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Women in Business Season Kick-off with Guest Presenter, Jacobson's Pine Tree Apple Orchard
9/26/2024 - 9/26/2024
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100th Birthday for SN Jerome "Jerry" Saunders
9/28/2024
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Morning Networking with Special Guest Russ Reetz, Principal of White Bear Lake Area High School
10/1/2024
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Century College Auto Body Paint Booth Ribbon Cutting and Fundraiser
10/3/2024 - 10/3/2024
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34th Annual Adopt-a-Highway Clean Up
10/5/2024 - 10/5/2024
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Local Business Seminar and Social
10/8/2024
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Lunchtime Connections & Networking: Donatelli's Restaurant
10/10/2024
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Elegance Venue
10/10/2024
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Chamber 101
10/15/2024
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Optimize Your Business Summit
10/23/2024
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2024 WBACC Legislative Reception
11/20/2024
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2024 WBACC Gala: The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year
12/5/2024
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Events in the month of September 2024
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9/3/2024
 -9/3/2024

 

Guest Speaker: Lindy Crawford, City Manager for the City of White Bear Lake
Location: Key's Cafe | Upstairs Conference Room | 2208 4th Street | WBL
Tuesday, June 4th | 7:30am - 9:00am

Join us for a conversation with Lindy Crawford to hear updates from the City of White Bear Lake. After the short presentation, we will continue 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 what you order off the menu. Registration is required.

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9/10/2024
  
Grand Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting for Old National Bank
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
11:00 am
2700 7th Avenue E, North St. Paul

There is also an after-hours event from 5pm to 7pm!

Join us to celebrate the remodel at the North St. Paul location!
Enjoy refreshments provided by local business partners, enter for a chance to win a gift card from a local business,
and meet Banking Center Manager, Peter Gogra!
 


 

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9/25/2024
  
Blossom Bridge Child Care
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Open House
Wednesday, September 25th
6:00pm

Join the team at Blossom Bridge Child Care to celebrate the opening of their new facility! Bring your business cards, introduce yourself, and get to know this new local business!

The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place promptly at 6pm with an open house to follow. Walk the halls, experience the classrooms, and roam around the new playground!

Parking is available in Blossom Bridge's parking lot, as well as at Haugen Binion Franzmeier located directly across the street.
 

 

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9/26/2024
 -9/26/2024

 

Join us for the 2024-2025 Women in Business Season Kick-Off!

Thursday, September 26, 2024
11:30am to 1:00pm
Pine Tree Apple Orchard
450 Apple Orchard Road, White Bear Lake

Each year, we kick off our season with a visit to Jacobson's Pine Tree Apple Orchard for a brown bag picnic. Bring your own lunch and settle in! We'll gather in the picnic tables for a presentation by the team at the orchard. If conditions are right, we may even get to go for a hay ride.
 

Attending a "Women in Business" luncheon offers several benefits:

  1. Networking: It provides an opportunity to connect with other women in the business community, fostering relationships, and potential collaborations.

  2. Professional Development: These luncheons often feature speakers or panel discussions focused on topics relevant to women in business, offering valuable insights and skills enhancement.

  3. Inspiration and Empowerment: Hearing from successful women leaders can inspire and motivate attendees, providing encouragement to pursue their own professional goals and aspirations.

  4. Support and Community: It creates a supportive environment where women can share experiences, challenges, and successes, building a sense of community and solidarity.

  5. Opportunity for Visibility: Attending these events can increase visibility within the business community, potentially leading to new opportunities, partnerships, or mentorship connections.

Overall, attending a "Women in Business" luncheon offers networking, professional development, inspiration, support, and visibility—all of which can contribute to personal and professional growth.


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9/28/2024
  
Join us for the 100th birthday of SN Jerome "Jerry" Saunders!!
Saturday, September 28th
2:00pm
Good Life Senior Living 
5260 127th Street North, Hugo


Join us as we celebrate the 100th birthday for Jerry Saunders!
Jerry is a World War II Navy Veteran, and we are honored to celebrate with him!
We'll gather, enjoy cupcakes, and create the festive atmosphere that he deserves! 

You can also send a birthday card to the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce office! 

