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10/1/2023
7 Vines Vinyard
BBQ, Blues, and State of Hockey Wine Release
Sunday, October 1st
12:30 - 4pm
Tickets valid 12:30-4pm/Open House style
10/3/2023
Guest Speakers from the White Bear Lake Area Schools:
Dr. Wayne Kazmierczak, Superintendent
Tim Wald, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations
Russ Reetz, WBLAHS Principal
Location: Key's Cafe | Upstairs: 2208 4th Street
Tuesday, October 3rd | 7:30am - 9:00am
Join us for Coffee & Conversation with Dr. K., Superintendent of the White Bear Area Schools!. He and his team will give us an update from the Schools including information on the construction projects, "What's New at the Schools" and what is next for the school district. Come with 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.
10/5/2023
Women in Leadership Luncheon
North Oaks Golf Club
54 E Oaks Road | North Oaks, MN
11:30am - 11:00pm
North Oaks Golf Club
54 E Oaks Road | North Oaks, MN
11:30am - 11:00pm
10/5/2023
October 5th | 3:300pm
470 Koehler Road | Vadnais Heights
Ribbon Cutting Celebration for The World Headquarters of Bill
Join us as we celebrate the remodeling of the Headquarters of Bill Weigel Signs! This sign maker has made the signs for local businesses and festivities, including: Manitou Days, Heritage Days, The Bear'ly Open, Heart for Art and more! Come and see where all of the magic happens! We will hear from Bill Weigel, learn more about his business and marketing solutions that will best fit your needs. From lettering on your door, wrapping your company vans or even lettering your boats! He has the solution for you! Bring your business Cards!
10/6/2023
Solid Ground's 10th Annual Gala
Friday, October 6 at 6:00 pm
North Oaks Golf Club
Individual Ticket:
$100 (price increases to $125 after September 15)
Table for 10 Guests:
$1,000 (includes signage)
North Oaks Golf Club
Individual Ticket:
$100 (price increases to $125 after September 15)
Table for 10 Guests:
$1,000 (includes signage)
Join us for our premier fundraising event to prevent and end homelessness! Your attendance helps support our three permanent supportive housing programs: East Metro Place, Home Front, and Welcome Home Washington.
Semi-formal attire. For more information and to register, please visit HERE! Reserve soon!
10/10/2023
5858 Centerville Road | White Bear Township
October 10th | 10:00am - 11:30am
Join us for this exciting campus and plant tour of The Special Manufacturing Co. in White Bear Township. They have a rich heritage that spans more than a century and four generations. 'The company is a family business that has been built on creative energy and a long tradition of helping people with their products. Founder William Boss was a strong believer in the saying “Necessity is the mother of invention.” He was an agricultural engineer by training, and he received numerous patents for his inventions, which included a lawn mower – grass collector (1902), a clothesline reel (1912), and a garden hose reel (1918). Boss founded The Specialty Mfg. Co. in 1900 to produce, market and sell many of his own inventions. His firm emerged as a leading custom manufacturing company in the Twin Cities.'
Everyone is invited to attend and there is no cost for this unique tour and networking event. All attendees are asked to wear closed toe, sensible shoes and registration is required.
The Specialty Mfg. Co. is committed to providing quality, custom solutions which meet our customers’ unique needs. We provide a highly valued experience for our customers and employees by making all our business partnerships enjoyable, professional and profitable.
10/10/2023
14602 Finale Ave. N | Hugo
Guest Speaker: Sheila Kelly, Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorney
2:00pm - 3:00pm
October 10th
10/10/2023
Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Twin Cities Pain Clinic; Maplewood
October 10th | 4:00pm
1725 Legacy Parkway E, Suite 100 | Maplewood
October 10th | 4:00pm
1725 Legacy Parkway E, Suite 100 | Maplewood
We will be celebrating the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Twin Cities Pain Clinic in Maplewood on October 10th at 4:00pm! They have made it their singular goal to help their patients get back to living their lives with less pain. Since they opened their first clinic in 2003, the practice has grown into an expansive, highly-specialized pain management group, providing life-changing chronic pain care to the entire state of Minnesota and beyond. We will hear from the owner and team their clinic team members and get a tour of their newest facility. Bring your business cards!
10/11/2023
14602 Finale Ave. N | Hugo
Guest Speaker: Sheila Kelly, Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorney
2:00pm - 3:00pm
October 11th
10/12/2023
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Sak's Sports Bar
1460 East County Road E | Vadnais Heights
11:30am - 1:00pm
Join us on October 12th for Lunchtime Networking at Sak's Sports Bar! There will be many new members to meet, new contacts to make, friends to catch-up with and a fabulous lunch to enjoy! Sak's Sports Bar
1460 East County Road E | Vadnais Heights
11:30am - 1:00pm
Space is limited and registration is required. Cost to attend is for your lunch only.
10/17/2023
Ribbon Cutting Celebration for the Walking Bridge Joining
The WBCA and the Hanifil Performing Arts!
The WBCA and the Hanifil Performing Arts!
You are Invited to attend the Ribbon Cutting Celebration for the new bridge that connects the White Bear Center for the Arts with the Hanifil Perfoming Arts Center, home of the Lakeshore Players Theatre and the Children's Performing Arts! The Ribbon Cutting will be at 4:00pm, followed by the Name Unveiling at 4:30pm with a reception until 5:30pm. All are welcome to Celebrate the Arts! See you there.
