Weekly Facts for Week of October 10, 2016

Welcome New Members

Mason Public Affairs
Tom Mason, Owner
4756 Banning Ave.
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
651-233-4230

Light Time Corp
Ann Domagala, Owner
3550 LaBore Ave., Stuite 1
Vadnais Heights, MN 55110
651-484-0467

The Station
Brian Johnson, GM/Operating Partner
2171 Fourth Street
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
651-429-0119

Northeast Metro 916 School District
Sandy Strand, Program Manager
3551 N McKnight Road
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
651-415-5490

Vadnais Sports Center
Joe Bergquist, Manager
1490 E County Road E
Vadnais Heights, MN 55110

White Bear Montessori School
Marnie McPherson, Head of School
1201 E County Road E
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
651-429-3710

M-2-M Discounts

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TOMORROW - Professional EDGE

​Professional EDGE
Education Development Growth Engagement

Tuesday, October 11th, 7:30am
Country Inn & Suites, VH

Our presenter, Erik Therwanger, with Think Great will be presenting on "GOAL SETTING:Break Through to New Heights." Everyone has goals, but not every organization helps their people to accomplish them. Infuse your culture with the power of goal-setting and watch your team reach new heights. Register HERE for this event.

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Lunchtime Networking This Thursday!


Lunchtime Networking
October 13th, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Acapulco Mexican Restaurant

3069 White Bear Ave., Maplewood

Here is the perfect opportunity to make new business connections, enjoy good food and have fun growing your business - all on your lunch hour. Register HERE.

Cost is for your lunch only.

Candidate Debate

Candidate Debate
Tuesday, October 18th (7:30-9:00am)
Vadnais Heights Country Inn & Suites

3505 Vadnais Center Drive, Vadnais Heights

There are many important state-wide issues that can impact your business. Therefore, local legislative races are extremely important and we plan to ask the probing questions that directly impact your business. Candidates from both parties need to hear your concerns.The candidates invited to participate include the house seats currently served by Representatives Matt Dean and Peter Fischer and the Senate seats occupied by Senators Roger Chamberlain and Chuck Wiger. These are the two Senate Districts that take in most of White Bear Lake, Mahtomedi and Vadnais Heights.  

Please register HERE for this event is free event. A continental breakfast will be served.

Member Luncheon - Catapult Your Business


Catapult Your Business
Mike Veeck, Owner of the Saint Paul Saints

Friday, October 28th
11:30am - 1:15pm
White Bear Country Inn
4940 Highway 61, White Bear Lake

Laugh if you want at Labor Day, when pregnant women get in free. Chuckle at the mascots running bases, the silly gags, the goofy promotions. That's exactly what Mike Veeck wants.

This event soars beyond just an entertaining lunch meeting.  It will inspire you to transform your marketing opportunities in unique and unorthodox ways. 

Cost to attend this incredible event is $30.00 for Chamber members and $45.00 for not yet members.  Register HERE
 

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Save the Date! Annual Winter Gala

Our annual Winter Gala is Friday December, 2nd at Keller Golf Course. Fantastic live musical entertainment, silent and live auction and our famous dessert buffet!

Advertising Opportunity!

Our quarterly newsletter will be mailed out to all members in early November. If you would like to advertise or promote your holiday specials and events, contact Maureen at the chamber office. This is a great marketing opportunity with a small investment. 

Biz Aware


Biz Recycling - Did you Know?

Workplace Recycling is the Law of the Land
A new law went into effect in Minnesota in 2016 that requires recycling in commercial buildings. Learn more about what this means for your office or apartment building and get some tips from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency on how to encourage recycling. For further information from the Minnesota Polution Control Agency click HERE

Women In Business 7th Annual Purse Drive

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2016 Women In Business
7th Annual Purse Drive
 The WBA Chamber Women in Business Group (WIB) is again sponsoring the women tenants of Solid Ground. For the 7th year, the WIB will present each of the 35 women at Solid Ground with a new handbag filled with a variety of items. 
 
Solid Ground helps prevent and end homelessness for families with children through housing, resources and opportunity.  It is the intention of the WIB to extend our hands in helping other women in need, increasing morale and self-esteem.  It truly is amazing how a new handbag can make someone feel.
 
To donate a handbag (preferable new & “mom” size) or items/goodies (35 of each) to stuff into them, please contact Maureen at the Chamber office at 651.429.8593 or 
maureen@whitebearchamber.com.  You can also drop your donations at the Chamber office located at 4751 Highway 61, White Bear Lake, Monday—Friday between 9am and 4pm. 
 

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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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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Weekly Facts 3.0 - Weekly Facts for Week of October 10, 2016