
February 25, 2013 "Strengthen Business through Advocacy, Networking and Education"
Welcome New Members Associated Bank Jeffrey Abel, Branch Manager 7860 32nd Street N Oakdale MN 55128 651.395.5400 LA Fitness Joe Scanlon, General Manager 1940 E County Road D Maplewood MN 55109 651.355.165 A.E. King, Attorney at Law April King, Owner, Principal 1755 Pinewood Drive Shoreview MN 55126 651.280.0002 Landmark Community Bank Richard Sandquist, Senior VP 1048 Meadowlands Drive White Bear Township, MN 55127 763.444.7729 Thank You Renewing Members Acqua Restaurant & Bar Kowalski's Market - WBL RWSCC Networking WOMEN IN BUSINESS NETWORKING Thursday, February 28th 11:30 - 1:00 Key's Cafe - Upstairs Click below to see the list of Networking Opportunities ! read more... Upcoming Committee Meetings View the complete list of Committee Meetings... Click here Sponsors Thank you to our sponsors Century College F&M Bank Grand Casino Mille Lacs & Hinckley Rasmussen College Wine Tasting & Business After Hours Wine Tasting & Business After Hours Wednesday, March 13th 5:00 - 7:00 Tria Restaurant 5959 Centerville Road, North Oaks Cost is $15 at the door and includes wonderful wines and fantastic hors d' oeuvres. Register here online or by email.	Dear Chamber Members... We have witnessed significant growth in our noon time and morning networking events. The next morning networking session is planned for Tuesday March 5th at Key’s Cafe from 7:30-9:00am. Over 30% of the attendees at the last meeting received lead slips. Unlike so called “professional networking groups” that can cost hundreds of dollars to join, our signature networking group “PerkUp” is free for Chamber members. These types of networking opportunities are provided to build lasting business relationships. When you do business with other Chamber members the entire community profits. Finally, please take a minute to contact your representative and the Governor’s office concerning the new taxes the Governor and legislature will consider imposing on business. Taxes on small business health insurance, businesses services and income are all on the table. Your call can make a difference! Tom Snell, Executive Director White Bear Area Chamber 651.429.8593 Business & Achievement Awards ................ SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATIONS NOW The White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to celebrate our members by presenting the annual Business & Achievement Awards. We welcome your nomination of a person or business that deserves recognition by peers and community leaders alike. The awards will be presented at a luncheon on March 27, 2013. Nominations for the 2013 White Bear Area Chamber Business & Achievement Awards must be received by March 1st, 2013. Nominees are not limited to one category and self nominations will be accepted and are encouraged. Get your nomination of a person or business in now. Click here to download a nomination form & eligibility information. Scholarship - LAST CHANCE TO GET YOUR APPLICATION IN The White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund is accepting applicants for its 2013 White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship to be awarded in March 2013. The Chamber will award a minimum of two $500.00 scholarships. Scholarships will be awarded to the candidate who best fulfills the criteria listed on the application. Prior applicants are encouraged to re-apply. Applications must be received by February 28, 2013. Please click HERE to download the application. Rethink Recycling FREE SEMINAR & BREAKFAST Thursday, March 7th 7:30 am Registration 8:00 - 9:00 am Program Country Inn & Suites - VH 3505 Vadnais Center Drive Vadnais Heights MN 55110 Focused on businesses in the Food Service Industry and on HOW to SAVE MONEY through Waste Reduction & Recycling. Speaker *Mike Weitekamp* with MN Waste Wise will lead a discussion on specific ways businesses in the food service inudstry can save money by using easy to follow strategies for waste reduction and recycling. The Barbary Fig (a St. Paul restaurant) recently save $1721 on waste hauling fees. Find out how you too can save and increase your bottom line with NO COST Waste Reduction & Recyling Assistance from MN Waste Wise. Register online or email or phone at 651.429.8593. 2013 Annual Golf Outing 2013 Annual Golf Outing WHITE BEAR YACHT CLUB Monday, May 13th 11:30 Shotgun WHITE BEAR YACHT CLUB Join us for a full day of golf, networking and FUN on one of the top rated private courses in MN. Space is limited, so register early to reserve your spot. Click HERE to register online. To download a registration form with more information click here.
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