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Oct
What’s Your “Why” When it Comes to the Chamber & Your Business?
Nicole Bengtson 0 comments Editorials, Marketing, Social Media
#WhyRiverHeights
The River Heights Chamber of Commerce has always been about being an organization built on values, connection, promotion, and being the voice of its business community, its stakeholders, its members – to advocate for their business’ needs, on issues that are important for them to thrive and succeed in our community. Over the years, the business members of the Chamber have expressed their reasons, their “why,” for being a member of this 117-year-old organization, and now, during a global pandemic, the Chamber is hearing and seeing these “Whys” playout and be cherished more than ever before.
“I joined the River Heights Chamber of Commerce to make local contacts and meet other business persons. As I got more involved in the chamber of commerce, I was learning from the experiences of my fellow chamber members and was able to incorporate that knowledge into my own business.” ~Kelton Glewwe, Roadware, Inc., South St. Paul
Relationships, connections and professional development have been shared at the forefront of why members of our community including our neighbors, our local businesses, our non-profits, our local and state elected officials, have participated, partnered and been involved in the initiatives of the River Heights Chamber.
While pillars of the Chamber’s initiatives of Networking, Advocacy, Business Development, Talent Attraction, Leadership Development, Buying Power may have had to take on a different look or approach during this year, they haven’t changed. The River Heights Chamber of Commerce still connects the needs of our members to decision-makers on every level. “Being a member of the River Heights Chamber of Commerce gives my business a unified voice with local, state and federal elected officials. Networking with other River Heights Chamber of Commerce members helps me find local suppliers. This saves costs and helps grow our local economy,” added Kelton Glewwe of Roadware, Inc. in South St. Paul.
So what is your “Why?” When you are thinking of your “Why” in the business decisions you make, we hope you are considering the River Heights Chamber of Commerce and how it can be a factor in your success.
“Belonging to the Chamber has helped me get to know many people and has provided me countless opportunities to interact with other chamber members to not only have fun, but to hear about their successes as well as struggles. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the resources and online seminars have been an inexpensive way to gain knowledge and interact with others while at home.” ~Karen Hanson, The Coop Restaurant, South St. Paul
The River Heights Chamber would love to hear from you about your “Why,” too! We invite you to share your positive business “Why” with us on the Chamber’s Facebook, Twitter or Instagram pages and use the hashtag #WhyRiverHeights – the Chamber will feature these excerpts in its Weekly Update e-newsletters in the coming weeks. Thank you to the above Chamber members for sharing their “Why” with us! We can’t wait to hear from more of the community!
The River Heights Chamber is here for you and your business and we know we are stronger together.
The Chamber will continue to be a catalyst in advancing the business community’s economic prosperity, providing countless resources and connections to ignite new growth and inspire leadership to shape a business-friendly region.
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Aug
River Heights Chamber Launches New Logo and Brand Identity
Nicole Bengtson 0 comments Business Ideas, Editorials, Event News, Marketing, Social Media
New identity conveys momentum and focus on ‘Driving Business Success’ for the future
Inver Grove Heights, MN (August 21, 2018) – The River Heights Chamber of Commerce, a not-for-profit business organization dedicated to providing resources and support to help businesses grow and thrive, unveiled today a new brand identity. The new logo comes at a time when the Chamber is establishing a foothold for future business growth and reaching out to a broader base of potential members.
The branding project kicked-off in March to look at outcomes that would reinforce desired brand attributes and increase appeal to members, prospects and the broader business community, create a more modern, progressive look and establish a tone with a tagline that is both believable and defendable.
“We don’t just represent our members,” said River Heights Chamber of Commerce Chairman, Brenda Dietrich. “We work for the greater good of ALL businesses in the communities we serve. The River Heights Chamber staff and Board of Directors are proud to unveil our new brand identity to everyone in the business community who can utilize the Chamber’s many resources.”
The concept behind the creative
The wave and bridge elements shown in the new logo represent the Chamber’s ability to bring together businesses and communities through connections, knowledge sharing and resources, while also symbolizing the geographic footprint of the River Heights Chamber as a river community. The bridge artwork also represents one of the Chamber’s most iconic projects, the construction of the Wakota Bridge.
