
Weekly Facts for Week of February 24, 2020 "Strengthen Business through Advocacy, Networking and Education"
Welcome New Members TGK Automotive Tim Kruse, Director of Operations 13891 Forest Blvd. N Hugo, MN 55038 651-407-3611 The Waters of White Bear Lake Shelley Tegg, Marketing Manager 3820 Hoffman Road White Bear Lake, MN 55110 651-313-6446 Optima Advisory, LLC Steven Schad, President 130 Cedar Street Saint Paul, MN 55110 612-547-5759 NEI Electric Scott Weingart, Vice President 4815 White Bear Parkway White Bear Lake, MN 55110 651-771-1000 Meeting the Mission Jim Rathburn, Owner 5851 Bayberry Drive White Bear Lake, MN 5110 612-383-8232 Caravel Autism Health Jackie Vick, VP of Minnesota Clinical Operations 1011 Meadowlands Drive, Suite 1 & 2 White Bear Lake, MN 55127 507-429-5018 Renewing Members Thank you for your continued partnership with the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce. Our voice is stronger as a result! Esquire Title 1 Year Magnuson Christian School 14 Years HealthPartners 5 Years Twin Cities Orthopedic 3 Years Saputo Dairy Foods USA 10 Years MN Commercial Railway 4 Years White Bear Animal Hospital 10 Years NE Yourth & Family Services 5 Years The Salon Professional Academy 2 Years Maplewood Historical Society 2 Years Timberline Roofing 2 Years TCM Certified Development Company 14 Years K 2 Flowers and Edibles 2 Years Elk Ridge Alzheimers Care Center 2 Years Associated Eye Center 7 Years Children's Performing Arts 2 Years Sak's Sports Bar 8 Years WB Area Emergency Food Shelf 1 Year Cortec Corporation 7 Years Chamber Calendar of Events Women in Business 02/27/2020 Legalization of Recreational Marijuana and the Impact on Business Operations 02/28/2020 Morning Networking: Economic Trends for Minnesota Businesses in 2020 03/03/2020 Open House and Ribbon Cutting Celebration for 7 Vines Vineyard! 03/05/2020 White Bear Area Chamber 2020 Annual Meeting / Inaugural: Influential Entrepreneurs: The Secrets To Their Successes 03/10/2020 Ribbon Cutting Celebration and Open House for Tesla 03/11/2020 Lunchtime Networking - Carbone's Pizzeria 03/12/2020 Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Caravel Autism Health 03/18/2020 Post-Renovation Party & Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Brookdale North Oaks Senior Living 03/31/2020 Adopt-A-Highway 05/02/2020 Advertisements Email S hari Wilson for the details or call 651-429-8593 Community Calendar LIVE MUSIC YOGA @ THE ANCHOR COFFEE HOUSE DTWBL 02/26/2020 46th Annual Northern Lights Juried Art Exhibition Opening Reception 03/05/2020 Spring Bunnies at White Bear Makerspace 03/05/2020 River Tables 03/07/2020 \| 3/14/2020 \| 3/21/2020\| 3/28/2020 Intro to the CNC Machine at White Bear Makerspace 03/12/2020 St. Croix River Valley Winter Winery Tour 03/14/2020 Fun with Epoxy at White Bear Makerspace 03/22/2020 Program: Wet or Dry? How Liquor Helped Shape White Bear 03/23/2020 Cutting Boards at White Bear Makerspace 03/23/2020 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang JR 03/27/2020- 03/29/2020 The Great Hangout at SUMMIT 03/28/2020 "My Favorite Things" Spring Kick-off at Success Fitness and Training 03/28/2020 Program: Birchwood Village - Nearly a Century of Community 03/30/2020 Simply Sourdough-Bread Making Class at the Winery! 04/05/2020 Creating Age-Friendly Communities: Local, Business & State Perspecrtives 04/21/2020 Futures in Bloom - Century College Foundation Breakfast 04/23/2020 Remember to Recycle! Follow us on Social Media Over 2200 Followers and counting!	