
September 30, 2013 "Strengthen Business through Advocacy, Networking and Education"
Welcome NEW Members Quality Locksmith Service Inc. *Ben Chapeau* 5787 Roscoe Road Pine Springs MN 55128 651.777.2053 Micro Consulting Dan Babineau, Owner 179 S Lake, #230 Forest Lake MN 55025 763.390.9985 Thank You Renewing Members Galena Law Firm Heraeus Medical Components Paul the Plumber TCM Certified Development Tyrone Transportation Networking PERKUP! MORNING NETWORKING Tuesday, October 1st 7:30 am Key's Cafe- WBL - Upstairs PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Thursday, October 3rd 7:30 am - Networking 8:00 - 10:00 am - Presentation Country Inn & Suites - Vadnais Heights Click below to see the full list of Networking Opportunities! read more... Upcoming Committee Meetings Government Affairs Tuesday, October 15 7:30 am Washington Square Bar & Grill View the complete list of Committee Meetings... Click here read more...	NOTICE All Chamber Members In Good Standing Re: Board Vacancies For 2014 The White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce hereby has given notice of three (3) vacancies on the Board of Directors for the 20142017 term. The White Bear Area Chamber Nominations Committee is recommending the following nominees to fill the 2014-2017 Board of Directors positions. All nominees have expressed their willingness to serve, have read the formal job description and completed a Board application. Nominations are as follows: *Bob Schlichte* Grand Casino Mille Lacs & Hinckley 3 Yr Term *Barb Sheldon* Alerus Financial - Three Year Term *Sara Stafki* F&M Bank - Three Year Term Additional names of candidates for Directors can be nominated by petition bearing the genuine signatures of at least twelve (12) qualified members of the Chamber. Such petition shall be filed with the Nomination Committee at the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce office, 4751 Highway 61, White Bear Lake, no later than 4:30 p.m. on October 3rd, 2013. The determination of the Nomination Committee as to the legality of the petition(s) shall be final. Thank you. Tom Snell Executive Director Dear Chamber Members The overriding goal of the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce is to provide you with the highest quality programs at an affordable investment. October begins with two amazing events focused on expanding your business contacts. PerkUp! Networking Tuesday, October 1 7:30 am Key's Cafe & Bakery, WBL Upstairs Conference Room We begin next week with two free events open exclusively to members of the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce. On Tuesday October 1^st we hold our signature PerkUp! networking breakfast at Keys Cafe. Instead of eating breakfast alone, why not take advantage of an opportunity to make lasting business connections with other Chamber members. Networking is the prime reason many members joined the Chamber. PerkUp! runs from 7:30-9:00 am, and is free to attend, you just pay for your own breakfast. Professional Development Series Thursday, October 3 7:30 am Country Inn & Suites - Vadnais Heights "Connecting with Ethnic Businesses" If you are interested in expanding your business outreach to our growing ethnic communities, the October 3rd Professional Development program is a must attend event. We will bring together business leaders from the Arab, Hispanic, Vietnamese and Hmong communities. Learn how to make valuable business contacts within these communities. Professional Development is hosted by Olsen Thielen CPAs and Abrams & Schmidt LLC. COMMUNITY EVENTS Vadnais Heights Rotary Club Hosting Sara Bazey, Mrs. Minnesota International 2012 Tuesday, October 1, 2013 11:45 am Check in Jimmy's Conference & Catering 3565 Labore Road, Vadnais Heights $15 per person - includes an Italian Buffet and program Register at mkinderman@premierbanks.com or 651.855.1113. Stillwater Medical Group Present "Concussions in Sports" Tuesday, October 8, 2013 6 - 7pm - Wildwood Library, Mahtomedi Free, Registration Required at 651.430.4697 Concussions can occur in ANY sport. It is important for coaches, parents and athletes to know the signs and sypmtoms and what to do if a concussion occurs. Hear from the sports medicine physicians and the current research, how concussions are treated and what is known and not known about them. Century College Leadership Breakfast Series "Encouraging Employee Enthusiasm" Tuesday, October 15, 2013 7:30 - 9:30 am Holiday Inn St. Paul (3M & McKnight) $39 per person When employee enthusiasm is kep alive, employees and the organizations they work for thrive. Learn how to raise employee engagement by sparking enthusiasm. To register call 651.779.9941 or cect@century.edu. Happy Halloween Spooky Skate "Low Scare" Halloween Skating Party - All Ages White Bear Lake Sports Center October 20, 2013 1:00 - 3:00 pm $5/per person (Kids & Adults) $2 Skate Rental Family Fun, Games, Concessions, Face Painting, DJ Spooky Steve Costumes Encouraged - Contact Missy at 651.429.8571 or mjohnson@whitebearlake.org for more info. read more...
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