“The Chamber essentially serves as a bridge to business success,” said Dietrich. “Businesses of all sizes, in multiple cities, benefit from our services and the networking and collaboration our events provide. The combination of the bridge and water elements, and emphasis on “Chamber of Commerce” creates an instantly recognizable and memorable brand.”
The new identity and tagline (Driving South Metro Business Success) reflect the qualities and characteristics member organizations and community leaders say they value most about the River Heights Chamber, while the colors and design exude a sense of inclusiveness, friendliness, forward-thinking attitude, dependability, trust, balance and security.
“The Chamber supports businesses in Inver Grove Heights and South St. Paul, as well as around the South Metro, with advocacy, networking and educational programming. Through this rebrand, we hope to open more doors and focus on diversity, connections and economic growth,” added Jennifer Gale, River Heights Chamber of Commerce President.
The River Heights Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to making connections and delivering resources that benefit local businesses. Visit www.riverheights.com or connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to see the new logo and brand identity in action, and to learn about the benefits of membership.
About River Heights Chamber of Commerce
The River Heights Chamber of Commerce is committed to its mission to aggressively promote the interests of the business communities of Inver Grove Heights and South St. Paul. The organization is volunteer-driven and strives to attract and retain businesses to keep the business community thriving. Driving economic progress and business development is its focus. The River Heights Chamber continues to provide value-added opportunities for all members. Visit the River Heights Chamber website www.riverheights.com to learn more!
Media Contact for River Heights Chamber of Commerce:
Nicole Bengtson, Director of Marketing & Communications
651.451.2266 ext. 1033
Nicole@riverheights.com
Dec
Harrison Smith Joins Paul Allen for Big Game Gala ‘Halftime’ Show
Nicole Bengtson 0 comments Editorials, Event News, Marketing, Social Media
Posted Dec 6, 2017
Credit: Craig Peters, vikings.com
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Harrison Smith is used to going full-throttle for four quarters, but on Tuesday night, the Vikings safety was part of the “halftime” show.
Smith joined “Voice of the Vikings” Paul Allen for an on-stage chat between meal courses as the River Heights Chamber of Commerce held a “Big Game Gala” at the JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America.
As Allen was introducing Smith to the crowd, he mentioned fielding variations of the same question from guests about how what’s been a good season so far might conclude.
“I have no idea where this ends, where this 10-2 is going to go,” said Allen, who is in his 16th year of covering the team.
He said this year’s team is “unique” from any that he’s seen in more than a decade and a half. Allen expressed optimism and encouraged the enjoyment of every moment down the final stretch.
“Just enjoy it every single week, and we’ll see where it goes,” Allen said.
Smith, sharply dressed in a suit and tie, hopped up on the stage and immediately drew ribbing from Allen for not wearing socks, which Smith attributed to a fashion tip from fellow safety Andrew Sendejo.
Smith said the Vikings haven’t looked beyond Sunday’s meeting with the Panthers and explained how the approach goes beyond the one-game-at-a-time cliché.
“I think everyone remembers being pretty excited when we started 5-0 and ended up 8-8 last year, so that’s kind of a learning experience of what not to do,” Smith said. “I think that helps, as far as not getting ahead of ourselves.
“Also, I think the biggest thing is we have a group of guys that really enjoys playing football, which sounds kind of silly because we’re getting paid to play a child’s game, which is the best-case scenario, so how could you not love it? But for some guys, it can get kind of monotonous, the grind of every week,” Smith continued. “Around the league, that’s just how it is. That’s not how it is here. This team loves football, and I think it’s easy to go one day at a time when you love what you’re doing.”
Smith said he thinks Xavier Rhodes is “the best” cornerback in the league. When asked by Allen if Sendejo is wild or calculated, he explained how the safety is using a “weird mix of both” successfully.
