Welcome New Members
Rainbow International of Shoreview
Jennifer Dean
160 1st Street SE
New Brighton, MN 55112
651-605-6446
Homeowners Financial Group
Gary McIntyre, Sales Mgr./Loan Officer
2085 E County Road D
Maplewood, MN 55109
952-687-4616
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
Renewing Members
Thank you for your continued partnership with the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce. Our voice is stronger as a result!
Chamber Calendar of Events
Rethink Recycling
Did You Know?
For the time being, our Recycling Experts are not providing onsite assistance, but we are happy to help in other ways! We can still answer your waste reduction and recycling questions by phone, email, video, etc.—whatever works for you. We are also still processing grant applications, so get those in if you’re ready to make improvements. Don’t hesitate to reach out with questions.
2020 United States Census
The 2020 Census counts every person living in the United States and five U.S. territories. We encourage you to take a couple minutes to fill out your census. Make sure you're counted!
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TUESDAY! Virtual Morning Networking With Guest Speaker, Ethan Hellier, US Chamber
Location: Wherever you are!
7:45am - 9:00amJoin us for this important Morning Networking meeting where the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Ethan Hellier, Manager, Midwest Region will provide a summary of the legislation and share details how small businesses and self-employed individuals may prepare to file for a loan. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed amid the pandemic and economic downturn. Known as the Paycheck Protection Program, the initiative provides 100% federally guaranteed loans to small businesses.
We do ask that you submit your questions for Ethan in advance of the meeting. The meeting will open for networking at 7:45am and Ethan will start his presentation promptly at 8:00am. Please be mindful when you join and mute yourself unless talking.
Now is the time that we need to stay in communication, share ideas and tell your stories to fellow Chamber Members. All you have to do is register for this event and you will be sent a number along with an access code. Click on the link, enter in the access code when prompted and join in a conversation with your fellow business leaders!
Payroll Protection Plan - What it means for you
The Paycheck Protection Program is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll.
SBA will forgive loans if all employees are kept on the payroll for eight weeks and the money is used for payroll, rent, mortgage interest, or utilities.
You can apply through any existing SBA 7(a) lender or through any federally insured depository institution, federally insured credit union, and Farm Credit System institution that is participating. Other regulated lenders will be available to make these loans once they are approved and enrolled in the program. You should consult with your local lender as to whether it is participating in the program.
Lenders may begin processing loan applications as soon as April 3, 2020. The Paycheck Protection Program will be available through June 30, 2020.
For affiliation rules applicable for the Paycheck Protection Program, click HERE.
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
How does state and federal legislation impact Minnesota businesses?
In the last few days (and hours!), both the federal government and state Legislature have passed legislation that will speed critical funds to Minnesota businesses and families. Our staff has worked tirelessly to help shape these bills and ensure lawmakers keep our immediate health and economic needs in mind. The federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security, or “CARES” Act includes:
- Emergency grants for small businesses to cover immediate operating costs.
- Forgivable loans for small businesses, up to $10 million per business, administered through the Small Business Administration (SBA).
- Relief for small businesses on existing SBA loans.
- A refundable tax credit for businesses of any size that are impacted by COVID-19. The credit covers up to 50 percent of payroll on the first $10,000 of compensation, including health benefits, for each employee.
- An additional 13 weeks of unemployment insurance, as well as increased unemployment benefits, and broadened eligibility.
Minnesota’s legislation includes:
- An additional $332 million for COVID-19-related needs in the state. The bill codifies some of the governor’s executive orders and supplemental budget requests to provide additional funding for small business loans, childcare grants, homeless, food shelves and other COVID-19 resources.
- A loan guarantee program for small businesses that are unable to access SBA disaster loan assistance.
- $30 million for the Small Business Emergency Loan program for emergency loans to small businesses.
- An extension of the timeline for property tax valuation appeals, so taxpayers will not miss the ability to dispute/appeal their market valuation assessment.
OPEN FOR BUSINESS!
The COVID-19 is affecting all of us, but in particular, our small businesses and non-profits. Please note that many are still open and doing their best to provide their services. We invite you to check-out our updated White Bear Area Chamber website where we have added four pages!
Please visit the OPEN FOR BUSINESS tab where you will find a whole host of area restaurants and service industry businesses along with our area Non-profits that have adapted their operations to accommodate your needs while we all Stay Home Minnesota! If you would like to be included on these pages, please email Maureen and she will be happy to help.
We have also updated our COVID-19 Resources page where you will find important links to everything related to the outbreak and where to find answers to your questions.
Please take a few moments and fill out the survey that was sent out last Friday. While we will continue to keep you updated during these tumultuous times, we are also looking for your feedback so that we can better cater to your needs. 
LET'S KEEP OUR BUSINESSES IN BUSINESS!
Stay Safe, Stay well and Stay Strong!
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. |
