
Weekly Facts for Week of April 1, 2019 "Strengthen Business through Advocacy, Networking and Education"
Welcome New Members Costco Wholesale Gines Perez, Outside Marketer 1431 Beam Ave. Maplewood, MN 55109 612-486-1756 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 Renewing Members Thank you for your continued partnership with the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce. Our voice is stronger as a result! White Bear Woods Apartments 7 Years Old National Bank 15 Years Hog Wash 1 Year Church of St. Jude of the Lake 2 Years Brevena Laboratories 1 Year Danna Agency 5 Years Envision Plastics 7 Years F&M Bank 8 Years FocalPoint Business Coaching 4 Years Koves Trucking 18 Years Kwik Trip 3 Years Minnesota Commercial Railway 3 Years Peoples Bank Midwest 12 Years Rasmussen College 7 Years Saks Sports Bar 7 Years Sport Clips 6 Years Chamber Calendar Morning Networking 04/02/2019 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Hog Wash! 04/09/2019 Lunchtime Networking - Lucy's Burgers 04/11/2019 Women in Business 04/25/2019 Marijuana Legalization & The Workforce 04/29/2019 Adopt-A-Highway 05/04/2019 Morning Networking - Guest Speakers: Pine Tree Apple Orchard 05/07/2019 Lunchtime Networking - Olive Garden 05/09/2019 NOT Your Typical Chamber Golf Tourney 06/07/2019 Advertisements Place your ad here! Contact Tom Snell or Shari Wilson for the details at 651-429-8593 or tom@whitebearchamber.com NE Metro Expo April 7th \| 11AM - 3PM White Bear Lake South Campus Including New 2019 Health & Wellness Showcase FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Booths are still available! See attached for more information. Contact Patty Steel at 651-407-1213 or Cindy O'Donovan at 651-401-3211 Booth Registration Information Community Calendar The Invisible Art 04/04/2019 Northeast Metro Expo 04/07/2019 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Hog Wash! 04/09/2019 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 Opening Reception: Shifting Constants - Kristina Fjellman 04/26/2019 Northeast Residence Together With You Luncheon 05/08/2019 Heart 4 Art 05/09/2019 Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours Mother's Day Brunch 05/12/2019 Show Choir Showcase Grades 2-6 05/13/2019- 06/10/2019 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. Remember to Recycle! Follow us on Social Media	TOMORROW - Morning Networking - Save Money through BizRecycling Save Money with BizRecycling Coffee, Breakfast & NETWORKING! Key's Cafe - Upstairs conference room 2208 4th Street, White Bear Lake Tuesday, April 2nd 7:30 - 9:00am We will learn how to save money the easy way...Recycle! 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%. Joel Anderson, Ramsey County BizRecycling will explain how easy it is to get started with or expand a business recycling program. Everyone will have an opportunity to market their business while enjoying a fantastic breakfast! The only cost to attend is for your breakfast. Please RSVP as space is limited. Business connections are a valuable Chamber option. When Chamber members make business connections the entire community prospers. Register today and receive the Early Bird Special! Friday, June 7th, 2019 Oneka Ridge Golf Course \| 5610 North 120th Street, WBL Hole and Game Sponsorships are GOING, GOING, ALMOST G...! Contact Maureen TODAY and reserve your hole! Sponsorship Information 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. 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 SAVE THE DATE! Adopt-A-Highway 2019 Adopt-A-Highway White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce May 4th, 2019 \| 9:00am - 12:00pm 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. Save the date for upcoming Ribbon Cuttings! Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Hog Wash 2180 7th Street, White Bear Lake April 9th, 3:30pm Check out a video of their new Automatic Touchless Motorcycle wash! The only one of its kind in the United States! Rethink Recycling LOOK WHO'S SAVING MONEY BY RECYCLING? White Bear Makerspace, welcome to the community and to BizRecycling! Once they were ready to open for business, owners Theresa and Tom Lendway immediately contacted BizRecycling and started their recycling program. Feel free to stop by their new business and check out how they implemented recycling into their daily routine. 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Weekly Facts - Weekly Facts for Week of April 1, 2019