Two other highlights from Allen’s Q&A included:
On Anthony Barr:
“He’s one of those guys you look at who is supremely talented,” Smith said. “He can run with anybody, is big and strong and can play multiple positions, and he also calls our defenses and gets us aligned. He’s kind of the one who says, you know, he kind of gets us going when we give up a couple of plays here and there, he says, ‘All right guys, time to stop messing around.’ He’s been a force for us.”
On Case Keenum:
“He just has this moxie about him, so it’s definitely not arrogant, but he just has a lot of self-confidence where you know he has it and he doesn’t have to tell you about it,” Smith said. “This quarterback situation, where we have three guys that have all at some point in their career been playing top-notch, you just don’t see that a lot around the league. Most teams can’t find one. If that’s the problem we have, I’ll take it.”
Allen opened the session to questions from the crowd, and one guest asked his thoughts of U.S. Bank Stadium.
“Normally players don’t get to see a lot of stadiums,” Smith said. “We just see the locker room and the field, but this one, I think, has honestly surpassed every player’s expectation. Last year, we kind of went in and played. It was awesome and loud, especially for the defense. It looks beautiful in the city, as well.
“In the offseason, when we had more time to come back to events that were held there, we really appreciated from more of the fan side of it, how many different areas and things are there that can be put to use,” Smith continued. “I got to go to the X-Games and thought that was the coolest thing.
“There’s not a ton of home-field advantages in the NFL,” Smith added. “That’s more of a college football thing, but in my opinion, I think we have the best home-field advantage.”
Vikings Executive Vice President of Public Affairs Lester Bagley provided an update on the team’s future headquarters, the Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center, which is scheduled for completion on March 1.
Bagley said 220 workers from 38 contractors, including 34 Minnesota-based companies, are working on the headquarters that also will be able to host youth and high school sports and other events.
“It’s really a community asset,” Bagley told attendees. “Our vision is to share it with the community and partner not only with high school sports but our Minnesota Vikings Foundation.”
Smith, who attended the formal groundbreaking of TCO Performance Center in summer 2016, said he enjoyed learning about the site’s progress and chatting with guests about the Vikings season and Minnesota hosting Super Bowl LII in less than two months.
“It was great to see how excited the community is about [TCO Performance Center] and how excited the businesses are for Minnesota hosting the Super Bowl,” Smith said. “You can tell how excited the community is, how much pride the people have in the Vikings and what the organization means to them. That adds even more respect for our fans and the organization that I’m fortunate to play for.”
Local band Highwood (featuring Jon Erickson, Kelton Glewwe, Steve Snelling, Steve Sorenson and Lee Swenson) concluded the evening with live music.
Jun
Annual River Heights Chamber Golf Classic Open to Community
Nicole Bengtson 0 comments Editorials, Event News, Marketing, Social Media
Inver Grove Heights/South Saint Paul (June 2017) – The River Heights Chamber of Commerce invites the community to golf in the Chamber’s Annual Golf Classic fundraiser on Monday, June 26, 2017 at Southview Country Club at 239 E. Mendota Road in West St. Paul. This year’s tournament is presented by Republic Services.
Southview Country Club is a premier 18-hole course whose sheer aesthetic beauty lies in stark contrast to the challenge it provides to golfers of every skill level. It is the kind of course you never grow tired of playing, and are always proud to bring your guests to. Today, Southview is noted for its immaculate rolling fairways, mature trees, numerous water hazards featuring fountains and magnificent landscaping. And of course, the finest greens in this part of the country.
June 26th is promised to be filled with fun including a Bloody Mary bar while you get checked-in and practice your swings, contests on the course, and a ball drop contest and awards dinner following the day’s play. Registration begins at 10 a.m., with a shot gun start for teams at 11:00 a.m. An online auction will be sure to please with great items prior to the tournament and closes at 6:00 p.m. on June 26th (click here to check out the Online Auction). If you would like to donate an item, gift card or fun experience to the auction, click here!
“We’re excited to have another great tournament this year and have fun events in-store for this year’s golfers,” says Travis Jensen of Home Federal Savings Bank and Golf Task Force Chair.
Special thanks to these businesses for being major sponsors of the tournament: CHS, Inc., Home Federal Savings Bank, Quality Auto Care Center, Sanimax and Town Square Television.
