Thank You for Making the 2026 Annual Business Awards,
Trade Show a Success!

On behalf of the River Heights Chamber staff, thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 Annual Business Awards, Trade Show & Luncheon on Thursday, September 24 at Southview Country Club. We are grateful for the tremendous support of our sponsors, trade show exhibitors, award nominees, award winners, volunteers, board members, ambassadors and attendees who helped make this year’s event a wonderful success.

Congratulations to our 2026 award recipients:

🏆 Forrest Gleewe Visions of Excellence Award – Ann Bailey

🏆 Rising Star Award – Amy Countryman, Inver Hills Community College Foundation

🏆 Small Business of the Year – Limitless Chiropractic

🏆 Large Business of the Year – Sovran, Inc.

Highlights from the day include:

• Tradeshow featuring some of the Chamber’s businesses.
• Networking opportunities that sparked new connections and collaborations.
• A delicious Coffee Bar experience sponsored by Key Community Bank and served by Caffeination Station.
• A powerful keynote from Patrick Klinger, who sharedan inspiring message about embracing opportunities and taking risks.
• Nicole Engstrom of Little Mac Design for capturing photos of the event.

Thank you again to everyone who participated and celebrated with us. We are proud to recognize the outstanding businesses and leaders who make our community stronger and look forward to another great year ahead!

~The River Heights Chamber Team

Join fellow Dakota County Chamber members for a Congressional District 2 Candidate Debate and hear directly from the candidates seeking to represent our region in Congress.

This debate will focus on issues important to our communities, businesses and regional economy, giving Chamber members an opportunity to hear where the candidates stand before Election Day.

🗓 Monday, October 12, 2026

📍 Dakota County Technical College

⏰ Registration Opens: 2:30 p.m.

☕ Light snacks and refreshments available

🎤 Debate: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Important: Doors close promptly at 3:15 p.m. and no late admittance will be allowed.

Chamber members are invited to attend in person at Dakota County Technical College. Attendance is free, but advance registration is required.

Business After Hours at Nowhere Entertainment

Join us on Tuesday, October 13, from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM at Nowhere Entertainment in Inver Grove Heights for an evening of networking, family fun, and exclusive Chamber-only discounts on mini golf, arcade games, haunted house attractions, food, and beverages.

Bring your family and friends! This event is not open to the public.

RSVP by Monday, October 12.

Join the River Heights Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate the purchase of the building for American Family Insurance – Branson Smith with an Ribbon Cutting ceremony!

Start your morning with coffee, pastries, and networking at the River Heights Chamber office, located at 5782 Blackshire Path. Following refreshments, we’ll take a short walk next door to 5790 Blackshire Path to tour the new office and celebrate with a Ribbon Cutting at 9:30 a.m.

📅 Friday, October 16
☕ Coffee & Pastries: 9:00 a.m.
✂️ Ribbon Cutting: 9:30 a.m.
📍 Chamber Office: 5782 Blackshire Path
📍 American Family Insurance office: 5790 Blackshire Path

Help us welcome Branson Smith and his team to their new space and learn more about their services while connecting with fellow Chamber members and community leaders.