Suburban Community Channels
Thursday, October 3rd
4:30pm Ribbon Cutting
Open House until 6:00pm
Check out this fun video that SCC posted to Facebook!
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/K2Aq87VYaxpUJ95h/
Details will be updated soon!
Registrations will be required so we know how much food to order!
Thursday, October 10th
11:30am to 1:00pm
Donatelli’s Restaurant
2692 East County Road E, White Bear Lake
Bring your business cards and any promotion items for your upcoming events and sales!
A networking lunch offers members the opportunity to connect with industry peers, exchange ideas, and build valuable relationships in a relaxed, social setting. It provides a platform for expanding professional networks, discovering new business opportunities, and staying informed about trends and developments in each field. Attendees can also engage in meaningful conversations that may lead to future collaborations or partnerships.
Attending the event is free, but registration is required so we know how many chairs we need. You will cover the cost of your meal that you order off the menu.
Thursday, October 10th
11:30am to 1:00pm
Donatelli’s Restaurant
2692 East County Road E, White Bear Lake
Bring your business cards and any promotion items for your upcoming events and sales!
A networking lunch offers members the opportunity to connect with industry peers, exchange ideas, and build valuable relationships in a relaxed, social setting. It provides a platform for expanding professional networks, discovering new business opportunities, and staying informed about trends and developments in each field. Attendees can also engage in meaningful conversations that may lead to future collaborations or partnerships.
Attending the event is free, but registration is required so we know how many chairs we need. You will cover the cost of your meal that you order off the menu.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Elegance Venue
Thursday, October 10, 2024
3:30pm to 4:00pm
925 Wildwood Road
White Bear Lake, MN
Bring your business card and prepare to congratulate the owner, Maggie!
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
7:30am to 9:00am
Mueller Memorial
4738 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake
We encourage all prospective and current members to attend Chamber 101! We will talk about our Chamber programs and services, and we'll drill down to the pieces that members tend to find the most valuable parts of what we do. This is also a great networking time, where you can meet other business leaders! Bring your business cards, your marketing pieces, and be prepared to introduce yourself and your business!
We'll provide a light breakfast.
Thank you to Mueller Memorial for the terrific hospitality and for providing the coffee and water!
We will open the doors at 7:30 and start the program promptly at 7:45 so we can leave by 9:00am.
Thursday, October 24, 2024
11:30am to 1:00pm
Washington Square Bar & Grill
4736 Washington Square, White Bear Lake
Join us for our monthly Women in Business luncheon! We're back at our home at Washington Square Bar & Grill after our September event at Pine Tree Apple OIrchard. Our guest speaker will be Ellen Jacobson, DDS, from Lakeshore Family Dentistry.
Attending “Women in Business" offers networking, professional development, inspiration, support, and visibility - all of which can contribute to personal and professional growth. Bring your business cards and promotional materials and be prepared to introduce yourself and your business to the group!
Morning Networking
Special Guest Russ Reetz, Principal of White Bear Lake Area High School
Tuesday, October 1st, 2024
7:30am to 9:00am
**New Location**
Washington Square Bar & Grill
4736 Washington Square, White Bear Lake
White Bear Lake Area High School Principal will share information about opportunities for grades 9-12 at WBLAS, with a highlight of the fall activities season! Join us to hear all about the school and to start your day with networking! Bring your business cards and any marketing materials for upcoming events that you'd like to announce.
NEW LOCATION! We met for years at Keys Café for our Morning Networking. We no longer have access to the upstairs meeting room at Keys, so we are moving to Washington Square Bar & Grill.
Century College Auto Body Paint Booth Ribbon Cutting and Fundraiser
Thursday, October 3 | 10am - 12pm (Short Program at 11am)
Century College | 3300 Century Avenue N, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Join Century College's Paint Booth Fundraiser, a unique event where you'll step into the world of Auto Body Technology like never before. You'll be warmly welcomed by faculty, staff, and students as you tour the Auto Body shop, immersive paint booth, and classrooms.
It is best to RSVP directly with Century College, but we will share any registrations in the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce website. Register HERE.
