Week of November 3, 2014
"Strengthen Business through Advocacy, Networking and Education"

Welcome New Members

Principal Financial Group
James McMahonFinancial Advisor
8530 Eagle Point Blvd #125
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
651-336-4001

Bamboo House
Lan TilleskjorManager
1350 E Highway 96
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
651-795-9549

AT&T Store
Jamie TakacsManager
925 E County Road E
Suite 170
Vadnais Heights, MN 55127
952-222-4142

World Around Us Child Care Center
Becca Garber-Churchill, Owner
5065 Stewart Avenue
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
651-773-1406

Committee Meetings

Gala Meeting
Tuesday, November 4
11:30
Chamber Depot

Board Meeting
Thursday, November 20
TBD

Social Media!

Rethink Recycling

Save the Lake

Membership Luncheon - Teacher Tenure

Membership Luncheon - Teacher Tenure
Keller Golf Course
Friday, November 14th
11:30am - 01:30pm

This year an extremely important court case took place in California; Vergara–vs–California, which struck down teacher tenure. This case could have a profound impact on teacher tenure laws across the country, including Minnesota. Marcellus McRae, the co-lead counsel in the case who gave the closing arguments, will address our Chamber membership.

Register here.


It’s important to note that the public school system in Minnesota is ranked higher than California when measured in student test scores. Also, this program is educational in nature and does not constitute an endorsement of the teacher tenure court ruling in California.

Annual Legislative Reception

Annual Legislative Reception
White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce
Tuesday, November 18th
5:00 - 7:00pm

Our Legislative reception is a great networking opportunity and a chance to informally meet & connect with your legislative representatives.

Beverages & appetizers will be served.

This event is free to Chamber members, non-members are $10.

Professional Development Series

Professional Development Series
Thursday, November 6th
7:30 - 9 am
Country Inn & Suites - Vadnais Heights

Topic: Reaching your Mobile Audience
Speaker: Ryan Boog, CEO Happy Dog Web Productions

Today, everyone is glued to their phones. But getting their attention nowadays seems like it would take a smack to the head. How do you reach your mobile audience? I will discuss 4 solid ways you can break the ice with your audience, you know, the ones glued to their phones.

About Ryan - "Ryan Boog is the CEO of Happy Dog Web Productions in White Bear Lake. He is excited about taking custom website development and digital marketing to the next level with Happy Dog -- the company has grown 500% in 4 years! Ryan is a proud husband and father, and is a sports nut."
 
This program is free to Chamber members. Coffee & rolls provided.

RSVP for these events to maureen@whitebearchamber.com.

Ribbon Cutting - Hummingbird Floral

Did you know?
Hummingbirds are the only bird that can fly backwards. And, they also sell flowers, too.

Hummingbird Floral
4001 Rice Street
Shoreview, MN 55126
Thursday 11/6

3:30-4:00pm

We are having a Ribbon Cutting at Hummingbird Floral's new location this Thursday afternoon in Shoreview. Come get in a photo and pick up your special someone a lovely plant!

Newborn 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 TEN (10) Member-to-Member Discounts. We've been averaging about 0.8 new discounts a week, so be sure to check back at least every other week for what will mathematically be 1.6 new discounts!

Email Mike if you would like to offer a discount to fellow Chamber Members.

Attention Chamber Members

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

Read more details.

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Weekly Facts - Week of November 3, 2014