Welcome New Members

Candy Sina for Senate
5755 Heather Ridge Drive
St. Paul, Mn 55126
651-440-0082
Leonard Gandel
10603 Pierce Street NE
Blaine, MN 55434
612-750-0845
The Anchor Coffee House
Denise Atkinson, Co-Owner
4742 Washington Square
White Bear Lake, NB 55110
651-983-9585
CubeSmart
Andre Perkins, Greg Young
1828 Buerkle Road
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
651-333-3710

Renewing Members

Thank you for your continued partnership with the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce. Our voice is stronger as a result!

Ramsey Cty Commissioner Blake Huffman
  5 Years
City of Mahtomedi
17 Years
Dave M Zachor CPA
    28 Years
VHEDC
4 Years
Lakeshore Family Dentistry
6 Years
Big Idea Signs
5 Years
Misgen Insurance
    9 Years
Koves Trucking
    16 Years
International Paper
16 Years
Acapulco Restaurant
    6 Years
Sherburne Jewelers
2 Years

Breakfast With Benefits!

Breakfast With Benefits
Presented by: Hubbard Interactive
Learn how to use social media to grow your business
January 11th - 8:30am - 9:30am
Rudy's Red Eye Grill, 4940 Hwy 61 N,WBL
Space is limited, so please register HERE.

Important Information on the Power of Social Media!

11th Annual Bear'ly Open!

Save the dates! Community Dance, February 2nd at White Bear Country Inn and the Golf Event is on February 3rd at Ramsey Beach on White Bear Lake! Click HERE to register and for more information.

Market Your Business to our New Members!

We welcome your marketing materials for inclusion in our "Swag Bag" welcome gift provided to each new member. Ideas include pens, magnets, key chains, notepads, gift cards, etc. with your company logo. Let us help market your business to the newest members! We request 30 items per business and if you would like to participate in this program please call or email Shari at the Chamber Office.

Twin Cities Camera Donation Program!

The Twin Cities Organized Retail Crime Association recently received a generous donation of new Samsung analog surveillance cameras for the purpose of donating and distributing these cameras in our communities to upgrade existing surveillance systems at local businesses or apartment complexes.The cameras are stand-alone cameras meaning they do not come with a DVR or recording system – they are designed to plug into an existing DVR system.

If you are interested in this program or would benefit from receiving these cameras, please contact WBLPD Sergeant Jeremy Auren at JAuren@whitebearlake.org

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Remember to Recycle!

TOMORROW - Professional EDGE - January 9th

Building Ships Outside Your Comfort Zone

Presented by: Bob Schlichte, VP of Strategic Relations, Grand Casinos
January 9th, 2018 - 7:30am - 9:00am
Vadnais Heights Country Inn and Suites
3505 Vadnais Center Drive, Vadnais Heights

A self-proclaimed introvert, Bob Schlichte taught himself to push outside his comfort zone to refine the art of ship building -- the building of friendships, relationships, partnerships and sponsorships. Bob shares how to develop a foundation that will strengthen all of your ships and lead you to a more rewarding personal and professional life.

A continental breakfast will be served and space is limited so please register HERE to join us and learn how to engage the generations in your workplace!

More Information about our Speaker!

Lunchtime Networking - January 11th

Lunchtime Networking
January 11th, 2018

Manitou Grill and Event Center
2171 Fourth Street, WBL
11:30am - 1:00pm

Our membership is growing and so is Lunchtime Networking! This is a great opportunity to meet new contacts, touch base with friends and enjoy a fabulous lunch. We look forward to a new year of fun Chamber Networking.

Space is limited and registration is required HERE. Cost to attend is for your lunch only.

Ribbon Cutting - Twin Cities Orthopedics! This Saturday!

Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Celebration
Twin Cities Orthopedics
3545 Hwy 61 N, Vadnais Heights
January 13th - Grand Opening Celebration from 9:00 - Noon
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with the MN Vikings Cheerlears & Mascot Viktor at 10:30am!

Driverless Cars in our Future - January 16th!

Driverless cars coming soon to your community!

January 16th, 8:00- 10:00am
Maplewood Community Center
2100 White Bear Ave, Maplewood

We have an incredible panel lined up for our Government Affairs session who will discuss the disruptive coming transportation revolution resulting from driverless cars. A continental breakfast will be available and there is no cost to attend. Registration is required HERE.

Thank You to Our Sponsors:

Panelist Information

Save the Date! Robotics Luncheon Event

Humanoid Robot Sophia to address the White Bear Area Chamber

(Click the image and meet our presenter!)
February 27, 11:00am - 1:30pm
Century College - Lincoln Mall
3300 Century Avenue N, WBL

Hanson Robotics LTD will present Sophia the premier humanoid robot at this exciting and one-of-a-kind Chamber event! Sophia will discuss how she and her prototypes will transform our health care industry. After her speech Sophia will answer audience questions. Humanoid robots like Sophia are destined become fully integrated into major sectors of our business community.