Local Business Seminar
Tuesday, October 8th
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Rudy's Redeye Grill
4940 Hwy 61, White Bear Lake, MN
Join us to hear the team from Minnesota Retailers summarize the 2024 Legislative Session, as we prepare to head into our elections and soon enough enter the 2025 Legislative Session.
Bruce Nustad, President of Minnesota Retailers, and Will Hagen, Government Relations & Member Engagement Director, will lead us through specific policies that made it out of the last session. In particular, you will learn about:
- Paid Family/Medical Leave
- Earned Sick and Safe Leaves
- Delivery Fee tax – timing, exclusions
- Sales tax increases – state, local
4:00pm - 5:30pm Networking
5:30pm - 6:30pm Presentation from Minnesota Retailers
6:30pm - 7:00pm Networking
This event is free to attend. There is a cash bar.
Note: This free* event is to be attended in person. It is co-hosted by: Minnesota Braver Angels, League of Women Voters of White Bear Lake Area, Rotary Club of White Bear Lake, and White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce.
What it's About
Polarization is fueled by how we talk about those on the other side of an issue. Too often, we ridicule, dismiss, or stereotype our fellow citizens. When Braver Angels addresses “polarization,” we are not referring to healthy disagreements over issues or philosophy. We are addressing how we regard and talk about large groups of people -- people who happen to be on the other side of the political aisle.
Goals
In this 1.5 hour session participants will learn:
- How to be more aware of their own “inner polarizer”
- How to be critical without demonizing, dismissing or stereotyping large swaths of the population
Who Can Attend?
Anyone interested in examining their own inner polarization and learning strategies to disagree without condemning or ridiculing others.
*Tickets are Free, Donations Help. Donations beyond the free ticket support Braver Angels, 501(c)3. Braver Angels does not ask for a donation if the participant is making one to their faith organization.
Questions? Contact Morgan Holle at mholle@braverangels.org
Date: Wednesday, October 16
Time: Happy Hour begins at 5:30 pm, Concert begins at 6:30 pm
Place: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake
Cost: The concert event is free. Special happy hour pricing for wine/beer; non-alcoholic beverages and snacks are free.
RSVP by Monday, October 14 using this link: https://
More about Monica Livorsi:
Monica Livorsi takes you on a soulful and musical journey through the world of Jane Austen with a concert version of her new concept album. Each song focuses on different female characters from one of Austen's novels.
This race is held at the Jacobson's Pine Tree Apple Orchard in White Bear Lake. The course is on the trails through the orchard, strawberry fields and pumpkin patch. Registration at Midwest Events Link or on Active.com.
Long Sleeve T-shirts and apple treats to all 5 Mile and Kids Fun Run finishers. For the 5 mile walk/run, Awards for top 3 male and female in each category age group. First place male and female in each age group receive a certificate for a free apple pie. No Strollers or Pets on the course.
1/3 Kids Fun Run, apples treats at the finish line and an award (no t-shirt).
The Course
This beautiful course is on the trails through the apple orchard, strawberry fields, and pumpkin patch. The footing varies from gravel to pavement. You can just enjoy walking through the scenic orchard. No Strollers or Pets on the course.
The proceeds from this race help benefit the Rotary Club of White Bear Lake Strive Scholarship in White Bear Lake! Thank you for your support!
Race Day
8:00 a.m. Runner check-in Race Day Registration opens (Cash/Check only)
9:00 a.m. 5 Mile Race Starts
10:15 a.m. Awards
10:25 a.m. Kids Fun Run
Look forward to seeing everyone there!
Optimize Your Business Summit: Fall 2024
Wednesday, October 23 ~ 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm ~
The Chambers of the Washington County Chamber Coalition are pleased to offer this world cafe style of facilitated conversation around topics that are relevant to your business.
Digging deeper into these 5 areas will help you optimize how you do business.
Marketing and the Use of Artificial Intelligence
Building Your Client Base
Working with Generational Differences
Human Resources - Hot Topics
Hiring Great Help and Employee Retention
This summit presents you with the opportunity to network with other businesses, both large and small, from around Washington County.
