Week of October 6, 2014
"Strengthen Business through Advocacy, Networking and Education"

Welcome New Members

The Lodge at White Bear
Michael Weyer, Manager
3666 E County Line N
White Bear Lake, MN 55110

Savers ADS
Elaine Essary, ADS Area Manager
8049 Morgan Circle S
Bloomington, MN 55431

Committee Meetings

Executive Meeting
Friday October 10
Chamber Depot
Board Meeting
Thursday October 16
TBD

Social Media!

Attention Chamber Members

HWY 61 ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
For more information or to sign up for project email updates, visit mndot.gov/metro/projects/hwy61whitebearlake.

Read more details.

Rethink Recycling

Save the Lake

Board Vacancies - 2015

Official Decree

Notice to All Chamber Members in Good Standing,

Re: Board Vacancies For 2015
 
The White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce hereby has given notice of four (4) vacancies on the Board of Directors for the 2015—2018 term.
 
The White Bear Area Chamber Nominations Committee is recommending the following nominees to fill the 2015-2018 Board of Directors positions. All nominees have expressed their willingness to serve, have read the formal job description and completed a Board application. Nominations are as follows:

Ron Anderson – Century College – Three Year Term
Colette Jurek – Xcel Energy - Three Year Term
Sheila Kelly – Sheila Kelly Law Firm LLC - Three Year Term
Eric Rickman – Saputo Dairy Foods USA – Three Year Term

Additional names of candidates for Directors can be nominated by petition bearing the genuine signatures of at least twelve (12) qualified members of the Chamber. Such petition shall be filed with the Nomination Committee at the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce office, 4751 Highway 61, White Bear Lake, no later than 4:30 p.m. on October 17th, 2014.  The determination of the Nomination Committee as to the legality of the petition(s) shall be final.

Thank you,
Board of Directors
White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce

Upcoming Events

PerkUp! Morning Networking
10/07/2014
Join us for a perfect way to start your day. Coffee, breakfast & NETWORKING!
Cost is for your breakfast only; order from menu provided.

Lunchtime Networking
10/09/2014
We are hosting our Lunchtime Networking at BYO Burger. Compare your burger blueprints, along with other business talk.

Candidate Forum
10/14/2014
We are hosting a candidate forum for October 14th at the Vadnais Heights Country Inn & Suites from 8:00-9:00am.

There is no charge to attend for chamber members, and a continental breakfast will be served. Candidates running for house districts 38B, 42B and 43A have been invited.

Those districts are currently held by Representatives Peter Fischer, Matt Dean and Jason Isaacson. We will ask the candidates their positions on important business issues such as the minimum wage, business regulations and taxes.
 
Again, there is no charge to attend this event for chamber members, but registration is required. Non-members pay $10.

Please register online or email maureen@whitebearchamber.com to attend.

Green Business Expo

Join us on the evening of Thursday, October 23 from 5:00-7:00 as we host the 2nd Annual Green Business Expo at Century College.

Click here to learn more.

Ribbon Cuttings

Savers ADS
2499 County Road E East
(
Festival Foods Parking Lot)
Tuesday, October 14th
11:30-Noon

Steadfast Website Features

The Chamber's website - www.whitebearchamber.com - is sporting a redesign! Check it out, set it as your homepage, admire its airy and brighter complexion. Or whatever, it is just a website. But it's our better looking website.

New website features revealed here

Member-to-Member Discounts

We are now boasting SEVEN (7) Member-to-Member Discounts.

Click here for Fantastic M2M Discounts

Sponsors

        
Weekly Facts - Week of October 6, 2014