Thank you to our sponsors:

More Exciting Information About our Guest Speaker, Sophia!

Winter Mixer

Winter Mixer
The Waters, 3820 Hoffman Road, WBL
January 25th from 4:30pm - 6:30pm

The White Bear Area Chamber invites you to join us for a Winter Mixer with the VHEDC at The Waters in White Bear Lake! Take a break from the cold and enjoy free drinks and appetizers. This will be a warm and welcoming way to network with a new group of business leaders in the NE Metro!

White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Opportunity

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
DEADLINE: Friday, March 29, 2018

The White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce Dale Hedstrand Scholarship Fund is accepting
applicants for its 2018 White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship to be awarded in the Spring of 2018. 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

Local Area Chamber Maps!

It is time to reorder our maps which makes it time for you to consider being one of the highlighted businesses on the area map. To bring the price of the maps to a reasonable cost, we order enough maps to last 2-3 years. So consider this a minimum of a 2 year investment as you plan your marketing dollars.

Click HERE for Investment Options and Rates!

Rethink Recycling

Efficiency in Business Recycling

BizRecycling helps businesses in Ramsey and Washington Counties find ways to recycle better. We believe a good business recycling program should be an asset, not a liability. When staff can easily recycle within their company, it can both streamline operations and save money. A great example is businesses that generate a lot of organic waste, such as food scraps or floral waste. Organics tend to be heavy and wet, which makes them expensive to dispose of through regular garbage, due to the high tax on trash. An organics recycling program, combined with the right collection system, can save time, effort and money. Click HERE to learn more about the Cost Savings in Recycling!