Don't Miss this Opportunity! Arrive early in Stillwater and enjoy one of the many wonderful restaurants around town!
All summit attendees are invited to stay for Peer Networking as we enjoy the river view immediately after (4 pm) - Complimentary appetizers sponsored by Washington County Community Services Department, Workforce & Veteran Services Division + cash bar
You’re invited to this year’s Great Lakes 3CS Event – October 25-26
You won’t want to miss this great regional cybersecurity symposia!
We're excited to be hosted by Metro State University and Century College, in St. Paul, MN, for an unparalleled opportunity to elevate your cybersecurity skills! Each Cybersecurity Capabilities and Career Symposia (3CS) includes a symposium in each of the 5 areas below: Community College Cyber Summit, Cyber Science and Practice Symposium, Cyber Capability Maturity Symposium, Cyber Technology and Careers Symposium, and Cyber Games, Simulations, and Competitions Symposium.
Get your company and brand in front of your target audience or potential employees! Contact Denise Harris if you are interested in any sponsorship item or a Job Fair Booth at: dharris@nationalcyberwatch.org. There are also discounts for becoming a Diamond, Platinum, Gold, or Silver-level Sponsor!
- Website Banners & Marquees
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- ROS Banner
- Branded Blog
- Physical Banner
- Collateral Materials
- Food & Beverage
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- Reception
- Beverage Service
- Refreshment Break
- Display Ads
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- Full-page, Inside Front Cover
- Full-page, Back Cover
- Full-page, Section Divider
- Half-page, Section Divider
- Symposia Booth and Sessions
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- Technology Showcase Booth
- 3CS Demonstration Session
- Job Fair Booth
- Social Media Post
- Shirt Sponsor
- Registration Bag
- Lanyard
- Sponsor Presentation Track
- Career Expo (both a Job Fair where the employers have a booth, and Talent Fair where the potential employees have a booth)
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- Matched Individual Capability Profiles
- Shared Interview Space
- Private Interview Space
Who should attend?
- Educators from K12 schools, Community Colleges, 4-year schools
- Students looking to jump start their tech careers
- Managers of workforce development programs
- Employers and Hiring Managers who need to recruit, hire, develop, and retain a skilled cybersecurity workforce
- Organizers of community economic development initiatives
- Developers of innovative products and services that enable developing a skilled workforce
- Policymakers from local, state, federal, and international government agencies
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Networking with Affinity Groups
Games and Competitions There will also be a 2-year College Cyber Defense Competition (2CDC) that is appropriate for those new to cyber as well as those who have begun to develop cyber proficiency. The 2CDC competition can be a starting point for students who are interested in competitions and prepare students to compete in highly competitive events like CCDC or NCL. Students from all levels of education, from K-12 through to graduate school, who want to develop their competitive edge are welcome to participate in teams of one to five members. Students enrolled in associate degree programs are eligible to qualify for an expense-paid trip to the 2CDC National Championship in Tampa, Florida. Will you be the next Certifiable Champion? Among the many exciting new tools for developing and demonstrating cybersecurity maturity at the symposia will be the CyberWatch Center’s Certifiable™ game that tests your readiness to pass certification exams. Game winners demonstrate they are equal to the nation's foremost Red and Blue Team members who have previously shown they have the extreme readiness necessary to win. A past Certifiable winner led Northampton Community College to become the first 2CDC National Champion. Exciting Workshops In a series of symposia workshops, you will have the opportunity to lend your expertise to creating solutions for raising the capability maturity of the future cybersecurity workforce. This will include participating as focus group experts in:
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Travel Stipends Available!
Travel stipends are awarded first-come-first-served based on the date of your registration and in order of priority: your involvement in 3CS as a symposium program committee chair/vice-chair or member; session proposal reviewer; CyberWatch or National Cybersecurity Student Association (NCSA) chapter member; or a CyberWatch or NCSA premium member.
Join WBCA in celebrating fall with an afternoon full of art on October 26 from 1:00-3:00 PM. Be a part of a pumpkin carving contest and costume parade, and get a chance to experiment with multiple art mediums through demos and make-and-take art projects. Plus, enjoy 10% off class registrations in person that day.
