Weekly Facts for Week of January 15, 2018
"Strengthen Business through Advocacy, Networking and Education"

Welcome New Members

The Shores of Lake Phalen
Christina Graese
1870 E Shore Drive
Maplewood, MN 55109
651-689-1428
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

Renewing Members

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

White Bear Heating & Cooling
    1 Year
White Bear Animal Hospital
    8 Years
Senator Chuck Wiger
    6 Years
McNamara Company
    5 Years
Century College
    17 Years
AAA
    6 Years
Goldwood Kennels
    20 Years

Explore White Bear

Explore White Bear is looking for volunteers to welcome visitors in town for the Big Game to the White Bear Area! You will have the opportunity to meet new people, provide information on places to eat and things to do in our great community. Shifts are available between 1:00pm and 8:00pm on Thursday, February 1st through Sunday, February 5th at the White Bear Country Inn. Contact Maureen at the Chamber for more details. 651-429-8539

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.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! Discussion on Driverless Cars in our Future!

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.
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Panelist Information

Women In Business

Women In Business

2692 East County Road E, WBL
Thursday, January 25th
11:30am - 1:00pm
 
If you haven't been to a Women in Business lunch - please join this growing group to connect, have a great meal, and meet new friends. The only cost is for your lunch. Space is limited and registration is required HERE!

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! This event is free to attend and registration is required HERE.

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. Registration is required HERE!
Thank you to our sponsors:
      

More Exciting Information About our Guest Speaker, Sophia!

Chamber 101 - February 1st!


White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce
Making the Most of Your Chamber Member
February 1st, 8:00am – 9:00am
Mueller Memorial
4738 Bald Eagle Ave, White Bear Lake
Join us for a free continental breakfast and 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

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

What is a Site Visit?

First the consultant will contact you to find out a time to meet that bests fits your schedule. The whole process will take an hour maybe less depending on the size of your business and your needs. If you have copies of your last few garbage bills, please share them with the consultant. Sometimes, just by reviewing your bills, the consultant can find ways to save money. The consultant will ask a series of questions to determine what you’re thrown out right now and what you want to better manage in the future.

Then a simple walk through your business. Often when the consultants get a tour of your business, they can spot opportunities to reduce or recycle. In about a week the consultant will give you a short list of implementation steps you can take right now.

Through this process you get to decide what works best for your business and to design a garbage and recycling system that meets your goals and busts your bottom line. Click HERE for more information!

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