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
Members In the News!
Congratulations to Barbara & Heather Mundis, Owners of All Star Pet Hotel & Day Care for being selected by GlobalGiving As Red Backpack Fund Recipient! She received a $5,000 relief and recovery grant from the Spanx by Sara Blakely Foundation to combat COVID-19 Crisis.
"The world needs more women-led organizations who are a key force in overcoming
COVID-19 and establishing a better normal." said GlobalGiving CEO Alix Guerrier.
Thank You to our generous Chamber Members!
Advertising Opportunities on our 2021-2023!
Dear Member, the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce its continued partnership with E&M Consulting, Inc. to produce the new Map. E&M will be managing the ad sales, creative design, and formatting. They are extremely professional and produce a high-quality publication, and we ask that you give them a moment of your time. E&M will be contacting all members about the advertising opportunities available in the Map.
If you have any questions or would like to advertise, please contact Brian Bauman with E&M at 651-815-4169 or brian@emconsultinginc.com. Information on the advertising opportunities is attached or can also be viewed online at https://www.emconsultinginc.com/adreservation/WBACOCM. As always, your support of the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce products and services is greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Q & A Over Coffee - Olsen Thielen
On Wednesday June 17, 8:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Join us online for an informal conversation about
Employee Benefits Regulatory Update: CARES Act & More
Our next weekly online discussion, Q&A Over Coffee, will be held Wednesday, June 17. The topic for the webinar will be Employee Benefits Regulatory Update: CARES Act & More. There will be a short discussion by Olsen Thielen staff which will be followed by a Q&A session to answer questions 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.
Rethink Recycling
Did You Know?
Recycling During the Health CrisisWith more people staying home these days, we’re getting more deliveries. All those cardboard boxes are made from recycled materials, which are needed more now than ever. By recycling right, you are doing your part to maintain this critical supply chain. Click on the button below and watch this great link!
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White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce Joins Minnesota Ready Coalition
White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce Joins Minnesota Ready   Businesses throughout Minnesota – especially small businesses – are eagerly awaiting their turn to fully open. They have taken the necessary safety precautions, with detailed, effective preparedness plans in place. Knowing that they could reopen or increase customer capacity on a certain date would help small businesses start to refuel our economy, and safely welcome back their employees and customers.
Small businesses are the economic engine of our state’s future. Without decisive action, many will be lost. This is not simply a personal loss for business owners. This is a loss to the employees, their communities, the local governments and the state in terms of commercial and economic activity.
As your business advocacy group, we're partnering with 60 local chambers of commerce and trade organizations to form the Minnesota Ready coalition in an effort to quickly and safely reopen Minnesota's economy by June 19th.
What else can you do to help?
White Bear Area Chamber Joins Business4Business MSP Regional Coalition
A broad alliance of Twin Cities counties, chambers of commerce, community development agencies and other partners are building a local support network to help small businesses survive and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Business4Business Partnership (B4B MSP) is a regional coalition aiming to build a local support network to help small businesses survive and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and other challenges facing our small business community.
The B4B MSP coalition will connect small businesses harmed by COVID-19 with local resources from public agencies and private sector partners, including technical and financial assistance to provide immediate relief and boost long-term recovery efforts. Priority outreach will be conducted in partnership with community-based organizations working in low-wealth communities, communities of color, and areas with barriers to access other small business resources.
There are opportunities to donate time, money, and other resources to support businesses right here in Ramsey and Washington Counties.
WEDNESDAY - Business Development Session: Bringing the Workforce Back to Work: Challenges around COVID-19
 
Achieving Break-Even Cash Flow in a Recovery
Wednesday, June 17th | 12:00pm
Please join us for a presentation from Tyler Hilsabeck, Washington County Business Adviser for the Washington County Open to Business Program:
Achieving Break-Even Cash Flow in a Recovery
- How to Analyze your Future Cash Flow as the Economy Reopens
- What is your Break-Even point as Customers Start to Return to the Marketplace
- Planning Ahead – What can I do to Best Plan for the Future
There will be opportunity to ask additional questions! Please RSVP and we will send you the LINK prior to start time.
Pay it forward - Members Helping Members!
Become a Chamber Booster!
Small business is the backbone of our communities; these enterprises have proven to be the largest constituent contributing to the growth and prosperity of the local economy.
Pay it Forward - Become a Chamber Booster and Help one of our local small business owners continue their membership in the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce. Keeping them engaged and able to continue to grow their business. The pandemic has threatened so many of our small businesses and all the hard work their owners have put into them.
As a Chamber Booster, your donation will go towards dues for some of our hardest hit members. These are current members, who have been active and generous, yet are struggling to renew at this time due to the shut-down of their businesses. If you are able, please consider donating. All proceeds will be used to support your fellow business owners. And if you are struggling, please let us know. We are stronger together and our comeback story is going to be amazing! Click on the link below and donate today!
Thank you to our newest Chamber Boosters:
 
Women in Business - Pausing to Reflect
Join us on from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm on Thursday, June 25, for a message of hope followed by a discussion surrounding the principles and action that lead to lasting change. Join other women leaders in a discussion with Lauren Withers, the Keystone Program Manager for Tradition Capital Bank, who will share her experience leading a corporate philanthropy program in engaging with lasting impact. Her message will center around how we can translate solidarity into action by becoming the message we want to deliver.
This is a free virtual meeting event and registration is required. One day prior to the meeting, you will receive the meeting link to this event. We look forward to this joint conversation between the women leaders throughout the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce and the Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation.
Virtual Morning Networking
Guest Speaker to be announced soon!
Location: Wherever you are!
Tuesday, July 7th | 7:45am - 9:00am
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 one day prior to the event.
Ramsey County Small Business Emergency Relief program
Ramsey County Small Business Relief Fund Ramsey County is providing emergency assistance to small local businesses adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Small Business Relief Fund will provide grants of up to $7500 to small businesses most in need of support. The application will be open through June 12, 2020. More information
and the application can be found at:
Save the NEW Date!
For information on sponsorships, contact Maureen!
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