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Morning Networking with Special Focus on the BEAR'ly Open
1/7/2025
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Lunchtime Connections & Networking
1/9/2025
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Way Late Play Date - Golf Nerd
1/16/2025
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Perk Up: Brewing Connections & Building Business
1/17/2025
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Chamber Ambassador New Year Reception
1/22/2025
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Women in Business with Special Guest Nora Slawik, Century College Foundation
1/23/2025
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WBACC Annual Meeting
2/20/2025
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Events in the month of April 2022
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4/1/2022
 -4/10/2022


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4/5/2022

  
Guest Speaker: Lindy Crawford, City Manger for White Bear Lake
Location: Key's Cafe | Upstairs: 2208 4th Street
Tuesday,  April 5th  | 7:30am - 9:00am
 
We are back, live and in person at Key's Cafe in lovely downtown White Bear Lake. Our guest speaker is Lindy Crawford, the 'new' City Manger for White Bear Lake. You will have the opportunity to meet the her, hear about her background and get a n update and overview on the City of White Bear Lake. 

After the short presentation, we will continue on with our  Chamber Networking Connections program where you will enjoy meeting our newest members, connecting with other business leaders, growing your area network, sharing ideas and promoting your business. This is a vibrant and welcoming group and we look forward to being back together in person, enjoying a fabulous breakfast and engaging in great conversations!

We will be following all of Key's Cafe's COVID protocols and seating will be limited. Cost is only for your breakfast and please register early to reserve your space!

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4/7/2022
 -4/10/2022


4255 White Bear Parkway, Suite 2100
Vadnais Heights, MN 55110



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4/9/2022
Success Fitness Spring Kwitcherbitchin Decathlon

The Kwitcherbitchin Spring Decathlon is a modified-decathlon consisting of 10 Fitness Challenges that will test strength, endurance, power and fortitude! 

The challenges will be split between indoor and OUTDOOR activities!  Dress accordingly!  ALL fitness levels welcome and ALL activities will have modification options! 

More event details and FAQs: https://www.successfitnessandtraining.com/kwitcherbitchin/

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4/14/2022

Macaron or Macaroon?

Either way we want some!  
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Thursday, April 14th 6:30pm-7:30pm
Join us for this one-of-a-kind wine pairing class with locally made Macaron’s provided to us by Lily Bean Bakery!  During this class you will taste various handcrafted Macaron’s while sipping on award winning vintages they so delicately pair with.  Learn about the process of making these delicious treats and what truly is the difference between a Macaron and Macaroon.  
There will be an opportunity after class to purchase take home bottles of wine and boxes of Macarons!


 

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4/15/2022

Evening Yoga with Zen Fitness

 
Friday, April 15th
Join us for evening yoga at 7 Vines Vineyard.
Grab a friend, bring your mat and enjoy a gentle flow yoga practice in the amazing fireside room.
Make it a night and stay after for a glass or wine and some appetizers!
This class is $15 or you can use one of your 7 Vines class passes. We will collect payment upon arrival.

Register TODAY!

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4/15/2022

The City of Vadnais Heights is currently accepting applications for businesses interested in participating in our 2022 Heritage Days Market! The annual festival is a great time to showcase your business and connect with the Vadnais Heights community. Find more information about the event and how to apply at cityvadnaisheights.com/HDMarket

 

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4/15/2022
 -5/23/2022


Greenhouse is Open for Online Ordering!
Starting now and available for pick-up on May 9th!

It's been a busy spring at the greenhouse! 12,000+ annuals planted and are now ready for their new home! 
Visit my website ksquaredgrowing.com click on "start shopping"  and select your items and your plants will be ready for pick-up beginning May 9th! 

Please note:  Due to mandatory branded containers and special trays the pricing of 'Proven Winners' varieties has increased slightly this season. 

Watch for details regarding scheduled in-person shopping times beginning in May!

Contact me with any questions Katie Knott: k2flowers.edibles@gmail.com


 

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4/15/2022
White Bear Area Chamber 2022 Annual Meeting / Inaugural
Friday, April 15th
Keller Golf Course | 2166 Maplewood Drive, Maplewood 
11:30am - 1:30pm
Post Pandemic Economic Recovery


Keynote Speaker,
Steve Grove, Commissioner | Minnesota Department of
Employment and Economic Development

Join us at the Inaugural as we introduce the new 2022 Board of Directors, showcase your Chamber's accomplishments in 2021 and honor a few of our outstanding members. Cost to attend is $45.00 Chamber members and $60.00 non-members. Reserved Tables of 8 are $500. Registration begins at 11:30am with the Inaugural and lunch from 12:00-1:30pm.

Steve Grove is the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), the state’s primary workforce and economic development agency. Grove leads a 1400-person team that works to attract, grow, and retain businesses in the state. In addition, the department works on growing the state’s workforce, closing the opportunity gap, and providing businesses and startups the support they need to grow and thrive in Minnesota’s economy.

Before joining Governor Tim Walz’s cabinet, Grove spent 12 years as an executive at Google, most recently as the founding director of Google’s News Lab. Grove wrote for The Boston Globe and ABC News prior to joining Google. He has served as an advisor to the White House and State Department on counter-terrorism strategy. Grove also co-founded a nonprofit in 2014 called Silicon North Stars.

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4/16/2022

Spring into Wine! Tour + Taste Experience

It's Spring at the winery and we'd love to have you join us for a special Tour + Taste Experience!  

