Welcome New Members

Express Employment Professionals
Karl Amlie, Owner
1500 S Lake Street, #105
Forest Lake, MN 55025
651-464-9995

White Bear Lake Endodontics
Dr. Olga Castro
4801 Highway 61, Suite 200
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
651-429-3535

Creative Homes
Lauren St. Martin
707 Commerce Drive, Suite 410
Woodbury, MN 55125
651-289-6806

Host a Board Meeting in 2017!

2017 WHITE BEAR AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The White Bear Area Chamber is currently scheduling their board meeting locations for 2017. Board meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 7:30 – 9:00 am with up to 22 people in attendance.

If you are interested in hosting a Chamber board meeting, please contact Maureen at Maureen@whitebearchamber.com or 651.429.8593.

White Bear Lake Magazine's Best Of '17

Cast your ballot in White Bear Lake Magazine's annual readers’ choice survey January 1-31.

Call out the best shops, businesses and restaurants in your community. Tell us your favorites — winners are determined by readers of the magazine. Look for the results in the July 2017 issue.

Click here and vote!

10th Annual Bear'ly Open

Save the dates!
Community Dance, February 3rd at White Bear Country Inn and the Golf Event is on February 4th at Ramsey Beach on White Bear Lake!
Click HERE for more information.

Follow us on Social Media

TOMORROW! - Ribbon Cutting Celebration!

Join us for networking and a ribbon cutting ceremony!
Everyone is invited and it is a great opportunity to introduce yourself and your business to our new member! As always, bring your business cards.
My Medical Clinic
1560 Beam Ave., Suite F
Maplewood, MN 55109
Tuesday, January 24th at 3:30pm

New Lawsuit Threat

New Lawsuit Threat
Americans Disability Act
Lawsuits over Web Site Compliance
Thursday January 26
White Bear Lake City Hall (Upstairs)
4701 Highway 61, WBL
3:30-4:30pm

The White Bear Area Chamber supports the principals of the American Disability Act. By making businesses accessible to people with disabilities we all benefit. At this special Government Affairs meeting you will hear about the Minnesota Chamber’s effort to enact ADA Law Suit reform and learn how to protect your web site against frivolous ADA Law Suits.

Our guest speaker is Mike Hanson who is a visually impaired attorney. He will address how the blind and visually impaired can experience challenges with various websites.

There is no cost to attend and registration is required HERE.

Chamber 101

White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce
Making the Most of Your Chamber Membership
February 2nd 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

Business Education Partnership Task Force Meeting

White Bear Area Chamber Business Education Partnership
Tuesday, January 31st
Premier Bank
2151 3rd Street White Bear Lake
3:30-4:30pm

The mission of the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce Business Education Task Force is to serve as a link between business and the education community to ensure a high caliber workforce in the White Bear area.

The White Bear Area Chamber has launched a plan for a Business /Education Partnership initiative for 2017. We will be expanding our program of work from last year that included student attendance from several area high schools at various Chamber events.

For 2017, our scope has been broadened by creating a strategic partnership with the area schools focused on workforce development. Register HERE to join us for this important education and workforce meeting.

2017 Chamber Annual Meeting / Inaugural

2017 Chamber Annual Meeting / Inaugural
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Keller Golf Course
11:30am - 1:30pm

Heyward Donigan CEO Vitals.
Revolutionizing the medical coverage.

Our Inaugural will address the issue of Health Care reform that is facing business and individual consumers. Our guest speaker is the Heyward Donigan CEO of an innovative start-up health care company destined to transform our health care delivery system by putting consumers in charge of selecting providers based on price and quality.

Cost is $35.00 for Chamber Members and $50.00 for non-Members. Corporate tables of 8 are available for $280.00. Please register HERE for this great event!

Thank you to our sponsors:

Member to Member Discounts

Member-to-Member Discounts is your opportunity to shop with other Chamber members, share your business' discounts and promotions. There is no charge for Chamber businesses to participate and the offers are listed on the Chamber website! This will increase your exposure and encourage members to "Shop Chamber Members First!"

