Weekly Facts for Week of September 6, 2016

Welcome New Members

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

Vadnais Villa Association
2866 White Bear Ave.
Maplewood, MN 55109
651-808-8247


S Capital Wealth Advisors
Sarah Johnson, Partner
2202 5th Street Suite 1242
White Bear Lake, MN 55115
651-426-5854

Caribou Coffee & Einstein Bagels
Corbin Peterson, General Manager
4733 Highway 61 N
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
651-426-5694

Principal Financial - Engstrom
Matthew Engstrom, Financial Advisor
8530 Eagle Point Blvd.
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
651-287-5474

Children's Hugo Clinic
Dana Gambino, Interim Clinic Manager
14701 Victor Hugo Blvd.
Hugo, MN 55038
651-426-1141

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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35 E Road Construction

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

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The Affects of Mpls Workforce Ordinance & Your Business

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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 Winton, 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.

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Networking and Ribbon Cutting Celebration September 8th!

             

Thursday, September 8th 3:30pm: Welcome our new member, The Wishing Tree Play Cafea uniquely clean and beautifully designed indoor play space, café and party destination where kids can be active, imaginative and creative, and grownups can stay sane. We will be entertained by the TEDDY BEAR BAND and greeted by Princesses!

Professional EDGE

​Professional EDGE
Education Development Growth Engagement


Tuesday, September 13th, 7:30am
Country Inn & Suites, VH

Professional EDGE is the rebranding, renewed energy behind our Professional Development series. We will continue to host various speakers to help YOU grow professionally and give you your EDGE in business.

Our presenter, Roger Seip with Freedom Personal Development will be presenting on “Train Your Brain For Success.”  He will teach you how to harness the incredible creative capacity of your mind. Register HERE for this event.

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Women In Business

Save the Date
Women In Business
Annual Pine Tree Apple Orchard Outing
Thursday, September 22nd
11:30 am - 1:00pm

450 Apple Orchard Road, White Bear Lake

Join us for our annual meeting at Pine Tree Apple Orchard.  
 We will eat, network and if weather permits, get a special wagon ride tour through the orchard.  Afterward, stop at the main building and scoop up some of the great apples and delicious bakery items available.
Bring your own lunch this day.
There is no charge, but please rsvp HERE!

Feed My Starving Children


Feed My Starving Children - Coon Rapids
Friday, September 23rd
401 93rd Ave. NW, Coon Rapids

Please join fellow chamber members on Friday, September 23rd, to help at Feed My Starving Children at the Coon Rapids location. We have three 2 hour shifts so feel free to 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. Register HERE to sign-up for a shift!

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

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

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

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?

REWARDS PROGRAM

For businesses and other organizations starting a food waste/organics recovery program, the rewards program will cover the cost of the first three months of collection services.

For businesses and other organizations with an existing food waste/organics recovery program, the reward program will cover the cost of the first two months of collection services after the improved program has been implemented. Improvements could include expanding from a food-to-hogs program to source separated organics, adding new materials such as paper towel waste from restrooms, or adding a new material like food waste from employee break rooms.

Click HERE and use the following documents to apply for the Rewards program. NOTE: the reward program is only for adding or improving food waste/organics collection services, not trash or recycling services.

5th Annual Taste of White Bear Lake, Sept. 10th 2:00pm - 5:00pm

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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

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Weekly Facts 3.0 - Weekly Facts for Week of September 6, 2016