THURSDAY - Women in Business Women In Business Thursday, February 27, 2020 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! Connecting is the heart of Women in Business Networking. Start with a friendly conversation, stir in a little business and enjoy a great meal. Each meeting begins and ends with informal networking, learn from a great line-up of speakers addressing topics relevant to women in business. If you haven't been to a Women in Business lunch - please join us to connect, learn & grow. The only cost is for your lunch and reservations are required. FRIDAY! Legalization of Recreational Marijuana and the Impact on Business Operations There is still time to register! Marijuana Legalization & The Workforce: Minnesota in 2020 February 28, 2020 Tria Restaurant, Bar & Event Center \| 5959 Centerville Road \| North Oaks 11:30am Registration \| 12:00 - 1:15pm Program Guest Speaker: MN House of Representatives Majority Leader Ryan Winkler What it Means for Employers: The legalization of recreational marijuana in Minnesota is being discussed at the State Capitol. MN House of Representatives Majority Leader Ryan Winkler, is the chief author of such legislation. Join us to hear his thoughts as well as discuss aspects important to the business community if recreational cannabis becomes a reality in Minnesota. Moderated by Tony Palumbo, Anoka County Attorney. All attendees will receive a $10 gift card from Tria. Seating is limited and RSVP's are required. The cost for this event is $35 for Chamber Members and $45 for the general public. Save the Dates - Ribbon Cuttings Celebrations! Open House and Ribbon Cutting Celebration 7 Vines Vineyard 101 HIghway 96 \| Dellwood March 5th \| 4:00pm Ribbon Cutting Event runs until 8:00pm _________________________ Ribbon Cutting Celebration & Open House Tesla 2590 Maplewood Dr. W \| Maplewood March 11th \| 3:30pm Save the date for future Ribbon Cuttings! White Bear Area Chamber 2020 Annual Meeting / Inaugural: Influential Entrepreneurs: The Secrets To Their Successes White Bear Area Chamber 2020 Annual Meeting / Inaugural Tuesday, March 10, 2020 Keller Golf Course 2166 Maplewood Drive, Maplewood 11:30am - 1:00pm Influential Entrepreneurs - The Secrets to Their Successes! Featuring Panelists: John Puckett, Founder of Caribou Coffee & Punch Neopolitan Pizza Chuck Runyon, Co-Founder of Anytime Fitness Rhoda Olsen, Past CEO of Great Clips Mark down Tuesday, March 10th to attend the White Bear Area Chamber’s Inaugural /Annual Meeting. This event will bring together three of Minnesota’s premier business entrepreneurs. Our awesome list of panelists will share their strategies on how to build a dynamic and profitable business model. Cost to attend is $40.00 Chamber members and $55.00 non-members. Reserved Tables of 8 are $320. Registration begins at 11:30am with the Inaugural and lunch from 12:00-1:00pm. Meet the Panelists! SAVE THE DATE! 6th Annual NOT Your Typical Golf Tourney! Sponsorships available! Contact Maureen for more details! 651-429-8593 Sign-Up to Host a 2020 Teacher Extern! The White Bear Area Chamber and the Northeast Metro Perkins Consortium are once again partnering to offer a Teacher Externship program to area businesses. 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. If your business is interested in hosting a teacher in your workplace during the summer, please email Shari at the Chamber Office of call 651-429-8593 for further details. Read about one of our 2019 Teacher Extern's experiences here. Rethink Recycling Did You Know? Businesses can get up $5,000 in labels for free, no grant required! Help your employees and customers make the most of your recycling program. BizRecycling labels are designed to withstand both high and freezing temperatures. Printed on sturdy material and backed with an industrial grade adhesive, the labels will not wear off as bins are emptied daily by staff. Properly labeling recycling, organics and trash containers is essential to recycling success. Labels help make recycling easier for staff and customers. By providing simple visual cues, recycling, organics and trash are always properly separated. Find bin labels and answers to common recycling questions at: Premier Sponsors
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