Weekly Facts for Week of April 20, 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!

The Principal - Craig Drake
    12 Years
Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation
    3 Years
Bob Kermes
   
1 Year
Peoples Bank Midwest
    13 Years
Ancona Title
    ​5 Years
Kwik Trip
    4 Years
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

Chamber Events

Rethink Recycling

Did You Know?
Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22!

April 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day! Everything is a little different right now, and the way we celebrate Earth Day is no exception! You can reduce, reuse, and recycle from home, and explore nature right in your own neighborhood! Complete the challenges below with your family to leave the Earth a better place for future generations, pick up some thrifty habits, and enjoy the spring weather. As you complete the challenges, share photos on Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #ActionQuest2020. Stay safe, follow social distancing guidelines, and happy trails! 

Cash Flow Relief During the COVID Crisis



On Wednesday, April 22, 8:30 - 9:00 a.m.
join us online for an informal conversation about
MANAGING EMPLOYEES THROUGH COVID-19:
HR POLICIES & FFCRA
Our second weekly online discussion, Q&A Over Coffee, will be held next Wednesday, April 22nd. The format remains the same - next week it will be Human Resource updates for half of the time and the remainder of the time will be devoted to questions and answers submitted by our attendees. 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.​
 
 

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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We are in this together!

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

Amazing Community Support during these challenging times!

It is truly heartwarming how this community has come together to help one another during the COVID-19 crisis. We are in this together!  If you have special offers or a program that you would like to highlight WE WANT TO KNOW! Send us your information HERE and we will get it published!  These are just a few examples of our members making a difference. 

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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.

Temporary Sign Ordinance Changes!
 
To our fabulous Restaurant and Coffee Shop owners and leaders: The White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce asked the City of White Bear Lake to make an emergency change to sign ordinance enforcement for restaurants and coffee shops. The City Council responded with a YES! The amendments will help you with your curbside and take-out traffic and also allow you to increase your advertising presence in front of your buildings. Please see below for the full ordinance.

Temporary Sign Ordinance for Restaurants and Coffee Shops!

THURSDAY - 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!

 
 
Cyber Security and Working Remotely
What You Need to Know
Guest presenter: Michael Kennedy, Owner of Ostra Cyber Security
Location: Wherever you are!
7:45am - 9:00am
With many of us working remotely from our offices, now is not the time to be negligent with our on-line communications. Nathan Reddick from Ostra Cyber Security, will give us ideas and share ways that we can protect ourselves and our businesses from on-line security threats.These attacks can enter our systems in a variety of ways and the hackers are getting more and more clever with their computer infiltrations including using false stimulus check notifications! Let's all learn together how to protect ourselves, each other and our businesses.
 In response to more vulnerable remote working situations, Ostra is offering their proprietary cyber-security solution free of charge to new clients, no strings attached. Our elite, enterprise-grade software is a simple download, paired with personal support which immediately protects your business’s sensitive information and devices.?
Start the new month out by joining us and enjoying a great morning of Virtual Networking. 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!


More about the Guest Speaker, Michael Kennedy

Virtual Lunchtime Networking

 

Times are changing, so are we! We invite you to support your local member restaurants by ordering-in or picking-up lunch and join us in a virtual Lunchtime Networking! Now is the time that we need to stay in communication, share ideas and tell your stories to fellow Chamber Members. Once registered, a Zoom link will be sent to you. Why join us for Virtual Lunchtime Networking? Here's just a few reasons to put this date on your calendar!  
  • Get ideas and learn innovative marketing tips during these challenging times
  • Share your knowledge and experience
  • Great Visibility for you and your business
  • Gain new contacts and referrals
  • Stay current in the ever-changing business climate
  • Form new friendships with like-minded people
  • This is the self-proclaimed FUN Chamber group
  • Enjoy a fabulous take-out lunch
  • And there are many, many more! 
I invite you to check-out our updated website where we have added two more pages: White Bear Area Chamber. For our virtual Lunchtime Networking meeting, please visit the OPEN FOR BUSINESS tab where you will find a whole host of area restaurants that have adapted their businesses to include take-out and delivery. 
 

Adapt-A-Highway

CELEBRATING OUR 30TH YEAR!!!
Great way to get outside!
Social Distancing protocols will be followed.

2020 Adopt-A-Highway
White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce
May 16th, 2020 | 9:00am - 12:00pm
   
Join us on Saturday, May 16th to beautify Highway 61. Since 1990 the White Bear Area Chamber has been an "Adopt A Highway" sponsor, cleaning up a 2 mile stretch of Highway 61 that runs through the downtown area of White Bear Lake.

We start the day at 9:00 am outside the Chamber office with rolls & juice, get vests, gloves, trash pickers and bags, then hit the road, while social distancing! Lunch to go will be provided at noon. 
 

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.

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