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
Unite the North: A 2020 Vikings Season Preview
Unite the North: A 2020 Vikings Season Preview
Thursday, July 16th from 10:00am - 11:15am - $25
At this exclusive event, you will receive a preview of the 2020 Vikings Season, enjoy a conversation with Vikings personnel, Andrew Miller, Chief Operating Officer, Rick Spielman, General Manager and moderated by Paul Allen, Voice of the Minnesota Vikings. There will also be a special appearance by a current Vikings player. Your registration fee gains you access to this exclusive presentation and enters you to win great prizes at its conclusion. Space is very limited and reservations are required. A link will be sent prior to the event.
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 24, 8:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Join us online for an informal conversation about
Updated PPP Loan Forgiveness Applications
Our next weekly online discussion, Q&A Over Coffee, will be held Wednesday, June 24. The topic for the webinar will be Updated PPP Loan Forgiveness Applications. 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?
Removing plywood from your storefront? Reuse Minnesota is collecting this wood so that it can be turned into pallets instead of going to landfill. They’re also working with local organizations to preserve wood with art and murals. Request a free pickup!
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Important updates - Rethink, Reopen Rebound
The Minnesota Small Business Relief Grants Program will begin accepting applications on June 23
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) will oversee the Minnesota Small Business Relief Grants Program approved by the Minnesota State Legislature and signed by Gov. Tim Walz on June 16, 2020.
This program will make available $10,000 grants to Minnesotan owned and operated businesses that can demonstrate financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. A total of $60.3 million is available for grant awards which will be selected through a computer-generated, randomized selection process.
Important Updates to PPP Loan Forgiveness
Thanks to the U.S. Chamber for updating the Guide to PPP Loan Forgiveness. This guide reflects recent substantive changes made by Congress and the administration to the PPP program to provide borrowers with more flexibility. These changes include:
- Extending the time to spend PPP funds from 8 weeks to 24 weeks
- Lowering the amount that must be spent on payroll from 75% to 60%
- Extending the deadline to restore FTEs and payroll from June 30, 2020 to Dec. 31, 2020
- Setting the repayment term for loans made after June 4, 2020 at five years.
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.
White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce Joins Minnesota Ready  
As your business advocacy group, we're partnering with 70 local chambers of commerce and trade organizations to form the Minnesota Ready coalition in an effort to quickly and safely reopen Minnesota's economy.
What do we need from you? Along with filling out the Action Alert, we need you to SHOW the Governor that we are #MNReady to reopen. Use the power of your social media and post your employees and patrons following social distancing and face mask rules! He needs to see that we are enforcing preparedness plans on employees and customers. Be sure to tag the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce and we will share to our followers as well.
Read TODAY's Press Release calling upon the Governor to SAFELY reopen all MN Businesses
WEDNESDAY - Business Development Session: How to Overcome Your RESTAFFING Challenge
 
How to Overcome Your RESTAFFING Challenge
Wednesday, June 24th | 12:00pm
Please JOIN US Virtually on Wednesday, June 24th at Noon for this Business Development session: How to Overcome Your RESTAFFING Challenge.
OPEN to all Chamber and community businesses to attend!
Presented by Presented by Karl Amlie, Express Employment Professionals of Forest Lake with updates from Chris Eng, Economic Development Director, Washington County Community Development Agency.
Timely Presentation and Discussion about:
- Getting Minnesotans Back to Work after the Government Shutdown
- How to Find Employees post-COVID
- How to Attract Quality Employees in June 2020
Presentation is approximately 45 minutes-There will be opportunity to ask additional questions! Please Register and we will send you the LINK prior to start time.
THURSDAY - 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.
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:
  
Virtual Morning Networking
Just like in history, the White Bear Area starts its recovery from Pandemic!
Guest presenter: White Bear Lake Area Historical Society Executive Director, Sara Hanson
Location: Wherever you are!
Tuesday, July 7th | 7:30am - 9:00am
Start the new month out by joining us and enjoying a great morning of Virtual Networking. We will get a a history lesson from Sara Hanson, the Executive Director of the WBL Area Historical Society. Just like with the Spanish Flu in 1918, the White Bear Area is starting its slow reopening due to the COVID-19 virus. Similar stories, but hopefully a better recovery than in history. Join in on this important history lesson and conversation with the Historical Society and feel free to ask questions.
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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