Weekly Facts for April 11, 2016

Welcome New Members

Senior Care Authority - St. Paul Metro
Cricket Bunje
8362 Tamarack Village, Ste 119-335
Woodbury, MN 55125
651-314-4044
cricket@seniorcareauthority.com
Family First Chiropractic
and Wellness Center

Dr. Angela Elliot
1247 Gun Club Road
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
651-484-9009
drangie@myfamilyfirstchiro.com
Treehouse Brands Inc.
Michael Lammi
153 Blue Heron Lane
Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047
mlammi@treehousebrand.com
Minnesota Commercial Railway
Joseph Kellner
​508 Cleveland Ave. N
St. Paul, MN 55114
jkellner@mnnr.net

Committee Meetings

Golf Committee Meeting
Wednesday, April 20th
11:30am at Chamber Office

M-2-M Discounts

We now have 23 Member-to-Member Discounts.

Social Media

Premier Sponsors


 

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.

 

Rethink Recycling

Professional EDGE



Professional EDGE
Tuesday, April 12th
7:30am - Networking
8:00 - 9:00am - Program
Country Inn & Suites - VH

Topic:"Get the Facts: Understand the Changing Labor Market and Workforce Resources"

Minnesota's labor market is changing quickly, from industry growth to workforce distribution.  Tim O'Neill, Twin Cities Regional Analyst from the Department of Employment and Economic Development will be helping us better understand the current and future labor market.  Being able to have a complete picture of any organizations most valued resources, its employees -- is the first step for businesses to position themselves for future success.

Register Here for this event

 

Ribbon Cutting - Northern Tool + Equipment

 
Join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony
Northern Tool + Equipment
New location at 1900 Buerkle Road
White Bear Lake
Monday, April 18th at 2:00pm

Business & Achievement Awards

Tuesday, April 26th, 2016
11:30am registration - 12:00pm luncheon and presentation
North Oaks Country Club

54 East Oaks Road, North Oaks 

Join us as we present the Business & Achievement Awards with Special Guest Speaker George Zimmer.  George will tell us how he relaunched his career at the age of 66 after being fired from Men's Wearhouse, the company he had started.  Proving that you are never too old to reinvent yourself.  

This event highlights and presents awards to some outstanding people and businesses within our Chamber and community.  

We will also award White Bear
 Area Chamber Scholarships to three deserving students.

Cost is $35.00 per person or reserved table of 8 for $280.00.
REGISTER HERE

Roundtable Discussion with U of M President

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Roundtable discussion with
University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler
Friday, April 29th
11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Veeco Instruments
4875 Constellation Drive, White Bear Township

Participate in a roundtable discussion with Eric Kaler, President of the University of Minnesota. We will address the issue of establishing workforce connections between area businesses and the University of Minnesota.


Veeco Instruments, our host will be offering a tour of their facility following this luncheon meeting.

No cost to attend, lunch is provided.  Space is LIMITED and Registration required.
Register HERE

Adopt-A-Highway

Adopt-A-Highway
Saturday, April 30th
9:00am - Noon

The Chamber has had the privilege of "adopting "a 2 mile stretch of Highway 61 since the early 1990's. Each year a team of volunteers get together to pick up the trash along Hwy 61 from County Road F to Hwy 96 East. The job typically takes 2 - 3 hours.

This year, we will meet at the Chamber office - review a short video, pick up vests, gloves, bags &  "grabbers", then head out with the team. Lunch will be provided after the cleanup. Please call Maureen at 651-429-8593 or email at maureen@whitebearchamber.com if you have any questions.

Highway 61 is very busy, so please, no children under the age of 12.  All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Register HERE

2016 Annual Golf Outing

"Not Your Typical" Annual Golf Outing
Friday, June 10, 2016

Oneka Ridge Golf Course 
There is no better way to spend a Friday in June than on the Golf Course!

Join us for a Fun Golf Tourney Unlike Any Other...
Registration Fee includes:
Green Fees, Cart, Free Golf Club, Golfsmith Gift Card, 
9 FREE BEER/BEVERAGE HOLES & 
9 FREE FOOD HOLES
10:30 am Shotgun Start
Register HERE by May 2nd to receive the "Early Bird" rate
For information on Hole sponsorships
Contact Maureen at the Chamber Office 

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Northeast Community Business Expo

Northeast Community Business Expo
Sponsored by Press Publications and VHEDC
Sunday, May 1, 2016
11:00am - 4:00pm
Vadnais Heights Sports Center

The Expo will allow participants showcase their businesses and organizations to the community at a family-friendly event, which includes entertainment, food and demonstrations by exhibitors. The Expo is a great way to connect commerce and community. This is an opportunity for businesses and organizations to meet/greet with area residents while involving many groups including schools, service groups to showcase themselves. 
 
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