Week of June 9, 2014
"Strengthen Business through Advocacy, Networking and Education"

Welcome NEW Members

Farmers Insurance - Grambush Agency
Dale Grambush, Owner/Agent
2202 5th Street #24
White Bear Lake MN 55110
651.653.1230

Sentry Systems
Ron Olinger, CEO
4463 White Bear Pkwy
#106
White Bear Lake MN 55110
651.426.4627

Upcoming Committee Meetings

Finance Committee
Friday, June 11th
3:30 pm
Chamber office

Exec Committee
Friday, June 13th
7:30 pm
Chamber office

Board of Directors
Thursday, June 19th
7:30 am
Location TBD

New Website Features

The Chamber's Website - www.whitebearchamber.com now has some new features:

1.  Job Board is now available for your use to post any job openings at your business.  Just email your job posting to mike@whitebearchamber.com and he will get it posted for you.

2.  Member to Member Discounts:  Send your special discounts to mike@whitebearchamber.com with complete discription along with expiration date.

Sponsors

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Save the Lake

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Rethink Recycling

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Attention Chamber Members

We welcome Mike Wise to the Chamber staff.  Mike is a great addition to the Chamber office and will take on the responsibility of the Chamber's website, social media and much more. Please feel free to stop by the chamber office next time you're driving by, and say "hi". 

Join us on
Thursday, June 19th at the White Bear Country Inn from 11:30 - 1:00 for lunch and program featuring the Minnesota State EconomistLaura Kalambokidis.  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.

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:  Parade Staging, Line up hosts, Parade Marshalls and much more.
Please contact Maureen at the Chamber office - 651.429.8593 or at maureen@whitebearchamber.com.

Chamber Calendar of Events

LunchBreak Networking
06/12/2014
11:30 AM - 01:00 PM 
Donatell's Restaurant
2692 E County Road E, WBL

Government Affairs & Local Issues
06/17/2014
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM 
Washington Square Bar & Grill
4736 Washington Square, WBL

MN State Economy 2015 Luncheon
06/19/2014
11:30 AM - 01:15 PM 
White Bear Country Inn
4940 Highway 61, WBL

Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup
06/21/2014
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM 
White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce
4751 Highway 61, WBL

PerkUp! Morning Networking
07/01/2014
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM 
Key's Cafe - Upstairs conference room
2208 4th Street, WBL

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 9, 2014