Weekly Facts for Week of August 19, 2019
"Strengthen Business through Advocacy, Networking and Education"

Welcome New Members

Primerica Financial Services
Russel & Polly Dedrick, Representatives
4525 White Bear Parkway, Suite 227
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
651-303-1891
Brookdale North Oaks
Shelly Fish, Sales Manager
300 Village Center Drive
North Oaks, MN 55127
651-482-8111
Acupuncture With Rachel
Rachel Kristynial, Owner
4750 Banning Ave. #218
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
651-560-5850
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

Renewing Members

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

Schwartz Financial
    
2 Years
Lakes International Language Academy
    7 Years
Bell Bank
    2 Years
Hugo Business Association
    5 Years
Joy Erickson - Edina Realty
    13 Years  
U Advisors
    4 Years
Main Street - White Bear Lake
    18 Years
Mahoney Ulbrich Christiansen & Russ
    12 Years
Chick-Fil-A
    2 Years   

2nd Annual Century Alumni Cruise

Discount Tickets at Wild Mountain!

 
Buy a discount ticket to Wild Mountain and a donation of $5.00 will be made to the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce's Scholarship fund! It's simple: Select the special link below, click the BOOK NOW button and then select White Bear to purchase your tickets! Have fun while supporting our scholarship fund! Thanks Wild Mountain!
 

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 of Events

Advertisements


Place your ad here! Contact Tom Snell or Shari Wilson for the details at 651-429-8593 or tom@whitebearchamber.com

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THURSDAY - 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. 
Thank you to our sponsor:
   

TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY - Ribbon Cutting Celebrations!

        
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Dan Perry, Edward Jones Financial Advisor
4717 Banning Ave. (Corner of 3rd and Banning)  | White Bear Lake
August 20th, 3:30pm
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Success Fitness & Training
1862 Beam Ave. | Maplewood
August 21st, 3:30pm

2019 Business & Achievement Awards

2019 Business & Achievement Awards
Tuesday, October 1st | 11:30am - 1:00pm
Keller Golf Course
2166 Maplewood Drive | Maplewood
Join us as we celebrate our members at the annual White Bear Area Chamber Business & Achievement Awards celebrating the positive aspects business brings to our community. 
Businesses are recognized in key areas such as community involvement, business innovation, and entrepreneurship.

As a special treat, Ian Leonard, Chief Meteorologist at Fox 9, will keynote our program.  You will find his presentation inspiring, incredibility uplifting and funny.

Join us, together with other business leaders, elected officials, members and stakeholders, who recognize the value businesses generate as job creators and assets to our communities. This event combines great business connections, while honoring some of our outstanding companies. The event is $35 per person or $250 for a table of 8. Register today!

"How It's 'Mead' Tour & Tasting"

 
 

Health & Human Services Career Exploration & Job Fair!


Thursday, October 24th
9:00am - 2:00pm
Century College East Campus - Lincoln Mall
3300 Century Ave., White Bear Lake
Are you an employer in the Health & Human Services industry and gotta a HOT job you need to fill? Have we got a deal for you! Join us at the 2019 Career Exploration & Job Fair where you will meet interested students and motivated potential employees from the Northeast Metro Area. Join us for a fun day of showing off some of the HOTTEST jobs and careers at some of the COOLEST companies!  

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


Since 2013, BizRecycling has provided grants up to $10,000 to over 800 businesses! Getting started is easy! It only takes one phone call and you are on your way to saving money by recycling. Call today for a free consultation with a Recycling Expert. Thank you for your dedication to a greener community!
  

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Weekly Facts - Weekly Facts for Week of August 19, 2019