Weekly Facts for Week of June 4, 2018
"Strengthen Business through Advocacy, Networking and Education"

"Not Your Typical" Golf Outing was a HUGE success!

     
Thank you to all of our hole sponsors, golfers and volunteers who made the 2018 White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce "Not Your Typical" Golf Outing a record-breaking, super-fun success! A very special thank you to Oneka Ridge Golf Course for hosting and we will see you all next year!

Welcome New Members

Techie Dudes
Jeffrey Borglum, President
3607 White Bear Ave. N
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
651-788-9219
Spire Credit Union
Heidi Heroff, Manager
940 E County Road E
Vadnais Heights, MN 55127
651-641-2116
MaryVerstraete.com
Mary Verstraete, Leadership Consultant
13608 Homestead Ave. N, Hugo
612-209-0494
Olson, Lucas, Redford & Wahlberg, PA
Katie Wahlberg, Attorney
4525 White Bear Parkway, Suite 123
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
952-224-3644
Farmhouse Style Furniture
James Putnam, Owner
5350 Hwy 61 N, Suite 3
White Bear Township, MN 55110
651-302-1691
Cerenity Senior Care
Patrick McDonald, CEO/Administrator
1900 Webber Street
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
651-232-1821
Mercedes-Benz of St. Paul
Allen Hsiang, General Manager
2780 Maplewood Drive
Maplewood, MN 55109
651-217-8700

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 Dentists
    2 Years
HR Block Advisors
    2 Years
MN Vein Center
    9 Years
The Specialty Manufacturing Company
    5 Years
Happy Dog Web Productions
    4 Years
Lionsgate Academy
    1 Year
Holiday Inn Express
   13 Years 

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Be a Part of the Manitou Days Celebration!

   
There's still time to get involved! Do not miss the fun opportunities that Manitou Days has for volunteering! We have volunteer options galore for you as of late. Manitou Days - White Bear Lake's premier summertime showcase - is seeking great volunteers for the parade on June 15th. We have several different opportunities, at least one of which you will find is both exciting and fits in your wheelhouse of volunteering skills.

Call (651) 429-8593, email Maureen, or respond to this notice and we'll contact you to get you down.Thank you! Find out more on their website.

Check Out the Fun Opportunities! Golf Carts provided for Parade Marshals!

THURSDAY - Lunchtime Networking - Olive Garden

Lunchtime Networking
Thursday, June 14th
Olive Garden
1749 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. Who can pass-up promoting your business while savoring salad and breadsticks?  

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

Transportation Disruption? Government Affairs Discussion

Representative, â€‹Pat Garofalo and Senator Susan Kent
          
Tuesday, June 19th, 7:30am - 9:00am
Country Inn & Suites, Vadnais Heights
3505 Vadnais Center Drive, Vadnais Heights
Senator Susan Kent, Assistant Minority Leader and member of the Transportation Finance and Policy Committee and Representative Pat Garofalo, Finance Chair of the Tax Ways and Means Committee will be leading our discussion and welcome your questions regarding transportation concerns.
 
Several of the challenges we will address at this discussion include:
• Will autonomous vehicles lessen the need for commuter rail and bus service?
• Is the gas tax becoming irrelevant as a transportation funding source?
• Is the Legislature doing its job in facing future transportation funding priorities? 

A Continental breakfast will be served and there is no cost to attend. Registration is required HERE.

More important information regarding this event

Ground Breaking Ceremony for Spire Credit Union!

   
Monday, June 18th - 11:30am! 
Spire Credit Union Ground Breaking Ceremony
940 County Road E East, Vadnais Heights
(located just southeast of Walmart)
Join us for the groundbreaking of the 18th branch! SPIRE President/CEO Dan Stoltz will lead the public ceremony and Archie (SPIRE's 1952 Ford Pickup) will be available for photos. Refreshments provided. You are invited to attend this monumental event as we celebrate and welcome them to the City of Vadnais Heights and the White Bear Area Chamber!

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. 

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.

Advertise your Business through our SWAG Bags!

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. Thank you to Thread Art for sponsoring this program!

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