
Weekly Facts for Week of July 29, 2019 "Strengthen Business through Advocacy, Networking and Education"
Advertising Opportunity! Our Newsletter, Your Business Matters, will be mailed out to all members THIS WEEK! If you would like to advertise or promote your specials and events, email Maureen or call her at 651-429-8593. This is a great marketing opportunity with a small investment Welcome New Members Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Barbara Phillips, Mortgage Consultant 1220 West County Road E Arden Hills, MN 55112 651-205-6433 Bradshaw Funerals & Cremation Jason Bradshaw, President/CEO 4600 Greenhaven Dr. White Bear Township 651-407-8300 Twin Cities Auto Glass Nick Mclain 1865 Buerkle Road White Bear Lake, MN 55110 651-3286839 Bell Bank Mortgage Niki Gysbers 13999 60th Street N Stillwater, MN 55082 651-338-3992 White Bear Meadery Josh Eckton, President 1595 County Road E East Gem Lake, MN 55110 651-352-9552 Wilbert Plastics Jon Novitt 4221 Otter Lake Road White Bear Lake, MN 55110 651-407-4934 Representative Linda Runbeck District 38A 253 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-2907 Renewing Members Thank you for your continued partnership with the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce. Our voice is stronger as a result! Carlson Chiropractic 11 Years Culvers of Vadnais Heights 19 Years McGough Construction 1 Year Church of St. Jude of the Lake 2 Years AmericInn of WBL 22 Years Paul the Plumber 21 Years White Bear Township 27 Years Twin Cities Orthopedics 2 Years Chamber Calendar of Events Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Pinpoint Local! 07/31/2019 Morning Networking - Guest Speaker: Nathan Keech, Keech Media 08/06/2019 Lunchtime Networking - Rudy's Redeye Grill 08/08/2019 "How It's 'Mead' Tour" & Ribbon Cutting for White Bear Meadery! 08/14/2019 Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Dan Perry, Edward Jones, new location! 08/20/2019 New MN Laws going into effect August 1st The new "Hands Free" law broadens the state’s existing ban on texting while driving, barring drivers from holding a cellphone or other wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle that is in motion or operating as a part of traffic on a street or highway. The "Move Over" law requires slower drivers to move out of the left lane or face a fine. While this law is intended to make our roads safer and more efficient, it does not give drivers permission to speed! For a list of all of the new laws, visit the Minnesota Legislature HERE. 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 Community Calendar Art & Creativity Camp at Bruentrup Heritage Farm 07/29/2019- 08/01/2019 Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours Ribs On The River Cruise 07/31/2019 *Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Medical Cannabis But were afraid to ask 07/31/2019 Rotary Strive Scholarship Taco John's Run Baby Run 5K or 10K 08/03/2019 Northeast Residence - Driving for Dreams Golf Tournament 08/05/2019 Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours Ribs On The River Cruise 08/07/2019 Little Shop of Horrors 08/09/2019 08/10/2019- 08/11/2019 08/12/2019- 08/13/2019 08/14/2019 Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours Dinner Cruise 08/10/2019 Opera on the River 08/10/2019 Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours Ribs On The River Cruise 08/14/2019 2nd Annual WBL Area Schools Employer Breakfast 08/14/2019 Pops on the Porch 08/15/2019 Little Shop of Horrors** 08/15/2019- 08/16/2019 08/17/2019- 08/18/2019 Remember to Recycle! Follow us on Social Media	WEDNESDAY - Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Pinpoint Local Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Pinpoint Local White Bear Area Chamber Office \| 4751 Hwy 61 \| White Bear Lake WEDNESDAY - July 31st, 3:30pm _________________________ SAVE THE DATES! How It's Mead Tour & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony White Bear Meadery 1595 County Road E East \| Gem Lake August 14th, 3:30pm Morning Networking - With Special Guest: Nathan Keech, Keech Media Morning Networking Coffee, Breakfast & NETWORKING! Guest Speaker: Nathan Keech, Keech Media Key's Cafe - Upstairs conference room 2208 4th Street, White Bear Lake Tuesday, August 6, 2019 7:30 - 9:00am Join us and enjoy a morning of great networking with Chamber Members. Nathan Keech, Owner of Keech Media will talk about the importance of your business achieving significance in the digital marketplace. He will discuss everything from your web design to your social media footprint and how they affect your branding. 