SN Jerome "Jerry" Saunders
c/o WBACC
4751 US-61 N, White Bear Lake, MN 55110

 

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9/4/2024
5 Strategies to Optimize Retirement + How to Prepare Emotionally for Change

Hear from two industry experts on how to completely prepare for retirement. Don't miss your opportunity to attend this FREE SEMINAR

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9/5/2024

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9/5/2024
   

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The Women Collective
Thursday, September 5th
3:30pm - 4:00pm
4716 Hwy 61 N, White Bear Lake


The full Grand Opening will be held Thursday, September 5, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Champagne Toast at 6 p.m.
Build-Your-Own Bouquet Bar
Permanent Jewelry by 10000Links MN
Sips by Mixly Cocktail Co. and
Treats from 350 Degrees Bakery
 
Join us as we celebrate a new local business! Bring your business cards and prepare
to introduce yourself and your business to Dr. Amelia Reigstad, PhD and others!

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9/7/2024
  

Taste of White Bear Lake
Saturday, September 7, 2024
2:00pm to 5:00pm
Pine Tree Apple Orchard
450 Apple Orchard Rd, White Bear Lake, MN 55110

Purchase your tickets at https://orders.tempotickets.com/tasteofwbl

Plan to join us and your neighbors and friend for Taste of White Bear Lake on the beautiful grounds of the Jacobson's Pine Tree Apple Orchard in White Bear Lake.

Our goal this year, like in the past, is for you to be able to sample food and drink from local restaurants, specialty shops, breweries and distilleries. There is our traditional cork pull fund-Raiser also and live music. This is White Bear Lake Rotary Club's main fund-raiser, and dollars we raise are used for local projects and projects around the world.

Tickets sell out - click the link above to purchase your tickets ($40 +fees)!

Thank you for your support!

We have Vendor and Sponsorship opportunities for you!


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9/11/2024
  
 
Join the team at Keystone Place at LaValle Fields for a complimentary information session about estate planning! 

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
14602 Finale Avenue N., Hugo, MN

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9/12/2024
  

Lunchtime Networking
Carbone's Pizzeria & Pub
1350 Hwy 96 E, Suite 7 | White Bear Lake
Thursday, September 12, 2024
11:30 am to 1:00 pm

Join us for lunch! Bring your business cards or other marketing materials and prepare to introduce yourself and your company to the group! Lately, we've had several first-time attendees, so you will truly introduce your business to new members and prospective members!

Attending is free, but you are responsible for covering the cost of your lunch that you order off the menu.

*After lunch, Kari will send a list of the PRE-REGISTERED ATTENDEES to all Chamber Members who attend for the event to facilitate ongoing networking.



 

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9/12/2024
Come and hear this interactive free seminar to find out the 10 Steps to consider when you're thinking of selling your home and moving to Senior Living.  Presenters will share many practical tips to guide you in the process. 

Presenters are Joy Erickson and Faith Waters with the Joy Erickson Real Estate Team- Edina Realty

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9/14/2024


Join us at our Customer Appreciation Open House for a fantastic day of fun and festivities!
Exclusive discounts on showroom furniture
Prizes and Giveaways throughout the day
Complimentary Taco Bar from Red Luna Taco Factory
Bring your friends and family and make it a memorable day together!

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9/18/2024
 -9/21/2024

White Bear Center for the Arts
From September 18-21, shop beautifully intricate pottery from Mata Ortiz, Mexico during a four-day sales event. With earth-toned glazes and strong geometric lines, Mata Ortiz pottery is recognized and sought after, worldwide.



 

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9/19/2024
  

An event of the Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation

Reimagining Access & Inclusion in the Workplace
Buerkle Honda Event Center
Thursday, September 19, 2024
9am to 11am
 
Join the VHEDC for their first fall event, with Melissa Fletcher & Anna Voigt of Dakota County Technical College. Some of you may remember Melissa, who spoke about "Access & Disability Inclusion" at Merrick, Inc. last year. She is back, by popular demand, and is joined by a colleague, Anna Voigt.

Melissa Fletcher is the Educational Access & Disability Resources Director at Dakota County Technical College and Owner/Director of Fletcher Disability Consulting, LLC. Ms. Fletcher’s focus is on promoting access, disability inclusion and universal design in all spaces and places.

Anna Voigt is the Assistant Director for Student Life at DCTC and a strong advocate for inclusion for students & employees with disabilities. 

This is a FREE event, but we request an RSVP so we can plan for seating, materials , and refreshments.
 

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9/19/2024
  
The White Bear Area Chamber's Young Professionals Group is celebrating its 2 year anniversary!
Join us at Cabin 61 on Thursday, 9/19 @4-6pm for networking, celebrating, and MORE!

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9/24/2024


Caretta Senior Living Community - Maplewood
1910 County Road C R | Maplewood, MN 55109
Tuesday, September 24th
1:00pm

Join Caretta Senior Living Community - Maplewood for their Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony! Bring your business card and welcome them to the community!

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