IMPORTANT Weekly Facts for Week of April 13, 2020
"Strengthen Business through Advocacy, Networking and Education"

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!

Danna Agency
    6 Years
Lakeshore Players
    8 Years
White Bear Boat Works
    12 Years
Stillwater Medical
    8 Years
Reed Vanderzee
   
 1 Year
St. Andrew's Church
     21 Years   ​
Haskell's
    8 Years
Trade Press
    14 Years
Bear Nutrition
    
1 Year
Treehouse Brands
    ​4 Years
TR Computer Sales
    2 Years
Gator Digital Media
    1 Year
Summit Orthopedics
    2 Years
Old National Bank
    16 Years
Kowalski's Market
    19 Years
LoadMaster 
    
4 Years

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

Remember to Recycle!

 

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Open for Business!

 
Times are chaning, but our mission remains the same:
Strengthen Business Through Advocacy, Networking and Education!

Best Practices for Social Distancing in Your Workplace: Minnesota Wants to Know. As Minnesota considers how best to practice social distancing in the workplace, we’d like to hear your ideas. How can your business or employer – or any business or employer - best practice social distancing effectively, using CDC guidelines as your guide. We encourage you to share your protocols and practices on how you achieve this at your place of business HERE.
 
All of our great networking groups will continue on their regularly scheduled days through a Virtual platform. This is the time that we need to stay connected, so we encourage you to register for our upcoming networking events! They are a proven resource of information on COVID relief efforts, legislative updates and for sharing innovative marketing ideas. All you have to do is register and a Zoom link will be sent to you prior to the meeting. 

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.

Women in Business is Zooming Back to Business!

Women In Business Zoom Meeting!

Thursday, April 23, 2020

From Wherever You Are!
11:45am - 1:00pm 
We have embraced and adapted to our new normal and are back to our regular schedule! During these trying times, this is when we need each other more than ever before and connecting is the heart of Women in Business Networking. We encourage you to grab some great takeout from one of our local businesses, (for ideas, check out our restaurants listed on our OPEN FOR BUSINESS Website Page) and join in some great networking, inspiring conversations and supportive help. If you haven't been to a Women in Business lunch - please join us to connect, learn & grow. There is never a cost to attend, but due to Zoom limitations and security protocols, registration is required. Once you have registered, you will receive a link to connect to the meeting.  
 

Virtual Morning Networking!

Virtual Morning Networking

Tuesday, May 5, 2020
8:00am - 9:00am
Location: Wherever you are!
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 link to the meeting! Join in on this great conversation with your fellow business leaders!​

Cash Flow Relief During the COVID Crisis



On Wednesday, April 15, 8:30 - 9 a.m., join us online for an informal conversation about  CASH FLOW RELIEF DURING the COVID CRISIS. 

Olsen Thielen kicks-off a new weekly online discussion called Q&A Over Coffee, beginning next Wednesday.  You drive the format with half financial updates and half questions and answers. The topic and hosts will vary each week based on current events and your needs. 
Space is limited, so REGISTER NOW to reserve your space.
 

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.

Virtual MAEF Legacy Night



2020 MAEF Legacy Night has gone VIRTUAL! 
Our largest fundraiser of the year is not cancelled, it’s moving ONLINE. No ticket purchase required. EVERYONE is welcome to join in on the fun and bidding on Saturday, April 18. 
No cocktail attire needed, just an internet connection and a desire to come together as Zephyrs to support our amazing staff and students. With over 150 items to bid on from the comfort of your home, you can continue to support MAEF’s mission of providing unparalleled educational experiences in our schools for all learners.

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Weekly Facts - IMPORTANT Weekly Facts for Week of April 13, 2020