Involvement
Volunteer Opportunities- Committees & Task Forces
Ambassadors!
The Ambassadors have a very important role in the Chamber with a mission to welcome and recognize businesses and represent the Chamber in the community. They meet twice a month for new member and retention visits on the first Thursday and the third Tuesday of each month at 3 p.m. They also meet the first Thursday for a monthly meeting at 4:30 p.m. For more information or to join the Ambassadors, contact the current Chairperson: Michelle Hildebrand or Annie at the Chamber office.
ChamberNet!
ChamberNet is a networking group who’s mission is to provide a forum for members to give and receive qualified business leads. ChamberNet is a non-competitive group where only one individual in the group will represent a specific business sector. There is a $25/year participation fee. ChamberNet meets on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at Noon. For more information and availability in a ChamberNet group, contact the current Chairperson: Dee Hobbie or Carol at the Chamber office.
Gala (Oktoberfest) Task Force!
The Gala Task Force kicks off in the late spring to plan the Chamber’s largest fundraising event which is held annually in the fall. Their mission is to provide assistance in planning and promoting the annual Gala event. They meet on an as needed basis from May to November before the event. For more information or to get involved in planning this fun event, contact Jennifer at the Chamber office.
Golf Classic Task Force!
The Golf Classic Task Force's mission is to organize the annual Golf Classic as a social outing for members while fundraising for the Chamber. They meet on an as needed basis from February to May. For more information on the Golf Classic or to participate on this fun task force, contact Carol at the Chamber office.
Heights of Inver Grove Committee!
The Heights of Inver Grove Committee's mission is to promote and market the Heights of Inver Grove businesses. The committee meets on an as needed basis usually on the third Wednesday of the month. “Taste of the Heights” and "Discover the Heights" are examples of events the group has done in the past. The "Discover the Heights" project helped advertise the businesses in the Heights area and encouraged people in the community to visit the participating businesses. For more information or to get involved, contact the current Chairperson: Kelly Garrett or Nicole at the Chamber office.
IGH Local Issues Committee!
The IGH Local Issues Committee's mission is to promote and encourage responsible quality growth and development in Inver Grove Heights from both community and business perspectives, and monitor local issues to be political, pro-active and take united stands. This committee meets on the second Thursday each month at 8 a.m. To find out how you can get involved in the IGH Local Issues Committee, contact the current Chairperson: Jack Gillespie or Jennifer at the Chamber office.
Legislative Action Committee!
The Legislative Action Committee's mission is to represent and promote business interests and formulate policy positions on county, metropolitan, state and national legislative issues. They on an as needed basis during the legislative session. For more information or to find out how you can get involved in the Legislative Action Committee, contact Jennifer at the Chamber office.
Membership Committee!
The Membership Committee's mission is to strengthen and grow the membership of the River Heights Chamber of Commerce. This committee is looking for dedicated volunteers to be a part of this hardworking group. They meet on the third Tuesday of each month at 4:45 p.m. To find out how you can get involved in the Membership Committee, contact the current Chairperson: Andy Besser or Annie at the Chamber office.
Recognition Committee!
The Recognition Committee's mission is to investigate recognition opportunities, establish recommendations for the award/recognition criteria and select recipients from the membership. The Recognition Committee does an annual review of the criteria for the Chamber's major awards: Forest Glewwe Visions of Excellence, Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year and Rising Star(s). They meet on an as needed basis usually two to three times a year. To find out how you can get involved in the Recognition Committee, contact Nicole at the Chamber office.
SSP Local Issues Committee!
The SSP Local Issues Committee's mission is to promote and encourage responsible quality growth and development in South St. Paul from both community and business perspectives, and monitor local issues to be political, pro-active and take united stands. This committee meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:30 a.m. For more information or to get involved, contact the current Chairperson: Steve Doody or Jennifer at the Chamber office.
Twins Night Task Force!
The Twins Night Task Force's mission is to provide a community wide get-together at the dome to see a Twin Game. A summer season game is usually chosen. They meet on an as needed basis before the summer event. For more information or to find out how you can get involved in the Twins Task Force, contact the current Chairperson: Jodie Miller or Carol at the Chamber.
Wakota Bridge Coalition!
The Wakota Bridge Coalition's mission is to promote and facilitate the expansion of the I-494 Corridor which includes communities adjacent to the bridge in Washington, Dakota and Ramsey Counties. For more information on the objectives of this Coalition or to join this group, contact the current Chairperson: Colette Jurek or Jennifer at the Chamber office.
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