Weekly Update:
May 18, 2020
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STAY SAFE!!!
Chamber & Community News
Heading back into the wild…
from Dr. Gina Rivas-Castro, Health 1st Chiropractic & Wellness Center, RHCC Board Member
As the stay-at-home order expires today, May 18th, it is normal to have some concerns about venturing out but let's discuss some key things you can focus on to feel safe during this process.

  1. Consolidate your trips out at the beginning to minimize your potential exposure. Your immune system has not been exposed to the normal microbiome in the environment so this is key.
  2. Practice safe hygiene measures to minimize touching frequently touched surfaces such as doors in addition to washing your hands frequently.
  3. Focus on strengthening your immune system. Get adequate sleep, Eat whole foods vs. processed food, Stay hydrated and Active, and Minimize Stress. In addition, Supplement with key immune boosting vitamins such as Vitamin D, Zinc, Vitamin C, and Probiotics/Prebotics.
  4. As we begin to open things up, it is expected the number of cases will increase as exposure to SARS-CoV-2 will be higher. Focus on keeping your immune system strong and we will all get through this together.
 
Lastly, there is something to be said about "Becoming or Creating too Clean of an Environment." Tune in on either of our upcoming LIVE webinars where we will discuss the basics on the function of your immune system and ways to give it the boost it needs to potentially fight a virus. 

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Looking for Some Affordable Advertising During This Time?
The River Heights Chamber Can Help!
The River Heights Chamber has many affordable advertising and new sponsorship opportunities (virtual events included) for you to take advantage of to get your business message out to the members and community!

Here are some ideas to think about!

  • Weekly Update Advertisement
  • Website Advertisement
  • Social Media Advertisements
  • Virtual Networking Event Sponsorships
  • Virtual Webinar Sponsorships

Remember some free Member Benefits:
  • Get to Know a Member Video
  • Member Hot Deals & Job Postings available through your Chamber member login

To find out more details, contact Nicole.
River Heights Chamber COVID-19 Updates & Resources
Latest News:

  • May 18: Re-Opening of Retail Businesses - Find out all you need to know on how to open your business safely here

  • Safely Reopening Minnesota’s Economy and Ensuring Safe Non-Work Activities during the COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency - Read the latest Executive Order Here

  • Real-Time Solutions Webinar 2 (Part 3 Series) Back to Business: State of Tourism in the COVID 19 Era - Watch Here

  • Real-Time Solutions Webinars Now on a YouTube Playlist - Webinars will be added to the playlist and/or posted here after the recording/presentation is available.

The River Heights Chamber of Commerce will continue to be a voice of reason, sharing factual information as it becomes available and we will work tirelessly to advocate for and support our local businesses and communities. Please continue to watch for information through our website and social media channels. The   RHCC Members Only Facebook group  , the   River Heights Chamber Facebook page  , and our   COVID-19 Resource webpage  offers info from our partners, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce,  MN DEED  and other useful resources. We are also updating our Facebook page with announcements from members and opportunities to support our businesses during these challenging times.

View the Business Tool Kit  here
Upcoming Chamber Events
Chamber Meetings & Events This Week:

*All in-person Chamber meetings and events have been canceled or moved to a virtual Zoom meeting. Please watch for committee specific emails for Zoom instructions as needed.

Wednesday, May 20
  • 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. - Real-Time Solutions Webinar #3 (Part 3 Series): State of Real Estate - Register in advance on Zoom here
  • 8:00 a.m. - Business Owners Roundtable Zoom Meeting - watch for details

Thursday, May 21
  • 8:00 a.m. - River Heights Chamber Board of Directors Meeting via Zoom
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Economic Development & Workforce News
DEED Developments: What businesses & workers need to know

Most importantly, businesses must be safe & healthy for their workers & customers. In order to reopen, any non-Critical Sector business or retail establishment must have a COVID-19 Preparedness Plan in place...

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Tribute To Local Businesses Doing Good - Share Your Business Photo
We are working on a Tribute to Our Business Community to highlight area businesses in the upcoming South Metro Living magazine - if your business has done a good deed or something unique to help others during COVID-19, please send a photo and share your story with us!

Thank you to the businesses who have committed to advertising so far in the 2020/2021 publication!

The 2020/2021 River Heights Chamber South Metro Living Guide is being produced/published by ECM/APG.
Share Your Business With Us By Video
Make your own 15-20 second video and share it with us at the Chamber!

Here's how:

1. Record your video in Landscape mode (horizontally)
2. Record in a quiet place if possible (limit background noise)
3. Message - Hi, my name is ABC with XYZ company. Our company does XYZ. Add in a positive thing/message you are doing during this time and/or a way people can connect with you (website or other contact info).
4. Save the video on a Google drive and share it with Nicole here
(Please note: the video file may be too big to email directly so saving it to a file sharing spot like Google Drive or Dropbox first is helpful to send us a link to download the file itself).
River Heights Region Restaurant & Food Guide
The River Heights Chamber of Commerce and Inver Grove Heights Convention & Visitors Bureau compiled this current status of our area restaurants and food establishments. Please understand this is a fluid document and know that information is changing all the time. If your business has updates, please email Colleen and we will do our best to update as timely as possible. You can view the document in real-time here .
Hot Deals & Employment Opportunities!
IS YOUR BUSINESS HIRING DURING THIS TIME OF COVID-19? Let us know!

Share your Hot Deal or Employment Opportunities with the Chamber!  It's a free member benefit !

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