Golf is $175/golfer after June 1st; a discounted rate of $600 per foursome is available throughout open registration and payments are due upon reservation. Additional guests may attend the awards dinner only for $35/person to network and socialize. For more information on the golf tournament or to register to attend, visit us online at www.riverheights.com/golf or call the River Heights Chamber of Commerce at 651.451.2266.
About River Heights Chamber of Commerce
The River Heights Chamber of Commerce is a business organization who aggressively promotes the interests of the business communities of Inver Grove Heights and South St. Paul. The organization is volunteer driven and strives to attract and retain businesses to keep the business community thriving. The River Heights Chamber continues to provide value-added opportunities for all members. Visit our website www.riverheights.com to learn more!
Stay Connected with the River Heights Chamber on our social media sites Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!
Mar
Hardline Concrete & Masonry Honored with 2017 Small Business of the Year Award 28th Anniversary of Small Business Award in Local Business Community
Nicole Bengtson 0 comments Business Ideas, Editorials, Event News, Marketing, Social Media
March 30, 2017
Inver Grove Heights/South Saint Paul – The River Heights Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Hardline Concrete & Masonry of Inver Grove Heights will receive the River Heights Chamber of Commerce’s 2017 Small Business of the Year Award! Jon and Brenda Dietrich, owners, will be accepting the award at the River Heights Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Small Business Award Luncheon & Trade Show on Thursday, April 13, 2017 from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at enVision Hotel & Conference Center in South St. Paul.
The Small Business of the Year Award acknowledges an organization that has been in business for five years or more, has 20 or fewer employees, has at least two years of membership in the River Heights Chamber, and encompasses a business that has a commitment to the community through its involvement and assistance to community organizations, to its employees, suppliers and customer relationships, in addition to a commitment to excellence in service, business ethics, friendliness and business operations. Chamber member businesses nominated local small businesses and the Chamber’s Recognition Committee selected the award recipient from many deserving applicants. This year’s recipient, Hardline Concrete & Masonry, excels in all these areas and more. When Hardline was asked how they feel about receiving this award, Brenda replied, “We feel truly honored to be recognized for the River Heights Chamber’s Small Business of the Year Award because being recognized by a group of your peers is a good yardstick to be measured by. There are so many deserving businesses and we are very humbled to be selected.”
Hardline Concrete & Masonry started as a sole proprietor in 2005, doing mainly commercial and industrial work. When incorporating in 2009, they shifted business to completing more residential and decorative work. While they are grateful for fundamental commercial work, they feel their true passion lies with being able to help customers create their artistic vision for their yard and home. Jon and Brenda pride themselves in doing the job correctly the first time and being primarily a referral-based business. They form relationships with their customers and treat every job as if it was their own when they leave their Hardline logo stamped in the concrete. When it comes to employee relationships, they realize that being a seasonal employer can be challenging in employee retention. In the past few years, Hardline has implemented some policies and benefits to let their employees know that they care for them, beyond the scope of a work day. They faced adversity during the recession of 2009 but because of Hardline’s presence in the community they could continue to work. Hardline Concrete & Masonry is involved in the community by supporting the local Inver Grove Heights Days, Simley wrestling and football and volunteering at their local church. Jon & Brenda strive to give competitive bids for local projects and have been privileged to work at the Inver Grove Community Center, Simley High School and various concrete projects for the City of Inver Grove Heights. Hardline Concrete & Masonry believes in small businesses succeeding and have recommended five other sole proprietors, LLC’s and corporations to join the River Heights Chamber of Commerce for continued success. Brenda is very active in the River Heights Chamber of Commerce and has served 1 year as an ambassador chair-elect, 1.5 years as an ambassador chair, has been a Board member since 2015 (and is currently Chair-Elect for 2017), served as a delegate for MN at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Summit 2015, received the River Heights Chamber Marshall award during the 2016 membership drive and was a member of the Southmetro Business PAC in 2016. The River Heights Chamber is proud to have Hardline Concrete & Masonry as a dedicated member of the business community!
