
Weekly Facts for Week of January 2, 2019 "Strengthen Business through Advocacy, Networking and Education"
Happy 2019! We wish you a very happy and healthy New Year, full of joy, happiness and success! Welcome New Members Lake Links Association Steve Wolgamot 1837 Park Ave. Mahtomedi, MN 55115 Revere Auctions Robert Snell 550 Vandalia Street, #304 St. Paul, MN 55114 612-440-6985 Bald Eagle Mini Storage Tom Jackson, Owner 13465 Fenway Blvd Circle N Hugo, MN 55038 651-762-1112 Renewing Members Thank you for your continued partnership with the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce. Our voice is stronger as a result! Mueller Memorial 18 Years 7 Vines 1 Year Beulke Insurance Alliance Insurance Advisors 18 Years Goldwood Kennels 21 Years New State Minimum Wage as of Jan. 1, 2019 For more information regarding the changes, please follow this link: Minimum-wage rates of Jan. 1, 2019 Chamber Calendar of Events Morning Networking - A Morning with the Superintendents 01/08/2019 Lunchtime Networking - Manitou Grill 01/10/2019 Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Aspen Dental, Maplewood! 01/17/2019 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Lux Chiropractic 01/24/2019 2019 Annual Meeting / Inaugural With Guest Speaker, Lindsay Whalen 01/25/2019 BEAR'ly Open Sponsorships! Become a sponsor for the BEAR'ly Open! You will have a BLAST, raise awareness AND help provide food to your neighbors! Click HERE for more details! BEAR'ly Open Sponsorships Follow us on Instagram! whitebearareachamber Community Calendar Holiday Tea 01/12/2019 Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Aspen Dental, Maplewood! 01/17/2019 Breakfast for a Cause 01/18/2019 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Lux Chiropractic 01/24/2019 BEAR'ly Open Community Dance 02/01/2019 BEAR'ly Open 02/02/2019 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. Advertisements Place your ad here! Contact Tom Snell or Shari Wilson for the details at 651-429-8593 or tom@whitebearchamber.com Remember to Recycle! Follow us on Social Media	A Look Back at 2018! Morning Networking - A Conversation with the Superintendents Morning Networking - Happy New Year! A Conversation With the Superintendents Wayne Kazmierczak, White Bear Lake Area Schools Barb Duffrin, Mahtomedi Schools Coffee, Breakfast & NETWORKING! Key's Cafe - Upstairs conference room 2208 4th Street, White Bear Lake Tuesday, January 8th 7:30 - 9:00am Kick-off the new year by making a new contact at Morning Networking on the SECOND Tuesday of the month! This month you will have the opportunity to join in the conversation with White Bear Lake Area Superintendent, Wayne Kazmierczak and the Mahtomedi Public Schools Superintendent, Barb Duffrin. They will give an update on the school districts and answer your questions. (In February, we will go back to our regular schedule and meet on the first Tuesday) Everyone will have an opportunity to market their business after the conversation with the superintendents and enjoy a fantastic breakfast! The only cost to attend is for your breakfast. This event is sure to sell-out so please RSVP TODAY! Do not Miss out on the 2019 White Bear Area Chamber's Annual Meeting/Inaugural! Register today White Bear Area Chamber 2019 Annual Meeting / Inaugural Friday, January 25th Keller Golf Course 2166 Maplewood Drive, Maplewood 11:30am - 1:30pm Featuring Lindsay Whalen, University of Minnesota's Women's Basketball Coach At the Inaugural we also recognize outgoing and incoming Board members, and showcase your Chamber’s accomplishments in 2018. Thank you to our sponsors: Lunchtime Networking - Manitou Grill Lunchtime Networking Thursday, January 10th Manitou Grill 2171 Fourth Street, WBL 11:30am - 1:00pm Start the New Year by joining the self-proclaimed Fun Lunchtime Networking Group and meet some new business contacts! Join us for lunch at our rapidly growing Lunchtime Networking event. This is a great opportunity to meet new people, touch base with friends and enjoy a fabulous lunch. Space is limited and registration is required. Cost to attend is for your lunch only. Advertising Opportunity! Our Newsletter, Your Business Matters, will be mailed out to all members in early January. 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 Advertising Opportunities in our 'Hot Jobs & Great Companies' Publication Our publishing partner, E&M Consulting, is wrapping up the publication of our White Bear Chamber of Commerce Hot Jobs & Great Companies Guide. In the next few weeks, they will be contacting all of the members with advertising opportunities. If you have any interest in advertising this year, please contact a sales associate at E&M or sign up online HERE. They are very professional and produce a high quality publication. Don't hesitate to call 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. 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Weekly Facts - Weekly Facts for Week of January 2, 2019