Weekly Facts for Week of September 4, 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!

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
    10 Years
WBL Mathnasium
    6 Years
Washington Square Bar & Grill
    7 Years
S Capital Wealth
    2 Years
Flips Gymnastics
    ​17 Years
Mahtomedi Public Schools
    7 Years
Lakes International Language Academy
    6 Years

Trinity Automotive Customer Appreciation Event!


Customer Appreciation Event
September 15th at 1:00pm
FREE Car to be donated!


Are you or somebody you know having a tough time & are deserving of a FREE CAR? Nominate someone HERE!

Merrick's First Ever Online Auction CLOSES today at 7:00pm!

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. 

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Remember to Recycle!

 

THURSDAY! Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Happy Hippie Homes

 

Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Happy Hippie Homes
Thursday, September 6th at 3:30pm
Location: Chamber Office, the home of the happiest hippie, Tom Snell!
 4751 Hwy 61, White Bear Lake
651-208-3468
Join us for a Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Happy Hippie Homes! You will enjoy a great afternoon of networking and an opportunity to learn more about Sammi Cook-Kuehn's National Association of Realtors Green Designation and how she can help you sell your home for the right price. Remember your business cards!

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.

Walmart Online Grocery Launch Celebration!

 

Walmart Online Grocery Launch Celebration!
Wednesday, September 12th - 11:00am
830 East County Road E, Vadnais Heights
Join us for a ribbon cutting celebration as we celebrate Walmart's new Online Grocery experience. You will have the opportunity to learn more about their newest service, meet their team of personal grocery shoppers and learn how to use their new app! Remember your business cards!

Lunchtime Networking - Donatelli's

Lunchtime Networking
Thursday, September 13th
Donatelli's
1460 East County Road E, WBL
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.

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!

Women in Business is BACK from our summer break!

Women In Business
Annual Pine Tree Apple Orchard Outing

    
450 Apple Orchard Road, WBL
Thursday, September 27th
11:30am - 1:00pm
After a quick summer break, the fastest growing networking group is back and it is time for our annual meeting at Pine Tree Apple Orchard. There will be many new faces and businesses attending!

We will eat, network, catch-up on our fun summers and if weather permits, get a special wagon ride tour through the orchard. Afterward, stop at the main building and scoop up some of the great apples and delicious bakery items available.
Bring your own lunch this day, but 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. 

Rethink Recycling


Business Recycling Grants
Most business owners are unaware of the hefty tax on their garbage. In Ramsey County, garbage service for businesses is taxed at 70% & in Washington County, garbage service for businesses is taxed at 53%. Apply for a grant so you can start saving! Learn more about the program HERE.
 

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