Weekly Facts for Week of January 8, 2018 "Strengthen Business through Advocacy, Networking and Education"
Welcome New Members Candy Sina for Senate 5755 Heather Ridge Drive St. Paul, Mn 55126 651-440-0082 Leonard Gandel 10603 Pierce Street NE Blaine, MN 55434 612-750-0845 The Anchor Coffee House Denise Atkinson, Co-Owner 4742 Washington Square White Bear Lake, NB 55110 651-983-9585 CubeSmart Andre Perkins, Greg Young 1828 Buerkle Road White Bear Lake, MN 55110 651-333-3710 Renewing Members Thank you for your continued partnership with the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce. Our voice is stronger as a result! Ramsey Cty Commissioner Blake Huffman 5 Years City of Mahtomedi 17 Years Dave M Zachor CPA 28 Years VHEDC 4 Years Lakeshore Family Dentistry 6 Years Big Idea Signs 5 Years Misgen Insurance 9 Years Koves Trucking 16 Years International Paper 16 Years Acapulco Restaurant 6 Years Sherburne Jewelers 2 Years Chamber Calendar of Events Professional EDGE - Building Ships Outside Your Comfort Zone 01/09/2018 Breakfast With Benefits 01/11/2018 Lunchtime Networking - Manitou Grill and Event Center 01/11/2018 Twin Cities Orthopedics Vadnais Heights Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening! 01/13/2018 Driverless Cars in our Communities' Future! 01/16/2018 Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening - Anchor Coffee 01/23/2018 Winter Mixer at The Waters in White Bear Lake 01/25/2018 Women In Business Networking 01/25/2018 Chamber 101 02/01/2018 Humanoid Robot Sophia to address the White Bear Area Chamber 02/27/2018 Breakfast With Benefits! Breakfast With Benefits Presented by: Hubbard Interactive Learn how to use social media to grow your business January 11th - 8:30am - 9:30am Rudy's Red Eye Grill, 4940 Hwy 61 N,WBL Space is limited, so please register HERE. Important Information on the Power of Social Media! Community Calendar State of Maplewood Luncheon 01/11/2018 Breakfast With Benefits 01/11/2018 Twin Cities Orthopedics Vadnais Heights Grand Opening! 01/13/2018 Behind the Scene Tour of Century College 01/17/2018 The Underpants 01/18/2018- 02/04/2018 Winter Mixer at The Waters in White Bear Lake 01/25/2018 Active Voice: Staged Reading Series 01/27/2018- 05/12/2018 Grand Opening Party! 01/31/2018 BEAR'ly Open 02/02/2018- 02/03/2018 11th Annual Bear'ly Open! Save the dates! Community Dance, February 2nd at White Bear Country Inn and the Golf Event is on February 3rd at Ramsey Beach on White Bear Lake! Click HERE to register and for more information. Read more about this fun weekend in White Bear Lake! Market Your Business to our New Members! We welcome your marketing materials for inclusion in our "Swag Bag" welcome gift provided to each new member. Ideas include pens, magnets, key chains, notepads, gift cards, etc. with your company logo. Let us help market your business to the newest members! We request 30 items per business and if you would like to participate in this program please call or email Shari at the Chamber Office. Twin Cities Camera Donation Program! The Twin Cities Organized Retail Crime Association recently received a generous donation of new Samsung analog surveillance cameras for the purpose of donating and distributing these cameras in our communities to upgrade existing surveillance systems at local businesses or apartment complexes.The cameras are stand-alone cameras meaning they do not come with a DVR or recording system – they are designed to plug into an existing DVR system. If you are interested in this program or would benefit from receiving these cameras, please contact WBLPD Sergeant Jeremy Auren at JAuren@whitebearlake.org Follow us on Social Media Remember to Recycle!	TOMORROW - Professional EDGE - January 9th Building Ships Outside Your Comfort Zone Presented by: Bob Schlichte, VP of Strategic Relations, Grand Casinos January 9th, 2018 - 7:30am - 9:00am Vadnais Heights Country Inn and Suites 3505 Vadnais Center Drive, Vadnais Heights A self-proclaimed introvert, Bob Schlichte taught himself to push outside his comfort zone to refine the art of ship building -- the building of friendships, relationships, partnerships and sponsorships. Bob shares how to develop a foundation that will strengthen all of your ships and lead you to a more rewarding personal and professional life. A continental breakfast will be served and space is limited so please register HERE to join us and learn how to engage the generations in your workplace! More Information about our Speaker! Lunchtime Networking - January 11th Lunchtime Networking January 11th, 2018 Manitou Grill and Event Center 2171 Fourth Street, WBL 11:30am - 1:00pm Our membership is growing and so is Lunchtime Networking! This is a great opportunity to meet new contacts, touch base with friends and enjoy a fabulous lunch. We look forward to a new year of fun Chamber Networking. Space is limited and registration is required HERE. Cost to attend is for your lunch only. Ribbon Cutting - Twin Cities Orthopedics! This Saturday! Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Celebration Twin Cities Orthopedics 3545 Hwy 61 N, Vadnais Heights January 13th - Grand Opening Celebration from 9:00 - Noon Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with the MN Vikings Cheerlears & Mascot Viktor at 10:30am! Driverless Cars in our Future - January 16th! Driverless cars coming soon to your community! January 16th, 8:00- 10:00am Maplewood Community Center 2100 White Bear Ave, Maplewood We have an incredible panel lined up for our Government Affairs session who will discuss the disruptive coming transportation revolution resulting from driverless cars. A continental breakfast will be available and there is no cost to attend. Registration is required HERE. Thank You to Our Sponsors: Panelist Information Save the Date! Robotics Luncheon Event Humanoid Robot Sophia to address the White Bear Area Chamber (Click the image and meet our presenter!) February 27, 11:00am - 1:30pm Century College - Lincoln Mall 3300 Century Avenue N, WBL Hanson Robotics LTD will present Sophia the premier humanoid robot at this exciting and one-of-a-kind Chamber event! Sophia will discuss how she and her prototypes will transform our health care industry. After her speech Sophia will answer audience questions. Humanoid robots like Sophia are destined become fully integrated into major sectors of our business community. Thank you to our sponsors: More Exciting Information About our Guest Speaker, Sophia! Winter Mixer Winter Mixer The Waters, 3820 Hoffman Road, WBL January 25th from 4:30pm - 6:30pm The White Bear Area Chamber invites you to join us for a Winter Mixer with the VHEDC at The Waters in White Bear Lake! Take a break from the cold and enjoy free drinks and appetizers. This will be a warm and welcoming way to network with a new group of business leaders in the NE Metro! White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Opportunity SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY DEADLINE: Friday, March 29, 2018 The White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce Dale Hedstrand Scholarship Fund is accepting applicants for its 2018 White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship to be awarded in the Spring of 2018. 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 Local Area Chamber Maps! It is time to reorder our maps which makes it time for you to consider being one of the highlighted businesses on the area map. To bring the price of the maps to a reasonable cost, we order enough maps to last 2-3 years. So consider this a minimum of a 2 year investment as you plan your marketing dollars. Click HERE for Investment Options and Rates! Rethink Recycling Efficiency in Business Recycling BizRecycling helps businesses in Ramsey and Washington Counties find ways to recycle better. We believe a good business recycling program should be an asset, not a liability. When staff can easily recycle within their company, it can both streamline operations and save money. A great example is businesses that generate a lot of organic waste, such as food scraps or floral waste. Organics tend to be heavy and wet, which makes them expensive to dispose of through regular garbage, due to the high tax on trash. An organics recycling program, combined with the right collection system, can save time, effort and money. Click HERE to learn more about the Cost Savings in Recycling! Premier Sponsors
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