
Weekly Facts for Week of March 18, 2019 "Strengthen Business through Advocacy, Networking and Education"
Welcome New Members CardConnect Wally Petersen, Sales Director 1550 21st Ave. NW New Brighton, MN 55112 651-271-4737 IVUE Digital North Brian Bernier, Owner 6609 210th Lane N Forest Lake, MN 55025 651-653-7599 Farmers Insurance Ashley Swanson, Agent/Owner Hugo, MN 55038 651-500-2213 Simply Organized Bookkeeping Carolyn Skaar, Founder 1739 Partridge Pl Centerville, MN 55038 651-271-3893 Save On Jill Martin, Sr. Marketing & Sales Consultant 2980 Rice Street Little Canada, MN 55113 651-341-5264 Element Indoor Golf Club Bradley Wohlers, Co-Owner 4255 White Bear Parkway Vadnais Heights, MN 55110 651-373-4648 Renewing Members Thank you for your continued partnership with the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce. Our voice is stronger as a result! E & M Consulting 5 years Alerus 9 Years Treehouse Brands Inc. 3 Years Country Inn & Suites VH 13 Years Saputo Dairy Foods USA 9 Years Northeast Youth & Family Services 4 Years Children's Performing Arts 1 year Edward Jones - Dan Perry 1 Year Liquor Barrel 11 Years Comcast Business 12 Years Chamber Calendar of Events Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - White Bear Lake United Methodist Church 03/19/2019 Coffee and Conversation with Senate & House Tax Committee Chairs 03/22/2019 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - All Star Pet Hotel & Day Care 03/27/2019 Women in Business 03/28/2019 Morning Networking 04/02/2019 Lunchtime Networking - Lucy's Burgers 04/11/2019 Marijuana Legalization & The Workforce 04/29/2019 NOT Your Typical Chamber Golf Tourney 06/07/2019 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. Advertisements Place your ad here! Contact Tom Snell or Shari Wilson for the details at 651-429-8593 or tom@whitebearchamber.com 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 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - White Bear Lake United Methodist Church 03/19/2019 Opening Reception: The Silver Scenery - John Knuth 03/22/2019 Library Program: Wet or Dry? The Prohibition Era in White Bear 03/25/2019 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - All Star Pet Hotel & Day Care 03/27/2019 Mary Poppins JR. 03/29/2019- 03/31/2019 Legacy Night - A Celebration of Giving 03/30/2019 Lakes Area Women in Business EXTRAVAGANZA 04/11/2019 Modern Apprenticeship: The Other Four-Year Degree 04/12/2019 Project Family Connect 04/13/2019 Easter Bunny Breakfast at the Bruentrup Heritage Farm 04/14/2019 2019 Futures in Bloom - Century College 04/25/2019 Heart 4 Art 05/09/2019 Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours Mother's Day Brunch 05/12/2019 Remember to Recycle! Follow us on Social Media	TUESDAY - Ribbon Cutting for White Bear Lake United Methodist Church! Ribbon Cutting Ceremony White Bear Lake United Methodist Church 1851 Birch Street, White Bear Lake March 19th, 3:30pm Join us for a Ribbon Cutting Celebration White Bear Lake United Methodist Church! This is going to be an inspirational celebration as we welcome our newest member to the Chamber. Remember your business cards! We have a few businesses on their way to becoming a NorthStar Ambassador. Everyone is welcome to attend any or all of our ribbon cutting celebrations - This is your chance to join in on the fun of being an Ambassador! FRIDAY - Coffee and Conversation with Senate & House Tax Committee Chairs Government Affairs Meeting Conversation with Legislative Tax Committee Chairs March 22nd \| 7:30am - 9:00am Country Inn & Suites 3505 Vadnais Heights, Vadnais Heights Senator Roger Chamberlain (38) Representative Paul Marquart (4B) Mark your calendar for Friday, March 22nd to attend the monthly Government Affairs meeting. With Governor Walz’s budget now up for review, we have the Senate and House Tax Committee Chairs coming to give their perspective on the impact our proposed tax policy with have on Minnesota’s business climate. Networking and registration starts at 7:30am and the program begins at 8:00am. This event is free to attend and a continental breakfast will be served. RSVP is required. Register TODAY for the Early Bird Special! Hole and Game Sponsorships are GOING FAST! Contact Maureen TODAY and reserve your hole before they are all gone! Registration Fee Includes: Marijuana Legalization & The Workforce Marijuana Legalization & The Workforce What it Means for Employers April 29, 2019 The Best Western Plus / North Metro Event Center 1000 Gramsie Road, Shoreview 11:30am Registration \| 12:00 - 1:15pm Program Lunch Included The legalization of recreational marijuana in Minnesota could become a reality, as early as this year. While there are many social aspects to this debate, the issue that has hardly been discussed relates to the impact of marijuana usage on employee policies, overall employee productivity, and other factors affecting the workplace itself. Mr. Curtis Graves, Esp. SPHR, of the Colorado Employer’s Council will share insights on these, and other, topics that Colorado businesses have addressed since 2014 when marijuana became legal in their state. The cost to attend this luncheon is $35 for Chamber Members and $45 for Non-Chamber Members. Space is limited and registration is required. Ribbon Cutting Next Week! Ribbon Cutting Ceremony All Star Pet Hotel & Day Care 1338 Highway 96 E, White Bear Lake March 27th, 3:30pm Women in Business Women In Business Thursday, March 28th 2171 Fourth Street, WBL 11:30am - 1:00pm This networking group is amazing, growing, engaging and doesn't believe in strangers, only people they haven't met yet! Start with a friendly conversation, stir in a little business and enjoy a great meal. If you haven't been to a Women in Business lunch - please join us to connect. The only cost is for your lunch. Teacher Externships 2019 TEACHER EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM The White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce and the Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate School District are partnering together to offer a Teacher Externship program to our members. We have a group of eligible educators that will be placed in a member business with the focus on building a bridge between skills-based and knowledge-based education. It is vital that our education system partners with area businesses so that relevant connections between classroom content and students’ future career interest can be realized. Through this unique professional development opportunity, educators from among the Northeast Metro 916 School District area will be selected to work side-by-side with an industry peer during a 5 day paid summer externship experience at a participating White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce member business. If your business is interested in hosting a Teacher in your workplace, please email Shari at the Chamber Office or call 651-429-8593. *There is no cost to businesses to participate in this exciting program!* Benefits of the Teacher Externship Program Rethink Recycling Many people want to improve their company's recycling practices, but don't know how. That's where we come in! We provide grants and guidance to lead companies down a greener path. We will help you save money through recycling! Premier Sponsors
Weekly Facts - Weekly Facts for Week of March 18, 2019