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October 15, 2018
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Did You Know...
Voters Guide Week 3:
Inver Grove Heights Mayoral Candidates
Over the next few weeks, the River Heights Chamber of Commerce will be sharing Candidate Voter Guides for you to get to the know the specific candidates running for offices in the River Heights region. Please take a few minutes to learn more and see what the candidates have to say.

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Statewide Legislative Policy Tour - Tomorrow!
Tuesday, October 16
8:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Specialty Manufacturing Co.
5858 Centerville Road
St. Paul, MN 55127

Registration | 8:00 a.m.
Meeting | 8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Optional Tour | 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Please join us in White Bear Lake and make your voice heard in the 2019 Legislative Session. Hear what Minnesota companies are forecasting for growth and what it means for the Chamber's legislative agenda to grow our economy together.

  • Network with your peers
  • Discuss policy changes to help your business succeed and grow jobs in Minnesota
  • Engage in our grassroots efforts
  • Tour the Specialty Manufacturing Co. facility following the meeting! 
Save the Date for January 10, 2019: River Heights Chamber Annual Meeting
One Week To Nominate & Apply!

Who Should The Chamber Honor for 2019 Business of the Year & Forrest Glewwe Visions of Excellence

It's time to make your nominations ( email Nicole ) or complete the online application for Business of the Year & Forrest Glewwe Visions of Excellence Awards !

Applications due by Monday, October 22
Business of the Year Award Winners
1995 - First American Bank- Bremer Bank
1996 - Fury Motors
1997 - Gertens
1998 - Southview Bank- Mainstreet Bank
1999 - Cenex Harvest States- CHS Inc.
2000 - Waterous Company
2001 - Cherokee Manufacturing
2002 - LeVander, Gillen & Miller
2003 - ReMax Realty 100
2004 - Pind Bend Paving
2005 - Key Community Bank
2006 - Bester Brothers Transfer
2007 - American Bank
2008 - Dakota Electric Association
2009 - Heartland Credit Union
2010 - Schadegg Mechanical
2011 - Flint Hills Resources
2012 - Sherman Insurance Agency
2013 - Wipaire
2014 - Town Square Television
2014 - Safeway Bus Company
2015 - Pawn America Minnesota
2016 - Krech O’Brien, Mueller and Associates (KOMA)
2017 - Tandem Printing, Inc. 
2018 - Deerwood Bank
Forrest Glewwe Visions of Excellence Award Winners
1987- Dale Schenian
1988- Forrest Glewwe
1989- Ken Nelson
1990- Harold LeVander, Sr.
1991- George Cameron
1992- Lyle Jacoby
1993- Ed Kuntz
1994- Mark Brown
1995- Worth Stiles
1996- Sid Puppe
1997- John Tenney
1998- Kathy Smith
1999- Noel Estenson
2000- Doug Rech
2001- Bill Lucking
2002- Jim Kemp
2003- Ed Gutzmann
2004- Donnette Hilton
2005- Don Haugen
2006- Greg Kuntz
2007- LaDonna Boyd
2008- Kevin Kraus
2009- Cheryl Frank
2009- Don Chapdelaine
2010- Mike Haverkamp
2011- Nancy Fish
2012 – Bill Smith
2013 – Rollin Glewwe
2014 – Harold “Red” Leonard
2015 – Senator James P. Metzen
2016 – Beth Baumann
2017 – Representative Rick Hansen
Upcoming Chamber Events
Chamber Meetings & Events This Week:

Tuesday, October 16:
  • 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Ambassador Visits @ TBD

Wednesday, October 17:
  • 8:00 a.m. - Business Owners Roundtable @ Chamber Office

Thursday, October 18:
  • 8:00 a.m. - River Heights Chamber Board of Directors @ Chamber Office
Food for Thought: Speed Networking - Open to All Businesses!
Tuesday, October 23
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Evolve Workplace
260 Wentworth Ave E.,
West St Paul
$25 members/$35 non-members

Join us for our first “Speed Networking” luncheon with presenter, Kelly Jahner-Byrne who will start the session by offering tips you can use in any setting to help you “Leverage Your Connections.”
Only A Few Booths Left -
Deadline Extended: Sign Up by Oct. 16

Chambers' County-wide Business Expo is the Place to Be!
Thursday, November 1
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
LaGrand Conference at GrandStay Hotel
7083 153rd St. W., Apple Valley

The event includes a cash bar, complimentary hors d'oeuvres and exhibits by members from the participating chambers. 

Deadline extended - only a few spots left! Exhibit:
  • 6ft table is $150, which includes table skirting and electricity. 
  • Free-standing display space is also $150 and includes electricity. 
  • ½ 6ft (3 ft.) table is $90, which includes table skirting and electricity. 

CoffeeNet at Inver Hills Community College
Wednesday, October 31, 2018  
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Inver Hills Community College
2500 East 80th Street   
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077

Start your Halloween off with a treat! Join us for coffee and refreshments to network with your fellow Chamber colleagues, and don't forget you can bring a friend and your business cards!
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Economic Development News - Progress Plus
67 Loft-style Apartments Coming to Concord Exchange, December 2018
Simek Realty has announced the arrival of brand new apartments located in the former Wells Fargo building located at 161 Concord Exchange. Developer Doug Simek says he was initially attracted to the project because the building size and width which lent itself to a multi-family use. 

Now known as The Drover Apartments, this 67 unit development will offer contemporary finishes, spacious unit design with amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center, bike storage, underground heated parking and a spectacular rooftop deck with outdoor kitchen, fire pit and community room for residents to use or rent out for private parties. All of the apartments will include a washer and dryer, hard-surface flooring and countertops and stainless steel appliances.

The building was vacant for more than six years, but once completed it will have gone through a complete transformation with all new interior walls, roof and exterior design features to transform this former office building into a bustling, high-quality new residential community.

The developer believes the apartment homes will appeal to those of all ages including empty nesters who currently live in and want to stay in this area. Construction will be completed by the end of November 2018. Rents will start at $775 for a studio and range up to $1455 for a two bedroom.
 
For leasing information, please call 651-728-5000.
Member News & Events
Get to know Ka & Rachel, Small Business, South St. Paul

The Sassy Pecan is making an impression on the Twin Cities one Sweetie Cake, pecan cluster and Stickey Doohickey - think mug cakes, candy turtles and Rice Krispies with a Southern, gourmet twist - at a time.

Read more
www.twincities.com
Ambassador of the Month for September
Bruce Bairaktaris
Quality Auto Care Center
100 S. Concord Exchange
South St. Paul
(651) 457-6255
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