Weekly Facts for Week of July 2, 2018
"Strengthen Business through Advocacy, Networking and Education"

Welcome New Members

Ancona Title
Chris Brown
4750 White Bear Parkway
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
651-209-1144
Bob the Website Builder
Robert Shurtleff
PO Box 651
Hugo, MN 55038
651-287-1589
Techie Dudes
Jeffry 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 & Coach
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

Renewing Members

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

Garlock - French Roofing
    3 Years
MN Senator Roger Chamberlain
    5 Years
Focal Point Financial
    17 Years

Farmers Insurance - Anne C. Doerrer Agency
    10 Years
Haskell's    
    6 Years
White Bear Boat Works
    10 Years
  

Advertise your Business through our SWAG Bags!

We are building and adding to our "Swag Bag" welcome gifts NOW! 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!

Advertising Opportunity!

 
Our Newsletter, Your Business Matters, will be mailed out to all members in July. If you would like to advertise or promote your specials and events, contact Maureen at the chamber office. 

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REMINDER - Morning Networking will not be meeting tomorrow, July 3rd!

  
Just a reminder that due to the Fourth of July Holiday, there will not be a July morning networking tomorrow, Tuesday, July 3rd. The Chamber Office will be closed for the holiday on July 4th and we are wishing you all a very safe and happy Independence Day!

Ribbon Cutting Celebration at the Maplewood Area Historical Society!

 

Ribbon Cutting Celebration for the Maplewood Area Historical Society
Tuesday, July 10th at 3:30pm
2170 County Road D East, Maplewood
651-748-8645
Join us for a Ribbon Cutting Celebration for the Maplewood Area Historical Society. You will enjoy a great afternoon of networking and learning more about the historical society and tour their beautiful facility. Remember your business cards!

Lunchtime Networking - Lucy's Burgers

Lunchtime Networking
Thursday, July 12th
Lucy's Burgers
1190 County Road J, #700, White Bear Township
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 at a newly expanded restaurant! 

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

Water Gremlin Bridge & Path Dedication Celebration

 
Water Gremlin Bridge & Path Dedication Celebration
4400 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township
July 16th, 2:45pm
Water Gremlin Company installed a nearly 300-foot pedestrian and bicycle bridge near its campus on Otter Lake Road. The bridge, which crosses Lambert Creek and nearby wetlands, is open to the public and help us celebrate this accomplishment on July 16th!

More Information about Water Gremlin

Driverless Taxis in White Bear Lake

August 1st, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Key's Cafe Upstairs Conference room
2208 4th Street, White Bear Lake

Guest Speaker
Frank Douma, Director, State and Local Policy Program
Master of Urban & Regional Planning Coordinator
Driverless Uber service is now a mainstay in Pittsburg, PA, Las Vegas, NV and Boston, MA. Within our neighboring states, Iowa Cita, IA and Madison, WI have begun the process to bring driverless vehicles to their communities. In the near future, this revolution in transportation options could become standard practice in many Minnesota communities.

During the luncheon, we will discuss the potential for bringing driverless taxi services to downtown White Bear Lake. During the meeting, we will hear about the opportunities and the challenges for this transportation innovation and welcome your thoughts and questions.
 
The only charge for this program will be the cost of your lunch. Seating is limited and your registration is required HERE.

Frank Douma's Bio

Rethink Recycling

Recycling can save your business significant money!
Most business owners are unaware of the hefty tax on their garbage. In Ramsey County, garbage service for businesses is taxed at 70%, and in Washington County, garbage service for businesses is taxed at 53%.

Although there are a lot of compelling reasons for businesses to do a better job of recycling, one of the biggest incentives is the potential to save money. There are simple things businesses can do to reduce their garbage expenses. BizRecycling offers free help from Recycling Experts to businesses in Ramsey and Washington Counties. These experts work with businesses to find ways to recycle more and produce less waste. This often results in significant savings on their trash bill. Contact Tom Snell at the White Bear Area Chamber for more information.
 

Remember to Recycle!

 

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