Week of November 18, 2013
"Strengthen Business through Advocacy, Networking and Education"

Welcome New Members

IVUE- Media & Digital Services
John Ruiz, President
ivuejohn@gmail.com
www.ivueda.com
651.307.0120

CTC Productivity
Can the Clutter

Jan Lehman, President
jan@cantheclutter.com
www.cantheclutter.com
651.243.0089

Boland Training and Development
Ann Boland, Owner
bolandtraininganddevelopment@gmail.com
www.bolandtraininganddevelopment.com
651.247.7228

Curenci
Mike Brooks, Co-Founder
mike.brooks@curenci.com
www.loyalty.curenci.com
262.442.4086
 

Renewing Members

Networking

PerkUp!
Tuesday, December 3rd
7:30 am
Key's Cafe - Upstairs

Professional Development
Thursday, December 5th
7:30 am
Country Inn & Suites - VH

Women In Business Group
Thursday, December 5th
11:30 am
Country Inn & Suites - VH

Lunchtime Networking
Thursday, December 12th
11:30 am
Location TBD

Click here for complete information

Upcoming Committee Meetings

Gala Committee Meeting
Wednesday, November 13th

Government Affairs
Tuesday, November 19th

Board of Directors
Thursday, November 21st

​Executive Committee
Friday, December 13th

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Safety Information Night

The WBL Area Schoold District and the WBL Police Department have partnered to offer a Safety Information Night for parents.

Safety Information Night for Parents
Tuesday, November 19th
5:30pm - 6pm FREE Dinner
6-8pm Breakout Sessions
WBLAHS - South Campus

3551 McKnight Road, WBL

Coose to attend two breakout sessions for the follwoing topics:
Internet Safety
Teen Driving Laws and Safety
Youth Drug Trends & Awareness
Healthy Relationships & Safe Dating

This free information night is for adults only.
Student sessions will be hosted separately in various schools.
Free Childcare will be available for those in need.

Questions?  Contact Dr. David Law 651.407.7568 or Captain Julie Swanson 651.429.8552.

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Save the Lake

Notice

Due to a technical glitch, the "Weekly Facts" did not get delivered on Monday as originally scheduled.  My apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused.
~Maureen

Dear Chamber Members

Join us for some great upcoming events...
Tomorrow -
Government & Public Affairs Committee
Featured speaker: Speaker of the House, Paul Thissen
Tuesday, November 19th from 7:30-9:00 am
Washington Square Bar & Grill
 
Speaker of the House Paul Thissen will speak and answer questions related to business topics and White Beal Lake. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to meet with the leading legislator from the Minnesota House of Representatives.  

On Tuesday, November 26th from 5 - 7 pm at White Bear Country Inn, is our Annual Legislative Reception. This is an incredible opportunity to meet with top local and state lawmakers it is also a wonderful networking opportunity.  Most of the area legislative delegation will be in attendance. We have also invited Governor Mark Dayton, Congresswoman Betty McCollum, and Senator Al Franken to attend.
This event is sponsored by Rasmussen College and Grand Casino Mille Lacs & Hinckley.
Cost to attend is FREE for Chamber members & $5 for Non-Members.
RSVP online HERE or maureen@whitebearchamber.com.

Coming Friday, December 6th is the Chambers Annual Gala "Holiday Dazzle". This year we'll be at North Oaks Golf Club with festivities including a Social Hour, Scrumptious Dinner, our Famous Dessert Buffet, Live & Silent Auctions and some Hilarious Entertainment. You won't want to miss this event.  Click here to make your reservations.

Save the Date

White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce

Annual Gala
"Holiday Dazzle"

Friday, December 6th, 2014
North Oaks Golf Club

Join us as we enjoy the sparkle of the holiday season at the Chamber's "Social Event of the Year"!  
Gala Festivities include a
♦ Social Hour
♦ Elegant Dinner
♦ Famous Dessert Buffet
♦ Live and Silent Auctions
♦ Hilarious Entertainment


Register HERE

Annual Purse Drive

4th Annual PurseDrive
Women in Business Group
for the Women Residents at Solid Ground


22 Purses Still Needed
Solid Ground prevents and ends homelessness for families with children through houseing, resources and opportunity.  Offering housing and support for families who have experienced homelessness in suburban Ramsey and Washington Counties.

It is through a gift of a new handbag, filled with various items, that we reach out to the women who live at Solid Ground.

For more information, please click on "read more" below or contact Maureen at maureen@whitebearchamber.com or 651.429.8593.

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Community Events

Rasmussen College School of Nursing Open House
Thursday, November 21, 2013
2:30 - 4:30 pm
3:30 pm Formal Ribbon Cutting 
Rasmussen College Blaine Campus

3629 95th Ave NE, Blaine MN
Rasmussen College is proud to offer a Professional Nursing Associate's degree and Mobility Bridge Entrance Option (LPN to ADN Bridge) at the Blaine Campus.
Join us for refreshments, appetizers and door prizes!    RSVP to 763.795.4720

Click here for Upcoming Community Events

Special Open House

Open House for Keith Warner
Sunday, November 24th, 2013
12pm - 4pm
​Jimmy's Food & Drink

1132 E County Road E, Vadnais Heights MN 

Please join Keith and Patty Warner for an Open House to show support of his current battle with brain cancer.  There will be food available for a minimal charge, cash bar, live music, and opportunities to share stories.

Keith Warner is a true hero to many who have been touched by cancer.  He has been a wonderful source of knowledge and inspiration.

Keith has been diagnosed with Glioblastoma Multiform, Stage 4 Brain Cancer and is receiving palliative care.  A group of his friends have planned this special open house.
Weekly Facts - Week of November 18, 2013