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.* Nominations for the 2019 Business & Achievement Awards 2019 Business & Achievement Awards Tuesday, October 1st \| 11:30am - 1:00pm Location TBD With Special Guest Speaker: Ian Leonard, FOX 9 Chief Meterologist, Cancer Survivor, Special Olympics Supporter, Husband, Father and all around funny guy! Nominations are now being accepted for the 2019 Business & Achievement Awards! Know of someone or a business who has gone above and beyond to contribute to our local economy? How about someone who showed an outstanding commitment to the Chamber's Mission? Do you and your business have an exemplary Recycling program? Nominate someone or a business today! Lunchtime Networking - Rudy's Redeye Grill Lunchtime Networking Thursday, August 8th Rudy's Redeye Grill 4940 Highway 61 N, White Bear Lake 11:30am - 1:00pm What is Lunchtime Networking? "It's just lunch with people that you want to have lunch with!" 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! Space is limited and registration is required. Cost to attend is for your lunch only. Finding the Hidden Talent Pool Finding the Hidden Talent Pool Thursday, August 22nd \| 7:30am - 9:00am Manitou Grill Upstairs Conference Room \| 2171 Fourth Street \| White Bear Lake Relevant to businesses that are challenged with employee shortages. We are bringing together experts who will tackle the challenges of finding workers and help to uncover opportunities in your search to find the employees you need. This program will showcase hiring opportunities within our immigrant population, a resource professional will address the amazing talent options of the recently retired, as well as, programs for ex-offenders looking to reenter the workforce. Speakers include: Hussein Abdi, Leading Employment Specialist at International Institute of Minnesota, a non profit organization that helps immigrants and refugees find employment in our state. Michael Hreha, Employer Development & Retention with MINNCOR Industries, The Employ Program; an innovative employment assistance program that services Minnesota offenders, pioneering in its attempt to reduce recidivism by releasing offenders as employable, contributing citizens. Perry Kuznar, Client Service Manager at Excel Engineering Inc. Perry will discuss the value of Encore Careers, the hiring of retirees and the older generation. While our event will consist of panelists representing these three sectors, additional information will be available from other organizations that also assist employers in this important search. Cost to attend is $18 and includes breakfast. Registration is required. The New Swag Bags have arrived! Thank you to Thread Art for sponsoring our Swag Bags for New Members Program! Our 2019 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. Advertising Opportunities in our Membership Directory The White Bear Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce its continued partnership with E&M Consulting, Inc. to produce this year’s Membership Directory. E&M will be contacting all of the members in the coming weeks about advertising opportunities in the Directory. This gives you the chance to promote your business or practice while supporting the White Bear Chamber of Commerce. E&M will be managing the ad sales, creative design, and formatting. They are extremely professional and produce a high-quality publication, and we ask that you give E&M a moment of your time. If you have any questions or would like to advertise, please contact Brian Baumann with E&M at 651-815-4169, 800-572-0011, or brian@emconsultinginc.com. Info on the available advertising opportunities is attached or can also be viewed online at www.emconsultinginc.com/ADRESERVATION/WBACOC. As always, your support of the White Bear Chamber of Commerce’s products and services is greatly appreciated! Thanks!” Rate sheet for Membership Directory Rethink Recycling Did you know that if your business has high-quality, surplus food that would otherwise go to waste, it can be donated to local food shelters instead? The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that 25% to 40% of food grown, processed and transported in the United States will never be consumed. When your business has high-quality, surplus food that would otherwise go to waste, it can be donated to local food shelters instead, like the White Bear Area Food Shelf! Premier Sponsors
Weekly Facts - Weekly Facts for Week of July 29, 2019