Calendar of Events - White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce
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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 May 2023
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5/2/2023

  

StreetLocation: Key's Cafe | Upstairs: 2208 4th
Guest Speaker: Sara Hanson, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society
Tuesday,  May 2nd  | 7:30am - 9:00am 
Happy 100th Anniversary to the White Bear Lake Armory! You won't want to miss this historic presentation from Sara Hanson, Executive Director of the White Bar Lake Area Historical Society. She will give us an overview of the Historical Society, their upcoming events and will answer all of your questions!  

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, enjoying a fabulous breakfast and engaging in great conversations!

Space is limited and the cost to attend it is only for your breakfast. Registration is required. 

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5/3/2023

Wine and Cheese Class at 7 Vines Vineyard
101 Hwy 96
Dellwood MN 55110
Wednesday May 3rd | 6:00pm
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Mother’s Day is right around the corner so why not give the gift of a wine & chocolate class! 

7 Vines Vineyard is proud to host Saint Croix Chocolate Company’s exquisite chocolate creations!  Each one of their chocolates are hand-made from scratch, use local ingredients, and are award winning!

This guided class will be led by one of our wine experts as you enjoy the art and science behind pairing wine & chocolate.  

Award winning chocolate and award-winning wine… is there a better pairing?

Looking for dinner too? Make a reservation in our wine bar for before or after the class!

There are a limited number of tickets, and they go fast so be sure to secure yours sooner than later!
 
 
REGISTER HERE!

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5/11/2023

White Bear Center for the Arts
Heart 4 Art 2023 Breakfast
Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner!
Thursday, May 11th, 2023
White Bear Center for the Arts
4971 Long Avenue, White Bear Lake
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White Bear Center for the Arts relies on donors to support year-round arts programs that are affordable, high-quality, and accessible for all generations and abilities. Whatever the amount, your generosity matters.



 

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5/11/2023
Workforce & Economic Development
Summit for Washington County

Freight House | 305 Water St. S| Stillwater, 55082
10:30am - 1:30pm
Thursday, May 11th

Join us for this 'world cafe' method of table collaborations that will surely inspire you as you learn ways to optimize your business and dial in your efficiency in 2023. You will have the opportunity to explore the top five most critical topics from our recent business needs survey.
  • Topics Include:
    • Marketing & Social Media
    • Managing Growth
    • Managing Workflow
    • Hiring & Retention
    • Finding New Customers
You will have the opportunity to attend a discussion table on all five topics to share and learn with other businesses.
  • Event Schedule:
    • 10:30 - 10:45am -  Welcome & event overview 
    • 10:45 - 12:00pm - Three topic discussions
    • 12:00 - 12:15am - Quick Break & Refuel
    • 12:15 - 1:05pm- Two topic discussions
    • 1:05 - 1:30pm - Group Recap & Additional Options, Close
Light food and beverage provided. No cost to attendees.
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5/11/2023
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Manitou Grill
2171 Fourth Street

11:30am - 1:00pm
Join us on May 11th at Manitou Grill for Lunchtime Networking! There will be many new members to meet, new contacts to make, friends to catch-up with and a fabulous lunch to enjoy! 

Space is limited and registration is required. Cost to attend is for your lunch only.

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5/13/2023
CELEBRATING OUR 33rd YEAR!!!
2023 Adopt-A-Highway With the Young Professionals!
White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce
May 13, 2023 | 9:00am - 12:00pm
   
Join us on Saturday, May 13th to beautify Highway 61. Since 1990 the White Bear Area Chamber has been an "Adopt A Highway" sponsor, cleaning up a 2 mile stretch of Highway 61 that runs through the downtown area of White Bear Lake.

We start the day at 9:00 am outside the Chamber office with rolls & juice, watch a short safety video, get vests, gloves, trash pickers and bags, then hit the road.  

After a great morning of friends and pickup, we'll all gather again for lunch before heading home.

Children must be 13 years of age or older and supervised by an adult.

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5/18/2023
Ribbon Cutting and Season Grand Opening for Admiral D's!
   
May 18th | 3:30pm
4424 Lake Ave. S, White Bear Lake

 
Join us as we welcome and celebrate the Season Grand Opening of Admiral D's on the shores of beautiful White Bear Lake!  Admiral D’s is the perfect place to enjoy every moment of the summer season! They have more than great food! They offer pontoon rentals and you can book a Private Cruise on the remodeled, renovated Admiral for your next occasion. Remember your business cards!

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5/18/2023
 
Running Aces Casino & Racetrack
15201 Zurich Street NE | Columbus, MN 55025
May 18, 2023 | 6:00pm
We will start the evening at Running Aces at 6:00pm with a tour of Running Aces Casino and Racetrack, followed by Networking and the Horse Races at 7:00pm. This the only cost to attend is your food and beverage and registration is required. 

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5/18/2023

ANNUAL BENEFIT GALA 2023

- FULL TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT -
SPECIAL PROGRAM-ONLY TICKETS AVAILABLE!

Lakeshore Players' Gala 70 on May 18 is fast approaching! 

We have opened up sales for our Gala Program Tickets. Join us for 7pm cocktails, followed by our benefit concert, and stay for the afterparty! Read on for the details, and reserve your spot before May 15! 
Gala 70 Program Tickets 
1 Guest for benefit concert
Admission to the piano bar afterparty
1 complimentary beverage
Passed hors d'oeuvres & desserts

Ticket Price: $40 
RSVP by May 15 ~ Cocktail Attire Encouraged
Schedule of Events for Program-Only Tickets
7:00
Cocktail Party, Games, and Silent Auction
7:30
"Lakeshore Through the Decades" Benefit Concert,
Live Auction, and Fund-a-Need
8:45
Musical Theatre Piano Bar Afterparty,
Drinks, and Desserts 

 


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5/23/2023

4615 2nd Avenue | White Bear Lake
Tuesday, May 23rd
Learn from local White Bear Lake experts how to plan for your aging loved one.
FREE to the public.

 

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5/25/2023
  

Guest Presenter - Tracy Uttley, RG Realty Group
Manitou Grill | May 25 | 11:30am - 1:00pm

We will have the pleasure of hearing from Tracy Uttley, RG Realty Group. She will share some great sales and marketing ideas, how to develop a winning strategy and connect with people. Growing up in a family business, she understands the importance of exceptional service and will show us how to apply this to our own line of work.  

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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5/25/2023
May Wine & Cheese Class!
On National Wine Day!
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Let's Celebrate National Wine Day!

Put a spring in your step and come over to 7 Vines Vineyard for this classic Wine & Cheese pairing class put on by one of our wine experts! You will enjoy delicious local cheese selections provided by Eichten's, paired with our award-winning wines!

Looking for dinner too?  Make a reservation in our wine bar for before or after the class with the link: 
https://www.7vinesvineyard.com/visit 

 

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