Weekly Facts for Week of August 8, 2016

Welcome New Members

CarFit
Craig Edmunds, Owner
3555 W Hoffman Road
Vadnais Heights MN 55110
651-600-7572

Access Partners LLC
Sarah Hallmark, Business Development Manager
2079 County Road D, Suite A
Maplewood, MN 55109
651-556-4483

TJN Woodworking LLC
Tim Nelson, Owner
2370 Leibel Street, Unit #300
White Bear Township, MN 55110
651.503.4150

Fresh Thyme Farmers Market
Chad Evenson, Store Director
955 E County Road E
Vadnais Heights, MN 55127
651-414-8110
 

White Bear Area Historic House Tour 2016, Sept. 25th, Noon - 6pm

Tour 10 fantastic sites on and around White Bear Lake including grand estates, quaint cottages and beautiful lake homes. Tickets are $25 each before the tour, $20 for WBLAHS members and $30 the day of the tour for everyone. Tickets are available at the Chamber office as well as on-line through the WBLAHS website click HERE for further information. 

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Help Welcome our New Members!

We welcome your marketing materials for inclusion in our welcome baskets provided to each new member when they join.  Ideas include pens, magnets, key chains, notepads, gifts cards, etc. with your company logo. 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.

M-2-M Discounts

Shop local and remember to check our Member-to-Member Discounts.

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Rethink Recycling

Tuesday, August 9th is Primary Day in MN - Remember to Vote!

Let’s help elect pro-jobs, pro-business candidates to the State Legislature. We need to elect more individuals who understand your priorities and will make our state the best place for your company to succeed and grow. The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce has provided important election resources for you. Click here to see if there is a primary election in your district and check out their 2016 Voting Record to see if candidates have supported Minnesota employers in the past.

Electing government leaders who understand that business is the engine of our economy is essential if Minnesota is to be ready for the future – ready for change and ready to grow.

MNDOT meeting this Thursday, August 11th


Construction Updates from MNDOT
Thursday, August 11th
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Caribou Coffee
1080 Highway 96E, White Bear Lake

Has your business been impacted by the 35E, Highway 96 and County Road E road improvements? The White Bear Area Chamber has arranged a second roundtable discussion with representatives from MNDOT and the local cities. This is your opportunity to hear the present construction updates from Eric Embacher, Resident Engineer and Dale Gade, Area Engineer for the I35E Hwy 96 / Goose Lake Project.   

If you have further questions, please contact the Chamber office at 651-429-8593. No cost to attend, but space is limited. Please click HERE to register.

Lunchtime Networking This Thursday!

Join us this Thursday, August 11th from 11:30am - 1:00 for Lunchtime Networking

The Village Sports Bar
3600 Hoffman Road, White Bear Lake

This is the perfect way to enjoy your lunch, meet new people, create friendships and find new clients. Register HERE.

Cost is for your lunch only.

Speaker of The House Luncheon

Representative Kurt Daudt
Speaker of the House Kurt Daudt
Thursday, August 11

11:30-1:00pm
Veeco Instruments Inc

4875 Constellation Drive, White Bear Township 

Speaker Daudt will join us for lunch at Veeco Corporation for an exclusive White Bear Area Chamber event. Join us for the great opportunity to address local and statewide issues that directly impact our business communities.   

Registration and networking start at 11:30 am followed by lunch, the Speakers address and a question & answer session.  
 
RSVP’s are required as space is limited. Register HERE. Thank you to Veeco Instruments for hosting and thank you to our sponsor, Grand Casino Mille Lacs & Hinckley.
        

The Affects of Mpls Workforce Ordinance & Your Business

Government Affairs Meeting
Wednesday, September 7th
3:30-4:30pm
Fairfield Inn Vadnais Heights
1125 East County Road E

Join us for this extremely important workforce issue that is expected to have a serious impact on most companies that do business in Minneapolis.This meeting will clearly define the newly enacted Minneapolis workforce ordinance. Cam Winson, the Director of the Minnesota Chamber’s Energy & Labor Management Policy will be our presenter.

This event is co-sponsored with the VHEDC. No cost to attend and space is limited. Please register HERE.
 

Biz Aware


Biz Recycling - Did you Know

TAKE ACTION AND SAVE YOUR BUSINESS MONEY
Recycling programs succeed when management and employees are organized for, involved in, and committed to making change. 

Employees - get management on board by showing how a recycling program can save your company money and boost employee morale.

Managers - identify a "champion" in your organization to lead the effort, coordinate activities, and keep people informed and engaged in the process.  

BizRecycling consultants are available to provide a free waste assessment for Ramsey and Washington County businesses and other organizations to determine what service will work best for you. Contact a consultant HERE and start your recycling program today.

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