
Week of June 2, 2014 "Strengthen Business through Advocacy, Networking and Education"
Manitou Days Parade The 2014 Manitou Days Parade is just around the corner on Friday, June 20th. We're looking for volunteers to lend a hand for a couple of hours prior to the parade. If you're interested in helping out, there are plenty of opportunities: Signage Assembly, Parade Staging, Line up hosts, Brochure/Candy Bag Distribution, Parade Marshalls and much more. Please contact Maureen at the Chamber office - 651.429.8593 or at maureen@whitebearchamber.com. Renewing Members Advanced Dermatology Care H2O for Life HealthEast Medical Imaging Liberty Classical Academy Merrick Inc. Schwing America WBL Area Public Schools WBL Magazine Upcoming Committee Meetings Exec Committee Friday, June 13th 7:30 pm Chamber office Board of Directors Thursday, June 19th 7:30 am Location TBD Community & Member Calendar of Events VHEDC Golf Tournament 06/09/2014 Manitou Days Beach Dance 06/20/2014 Manitou Days Family Carnival 06/26/2014- 06/29/2014 Sponsors Save the Lake Rethink Recycling	Attention Chamber Members Please join us tomorrow, Tuesday, June 3rd for PerkUp! Morning Networking, Key's Cafe from 7:30 - 9:00 am. On Thursday, June 5th at 8:00 am, members of the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce have been invited to a special breakfast event at the Maplewood Old Country Buffet to meet Anthony Wedo, CEO. This event is free and includes breakfast. RSVPis required to maureen@whitebearchamber.com; 651.429.8593 or online at here. Our monthly membership meeting will feature Laura Kalambokidis the Minnesota State Economist. Join us on Thursday, June 19th at the White Bear Country Inn from 11:30 - 1:00 for lunch and program. With state revenue falling short of projections, her comments will be both insightful and relevant. Business people who need to plan based on current and future economic trends should attend this program. Cost to attend is $25.00 members and $35 nonmembers. Register online here. To RSVP for these events please e-mail maureen@whitebearchamber.com or register online . Special Breakfast Event Please join us for a very Special Event! Breakfast Event with Anthony Wedo, CEO of Ovation Brands Thursday, June 5th 8:00 am Old Country Buffet 3000 White Bear Ave, Maplewood The members of the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce have been invited to a Special Breakfast event at the Maplewood Old Country Buffet. The event will kick off at 8 am and will include a meet & greet with CEO Anthony Wedo. He will speak on the Leadership Principles he has developed and how businesses may incorporate them into their own practices. Anthony Wedo is a highly successful proven leader and executive in the restaurant industry. With more than 25 years of restaurant industry experience, he possesses a unique background in that he has demonstrated success as a Fortune 50 senior executive, a high growth entrepreneur, and a turnaround CEO. Mr. Wedo has appeared on "Undercover Boss" and is an inspirational speaker on the leadership principles of good business. Click here for a peek at the "Principles". Guests will also enjoy a complimentary breakfast. There is no cost to this event, however Reservations are Required (please click here). This will be a perfect replacement for the June Professional Development. Chamber Calendar of Events PerkUp! Morning Networking 06/03/2014 07:30 AM - 09:00 AM Key's Cafe - Upstairs conference room Breakfast Event 06/05/2014 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM Old Country Buffet 3000 White Bear Avenue LunchBreak Networking 06/12/2014 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM Donatell's Restaurant Government Affairs & Local Issues 06/17/2014 07:30 AM - 09:00 AM Washington Square Bar & Grill MN State Economy 2015 Luncheon 06/19/2014 11:30 AM - 01:15 PM White Bear Country Inn Attention Chamber Members We are in the final stages of having the Chamber Directory printed. Please logon to our website and check your company information for accuracy. We want to be sure to have the correct name, contact, address, numbers and website for our members. If you have any corrections, please contact Maureen at maureen@whitebearchamber.com or at 651.429.8593. The final will be sent to the printers this Thursday, so please check your listing right away. Thanks - Have a great week! Tom Snell, Executive Director WBACC
Weekly Facts - Week of June 2, 2014