
Weekly Facts for Week of March 6, 2017 "Strengthen Business through Advocacy, Networking and Education"
Welcome New Members Rink-Tec International Inc. Kyle Gillespie, President / CEO 310 E County Road D Little Canada, MN 55117 651-481-1190 Supreme Lending Micheala Ross, Senior Loan Officer 6901 East Fish Lake Road, Suite 186 Maple Grove, MN 55369 Birch Lake Rental Townhomes Mark Jones, Community Manager 4890 Birch Lake Circle White Bear Lake, MN 55110 651-653-0485 Willow Lake Dental Mark St. Dennis, Manager 3475 Willow Lake Blvd., Suite 100 Vadnais Heights, MN 55110 651-294-9500 Culvers of White Bear Lake Laudeda Enterprise LLC Amanda Braml, Owner 3202 White Bear Avenue White Bear Lake, MN 55110 612-202-6771 TitleSmart, Inc. Maggie Petschke, Business Development 4810 White Bear Parkway #100 White Bear Lake, MN 55110 651-779-3075 Renewing Members Hummingbird Floral MN Vein Center White Bear Lake Magazine Right 4 Your Business Buffalo Wild Wings Kowalski's Market Forest Products Supply Cortec Corporation Ecumen Lakeview Commons Level Up Academy Happy Dog Web Productions Stillwater Medical Group Chamber Calendar of Events Morning Networking 03/07/2017 American Red Cross BLOOD DRIVE 03/07/2017 Business Education Partnership Task Force Meeting 03/08/2017 Lunchtime Networking - "How to Tap Into the Power of Win/Win Connections!" 03/09/2017 Professional EDGE 03/14/2017 Government Affairs with Special Guest Speaker, Tom Hauser, KSTP 03/21/2017 Women In Business Networking 03/23/2017 American Red Cross Blood Drive White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce BLOOD DRIVE Tuesday, March 7 10:30 am - 4:30 pm For an appointment, contact Maureen at the Chamber office 651.429.8593 White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Opportunity SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY DEADLINE: Friday, March 31, 2017 The White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce Dale Hedstrand Scholarship Fund is accepting applicants for its 2017 White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship to be awarded in the Spring of 2017. Eligible candidates must be employed or have a parent or guardian who is employed by a White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce member. Click HERE for a list of current Chamber members.Prior applicants are encouraged to re-apply. Click HERE for further application details. Community Calendar American Red Cross BLOOD DRIVE 03/07/2017 I Never Saw Another Butterfly 03/10/2017- 03/11/2017 GriefShare at Mueller Memorial 03/11/2017 The Tempest 03/12/2017 Comprehensive Plan Open House Series - HOUSING & PARKS 03/16/2017 Mpls/St. Paul Magazine Unveiling of the April Issue Featuring White Bear Lake 03/16/2017 Goodnight Desdemona, Good Morning Juliet 03/19/2017 Wizarding World (K-5 Theatre Class) 03/21/2017- 04/18/2017 LIBERTY CLASSICAL ACADEMY HOSTS FILM SCREENAGERS 03/25/2017 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.	Exciting Lunchtime Networking - March 9th! Lunchtime Networking "How to Tap Into the Power of Win/Win Connections" Featuring Guest Speaker, Teresa Thomas Manitou Grill and Event Center (Upstairs) 2171 Fourth Street, White Bear Lake Thursday, March 9, 2017 11:30am - 1:00pm Teresa Thomas, Speaker & Networking Expert Networking is the primary path to gaining opportunities, learning and support to get where we want to go. However, the very idea of networking can feel nerve-wracking — or worse yet — slimy! Learn how to tap into the power of authentic, confident and effective networking. In this interactive session, Teresa answers the most pressing questions she receives about mastering the ABC's of networking. Get ready to maximize your relationships through win/win connections. Join us for this exciting Lunchtime Networking opportunity and learn more skills about productive networking! Lunch is included and registration is required HERE. Thank you to our sponsor: Morning Networking - March 7th Join us Tuesday, February 7th 7:30 - 9:00am Coffee, Breakfast & NETWORKING! Key's Cafe - Upstairs conference room 2208 4th Street, White Bear Lake Special Guest Speaker: Rob Thomas, Managing Director Lakeshore Players Theatre Join us and enjoy a morning of great networking with Chamber Members and learn more about the history, economic community impact and the future of the Lakeshore Players.Cost is for your breakfast only. Register HERE. Professional EDGE - March 14th Professional EDGE Education Development Growth Engagement Unraveling the Experience: Mod Mystery and Tips to Control your Work Comp. Audit March 14th, 2017 7:30am - 9:00am Country Inn and Suites, Vadnais Heights Continental Breakfast will be provided and space is limited, so please register HERE. read more... Government & Public Affairs Government & Public Affairs Tuesday, March 21st 7:30am - 9:00 Country Inn & Suites Vadnais Heights 3505 Vadnais Center Drive Guest Speaker, Tom Hauser, KSTP TV Popular Sunday morning Talk Show Host for At Issue, Tom Hauser will be our guest speaker for our Government Affairs program for March 21st. We will discuss the mid - term workings of our state legislature and how our business community has fared. Please join us for this informative discussion with ample time for questions. A continental breakfast will be served and there is no charge to attend. Registration is required HERE. Thank you to our Sponsor: read more... 2017 Annual Chamber Golf Outing! SAVE THE DATE! "Not Your Typical" Annual Chamber Golf Outing Friday, June 9, 2017 Oneka Ridge Golf course There is no better way to spend a Friday in June than on the Golf Course! 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 Health Source 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? Recycling Increases Efficiency by Simplifying Trash Disposal Consistency with procedures and properly organized recycling bins and labels can make it both easier to train staff and result in greater employee participation when it comes to recycling. When collection containers are properly labeled and meet the volume and size standards of discarded materials, it becomes easier for staff to recycle and move recyclables from collection point to pick-up point. See more about recycling efficiencies in businesses. Premier Sponsors Follow us on Social Media Rethink Recycling
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