Weekly Facts for Week of April 22, 2019
"Strengthen Business through Advocacy, Networking and Education"

Happy Earth Day!


Join us on May 4th for our Adopt-a-Highway Clean-up! FREE breakfast and lunch for all who participate!

Welcome New Members

The Sherralise Group
Sherry Walker, Partner
4661 White Bear Parkway
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
651-373-5090
Bear Nutrition
LeeAnna Stinar
1350 Highway 96E
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
651-231-8164
White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf
Andrea Kish-Bailey, Executive Director
1884 Whitaker Street
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
651-407-5372
Esquire Title
Sandy Falck, Executive Closer
100 Village Center Drive, Suite 242
North Oaks, MN 5127
952-360-8800
Tiger Training & Family Fitness
Sarah Belisle, Owner
3584 Hoffman Road E
Vadnais Heights, MN 55110
651-773-3076
Cool Tech Repair
Richard Paul, Owner
PO Box 385
Hugo, MN 55038
651-788-2044
Caribou Coffee Company
Melony Nare, General Manager
4733 Highway 61 N
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
651-426-5694

Renewing Members

Thank you for your continued partnership with the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce. Our voice is stronger as a result!

Senator Roger Chamberlain
    ​6 Years
Schwing America
    7 Years
Colonial Offices
    3 Years
Greater WBL Community Foundation
    ​2 Years
Terracon
    31 Years
Volunteers of America
    13 Years

White Bear Lake Police Department's Business Partnership Meeting


Tuesday, April 30th | 6:30 pm
Public Safety Training Room 
White Bear Lake Police Department
4701 Highway 61, WBL

The City of White Bear Lake values our business community and the partnerships we have created with City Hall and the Police Department.  We will provide updates on projects and crime trends affecting our community, and answer any questions.
Pizza Dinner Provided! RSVP Required to jvette@whitebearlake.org

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.

Sundance Family Foundation's Earn & Learn Celebration!

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. 

Remember to Recycle!

 

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Ribbon Cuttings this week!

WEDNESDAY
       
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Enchanted Boutique 
4074 White Bear Ave., White Bear Lake
April 24th, 3:30pm
 
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THURSDAY
       
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Bear Nutrition 
1350 East Highway 96, Suite 15, White Bear Lake
April 25th, 3:30pm

THURSDAY - Women in Business

Women In Business
Thursday, April 25th


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 and reservations are required.
 

Workforce and Trade Discussion with Senator Tina Smith

SOLD OUT!
Workforce and Trade Discussion
Short Elliott Hendrickson
3535 Vadnais Center Drive, Vadnais Heights
April 24th | 9:00am - 10:30am

U.S. Senator, 
Tina Smith

Register today and receive the Early Bird Special!


Friday, June 7th, 2019
Oneka Ridge Golf Course | 5610 North 120th Street, WBL


Time to think GOLF! Register BEFORE May 1st and get an Early Bird discount for the 5th Annual, Not Your Typical Golf Tourney! This event is sure to sell-out so RSVP Today...and SAVE $$$!
Got Questions? Contact Maureen at the Chamber Office.

Sponsorship Information

Minnesota Legislative Update

 
The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce's results of a statewide survey found startling opposition to current legislative proposals to raise business taxes and the gas tax and impose mandates on employers and employees. The White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce will continue to advocate and keep you informed as to these proposals. We encourage you to contact your legislators today to express your concerns.
 

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, Mn Chamber of Commerce, Northeast Metro Perkins Consortium and the White Bear Lake Area Schools 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 around the 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
   
Join us on Saturday, May 4th to beautify Highway 61. Since 1990 the White Bear Area Chamber has been an "Adopt A Highway" sponsor, cleaning up a 2 mile stretch of Highway 61 that runs through the downtown area of White Bear Lake. Breakfast & Lunch will be served to all that participate!
 
 

Morning Networking

Morning Networking
Coffee, Breakfast & NETWORKING!
Guest Speaker: The Jacobsons - Pine Tree Apple Orchard

Key's Cafe - Upstairs conference room
2208 4th Street, White Bear Lake
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
7:30 - 9:00am
Join us and enjoy a morning of great networking with Chamber Members. Members from the Jacobson family will talk about the Pine Tree Apple Orchard, its history, their business and the economic impact that the orchard has on our community. 

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. 

Lunchtime Networking - Olive Garden

Lunchtime Networking
Thursday, May 9th
Olive Garden
1749 Beam Ave., Maplewood
11:30am - 1:00pm

Interested in some stimulating discussion over lunch? One of the best member benefits we provide is access to other business owners and leaders through our networking events! By attending our rapidly growing Lunchtime Networking events, you will meet potential customers, suppliers and partners all while enjoying a fabulous lunch!  

Space is limited and registration is required. Cost to attend is for your lunch only.

Rethink Recycling


CELEBRATE EARTH DAY - APRIL 22
In honor of Earth Day, we encourage your business to take a couple of minutes to fill out the Contact Us form and have a free consultation with one of our Recycling Experts. They can help you assess your business needs, find recycling options, right-size your trash hauling to help save money on your waste bill, and get you started with a BizRecycling grant to help with regular recycling and/or organics composting programs.

Everyone has a role in taking care of our communities and our environment. As a business owner or manager, you’ve also got people to help. It’s fast and easy to get started. Let us do the thinking for you!
 

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