
Weekly Facts for Week of August 20, 2018 "Strengthen Business through Advocacy, Networking and Education"
Welcome New Members The Gentle Geek Edward Jerome, President 1532 Woodlane Drive, Suite 2 Woodbury, MN 55125 651-280-7584 Midwest Staffing Group Tracy Barnacle, Sr. Business Dev. Mgr. 3625 Talmage Circle #201 Vadnais Heights, MN 55110 651-756-1611 Firstat Nursing Services Sue Johnson, Marketing Director 2395 Ariel Street N Maplewood, MN 55109 651-288-0222 Cummins Sales & Service John Haine, General Manager 1600 Buerkle Road White Bear Lake, MN 55110 651-636-1000 Heartland Kenneth Anderson, Relationship Manager 14775 Manning Ct. N Stillwater, MN 55082 651-592-4555 Gwizdala & Associates Richard Gwizdala, President 4519 Allendale Drive White Bear Township, MN 55127 651-772-2202 Renewing Members Thank you for your continued partnership with the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce. Our voice is stronger as a result! Ace Solid Waste 7 Years SPAAR 7 Years Edina Realty - Joy Erickson 12 Years Tradition Capital Bank 1 Year Ramsey County Commissioner Victoria Reinhardt 22 Years Bremer Bank 3 Years Chamber Calendar Ribbon Cutting Octapharma Plasma 08/21/2018 The Impact of Tariffs to the Local Business Community: A Roundtable Discussion 08/23/2018 Morning Networking 09/04/2018 Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Happy Hippie Homes! 09/06/2018 Lunchtime Networking - Donatelli's 09/13/2018 Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Midwest Staffing! 09/25/2018 Women in Business Networking is Back to Business! 09/27/2018 2018 Business & Achievement Awards 10/02/2018 Health & Human Services Career Exploration and Job Fair 10/26/2018 Job Listings Need employees or know somebody that is looking for a job? Start your search HERE at White Bear Area Chamber's Job Match. Community Calendar Evaluating Senior Housing Options - Hosted by Keystone Place At LaValle Fields 08/22/2018 Library Program: Learning By Example 08/27/2018 Live Music - All Genres at The Stillwater Zephyr Theatre 09/06/2018- 01/01/2019 Vadnais Heights Lions Golf Tournament 09/09/2018 Driver Improvement Courses for Seniors 09/12/2018- 09/13/2018 Behind the Scene Tour of Century College 09/20/2018 Garnet Lodge Pancake Breakfast 09/23/2018 Vadnais Heights Lions Waffle Breakfast 10/07/2018 Driver Improvement Courses for Seniors 10/11/2018 50th Anniversary Fabulous Family Day at White Bear Center for the Arts 10/13/2018 Membership Directory Advertising Opportunities Our publishing partner, E&M Consulting, is in the process of wrapping up production of our White Bear Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory. If you have any interest in advertising in the Membership Directory, you can view the advertising options and sign up online by clicking HERE. They are very professional and produce a high quality publication. Don't hesitate to call Brian at 651-815-4169 if you have any questions. As always, your support of the White Bear Chamber of Commerce is greatly appreciated! Click here for more information and advertising rates Follow us on Social Media Remember to Recycle!	THURSDAY - The Impact of Tariffs to the Local Business Community: A Roundtable Discussion Thursday, August 23 7:30 - 9:00am Hugo City Hall, Oneka Room 14669 Fitzgerald Ave. N, Hugo Opening Remarks by U.S. Congressman Tom Emmer, Minnesota 6th District Moderator, Doug Loon, MN Chamber of Commerce President Please join us for a roundtable discussion on the impact of tariffs to business in the greater White Bear area. We are all impacted by the new tariffs: Costs for food, cars, appliances, “Kentucky bourbon” and products that use steel from China all face an inflationary spiral. Moderated by Doug Loon, President of the MN Chamber, several area companies that have been negatively impacted by the newly imposed tariffs will serve on a roundtable discussion. A continental breakfast will be served. There is no cost to attend, but space is limited so registration is required HERE. Thank you to our Sponsors: More about Tom Emmer TUESDAY - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for OctaPharma Plasma! Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Octapharma Plasma Tuesday, August 21st at 3:30pm 1731 Beam Ave., Maplewood 651-770-3330 Join us for a Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Octapharma Plasma. You will enjoy a great afternoon of networking and an opportunity to learn more about what they do, how your help will save lives and meet their team members . Remember your business cards! More about OctaPharma Plasma 2018 Business & Achievement Awards 2018 Business & Achievement Awards October 2, 2018 11:30am Registration 12:00 - 1:30pm Program Keller Golf Course, 2166 Maplewood Dr., Maplewood Featuring Guest Speaker, Mark Lindquist Join us as we celebrate our members at the annual White Bear Area Chamber Business & Achievement Awards celebrating the positive aspects business brings to our community. Businesses are recognized in key areas such as community involvement, business innovation, and entrepreneurship. As a special treat, Mark Lindquist will keynote our program. Mark has appeared in ABCs Lost, CBS’s Hawaii Five-O and the Universal Studio’s “Battleship”. He is a world -touring entertainer and motivational business speaker. You are guaranteed to find his presentation inspiring and incredibility uplifting. The cost to attend is $35 per person or a reserved table of 8 for $250. Registration is required HERE. The New Swag Bags are HERE! Thank you to Thread Art for sponsoring our Swag Bags for New Members Program! Our 2018 Swag Bags are here and waiting to be filled with your company marketing materials! Let us help market your business to the newest Chamber members! The bags are given to each new member during their Ribbon Cutting celebrations and are a huge hit. Ideas include calendars, pens, magnets, key chains, notepads, gift cards, etc. with your company logo. 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. Health & Human Services Career Exploration & Job Fair! October 26, 2018 at Century College - Lincoln Mall Join us for a fun day of showing off some of the HOTTEST jobs and careers at some of the COOLEST companies! Click HERE for more information about participating as an Employer Partner! Rethink Recycling Business Recycling Grants Our grants can be used for many types of projects, including purchasing reusable dishes and utensils to replace disposable supplies, and a dishwasher. Click HERE and get inspiration by reading about how some of BizRecycling's previous grantees have used their grants! Hallberg Engineering - Learn how they used their BizRecycling grant! Advertisements Place your ad here! Contact Tom Snell or Shari Wilson for the details at 651-429-8593 or tom@whitebearchamber.com Premier Sponsors
Weekly Facts - Weekly Facts for Week of August 20, 2018