St. Peter Chamber Business After Hours
2026-02-17 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | River’s Edge Hospital – St. Peter, 1900 N Sunrise Dr, St. Peter, MN, 56082, United States
The St. Peter Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours is held on the third Tuesday of each month from 4:30-6:00 p.m. Hosting is an excellent way to introduce yourself and to become better known in the business community.

Managing Future Floods and Droughts in Minnesota
2026-02-25 09:30 - 15:30 | Saint Peter Community Center, 600 S 5th St, St. Peter, MN, 56082, United States
The Minnesota Climate Adaptation Program and Great River Greening invite you to join in an action planning workshop integrating climate modeling data with best management practices for floods, drought, and shifts in annual rainfall patterns. The workshop will take place at the St. Peter Community Center on Wednesday, February 25 from 9:30am – 3:30pm. Lunch, snacks, and coffee will be provided.

St. Peter Chamber Business After Hours
2026-03-10 16:30 - 18:00 | St. Peter Area Food Shelf, 201B S 3rd St, St. Peter, 56082, United States

ASHP Contractor Training Day 1
2026-03-11 08:00 - 12:00 | South Central Service Coop, 2075 Lookout Dr., North Mankato, MN, 56003, United States
HVAC professionals and contractors: Join RNDC and the Air Source Heat Pump Collaborative this March for two free, hands-on training courses led by experts from the Center for Energy and Environment.
The ASHP Comfort Advisor Training (March 11, 8–11 AM in North Mankato) aims to help sales staff and owners strengthen their ability to discuss and implement heat pump solutions.
Register for the Advisor Training at https://checkout.eventcreate.com/ashp-contractor-training-mankato-2026/register-details?oid=3583f244-1ec6-4085-b1f5-76b0f19da9c5
The Quality Heat Pump Installations and Commissioning Training (March 11–12 in Mankato) is ideal for EPA 608-certified installers and technicians ready to advance their skills.

Learn the 6-step heat pump replacement process to perform a quality install and commissioning, including simplified wiring schematics, best practices for leak-free line sets, state-of-the-art diagnostics and commissioning, and much more
Get hands-on with real equipment and scenarios designed by experienced installers
Earn NATE continuing education requirements and Energy Skilled Recognition for Heat Pump Installation to boost your business’ profile and visibility on Google

Register for the Installations and Commissioning Training at https://bit.ly/se-sp26-inst
Attendees will also become eligible for the Collaborative’s preferred contractor list and gain the tools needed to help customers access state rebates through the HOMEs and HEAR programs.

ASHP Contractor Training Day 2
2026-03-12 08:00 - 12:00 | South Central Service Coop, 2075 Lookout Dr., North Mankato, MN, 56003, United States

New Ulm Chamber Grant Writing Workshop
2026-03-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Turner Hall, 102 S State St, New Ulm, MN, 56073, United States
This interactive workshop is designed to help nonprofit leaders, staff, and volunteers better understand what makes a strong grant proposal and how to approach grant funding realistically and strategically.

St. Peter Chamber Business After Hours April
2026-04-21 16:30 - 18:00 | AmericInn St. Peter, 700 N Minnesota Ave., St. Peter, MN, 56082, United States

South Central Regional Housing Forum
2026-06-10 09:30 - 15:30 | Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato, MN, 56001, United States
South Central Regional Housing Forum
Register HERE – www.tinyurl.com/scrhf
Join us for a regional housing event to explore housing development resources and technical assistance to help your community meet its needs. Connect with other attendees from the region to discuss housing needs and brainstorm opportunities. In addition to speakers on housing development resources, this event will feature panelists highlighting local community collaborations and housing developments in the region.
This event will focus on the counties of Sibley, Nicollet, LeSueur, Brown, Watonwan, Blue Earth, Martin, Faribault, Waseca, Rice, Steele, and Freeborn.
An agenda will be
Location: Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
1 Civic Center Plaza
Mankato, MN 56001
Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Time: 9:30 am – 10am: Check-In and Registration
· Light breakfast items, coffee and tea will be served.
10am – 3:30pm: Event
· Lunch will be served.
Registration Closes May 26, 2026.
Questions? Contact Alyssa Wetzel-Moore, Community Development Director at Alyssa.wetzel-moore@state.mn.us