If you would like to promote your business and offer a discount to this Members-only webpage, please email maureen@whitebearchamber.com with the details of the discount offered exclusively to fellow Chamber Members. Click HERE to see Trinity Automotive's opportunities this week! Check back each week as we will be featuring a new Chamber member's discount, offering or promotion!

Biz Aware

Biz Recycling - Did you Know?

Why Care?

In the East Metro, nearly 90 percent of businesses have a recycling program, according to a recent survey conducted by Ramsey County. At BizRecycling, we have found the reason businesses decide to recycle varies greatly. For some businesses, it’s a matter of saving money or increasing efficiency. For others, it’s a legal requirement or they want to go green to be proactive and differentiate themselves.

Why should businesses recycle? Because it’s smart business management. Recycling containers cut costs, improve public image and boost employee engagement. What other initiative can do all that? Click here to learn more about who recycling experts are.


Weekly Facts for Week of January 23, 2017
Welcome New Members Express Employment Professionals Karl Amlie, Owner 1500 S Lake Street, #105 Forest Lake, MN 55025 651-464-9995 White Bear Lake Endodontics Dr. Olga Castro 4801 Highway 61, Suite 200 White Bear Lake, MN 55110 651-429-3535 Creative Homes Lauren St. Martin 707 Commerce Drive, Suite 410 Woodbury, MN 55125 651-289-6806 Renewing Members White Bear Glass VHEDC DuFresne Manufacturing City of Vadnais Heights Chamber Calendar of Events Women In Business Networking 01/26/2017 New Lawsuit Threat 01/26/2017 Business Education Partnership Task Force Meeting 01/31/2017 Chamber 101 02/02/2017 Morning Networking 02/07/2017 Lunchtime Networking - Acapulco Mexican Restaurant 02/09/2017 Professional EDGE 02/14/2017 Women In Business Networking 02/23/2017 2017 Annual Meeting / Inaugural 02/28/2017 Host a Board Meeting in 2017! 2017 WHITE BEAR AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS The White Bear Area Chamber is currently scheduling their board meeting locations for 2017. Board meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 7:30 – 9:00 am with up to 22 people in attendance. If you are interested in hosting a Chamber board meeting, please contact Maureen at Maureen@whitebearchamber.com or 651.429.8593. Community Calendar White Bear: What a Winter Wonderland! 01/23/2017 New Year / New You 01/26/2017 GriefShare at Mueller Memorial 01/28/2017 All in the Timing 01/29/2017 BEAR'ly Open Community Dance 02/03/2017 BEAR'ly Open 02/04/2017 Wizarding World (K-5 Theatre Class) 02/07/2017- 03/07/2017 Slapstick (Teen Theatre Class) 02/07/2017- 03/07/2017 The State of the Health Tech State 02/16/2017 Comprehensive Plan Open House Series - LAND USE 02/16/2017 GriefShare at Mueller Memorial 02/18/2017 Blood Drive at HealthPartners WBL Clinic 02/20/2017 White Bear Lake Magazine's Best Of '17 Cast your ballot in White Bear Lake Magazine's annual readers’ choice survey January 1-31. Call out the best shops, businesses and restaurants in your community. Tell us your favorites — winners are determined by readers of the magazine. Look for the results in the July 2017 issue. Click here and vote! 10th Annual Bear'ly Open Save the dates! Community Dance, February 3rd at White Bear Country Inn and the Golf Event is on February 4th at Ramsey Beach on White Bear Lake! Click HERE for more information. read more... Rethink Recycling Follow us on Social Media	TOMORROW! - Ribbon Cutting Celebration! Join us for networking and a ribbon cutting ceremony! Everyone is invited and it is a great opportunity to introduce yourself and your business to our new member! As always, bring your business cards. My Medical Clinic 1560 Beam Ave., Suite F Maplewood, MN 55109 Tuesday, January 24th at 3:30pm read more... New Lawsuit Threat New Lawsuit Threat Americans Disability Act Lawsuits over Web Site Compliance Thursday January 26 White Bear Lake City Hall (Upstairs) 4701 Highway 61, WBL 3:30-4:30pm The White Bear Area Chamber supports the principals of the American Disability Act. By making businesses accessible to people with disabilities we all benefit. At