
Weekly Facts for Week of July 6, 2020 "Strengthen Business through Advocacy, Networking and Education"
Welcome New Members Nimble Impressions Alan Haskins, CEO/President 4525 White Bear Parkway, Suite 120 White Bear Lake, MN 55110 651-233-1474 Rainbow International of Shoreview Jennifer Dean 160 1st Street SE New Brighton, MN 55112 651-605-6446 Homeowners Financial Group Tammy Wagner, Mortgage Loan Officer 2085 E County Road D Maplewood, MN 55109 651-769-4063 Generate 360 Consulting Tanya Rausch, Owner 1703 Anderlie Lane West White Bear Lake, MN 55110 651-308-9615 Renewing Members Thank you for your continued partnership with the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce. Our voice is stronger as a result! Bill Weigel Signs +20 Years Anchor Coffee House 3 Years Ace Solid Waste 9 Years Merrick 8 Years U Advisors 5 Years Frazer Automotive 8 Years Suite Living of Vadnais Heights 3 Years Garlock French 7 Years Smith Schafer & Associates 9 Years Sheila J Kelly Law Firm 9 Years Twin Cities Auto Glass 4 Years Keystone Place at LaValle Fields 5 Years Chef Greg's In House Cuisine 10 Years Church of St. Pius X 5 Years Indian Hills Golf Club 7 Years Good Life Senior Living 2 Years Deluxe 2 Years Cummins Sales & Service 2 Years Gwizdala & Associates 2 Years Chamber Calendar of Events Virtual Morning Networking - Guest Speaker, Sara Hanson, WBL Area Historical Society 07/07/2020 Virtual Lunchtime Networking 07/09/2020 Unite the North: A 2020 Vikings Season Preview 07/16/2020 6th Annual NOT Your Typical Golf Tourney 09/11/2020 Rethink Recycling Did You Know? BizRecycling has expanded to include multi-unit residential properties, such as apartment buildings. This means that multi-unit residential property owners and managers can now take advantage of the great resources available through BizRecycling, including free consultations with recycling experts and grants to help reduce waste and expand or improve recycling and organics collection. Community Calendar WBCA's Creatures & Castles Contest 07/06/2020- 07/11/2020 Farmer's Market at 7 Vines Vineyard 07/14/2020 Big Red Barn Sale 07/18/2020 Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic 08/06/2020- 08/09/2020 Farm-to-Table Camp 08/10/2020- 08/13/2020 Farmer's Market at 7 Vines Vineyard 08/11/2020 Advertisements Email S hari Wilson for the details or call 651-429-8593 Remember to Recycle! Follow us on Social Media Over 2500 Followers and counting! Premier Sponsors	Support Local Businesses! The best way to *support local businesses* is upon entering any establishment, please wear a mask, practice social distancing & follow their safety guidelines! Do your part to keep businesses open! #staysafe #shoplocal #maskup Tuesday - Virtual Morning Networking Just like in history, the White Bear Area looks forward to 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. Thursday - Virtual Lunchtime Networking Virtual Lunchtime Networking July 9th, 2020 Location: Wherever you are! 11:45am - 1:00pm 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. 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 Join us for lunch and see more reasons! Registration is required and link to attend this meeting will be sent one day prior to the event. Unite the North Unite the North: A 2020 Vikings Season Preview Thursday, July 16th from 10:00am - 11:15am - $25 Join us for this exciting event where you will receive a preview of the 2020 Vikings Season, enjoy a conversation with Vikings personnel along, 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 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: 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! Save the NEW Date! For information on sponsorships, contact Maureen!
Weekly Facts - Weekly Facts for Week of July 6, 2020