Learn the 7 Vines story and how our hand crafted wine is made, enjoy a guided tour in our Winemaker Cove, and sample 5 wines paired with sweet and savory small bites from local partners including Donatelli’s, Tipsy Pies, Eichten’s Cheeses and Dueling Grandmas Shortbread Cookies!  

Your Ticket Reservation also includes our signature 7 Vines tasting glass! Get Cickets HERE!

Extend your stay with a reservation in our Wine Bar! 

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4/21/2022
Celebrating Century Healthcare Heroes
Futures in Bloom
April 21 | 7:45am - 8:45am


 

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4/23/2022

 

Grills & Smokers   Charcoal   Pellets   Wood   Seasonings   Sauces   Accessories

 

CLASS ANNOUNCEMENT!

If you want to learn from a pro, here's your chance!! Sterling Smith of Loot N' Booty BBQ will be at Anderson BBQ Supply in April to share his secrets!!!  

Sterling Smith, US Navy Veteran and owner/pit-master of Loot N’ Booty BBQ. Sterling has won 31 Grand and Reserve Grand Championship Awards, more than 400 top ten awards, 9 perfect “180” scores, 3 – 700+ scores and is the two-time Australian Invitational Lamb Champion. Loot N’ Booty BBQ is the 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 Arizona BBQ Team of the Year and was featured on an episode of Destination America Channel’s Smoked, where Sterling and his wife Molly won the title of “Smoked BBQ Boss.” Loot N’ Booty BBQ Rubs and Sauces are sold nationally and internationally at hundreds of retailers world-wide and Sterling teaches competition and backyard style BBQ classes at locations across the world.

 Learn more about Loot N' Booty BBQ

Space is limited and this class is filling up fast!! Call today to reserve your spot before it's too late.  Prepayment is required for reservation.  


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4/24/2022
Anderson BBQ Supply
1632 County Road E
Vadnais Heights
651-240-7809    
 

Second Chance BBQ Class!!!

Our class being presented by Sterling Smith of Loot N' Booty BBQ filled up quick, so he's sticking around to offer a second class the following day on Sunday April 24th from 9 AM - 1 PM.  

This class will be the same format and cover brisket, championship ribs, tri tip and smoked bread pudding.  This is a great opportunity to learn from an experienced Pitmaster.  
 
If you missed the first class, now's your chance to sign up, give us a call at the store during business hours and reserve your spot! Prepayment is required for reservation.  
651-240-7809
 
 
 
 
 
Learn more about Sterling Smith and Loot N' Booty below!!! 
Sterling Smith Loot N' Booty BBQ Video
 
 
 
 
 
Fellers Ranch Wagyu Beef
 
Valentine's Day is approaching and what better way to say I love You then cooking your loved ones a Wagyu Ribeye from Fellers Ranch in Southern Minnesota!!! 
 
We have Briskets, Tri Tips, Picanha, NY Strips, Ribeyes and Ground Beef in stock.  
Special Orders are available as well!!!!!
 
 
 

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4/26/2022



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4/26/2022

St Andrews Lutheran Church
Tuesday, Apr 26
6:00 - 7:30 PM

 
Join us for an evening of learning what homelessness looks like in our community, what resources are available for those struggling to have stable housing, and hear real life experiences of what homelessness feels like. By attending you will gain ideas of how you can assist and learn how your actions can make an impact in your own backyard. Special guest speakers will be Carlos Gantchoff, Executive Director of St. Andrew’s Community Resource Center, Rachael Moreno, St. Andrew’s Community Resource Center’s Community Advocate, and Allie Kier, Washington County’s Homeless Outreach Service Team (HOST) member.

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4/27/2022



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4/27/2022

Wednesday, April 27th | 3:30pm
Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Techie Dudes SECOND LOCATION!
2123 Division Street | North St. Paul


Techie Dudes is expanding! Join us as we help owner, Jeff Borglum and his team of 'dudes' celebrate their second location!  This is fabulous news and we couldn't be more thrilled for their expansion! 

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4/27/2022

April Showers Bring Great Wine… and Cheese!

 
Wednesday, April 27th 6:30-7:30pm

Put a spring in your step and come over to 7 Vines Vineyard for this classic Wine & Cheese pairing class.  You will enjoy delicious local cheeses provided by Eichten’s, paired with some of our most popular wines!  Two of which will be making a reappearance at the vineyard… True North Blanc and Frontenac Rose are BACK!  If you have been missing them as much as we have, grab a ticket, grab a friend and join us for this fabulous Wednesday night!

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4/28/2022
 
Women in Business
Manitou Grill
2171 Fourth Street | White Bear Lake
April, 28th | 11:30am - 1:00pm


Connecting is the heart of the WBACC Women in Business group. Through this amazing group of entrepreneurs and industry professionals you will find people with like minds who 'get' you! It is a great way to find a mentor, get results, build your confidence and find inspiration. They don't believe in strangers, only people they haven't met yet! If you haven't been to a Women in Business meeting,  please join us to connect, learn & grow. The cost to attend is only for your lunch and reservations are required.

 

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4/28/2022

Thursday, April 28th | 5:00pm
Groundbreaking & Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Associated Eye Care

2380 Rosemary Way | Lino Lakes
 
Associated Eye is moving! Join us for their exciting Groundbreaking at their new location!

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