Weekly Facts for May 16, 2016
"Strengthen Business through Advocacy, Networking and Education"

Welcome New Members

MGT Insulation Inc
Teri Recht
190 C Ryan Drive 
Little Canada, MN 55117
651-674-6225 
mgtinsulation@gmail.com

Prelude Homes & Services
Randy Gnadke
Community Outreach Director 
4650 White Bear Parkway 
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
651-501-6513 
rgnadke@preludecares.com

Help Welcome our New Members!

We are looking for items to put in our welcome baskets that are provided to each new member when they join.  Ideas include pens, magnets, key chains, notepads, gifts cards, etc. with your company logo.  We will be stuffing 30 baskets full of goodies from our member business. Please call or email Shari at the chamber office if you have questions. shari@whitebearchamber.com

35 E Road Construction

Highway Construction Update
 
Click HERE for more information regarding the progress of the I-35E exchanges throughout the community.

Social Media

M-2-M Discounts

We now have 23 Member-to-Member Discounts.

Premier Sponsors


 

Government Affair & Public Affairs

Workforce Challenges     
 
Michael Langley the President of Greater MSP will team up with Peter Frosch, Greater MSP’s Vice President of Strategic Partnerships to lead a discussion focused on meeting the challenges of workforce retirements.

Thousands of baby boomers in our area are leaving the workforce.  Proactive steps need to be taken to guarantee a steady supply of trained employees to meet future workforce demands. The future success of the White Bear Area business community depends on meeting these challenges.

This event is free to attend and a continental breakfast will be served.
Thank you to our sponsor:

Forest Products Supply - How It's Made

Forest Products Supply, Inc. 
How do they turn this..........................Into that?

          
"How It's Made"
Tour and Networking
This Wednesday, May 18th at 3:30pm
Join us for a behind the scenes tour of Forest Products
2650 Highway 16, Maplewood
Learn how they turn lumber into furnitre, cabinetry, mantles and more!  This is a fun way to learn about different businesses all while networking with others.
Come with questions and leave with answers!
All are invited!

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 
For information on Hole sponsorships
Contact Maureen at the Chamber Office 

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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 for the parade on June 17th. We have several different opportunities, at least one of which you will find is both exciting and fits in your wheelhouse of volunteering skills.
Signage Assembly
        11 - Noon
        Staple line-up signage to wooden stakes;
                organize for distribution
Parade Staging
        Noon - 2:00pm
        Set-up lineup signage
Line-Up Hosts
        3:30 - 6:30pm
        Provide support to parade participants
Parade Marshals Walker/Rider
        5:30 - 8:30pm
        Monitor the flow of parade for gaps - keeps spectators at a safe distance;Walk/Ride the parade at specified section.
Call (651) 429-8593, email Maureen, or respond to this notice and we'll contact you to get you down.Thank you!

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

Business Crime Prevention Meeting

The City of White Bear Lake values our business community and the partnerships created with the police department.  We would like to have discussions on current crime trends affecting the business community, receive your input on issues affecting your workplace, and answer any questions.
May 16th at 6:00pm
Public Safety Training Room 
White Bear Lake Police Department
4701 Highway 61, White Bear Lake
(Use 3rd St. entrance on north side of building) 

Chamber Newsletter Editor of the Week!

Good things happen to those that open their Chamber emails!
Congratulations to Jerry Kwapick, MidCountry Bank! 
   

Rethink Recycling

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