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

Ribbon Cutting – Chiroway Eagan
 1012 Diffley Rd, #600 Eagan, MN 55123
Thursday, October 1 | 3:30 to 4:30 PM
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 4:00 PM

Come help us welcome them as a new chamber member.

Schedule Update:

CD2 Congressional Debate – October 12, 2026

Hear directly from the candidates at the upcoming CD2 Congressional Debate hosted at Dakota County Technical College on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

🗓 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 2:15 p.m. and no late admittance will be allowed.

This is a great opportunity to hear candidates discuss the issues that matter most to our region before Election Day. Limited seats and you must pre-register to attend.

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.