this special Government Affairs meeting you will hear about the Minnesota Chamber’s effort to enact ADA Law Suit reform and learn how to protect your web site against frivolous ADA Law Suits. Our guest speaker is Mike Hanson who is a visually impaired attorney. He will address how the blind and visually impaired can experience challenges with various websites. There is no cost to attend and registration is required HERE. read more... Chamber 101 White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce Making the Most of Your Chamber Membership February 2nd 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 Business Education Partnership Task Force Meeting White Bear Area Chamber Business Education Partnership Tuesday, January 31st Premier Bank 2151 3rd Street White Bear Lake 3:30-4:30pm The mission of the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce Business Education Task Force is to serve as a link between business and the education community to ensure a high caliber workforce in the White Bear area. The White Bear Area Chamber has launched a plan for a Business /Education Partnership initiative for 2017. We will be expanding our program of work from last year that included student attendance from several area high schools at various Chamber events. For 2017, our scope has been broadened by creating a strategic partnership with the area schools focused on workforce development. Register HERE to join us for this important education and workforce meeting. 2017 Chamber Annual Meeting / Inaugural 2017 Chamber Annual Meeting / Inaugural Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Keller Golf Course 11:30am - 1:30pm Heyward Donigan CEO Vitals. Revolutionizing the medical coverage. Our Inaugural will address the issue of Health Care reform that is facing business and individual consumers. Our guest speaker is the Heyward Donigan CEO of an innovative start-up health care company destined to transform our health care delivery system by putting consumers in charge of selecting providers based on price and quality. Cost is $35.00 for Chamber Members and $50.00 for non-Members. Corporate tables of 8 are available for $280.00. Please register HERE for this great event! Thank you to our sponsors: read more... Member to Member Discounts Member-to-Member Discounts is your opportunity to shop with other Chamber members, share your business' discounts and promotions. There is no charge for Chamber businesses to participate and the offers are listed on the Chamber website! This will increase your exposure and encourage members to "Shop Chamber Members First!" If you would like to promote your business and offer a discount to this Members-only webpage, please email maureen@whitebearchamber.com with the details of the discount offered exclusively to fellow Chamber Members. Click HERE to see Trinity Automotive's opportunities this week! Check back each week as we will be featuring a new Chamber member's discount, offering or promotion! Biz Aware Biz Recycling - Did you Know? Why Care? In the East Metro, nearly 90 percent of businesses have a recycling program, according to a recent survey conducted by Ramsey County. At BizRecycling, we have found the reason businesses decide to recycle varies greatly. For some businesses, it’s a matter of saving money or increasing efficiency. For others, it’s a legal requirement or they want to go green to be proactive and differentiate themselves. Why should businesses recycle? Because it’s smart business management. Recycling containers cut costs, improve public image and boost employee engagement. What other initiative can do all that? Click here to learn more about who recycling experts are. Premier Sponsors
Weekly Facts 3.0 - Weekly Facts for Week of January 23, 2017

Welcome New Members

Renewing Members

Chamber Calendar of Events

Host a Board Meeting in 2017!

Community Calendar

White Bear Lake Magazine's Best Of '17

10th Annual Bear'ly Open

Rethink Recycling

Follow us on Social Media

TOMORROW! - Ribbon Cutting Celebration!

New Lawsuit Threat

Chamber 101

Business Education Partnership Task Force Meeting

2017 Chamber Annual Meeting / Inaugural

Member to Member Discounts

Biz Aware

Premier Sponsors