March 18, 2013
"Strengthen Business through Advocacy, Networking and Education"

Welcome New Members

Associated Eye Care
Phil Jackson
Director, Refractive Services
14688 Everton Ave N
Hugo MN 55038
651.275.3105

Networking

WOMEN IN BUSINESS NETWORKING
Thursday, March 28th
11:30 - 1:00
Donatelli's - WBL

 
Click below to see the full list of Networking Opportunities!
read more...

Upcoming Committee Meetings

Government Affairs
Tuesday, March 19
7:30 am
Washington Square


View the complete list of Committee Meetings...


Click here

Ribbon Cutting


East Metro Women's Council
has changed it's name to
Solid Ground!

Help celebrate Solid Ground!
Tuesday, March 19th at
East Metro Place
Open House from 6 to 8 pm
Ribbon Cutting & program
at 6:30 pm

Sponsors

Thank you to our sponsors








Dear Chamber Members...

Call your Legislator today!
The Health Care Exchange, which is the 66 million dollar state-wide operating system for the federal Affordable Care Act, better known as Obama Care has two funding versions. The Minnesota State Senate is proposing to fund the health care exchange  through tobacco funds, while the House is proposing a 3.5% tax of small business and individual health insurance plans.  Large self insured plans would be exempt. This new tax would be added to a current tax on traditional health insurance to pay for policies purchased by individuals who have pre-existing health conditions:

If you are concerned about paying a new permanent  tax of 3.5% on your health insurance plan to fund the Minnesota Health Insurance Exchange I recommend you call the following DFL representatives: Representative Peter Fischer (651) 296. 5363 (Mahtomedi, parts of Maplewood and White Bear) and Representative Jason Isaacson (651) 296. 7153 (part of White Bear Lake ,Gem Lake)  Just leaving a voice mail is sufficient. Your collective action can make a difference. The proposed business to business service tax was withdrawn because of business pressure.

Business & Achievement Awards
The White Bear Area Chamber’s Business & Achievement Awards celebration is scheduled for Wednesday, March 27th at Jimmy’s in Vadnais Heights. Registration starts at 11:30am. with the program and lunch running from 12:00-1:30pm. This event highlights the vital role our businesses bring to the community.  Local celebrity & Emmy Award winning newscaster Tim McNiff from KARE 11 is Master of Ceremonies. In Addition to recognizing the achievements of local businesses and community leaders, we also give out scholarships to deserving high school seniors. Cost to attend is $35.00 Chamber members and 45.00 non-members. RSVP maureen@whitebearchamber.com.

Tom Snell, Executive Director
White Bear Area Chamber
651.429.8593

Business & Achievement Awards

Register today for
The WB Area Chamber
Annual Business &
Achievement Awards


Special Guest Speaker
Tim McNiff
Kare 11 Sunrise Anchor


Wednesday, March 27th
11:30 registration
12:00 Lunch & Program
Jimmy's Conference Center

3565 Labore Road, Vadnais Heights
Cost is $35 per person

Join us as we recognize some very deserving Chamber members and present  the White Bear Area Chamber Scholarships to some outstanding students.

Click here to register online.

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
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To download a registration form with more information click here.

Member Events

Rasmussen College - Blaine
Welcomes New York Times Best-Selling
Author Cheryl Strayed
Wednesday, March 20th
12:00 - 2:00 pm
Rasmussen College Blaine Campus

3629 95th Ave NE, Blaine MN 55014
 
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Drop off your baby items for the
"World's Biggest Baby Shower" to benefit Tubman.
Live broadcast with My Talk FM 107.1's Lori and Julia on
Wednesday, March 20th
from 3:00 PM -6:00 PM

Dellwood Country Club
29 E Hwy 96, WBL
Comlimentary appetizers and drink specials, and samples from Big Wood Brewery.

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Sam's Club Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 30
11 am - 4 pm

White Bear Sam's Club
1850 Buerkle Road, WBL

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Ramsey/Washington Suburban Cable Commission
Celebrate Community Media Open House
Thursday, April 25th
3 - 7 pm

2460 East County Road F, WBL

Click HERE for more information

Member News & Press Releases

  • Congratulations to Craig Drake, Principal Financial
  • Hallberg Engineering pleased to announce ownership transition
  • Congratulations to Seacom
  • Urgent Care now available at Stillwater Medical Group - Mahtomedi

Click here for further info on these announcements

Rethink Recylcing

Did you know that your business could save thousands of dollars in trash disposal, just by recycling?  Find out more by clicking on this logo
Weekly Facts - March 18, 2013

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