Weekly Facts for Week of April 9, 2018
"Strengthen Business through Advocacy, Networking and Education"

Welcome New Members

Maplewood Historical Society
Nicole DeGuzman, Executive Director
2170 County Road D East
Maplewood, MN 55109
Bickford Senior Living - Hugo
Thersa Pfluger
5607 150th Street N
Hugo, MN 55038
Minnesota Hmong Chamber of Commerce
PaSee Yang
965 Payne Ave., Ste 200
St. Paul, MN 55130
JDog Junk Removal & Hauling
Joshual Helm, Owner
651-412-5364
Summit Orthopedic
Cassandra England, Director of Marketing Communications
710 Commerce Drive #200
Woodbury, MN 55125
Goodwill Easterseals, MN
Edwin Heskett, General Manager
4500 Centerville Road
White Bear Lake, MN 55127
MidwestOne Bank
Nicole Gysbers, VP Mortgage Banker
1650 S Lake Street
Forest Lake, MN 55025

Renewing Members

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

Volunteers of America
    12 Years
Envision Plastics
    6 Years
Stillwater Medical
    6 Years
Comcast Business
    11 Years
Lakewood Hills Apartments
    8 Years
Walser Polar Chevrolet
    17 Years
Ecumen Lakeview Commons
    6 Years
Hummingbird Floral
  4 Years  
Trade Press
   12 Years
Kwik Trip
    2 Years
Alerus
    8 Years
Wild Mountain Taylors Falls Recreation  
   
 1 Year
F&M Bank
    7 Years
Twin Cities Orthopedics
    1 Year

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.

THURSDAY - Business, Education & Community Leaders Breakfast Event at Century College

The Fuzzy and the Techie
Featuring Scott Hartley

Lincoln Mall, East Campus
Thursday, April 12, 2018
7:30am - 9:00am 

 
In honor of their 50th Anniversary & Liberal Arts Showcase, you are invited to attend this exciting breakfast event featuring Scott Hartley. Please RSVP to Melissa Brown at 651-779-3356 or melissa.brown@century.edu 

More about Scott Hartley and this great event.

Remember to Recycle!

Not Your Typical Annual Golf Outing!

"Not Your Typical" Annual Golf Outing
Register HERE  
Friday, June 8, 2018
Oneka Ridge Golf Course 
There is no better way to spend a Friday in June than on the Golf Course!

Join us for a Fun Golf Tourney Unlike Any Other...
Registration Fee includes:
Green Fees, Cart, Free Golf Club, Golfsmith Gift Card, 
9 FREE BEER/BEVERAGE HOLES & 
9 FREE FOOD HOLES

10:30 am Shotgun Start
For information on Hole sponsorships
Contact Maureen at the Chamber Office 

Click HERE to learn more about the Sponsorships Available!

TODAY! Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Celebration - Lakeshore Players / Hanifl Performing Arts Center!

  
 
Hanifl Performing Arts Center
Lakeshore Players

Monday, April 9
4:30pm - 5:30pm
4941 Long Ave, White Bear Lake
Join us for a Ribbon Cutting Celebration for the new home of Lakeshore Players located in the Hanifl Performing Arts Center! You will have the opportunity to see the almost finished interior as well as hear from Rob Thomas, Executive Director. The lobby is amazing and the auditoriums are perfect for all performances. We just might get to SEE, not touch their brand new Steinway Grand Piano. Remember your business cards!

TUESDAY - Professional EDGE - Mindfulness for Peace and Productivity


Mindfulness for Peace and Productivity
Presented by: Emily Bade, NYFS
April 10th, 2018
7:30am - 9:00am
Vadnais Heights Country Inn and Suites
3505 Vadnais Center Drive, Vadnais Heights
Sometimes taking a break from work is the best way to be more productive. NYFS Mental Health therapist Emily Bade will teach quick, simple and easy-to-learn mindfulness techniques that will help participants de-stress, increase their mental clarity and re-focus on their goals. Most techniques require no special equipment and can be practiced at your desk. Space is limited and registration is required HERE.

More on Emily Bade

THURSDAY - Lunchtime Networking - Outback Steakhouse

Lunchtime Networking
April 12, 2018

Outback Steakhouse    
1770 Beam Ave, Maplewood
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 are off to a great new year of fun Chamber Networking.

Cost to attend is for your lunch only and space is limited so please register HERE.

Business Day at the Capital - April 18th!

Business Day at the Capital - Your business. Your legislators. Your day.
Wednesday, April 18th
11:00am - 4:00pm
InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront - 11 E Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul / 
Minnesota State Capitol - 75 Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., St. Paul
   
Business Day at the Capitol is back with a powerful agenda for an effective day. Get briefed on the issues and learn from business leaders. Then take everything you learned in the morning to the Capitol, and advance your priorities face-to-face with your elected officials. Your voice makes a difference.

The cost to attend the full day event is $75 and to attend lunch only, the cost is $55. If you have questions, please contact Shari Wilson at shari@whitebearchamber.com or call 651-429-8593. Registration is required HERE.

Read more about the agenda for the day.

Rethink Recycling

BIZ RECYCLING PROGRAM: SAVE ON TAXES
Did you know garbage service for businesses in Ramsey County is taxed at 70%? Save on your trash bill by enrolling a recycling program with the help of BizRecycling. BizRecycling offers free on-site consultations, technical assistance, expert advice and guidance, and grants are awarded up to $10K per business location! Contact click HERE to contact Tom Snell for more information.
 

Century College 50th Anniversary Celebration!


Century College Foundation Presents
50th Anniversary Celebration
Thursday, April 19th
5:00pm Showcase Reception Hour - 6:00pm Dinner, Entertainment, program
Envision Event Center
484 Inwood Ave. North, Oakdale

We invite you to join us in celebrating 50 years of Transforming Lives at Century College. Enjoy an evening celebrating Century's past accomplishments, current successes and future endeavors. Inspirational programming, featuring student talent, notable program showcases and live auction. All proceeds to to support student success at Century College. Please register HERE for this exciting event!

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