This year will be the 28th Anniversary of the River Heights Chamber celebrating this special award with the business community and is sponsored in-part by Town Square Television, Waterous Company and Antonsen Construction. Community businesses will exhibit in the trade show at 11 a.m. followed by a luncheon, award ceremony and keynote speaker, Jill Renslow SVP Business Development and Marketing with Mall of America.
For more details about attending the Small Business Award Luncheon & Trade Show, visit www.riverheights.com, and to learn more about the Chamber’s award winner, Hardline Concrete & Masonry, please watch their video on the River Heights Chamber of Commerce’s YouTube channel at YouTube.com/riverheightschamber following the event on April 13th.
About River Heights Chamber of Commerce
The River Heights Chamber of Commerce is a business organization who aggressively promotes the interests of the business communities of Inver Grove Heights and South St. Paul. The organization is volunteer driven and strives to attract and retain businesses to keep the business community thriving. The River Heights Chamber continues to provide value-added opportunities for all members. Visit our website www.riverheights.com to learn more!
Stay Connected with the River Heights Chamber on our social media sites!
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Sep
The Small Business Makeover Contest is Coming Back to River Heights!
Nicole Bengtson 0 comments Business Ideas, Editorials, Event News, Marketing, Social Media
September 6, 2016
The Small Business Makeover Contest is Coming Back to River Heights!
Nominations and Applications Now Being Accepted!
Inver Grove Heights/South St. Paul – Who will be the next lucky winner of the The River Heights Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Makeover Contest this fall? One local small business will win up to a $20,000 Small Business Makeover ($20,000 of professional services and maybe even some hard cash!) to help them remodel and revitalize their small business! What business wouldn’t want that?
Who Can Enter to Win?
If your business meets the following criteria, you can apply! Nominations and applications are now being accepted!
The Chamber is looking for businesses to apply for consideration for the 2016 Small Business Makeover Contest. We know there are a lot of deserving businesses out there, so don’t be shy! If you know someone or a business who could benefit, nominate them or encourage them to apply! Businesses should submit a complete online application here and provide supplemental materials showing/talking about their need for a makeover and the impact the makeover could have on their business. A winner will be selected by a Selection Committee based on their application and voting results from a public online voting poll this fall.
- Located in the River Heights region
- Member of the River Heights Chamber of Commerce
- In business for a minimum of three years
- For-profit business
- 25 or fewer employees
- Ethical business practices
- Show a need for a makeover
Why sponsor?
The River Heights Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking In-Kind Sponsors to be a part of the Small Business Makeover Contest by either donating their professional services to the makeover package or by making a donation to fund the grand prize for the lucky winner! More details on how you can support the makeover with sponsorships, in-kind products or services, cash donations, rules, videos and supporting businesses of the makeover package is available at www.riverheights.com/makeover.
Sponsors will receive recognition in Chamber communications including, but not limited to, Chamber Weekly Update email, press releases, social media, videos, blogs and website of the contest. In addition, In-Kind Sponsors will receive recognition for providing their product/service at the winning business. What a great opportunity to support small business growth, and be a part of a makeover project giving opportunity for new potential business and referrals. This initiative has the potential to draw state-wide attention from the media and is a great way to demonstrate your company’s support of small business and a community outreach initiative.
Need an idea of an in-kind service?
Services such as marketing/design, website development, digital marketing/seo, signage, printing, public relations, advertising products/services, office supplies/services, financial, accounting, painting, remodeling, landscape and photography are some ideas of how you can participate!
“We are excited to offer this unique opportunity again by holding a Small Business Makeover Contest to support the River Heights Chamber of Commerce’s vision to promote the business community and the growth of a local small business in our area,” says Jennifer Gale, President of the River Heights Chamber of Commerce. “This is an excellent opportunity for a small business in the River Heights area to gain access to THOUSANDS of dollars’ worth of services and products for FREE and for supporting businesses (sponsors) to be promoted in the business community! This initiative is a great way to demonstrate your company’s support of small business and a community outreach initiative,” Gale added.
