Weekly Facts for February 15, 2016
The Weekly Facts: A good week ahead

Welcome New Members

Outback Steakhouse
Bryan PearsonProprietor
1770 Beam Ave
Maplewood, MN 55109
651-748-0661

Thrivent Financial
Katie OelkerFinancial Associate
1961 Webber St
White Bear Lake, MN 55110

White Bear Foot and Ankle Clinic
Nancy WatkinsPractice Manager
4653 White Bear Parkway
White Bear Lake, MN 55110

651-426-3995

Renewing Members

Committee Meetings

None this week.

M-2-M Discounts

We now have 23 Member-to-Member Discounts.

Social Media

Save the Lake

Rethink Recycling

Scholarships

The deadline for applications for our $500 scholarships is March 31st. Don't delay! Scholarship information here.

Doing Business with Big Business

Doing Business with Big Business
After Hours Event
5:00-7:30pm
Tuesday, February 23
Hillcrest Golf Course
2200 East Larpenteur Ave E

If you are interested in connecting with large businesses in your community, Doing Business with Big Business is the event to attend.

At this Chamber After Hours event, you will have the opportunity to make meaningful contacts with the purchasing agents in several of our larger companies and entities.


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Inaugural Luncheon 2016

Friday, February 26
11:30am-1:45pm

Dellwood Country Club

Holly Hoffman, the last woman standing on Season 21 of CBS’ hit reality show “Survivor: Nicaragua,” is the keynote speaker for our 2016 Inaugural. Holly has traveled across the country, speaking to community leaders and business professionals, inspiring audiences to take opportunities and focus on attitude, determination, confidence, desire, faith, and perseverance. Holly is also a best selling author getting a 5 star consumer rating for her recent book “Your Winner Within”.​

At the Inaugural we also recognize outgoing and incoming Board members, and showcase your Chamber’s accomplishments in 2015.
 
This is our premier event. Come and hear Holly Hoffman, a phenomenal national speaker. Cost to attend is $30.00 Chamber members and $45.00 non-members. Tables of 8 are $200 a savings of $40. Registration begins at 11:15am with the Inaugural and lunch from 12:00-1:45pm.

Mark down Friday, February 26 to attend this incredible event at Dellwood Country Club.

Business & Achievement Awards

A (still relatively) new year upon us means it's time to nominate businesses and individuals for our annual Business & Achievement Awards! Head to our nomination page for the details and form.
 

Chamber Blood Drive

Donate blood at our Blood Drive and receive a free cookie on March 8th.

Feed My Starving Children

Please join fellow Chamber members on Friday, March 4th, to help at Feed My Starving Children at the Coon Rapids location. We have three 2 hour shifts. Sign up for 1 or more. This is a wonderful project for individuals and groups. You are guaranteed to feel like you've made a difference after filling the food packages for starving children around the world.

No experience is necessary.

Shift 1 - Morning
9:30 - 11:30am

Shift 2 - Noon
12:00 - 2:00pm

Shift 3 - Mid-Afternoon
2:30 - 4:30pm

Thank you to Outback Steakhouse

We'd like to extend a special thank you to Outback Steakhouse for hosting an exceptional Lunchtime Networking last week. There was a fantastic turnout, great service, and of course phenomenal food.

Mark your calendars for next month's edition on March 10.

Manitou Days Volunteering

We have volunteer options galore for you as of late. Manitou Days - White Bear Lake's premier summertime showcase - is seeking great volunteers.

Find out more on their website or call John Lupo at 651-779-0707.

 

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