Weekly Facts for Week of September 19, 2016

Welcome New Members

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

Johnson Controls
Trish Curtis
2605 Fernbrook Lane, N
Plymouth MN 55447
612-437-1920
 

White Bear Senior Housing Awareness Day

White Bear Area Senior Housing Awareness Day
Saturday, October 1 from 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Explore White Bear Area Senior Housing options from independent living to special care. Join tours on free shuttles to these locations. Housing resources will be available at the Senior Center all afternoon.

Click HERE for the new interactive White Bear Area Guide to Senior Housing and map. Copies of the guide are available at the White Bear Area Senior Center located at 2484 Country Road F East, White Bear Lake.

New MnPASS Lanes to open on 35E

 
Before the end of this year, the MnPASS Express Lane on northbound I-35E will extend from Little Canada to Lino Lakes and the southbound lane will extend to County Road 96. Click below and read more about the MnPASS/Business partnership opportunity. 

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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.

M-2-M Discounts

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

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Rethink Recycling

Women In Business - Thursday!

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!

Call for White Bear Area Chamber Board of Director Nominations

 
The White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce Nominating Committee is considering applications for the Board of Directors.  Qualified candidates must submit a fully completed application by Monday, September 26th to the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce for consideration.

The term of office is for 3 years.  The Board of Directors meets monthly and all members of the Board of Directors are required to attend.  The Board of Directors are also required to attend Chamber functions, and volunteer their time and energy for various Chamber projects.  The Board of Directs is expected to serve as positive leaders of the Chamber and to demonstrate their commitment to the Chamber.

The Board member must be a member in good standing the in the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce to be considered by the nominating committee. 

Click HERE for an application and click HERE for a Director job description. Send completed applications to Maureen@whitebearchamber.com 

Membership Luncheon - An American Dream


An American Dream in our Backyard
Boris Miksic Founder CEO Cortec Corporation
Thursday, September 29th
11:30am - 1:00pm

White Bear Country Inn
4940 Highway 61,White Bear Lake

Boris Miksic founded Cortec Corporation out of his garage in Minnesota in 1977. Hear the story of what has since become a 40-year business odyssey that’s taken Miksic from New York to Minnesota, as well as a run for president for Croatia.

Register HERE for this event. Cost to attend is $30 per Chamber member, $45 for not yet members.

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Register to win FREE tickets to Thompson Square at Running Aces


See Thompson Square perform live at Running Aces Casino & Racetrack! Register HERE by Monday, September 26th for your chance to win a pair of tickets courtesy of Running Aces. The winners will be randomly drawn at the chamber office.

Chamber 101


White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce
Making the Most of Your Chamber Membership
October 6th 8:00am – 9:00am
Mueller Memorial
4738 Bald Eagle Ave, White Bear Lake
 
Join us for a morning of learning more about what your Chamber Membership can do for you. The upcoming Chamber 101 session will introduce you to all the opportunities available to you and your staff - including networking, member advocacy, workforce and education and much more! Learn how to maximize the benefits of your Chamber investment to reach new heights. 

This interactive meeting is presented by Chamber members and staff and is open to new and existing members alike! There is no cost to attend, but please register HERE as space is limited.
Strengthening Business through Advocacy, Networking and Education

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?

FREE RECYCLING LABELS!

FREE Labels are available only to businesses in Washington and Ramsey Counties of Minnesota. Each BizRecycling eligible business can receive up to $5,000 in labels.To download or order labels, click HERE for further information.

For instructions on how best to use your labels, watch this short video or click HERE for a useful guide.

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 19, 2016