soft opening" on Nov. 21st.
Kaposia Club's Open House will be held
Tuesday, Nov. 27, 3:30 - 7:30 p.m. with select appetizers and a cash bar. Their first day of full operation is planned for Thursday, November 29th, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner!
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DCTC and IHCC Industry Partnership Tour
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River Heights Chamber Chair Elect Jake Sedlacek and Jennifer Gale attended DCTC and Inver Hills CC Industry Partnership Tour on November 19. The tour highlighted the EMT, civil engineering, welding and heavy equipment programs among many others.
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Chamber Meetings & Events This Week:
Wednesday, November 28:
- 7:30 a.m. - South St. Paul Local Issues @ Central Square Community Center, South St. Paul
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The River Heights Chamber is wrapping up 2018 with a December Membership Blitz. We want to end the year strong and wrap it up with a bow!
We need
YOUR
help to grow our member base!
- Do you have clients that could share in the benefits of a River Heights Chamber membership?
- Are there people that you work with based in our cities OR do business in our communities that would like to promote and grow their business by making new connections?
Any new members that join between December 3rd - Dec. 17th will receive the regular Chamber benefits PLUS the following:
- Social Media announcements with the company info and logo
- Waived Admin Fee ($50 value)
- An upgrade to a full booth at the Small Business Awards Trade Show ($40 value)
- Advertising in the Chamber’s Weekly Update ($50 value)
- A welcome swag bag with a special gift from The Kraus Real Estate Team
- And a special gift from the Chamber (Priceless!)
Each day during our December Membership Blitz, the Chamber will feature a gift on our social media accounts.
Any current member that brings in a new member can claim the prize (and there are some good ones)!
You will also be entered into a
Grand Prize Drawing
to be held during the
Business Card Exchange sponsored by Langer Real Estate Services on
December 18th
at BLVD Bar and Grille.
Please
contact Colleen
with any questions or to donate a prize for our sellers.
Help us Wrap it Up!
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You're Invited:
River Heights Chamber &
Progress Plus Annual Meeting
January 10, 2019
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Southview Country Club
239 E. Mendota Road, West St. Paul
$50 per person/$350 Reserved Table of 8
Join us for an evening of food, drinks and networking while we honor our leaders of 2018, welcome our new Chairman for 2019 and share accomplishments and goals for the Chamber in the New Year!
The 2018 Forrest Glewwe Visions of Excellence Award and 2019 Business of the Year will be announced and honored during this event, too.
Don't miss it!
Keynote Speaker, Joe Nayquonabe, Jr. CEO, Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures.
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Economic Development News
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Craft brewery planned for South St. Paul's Concord area
A craft brewery is in the works for South St. Paul's Concord Street area, which is seeing a surge of commercial building activity. Master Properties is partnering with Big Heist Beer Co. to build a brewery from the ground up on what is now a...
Read more
www.twincities.com
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Blood Drive for American Red Cross at Rihm Kenworth - Donors Needed!
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Thursday, November 29th
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Rihm Kenworth
425 Concord Street South, SSP
Rihm Kenworth is teaming up with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive at their South St. Paul location. The American Red Cross has a severe blood shortage and urgently needs blood and platelet donors to give now to prevent delays in lifesaving medical care for patients this fall.
Bonus!! The American Red Cross has partnered with the Gophers and all presenting donors will receive a "Bleed Maroon & Gold" t-shirt (while supplies last) & have the opportunity to register for a chance to become Donor of the Game at an upcoming Gopher Football game!
To schedule an appointment
, visit
www.redcrossblood.org
and
enter "Gophers"
for the zip/sponsor code. From there, scroll down until you find Rihm Kenworth and select a time that will work for you. Family/friends are welcome to participate.
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Volunteer to be a “DARTS Snow Angel”
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Make this coming winter season a little brighter for a senior in Dakota County - be a snow angel by volunteering to clear their sidewalk and driveway, making it a safer winter. Team up with family members, co-workers or friends to make a meaningful impact on the life an older homeowner. Great opportunity to team share this volunteer service.
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PROACT ‘HOLIDAY LIGHTS RECYCLING’ CAMPAIGN
URGES AREA RESIDENTS, BUSINESSES TO DROP OFF LIGHT STRINGS, CORDS
Multiple Dakota County locations, expansion to Maplewood, Hudson, Shakopee, Red Wing for 32 drop-off spots in all, people with disabilities disassemble and sort material
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Now in its fifth season, ProAct, a nonprofit serving people with disabilities, continues the “Holiday Lights Recycling” effort in conjunction with several cities in a wide metro area. The program also recycles electrical, phone and appliance cords and now offers 32 drop-off locations.
“Keep your lights and cords out of the trash and recycle bins. Let us handle them properly to reclaim the valuable material for reuse in new products,” said ProAct Work and Recycling Manager Jennifer Cavalier. The effort also helps to employ dozens of people with disabilities.
Several city facilities, Dakota County service centers, hardware and liquor stores are serving as drop-off points. The program ends the first week of February 2019.
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Congratulations to the Ambassador of the Month for October!
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Bruce Bairaktaris
Quality Auto Care Center
100 S. Concord Exchange
South St. Paul
(651) 457-6255
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Hot Deals & Job Postings!
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Job Opening: Financial Accountant at Dakota Electric
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Dakota Electric Association has an immediate opening for a
Financial Accountant.
This position assists with providing complete and accurate financial records and reports in accordance with established accounting policies and procedures which contribute to the efficient management of Dakota Electric.
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Share Your Business'
Hot Deal
with the Chamber!
It's a free member benefit
!
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