2026 Annual Business Awards, Trade Show and Luncheon
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Join Us to celebrate the River Heights Chamber 2026 Annual Business Awards, Trade Show and Luncheon
This year, we will celebrate the recipients of the Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, the Forrest Glewwe Service Excellence and the Rising Star awards. The day will start with a Trade Show to network with your chamber and community colleagues, followed by a luncheon, awards ceremony to recognize and honor the award recipients and Keynote Speaker, Patrick Klinger.
Trade show Opportunities:
The River Heights Member Trade show is held in conjunction with the 2026 Business Awards Luncheon - don't miss your opportunity to promote your business at this annual event! Space is limited - reserve your spot today!
Luncheon Keynote Speaker - Patrick Klinger
Patrick Klinger is the President & CEO of the St. Paul Festival & Heritage Foundation, where he leads the organization responsible for preserving and advancing the rich traditions of the St. Paul Winter Carnival and other community celebrations.
A nationally respected marketing executive, entrepreneur and community leader, Klinger has more than three decades of experience in sports, entertainment, sponsorship and nonprofit leadership. Prior to joining the foundation, he founded Agile Marketing Partners, a strategic consulting firm that advised leading corporations, sports organizations, and nonprofits on strategy, brand development, community engagement and partnership marketing.
Prior to launching his consulting practice, Klinger spent 14 seasons with the Minnesota Twins, serving as Vice President of Marketing.
Throughout his career, Klinger has built a reputation for bringing people, organizations, and communities together around a shared purpose.
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Date and Time
Thursday Sep 24, 2026
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM CDT
Tentative Schedule:
10:30 am to 12 noon: Registration, Networking and Trade Show Opens
12 Noon to 1:30 pm: Lunch, Awards and Program
Fees/Admission
Tickets:
$55 per person
$100 for Tradeshow Booth - includes 1 luncheon ticket
Contact Information
Lilly Miller
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5782 Blackshire Path, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076 – (651) 451-2266 – info@riverheights.com