Weekly Facts for Week of April 30, 2018
"Strengthen Business through Advocacy, Networking and Education"

Welcome New Members

Brevena Laboratories
Julia McMann, General Manager
1290 Hammon Road
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
651-407-8131
jmcmann@brevena.com
Hog Wash
Matthew Park, Owner
2180 7th Street
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
651-429-3477
mpark@hogwash.biz
Children's Performing Arts
Kari Bullion, Executive Director
4941 Long Ave.
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
651-336-8613
info@childrensperformingartsmn.org

Renewing Members

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

Forest Products Supply
    2 Years
WSB & Associates
    11 Years
E&M Consulting
    4 Years
Gunderson Construction, Inc.
    1 Year
Therasolutions, Inc.
    4 Years
Thomas J. Bulger, CPA
    16 Years
Device Pitstop
    3 years
Rasmussen College
    6 Years
Carlson Chiropractic
    10 Years
Midwest Art & Frame
    1 Year
Walser Polar Chev
    17 Years
Ecumen Lakeview Commons
    6 Years

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.

Calling all small businesses-apply now for a clean air grant!

 
Have you been thinking about switching out your solvents, inks, coatings, cleaners, or purchasing alternative process equipment or vehicles that will save money and protect employee and community health-- but the price tag held you back? Apply now for a grant to reduce your Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)! Grant applications are due soon- May 18! Click HERE for more info and to fill out the easy 2-page application.

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EARLY BIRD GOLF OUTING SPECIAL ENDS TODAY!

"Not Your Typical" Annual Golf Outing
Register HERE TODAY for the DISCOUNT! 
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!

TOMORROW! Morning Networking - May 1st

Morning Networking
Coffee, Breakfast & NETWORKING!
Key's Cafe - Upstairs conference room
2208 4th Street, White Bear Lake
Tuesday, May 1st, 2018
7:30 - 9:00am
Join us in May and get the inside information on how to become vendors with Grand Casino/Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures. Enjoy a morning of great networking with Chamber Members and everyone will have an opportunity to market their business while enjoying a fantastic breakfast! The only cost to attend is for your breakfast. Please register HERE as space is limited.
Business connections are a valuable Chamber option. When Chamber members make business connections the entire community prospers. 

TOMORROW! May Day Derby Day

   

May Day Derby Day
Tuesday, May 1st
Tria Restaurant, Bar and Event Center, North Oaks
4:45 - 6:30pm
It's almost spring, and with spring comes May flowers and the Kentucky Derby. We'll be celebrating both on May 1 at our May Day Derby Day after-hours!  So if you don’t own a Derby-worthy hat or outfit, now is the time as prizes will be awarded for the best-themed guests. Held in conjunction with the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce. Also included with your $28 ‘race ticket’: a glass of wine, a mint julep, appetizers, a professional photograph by Pink Parasol, and a $10 Tria gift card. Sponsorship available. Please register HERE.

Advertising Opportunity!

 
Our Newsletter, Your Business Matters, will be mailed out to all members in early May. If you would like to advertise or promote your specials and events, contact Maureen at the chamber office. This is a great marketing opportunity with a small investment. 

May 3rd - Ribbon Cutting & Expansion Celebration - Lucy's Burgers

      
Ribbon Cutting and Expansion Celebration
Lucy's Burgers
1190 County Road J, #700, White Bear Township
May 3rd, 3:30pm
Join us for a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Celebration at the newly expanded Lucy's Burgers located off of County Road J and 35E in White Bear Township! You will have the opportunity to meet the owner, learn more about their business and stay for a great burger. Remember your business cards!

Professional EDGE - Stitch it Up


Stitch It Up - (Because Life's Too Short for Open Wounds)
Presented by: Lena Scullard
May 8th, 2018
7:30am - 9:00am
Vadnais Heights Country Inn and Suites
3505 Vadnais Center Drive, Vadnais Heights

In her presentation, Stitch It Up (Because Life’s Too Short For Open Wounds), Lena will show you how to apply four mental “stitches” to overcome adversity and build mental resilience, both personally and professionally. Integrating Awareness, Acceptance, Attitude, and Accountability into your daily thoughts will change the way you handle even the toughest situations. You’ll feel stronger, more in control, and ready to face the future with a renewed sense of confidence. 

More about Lena Scullard

Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for Walmart's Garden Center

    
Time to celebrate Spring!
Grand Opening of Walmart's Garden Center
Friday, May 11th at 11:00am
850 East County Road E, Vadnais Heights
Spring has arrived and now is the time to get planting! Join us for this great celebration at Walmart's 2018 Garden Center, your one-stop shop for Mother's Day gifts. There will be a ribbon cutting, exciting surprises in the parking lot, food, fun, family and friends. 

Rethink Recycling

BIZ RECYCLING PROGRAM: GRANTS
BizRecycling offers recycling grants of up to $10,000 to help businesses in Ramsey and Washington Counties start or improve recycling programs. We also offer organics reward grants of up to $5,000 to help Ramsey and Washington County businesses start or improve organics recycling. There is no minimum grant. No matching funds are required. To get started with BizRecycling, simply click HERE and fill out the short form on this page.

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