
Weekly Facts for Week of August 22, 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 Renewing Members Ace Solid Waste MLA Architects Inc. Thompson Financial Transitions Indulge Salon Mahoney Ulbrich Christiansen Russ PA Our Town Twin Cities Keller Williams Premier Realty, Pat Kinney Coldwell Banker Burnet Paul the Plumber Chamber Events Morning Networking Kick-Off! 09/06/2016 The Affects of Mpls Workforce Ordinance & Your Business 09/07/2016 Professional EDGE 09/13/2016 Feed My Starving Children 09/23/2016 Community Calendar Hattie Long – Teacher, Writer, Inspiration 08/22/2016 VHEDC Connect Event 08/24/2016 Community Thread’s Baubles, Bangles & Bling 08/25/2016 Fraud and Scam Prevention 08/25/2016 Fillebrown House Tours 08/27/2016 Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure 09/08/2016- 09/10/2016 5th Annual Taste of White Bear Lake 09/10/2016 White Bear Township Day Celebration 09/10/2016 Feed My Starving Children 09/23/2016 White Bear Area Historic House Tour 2016 09/25/2016 White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation - Bear Legacy Fundraiser 10/14/2016 Small Art - Big Hearts 11/04/2016 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. read more... 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. Follow us on Social Media Rethink Recycling	Networking and Ribbon Cutting Celebrations this Week! Wednesday, August 24th at 6:00pm: Join us in celebrating White Bear Montessori School's new playground with a ribbon cutting ceremony and ice cream social. Located at 1201 Co. Road E East, White Bear Lake Thursday, August 25th at 3:30pm: Welcome our new member, TJN Woodworking! Meet the owner, Tim Nelson and see first how he makes custom furniture, cabinets and shelving. Located at 2370 Leibel Street, Unit #300 White Bear Township 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. No cost to attend and space is limited. Please register HERE. read more... Morning Networking Kick-off, September 6th! Enjoy a morning of networking and hear how Randy Fulton, President of FrontRunner Promotions, has maximized the opportunities within the chamber by making long term connections with local businesses. Join us Tuesday, September 6th 7:30 - 9:00am Coffee, Breakfast & NETWORKING! Key's Cafe - Upstairs conference room 2208 4th Street, White Bear Lake Cost is for your breakfast only, but please register HERE. Become an Ambassador! Everyone is welcome to join the White Bear Area Chamber's Ambassador Committee! This is a fun way to connect with other Chamber Members and to contribute to the economic development in the White Bear Area. The Ambassador Committee connects you with other Chamber Members to ensure everyone is getting the most out of their membership. This is a great way to meet new connections and network at ribbon cuttings and open houses. Contact Shari for more information. Biz Aware Biz Recycling - Did you Know? 5 Steps to Better Business Recycling Step 1: GET ORGANIZED - Business waste reduction and recycling programs succeed when management and employees are organized, involved and committed to making change. Step 2: LOOK IN THE BIN - Recycling is tax exempt in Minnesota. Take a look in the trash bins around your office – you might just be throwing away money! Step 3: REDUCE WASTE - Waste reduction can lower costs in every area of your business, from break rooms to shipping. Step 4: START RECYCLING - Recycling is easy when done right! Make sure you’re getting the most out of your company’s recycling program. Step 5: SPREAD THE NEWS - Employee participation and training is critical to success - spread the news about your recycling efforts! Business recycling is easier than you think. Click HERE for a step-by-step guide to help you design, improve or expand a program that will meet the needs of your business. 5th Annual Taste of White Bear Lake, Sept. 10th 2:00pm - 5:00pm The Rotary Club of White Bear Lake Proudly Presents the 5th Annual Taste of White Bear Lake! Enjoy a fall afternoon in the beautiful surroundings of the Pine Tree Apple Orchard, while sampling some of the finest foods and spirits in the White Bear Lake area. If you would like to participate as a vendor, be an event sponsor or order your advance tickets, please click HERE for further information. 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 Premier Sponsors
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