Weekly Facts for Week of December 2,2019
"Strengthen Business through Advocacy, Networking and Education"

Welcome New Members

Ascend Financial Group
Daniel Goldsmith, Retirement Income Specialist
100 South Fifth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-492-9317
Kraus-Anderson Construction Co.
501 South Eighth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-332-7281
Fastsigns
Ryan Campbell, Owner
3590 Hoffman Road E
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
651-578-0927
Office Depot

Breanna Fellows
1885 E County Road D
Maplewood, MN 55109
651-343-0525​
Incommand Signs
Yvonne Baker, Owner
5061 Stewart Ave
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
651-367-9500​

Renewing Members

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

WBL Area Community Services & Recreation
    ​65 Years
Urbanski Rentals
    5 Years
NE Metro 916
    3 Years
Running Aces Casino
    ​12 Years
Connexus Energy
    19 Years

City of Mahtomedi
    19 Years

Lake Area Bank
    ​19 Years
Emagine Theatres
    ​21 Years

Terracon
    32 Years
Edina Realty - WBL

    29 Years
White Bear Lake Lions Club

    19 Years
Fairview Hugo Clinic

    11 Years
Lakeshore Family Dentistry
    51 Years

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. 

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THIS FRIDAY! Don't miss the Chamber's biggest event of the year!


Friday, December 6th
5:30pm—10:00pm
Keller Golf Course
2166 Maplewood Drive | Maplewood
Join us as we enjoy the Chamber’s
“Social Event of the Year”
Social Hour * Scrumptious Dinner * Live Entertainment by Todd Andrews Comedy
Splendid Silent Auction * Colossal Dessert Buffet
And Much, Much More…


Individual tickets are $85 - Holiday Table of 8 $680
Premier Holiday Table of 8 $750 (Includes Preferred Seating & Advertising)

Sponsorship Opportunities Available!

TUESDAY - Morning Networking with Guest Speaker, Shane Hoefer, YMCA!

Morning Networking
Coffee, Breakfast & NETWORKING!
Guest Speaker:
Shane Hoefer, Vice President of Operations, YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities
Key's Cafe - Upstairs conference room
2208 4th Street, White Bear Lake
Tuesday, December 3, 2019 | 7:30 - 9:00am

Start the month out by joining us and enjoying a great morning of networking with Chamber Members! Shane Hoefer, Vice President of Operations for the Greater Twin Cities YMCA will be our guest speaker in December. Many of you remember him as the Executive Director of the White Bear Lake YMCA where he spent 10 years growing the organization and increasing community partnerships. We will learn more about the Y's programs and the enormous impact that they have 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 - Acapulco Mexican Restaurant!

Lunchtime Networking
Thursday, December 12th, 2019
Acapulco Mexican Restaurant
3069 White Bear Ave., Maplewood
11:30am - 1:00pm

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. (and a perfect location next to the Maplewood Mall...last minute Holiday shopping before or after lunch!) All are welcome and we hope to see you there!

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

Rethink Recycling

Did you know?
 
Your business might be recycling, but there may be opportunities to recycle better. A free consultation with a Recycling Expert and grant funding of up to $10,000 could help. Get started with BizRecycling by contacting them here:
  

Official Notice - Chamber Board Vacancies for 2020


Notice to all Chamber Members in Good Standing
RE: Board Vacancies for 2020
The White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce hereby has given notice of four (4) vacancies on the Board of Directors for the 2020—2023 term.
 
The White Bear Area Chamber Nominations Committee is recommending the following nominees to fill the Board of Directors positions.  All nominees have expressed their willingness to serve, have read the formal job description and completed a Board application.  

Nominations are as follows:   
Tara GearingJL Schwieters Construction – Three Year Term​
Jeff Koldjski U Advisors - Three Year Term​
Chris Olson GDO Law  – Three Year Term
Tracy Shimek City of White Bear Lake- Three Year Term

Additional names of candidates for Directors can be nominated by petition bearing the genuine signatures of at least twelve (12) qualified members of the Chamber. Such petition shall be filed with the Nomination Committee at the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce office, 4751 Highway 61, White Bear Lake, no later than 4:30 p.m. on December 5, 2019.  The determination of the Nomination Committee as to the legality of the petition(s) shall be final. 

Thank you,
Board of Directors

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Weekly Facts - Weekly Facts for Week of December 2,2019