Weekly Facts for Week of March 9, 2020
"Strengthen Business through Advocacy, Networking and Education"

Welcome New Members

Generate 360 Consulting
Tanya Rausch, Owner
1703 Anderlie Lane West
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
651-308-9615
Fresh Potential LLC
Phillip Brooks
4495 Lake Ave. S #318
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
612-860-3455
Creative Ads Agency
Matthew Peterson
2627 Cristine Ct.
White Bear lake, MN 55110-5761
218-409-4078
Golden Corral
Jon Stramer, General Manager
3000 White Bear Ave. N
Maplewood, MN 55109
651-888-2357
Bloom Wellness & Counseling, LLC
Julie Kraai
600 Park Ave.
Mahtomedi, MN 55115
651-300-1470
Maplewood Mall
3001 White Bear Ave. N
Maplewood, MN 55109
763-227-0088

Renewing Members

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

Advance Family Dental
    17 Years
Thomas J Bulger, CPA
    ​18 Years
Walser Polar Chev
    ​19 Years
MidCountry Bank
    7 Years
American Mortgage & Equity
    10 Years
Country Inn & Suites VH
    14 Years
Lucy's Burgers
    3 Years
Happy Dog Web Productions
    ​6 Years
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

Advertisements

 
Email Shari Wilson for the details or call 651-429-8593

Marketfest Celebrates 30 Years!

Mark your calendars! This summer's Marketfest will run Thursdays June 18-July 30, 2020 from 6-9 pm in downtown White Bear Lake. Local businesses and organizations are invited to be a part of the fun! There are various sponsorship levels and opportunities, and sponsors are encouraged to promote their business or organization. Contact Lisa Beecroft at 612-250-4991 or visit HERE to learn more about being a part of this family-friendly event.

Community Calendar

Intro to the CNC Machine at White Bear Makerspace
03/12/2020

Views of the Mississippi: Past and Present - Tom Stewart
03/12/2020

St. Croix River Valley Winter Winery Tour
03/14/2020

River Tables
03/14/2020, 3/21/2020, 3/2/8/2020

"Shifting Our Dementia Care Culture" at The Waters
03/16/2020

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

Open House at Century College
03/24/2020

The Educated Caregiver: Planning for the Future
03/25/2020

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang JR
03/27/2020- 03/29/2020

Flow-Peak Performance, Mental Mastery & the Secret to Happiness at 7 Vines Vineyard
03/27/2020

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

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
03/31/2020- 05/19/2020

Unity One's Home Buyer's Seminar at Big Woods Brewery
03/31/2020

Business & Breakfast: Hot Topics in Real Estate Law
04/02/2020

Simply Sourdough-Bread Making Class at the Winery!
04/05/2020

Many Faces - Community Workshop
04/08/2020

Be a Vendor at the Century College Climate Change Awareness & Action Fair!
04/08/2020

Century College Climate Change Awareness & Action Fair!
04/08/2020

Creating Age-Friendly Communities: Local, Business & State Perspecrtives
04/21/2020

Futures in Bloom - Century College Foundation Breakfast
04/23/2020

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White Bear Area Chamber 2020 Annual Meeting / Inaugural: Influential Entrepreneurs: The Secrets To Their Successes

SOLD OUT!
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:
Chuck Runyon, Co-Founder of Anytime Fitness
Rhoda Olsen, Past CEO of Great Clips

Meet the Panelists!

THURSDAY - Ribbon Cutting at 7 Vines!

       
Ribbon Cutting Celebration & Open House
Tesla
2590 Maplewood Dr. W | Maplewood
March 11th | 3:30pm
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Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Celebration
Caravel Autism Health
1011 Meadowlands Drive, Suites 1 & 2 | White Bear Township
March 18th | 3:30pm
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Post-Renovation Party and Ribbon Cutting Celebration
Brookdale North Oaks
300 Village Center Drive | North Oaks
March 31st | 3:30pm
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THURSDAY! Lunchtime Networking

Lunchtime Networking
March 12, 2020

Carbone's Pizzeria & Pub
1350 Highway 96 E | White Bear Lake
11:30am - 1:00pm
If you are a Chamber member, attending this monthly gathering is a must! Why come to Lunchtime Networking? Here's just a few reasons to put this date on your calendar!  
  • Great Visibility for you and your business
  • Gain new contacts and referrals
  • Stay current in the ever-changing business climate
  • Share your knowledge and experience
  • Form new friendships with like-minded people
  • This is the self-proclaimed FUN Chamber group
  • Enjoy a fabulous lunch
And there are many, many more! Join us as we look forward to a another year of fun Chamber Networking. Space is limited and registration is required. Cost to attend is for your lunch only.

Morning Networking - Road Trip to Country Inn & Suites, Vadnais Heights

Morning Networking
Coffee, Breakfast & NETWORKING!
Guest Speaker: Kevin Watson, Vadnais Heights City Administrator
   
This meeting is AT Country Inn & Suites!
3505 Vadnais Center Drive | Vadnais Heights
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
7:30 - 9:00am
Join us and enjoy a morning of great networking with Chamber Members. We will enjoy a FREE breakfast courtesy of the Country Inn & Suites while getting an update on the city from Kevin Watson, Vadnais Heights City Administrator. You will be invited to stay after and get a tour of the hotel to see all of their recent room renovations! Everyone will have an opportunity to market their business while enjoying a fantastic breakfast courtesy of Costco! Yes, you read correctly. This month, breakfast is FREE (thank you, Country Inn & Suites), but please RSVP as space is limited.
Business connections are a valuable Chamber option. When Chamber members make business connections the entire community prospers. 

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.

SAVE THE DATE! 6th Annual NOT Your Typical Golf Tourney!


Sponsorships available! Contact Maureen for more details!
651-429-8593

Century College Climate Change Awareness & Action Fair

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In honor of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day this April, the Century College Alumni Association invites our college and local communities to the Climate Change Awareness & Action Fair. Hear from featured speaker Will Steger, founder of Climate Generation; updates from the City of White Bear Lake’s Climate Smart Municipalities initiative; and discover resources, products and services to help you live more sustainably at the Greener Living Resource Fair.

Electronics recycling provided by Tech Dump, plastic bag recycling provided by Century College Facilities (in collaboration with Merrick, Inc.), and sampling of local, organic, sustainably-grown treats from area restaurants.
Register HERE to attend this event!

Rethink Recycling



Did You Know?
Our Recycling Experts helped area businesses divert over 2.49M pounds of CO2, the equivalent of 245 cars being off the road! Learn more about how to start or expand on your recycling efforts today!
 

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Weekly Facts - Weekly Facts for Week of March 9, 2020