About River Heights Chamber of Commerce
The River Heights Chamber of Commerce is a business organization who aggressively promotes the interests of the business communities of Inver Grove Heights and South St. Paul. The organization is volunteer driven and strives to attract and retain businesses to keep the business community thriving. The River Heights Chamber continues to provide value-added opportunities for all members. Visit our website www.riverheights.com to learn more!
Stay Connected with the River Heights Chamber on our social media sites!
Aug
River Heights Chamber Hosts 2nd Annual Chamber Craft Crawl
Nicole Bengtson 0 comments Editorials, Event News, Marketing, Social Media
Fall Fundraising Event
Inver Grove Heights/South Saint Paul The River Heights Chamber of Commerce is excited to bring back it’s Craft Beer and Distillery event called The Chamber Craft Crawl on September 23, 2016 from 5:30 – 11:00 p.m.!
The River Heights Chamber of Commerce holds two fundraisers each year to keep the annual dues affordable for all businesses in the community. Task Force Chairman Ruth Bader and the committee promise a fun-filled evening starting with happy hour food and games at Jersey’s Bar & Grill in Inver Grove Heights, then moving onto a motor coach to transport our attendees to the evening’s three stops at Norseman Distillery, Insight Brewing and Lake Monster Brewing Company. The event is $65/person (or $50/person without drink tokens) and is open to the public (21 and over please) as well as Chamber members and their friends and family.
The online auction will be running September 12- 23, 2016, so be sure to visit www.riverheights.com/auction to check out all the great items and bid, bid, bid!
An RSVP is required. For more details and to register, visit the Chamber’s website at www.riverheights.com or call the River Heights Chamber office at 651.451.2266. Casual attire recommended.
Special thanks to the following business sponsors: Event Sponsor: Town Square Television, Location Sponsors: Allrounder Remodeling, Dakota Electric Association, Deerwood Bank, Frattalone Dawnway, LLLP, Wakota Federal Credit Union; Activity Sponsors: Bremer Bank – South St. Paul, Key Community Bank – Inver Grove Heights, Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham and Protouch Painting Inc.
If you are interested in joining us in our fundraising effort by attending, considering a sponsorship, donating a good or service to the auction, or bidding in the online auction to help the River Heights Chamber of Commerce keep the local business community thriving, visit the website www.riverheights.com or contact the Chamber at 651-451-2266.
About River Heights Chamber of Commerce
The River Heights Chamber of Commerce is a business organization who aggressively promotes the interests of the business communities of Inver Grove Heights and South St. Paul. The organization is volunteer driven and strives to attract and retain businesses to keep the business community thriving. The River Heights Chamber continues to provide value-added opportunities for all members. Visit our website www.riverheights.com to learn more!
Jul
Jobs, Output & Taxes: New Report Quantifies Freight Rail’s Economic Impact
Nicole Bengtson 0 comments Business Ideas, Editorials, Marketing, Social Media
Earlier this year, an economic analysis showed freight rail’s key economic contributions to Minnesota, finding that railroads are responsible for $40 billion of Minnesota’s state GDP and 7 percent of its total workforce. Now, for the first time ever, a new study has quantified the economic impact of freight rail investments at the national level—and how private rail spending “ripples” throughout America’s national and local economies.
For every dollar freight railroads spend on building, maintaining and enhancing America’s 140,000-mile rail network, $10 is generated in economic impact, according to the study from Towson University’s Regional Economic Studies Institute (RESI). Freight rail investments also support 1.5 million jobs across the country—nine jobs for every rail job.
Researchers examined the economic impact of freight railroads’ private investments, which surpass $600 billion since 1980 and are expected to reach $26 billion in 2016. In a State of the Industry report released along with the new study, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) says that the findings demonstrate freight rail’s “powerful economic ripple effect across a myriad of U.S. industries.”
“Whether selling and building automobiles and houses, powering businesses or enabling manufacturers to reach new customers, American industries rely on rail to get raw goods and products to market in the United States and beyond,” writes Ed Hamberger, AAR CEO and President. “The net economic effect is profound.”
Across Minnesota, railroads are a crucial component in transporting almost 248 million tons of cargo that originate in, terminate in or pass through the state in a given year. They also employ over 4,500 Minnesotans in well-paid, community sustaining jobs.