10/19/2023
Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Northeast Youth & Family Services
October 19th | 3:45pm
1280 N. Birch Lake Blvd. | White Bear Lake
We will be celebrating the Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Northeast Youth & Family Services on October 19th at 3:45pm! They have recently completed their three-year strategic plan and want to share their inspiration, goals and plans with the community. Stay after for a tour of their recently transformed facility. Bring your business cards! October 19th | 3:45pm
1280 N. Birch Lake Blvd. | White Bear Lake
10/20/2023
WBACC IS CELEBRATING OUR 33rd YEAR!
White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce
Anytime October 20th between 10:00am - 2:00pm
Help us Clean Up Hwy 61!
You select the time between between 10:00am - 2:00pm on October 20th 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. You will simply start your time by watching an important safety video and we'll provide the safety vests, gloves, trash bags and trash pickers and send you on your way! Snacks will be provided upon your return! Children must be 13 years or older and supervised by an adult. Please note your email upon registering!White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce
Anytime October 20th between 10:00am - 2:00pm
Help us Clean Up Hwy 61!
10/24/2023
Tuesday, October 24th, 2023
8:30am Registration
Program from 9:00am - 10:30am
White Bear City Hall - Council Chambers
4701 Highway 61 | White Bear Lake
Join us for this seminar in which you will learn what you need to know about:
- Paid family and medical leave
- Earned sick and safe time
- Minnesota Parental Leave Act Revisions
- Recreational Cannabis
- Prohibitions on compensation/benefit inquiries
- Prohibitions on non-compete agreements
- The CROWN Act's expansion of the definition of race
- State run retirement program for employers who don't offer retirement plans
- Expansion of breat milk expression rights
- Expansion of pregnancy accommodation rights
- Prohibition on employer-sponsor meetings
- Wage disclosure protections enhancements
- The non-taxability of settlements for sexual harassment/abuse
About the Speaker -
James Olney, SVP Senior Employment Attorney
USI Insurance Services
James works with organizations of all sizes to provide in-depth guidance on a broad spectrum of workplace issues, including such things as employment law compliance, human resources matters, best practices, liability exposures, workers’ compensation, etc. In addition to advising our clients, he writes articles on employment and risk management issues, and regularly conducts leadership, harassment, and legal compliance training for our clients’ managers and staff.
James has decades of experience advising employers and was a plaintiff’s attorney for many years before joining USI. He is a frequent speaker at trade shows and conferences and is a popular instructor at the University of Minnesota’s College of Continuing and Professional Studies. James received his law degree from University of Minnesota, and his undergraduate degree from Washington University in St. Louis.
Specialties
Employment law compliance
Workplace best practices
Risk management
Strategic planning
Leadership training
Educational accomplishments
Bachelor of Arts from Washington University, St. Louis, MO
Juris Doctorate from the University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, MN
10/25/2023
Workforce & Economic Development
Washington County Optimize Your Business Summit
Wednesday, October 25th, 2023
8:30am - 12:00pm
Van Meter | 7450 95th St. S | Cottage Grove, 55016
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 as we prepare for 2024. You will have the opportunity to explore the top five most critical topics from our recent business needs survey.
Washington County Optimize Your Business Summit
Wednesday, October 25th, 2023
8:30am - 12:00pm
Van Meter | 7450 95th St. S | Cottage Grove, 55016
- Topics Include:
- Marketing & Social Media
- Managing Growth
- Managing Workflow
- Hiring & Retention
- Finding New Customers
- Event Schedule:
- Welcome & Event Overview
- Five Topic Discussions
- Group Recap & Close
Register through your Chamber of Commerce
Event Provided by:
10/26/2023
*** NOTE LOCATION CHANGE ***
WOMEN IN BUSINESS NETWORKING MEETING
4940 HIghway 61 N | White Bear Lake
Thursday, October 26th
11:30am - 1:00pm
Due to the unexpected weather changes on Thursday, we have moved the location of our meeting to the World Famous, Rudy's Redye Grill located inside the White Bear Country Inn. We will catch up over the summer amd meet our newest members!
We look forward to seeing you again and learning more about your businesses!
WOMEN IN BUSINESS NETWORKING MEETING
4940 HIghway 61 N | White Bear Lake
Thursday, October 26th
11:30am - 1:00pm
Due to the unexpected weather changes on Thursday, we have moved the location of our meeting to the World Famous, Rudy's Redye Grill located inside the White Bear Country Inn. We will catch up over the summer amd meet our newest members!
We look forward to seeing you again and learning more about your businesses!
10/26/2023
Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Techie Dudes' Relocation & 5th Anniversary Celebration!
October 26th | 3:30pm
3550 Labore Road, Suite 6 | Vadnais Heights
We will be celebrating the Ribbon Cutting, recent Relocation to Vadnais Heights and 5th Anniversary for Techie Dudes on October 26th at 3:30pm! Techie Dudes has helped many Residential and Small businesses with their desktops & laptop repairs, WIFI repairs, router set-ups and general troubleshooting of their "Techie" challenges. They also specialize in data recovery from most devices. Bring your business cards! October 26th | 3:30pm
3550 Labore Road, Suite 6 | Vadnais Heights
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10/28/2023
Saturday, October 28
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Join the White Bear Center for the Arts for a fun day of fall festivities. The afternoon will include a pumpkin carving contest, art experiences, refreshments and more. Costumes are encouraged!