In 2014, the year that was examined in the study, spending by Class I railroads created $274 billion in economic activity and generated nearly $33 billion in total tax revenues. Of these taxes, $11.9 billion were collected at the local and state levels, exceeding the tax revenues collected by 30 states.
The study links the success of this powerful economic engine to the Staggers Rail Act of 1980, which created a balanced regulatory framework that allowed railroads to run like businesses and earn enough capital to invest back into their network.
Researchers pointed to the impact of these private investments for customers, noting that rail productivity has increased 139 percent since the Staggers Act. “Most of these productivity gains were passed through to rail customers—decreasing the cost of utilizing rail transportation.”
Learn more about freight rail’s economic impact in your community and read the study: https://www.aar.org/report2.
Jul
AMERICAN PICKERS to Film in Minnesota
Nicole Bengtson 0 comments Editorials, Event News, Marketing, Social Media
Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to Minnesota! They plan to film episodes of the hit series AMERICAN PICKERS throughout the region this August.
AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique ‘picking’ on History. The hit show follows Mike and Frank, two of the most skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. They are always excited to find sizeable, unique collections and learn the interesting stories behind them.
As they hit the back roads from coast to coast, Mike and Frank are on a mission to recycle and rescue forgotten relics. Along the way, the Pickers want to meet characters with remarkable and exceptional items. The pair hopes to give historically significant objects a new lease on life, while learning a thing or two about America’s past along the way.
Mike and Frank have seen a lot of rusty gold over the years and are always looking to discover something they’ve never seen before. They are ready to find extraordinary items and hear fascinating tales about them. AMERICAN PICKERS is looking for leads and would love to explore your hidden treasure. If you or someone you know has a large, private collection or accumulation of antiques that the Pickers can spend the better part of the day looking through, send us your name, phone number, location and description of the collection with photos to: americanpickers@cineflix.com or call 855-old-rust.
AMERICAN PICKERS is produced by Cineflix Productions for History. New episodes air Wednesdays at 9pm EST on History.
Jun
River Heights Chamber of Commerce Invites Chamber and Community Members to Sail the Rhine in Luxury
Nicole Bengtson 0 comments Business Ideas, Editorials, Event News, Marketing, Social Media
June 1, 2016
Inver Grove Heights/South St. Paul, MN – The River Heights Chamber of Commerce announced today that it will be embarking on a once-in-a-lifetime scenic sail up the gorgeous Rhine River during an exclusive 10-day cruise available to chamber members and their family and friends.
Participants will get to experience the Rhine’s most romantic and legendary sights while aboard the brand-new Amadeus Silver III, set to depart from Amsterdam on May 9, 2017. Over the course of this 10-day trip, travelers can experience first-hand the fascinating history and captivating charm of the cities lining the Rhine’s banks during guided tours and free time for exploring. While in Germany, tourists will see the beautiful religious architecture of Cologne, witness the breathtaking cliffs and ancient castles of Koblenz, taste the famous Moselle wines of Cochem and wonder at the self-playing music boxes in Sigfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. The cruise also takes its travelers through the beautiful city of Rothenburg, referred to as Germany’s well-preserved “Jewel of the Middle Ages” with its ramparts, city gates, impressive town hall and the St. Jakob Parish Church. With ample opportunities for learning, tasting, exploring and relaxing, this luxurious journey through the culture-filled Rhine and its European cities is sure to please.
“This is an incredible opportunity to see and experience the true beauty of the Rhine River,” Jennifer Gale, President of the River Heights Chamber said. “And we have secured 5-star accommodations at a significant discount!”
Space is limited, so act fast. Don’t miss your chance to visit the Rhine’s awe-inspiring riversides and create new memories that will last a lifetime.
For more information about this amazing trip please call the River Heights Chamber at (651) 451-2266 or email Jennifer Gale at Jennifer@riverheights.com. You can also find additional information and view the trip itinerary on the links below (click on the photos to enlarge).
Click here to view itinerary brochure
Cologne Cathedral and Hohenzollern Bridge – Cologne – Germany
