WBACC NewsLinc Week of May 15, 2023
"Strengthen Business through Advocacy, Networking and Education"

The White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce is Celebrating our 100th Year in 2023!

 
Got pictures of the past! Contact us as we would love to see them!

Welcome New Members

Best Option Restoration of St. Paul
Ethan Anderson
4707 Hwy 16, Site 188
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
612-477-0804
Steven Buchanan Painting, LLC
Steven Buchanan
4471 Arden View Ct.
Arden Hills, MN 55112
651-239-0210
Admiral D's
Brian Danich
4424 Lake Ave. S
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
651-426-3444
Automotive Reflections
Ann & Chad Nelson
5725 148th St. N
Hugo, MN 55038
651-855-8108
Ecolab
Carrie Kwapick-Nasvik
370 Wabasha S. S
St. Paul, MN 55102
Nautical Bowls
Katie Stowell
4714 Highway 61 N
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
612-290-5741
 

Renewing Members

Thank you for your continued partnership with the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce. Our voice is stronger as a result!

Edward Jones - Dan Perry
    4 Years
Greater WBL Community Foundation
    5 Years
H2O for Life
    9 Years
Wilbert Plastics
    3 Years
White Bear Foot and Ankle Clinic
    6 Years
Generate 360
    2 Years
HyVee
    2 Years 
Cerenity Senior Care
    4 Years
Ancona Escrow
    7 Years
Volunteers of America
    4 Years
Northern Tool
    1 Year
Century College
    11 Years
City of Maplewood
    8 Years

WBD...That's the Point

White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce Job Board

Are you an employer who is hiring or are you looking for a fabulous job in this area? We invite you to look through our website's Job Board. If you are hiring and would like to include a listing, please contact the Chamber Office to have it posted.
 

Frandsen Bank & Trust - 10 Month CD Special

Many Faces - Many Stories

 
Many Faces of the White Bear Lake Area invites the community to join us at these upcoming events! Please visit HERE for a full listing.

Happy 100 Year Anniversary to Hammer/NER!


Reach for Ralph Annual Benefit
June 22, 2023
Click HERE for more info!

Advertise on the WBACC newsLinc!

 
Email Shari Wilson for the details or call 651-429-8593

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At the Capitol - 2023 Legisture is in it's fianl week!

 
By the end of the week, the Minnesota Legislature will be finalizing bills that include the state's surplus, legalizing marijuana and creating a state-paid (employer-paid) medical Leave Program. There is still time to act! Contact the Governor's office and your Legislators today and tell them your opinions before it is too late!

WEDNESDAY - Ribbon Cutting Celebration - Admiral D's

Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for Admiral D's in White Bear Lake!
   
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!
 

WEDNESDAY - Behind the Scenes Tour of Running Aces Casino and Racetrack!

 
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.
 

St. Paul Saints Ticket Give-Away!

    
We've got 4 Tickets to the St. Paul Saints game on next Tuesday, May 23rd at 11:00am to give away to the first person who responds correctly to this Chamber question:
In what historic building is the
White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce office located?
First correct answer will WIN!

Women in Business - Guest Presenter - Tracy Uttley, RG Realty Group


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.  

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.
 

A FEW REMAINING SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Available for our 'Not Your Typical' Golf Tourney!lf Tourney!

GOLF REGISTRATIONS ARE SOLD OUT!!
A Few Sponsorships remain...


Save the Date, Mark your Calendar and get ready to spend a full day of fun-in-the-sun on Friday, June 2nd at Oneka Ridge Golf Course.
SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE NOW! 
Contact Maureen today!
651-429-8593

SPONSORHIP INFORMATION HERE!

Olsen Thielen - Q&A Over Coffee Podcast

 
Pour a cup and tune in every two weeks for a discussion, or Q&A, over coffee. Hosted by and featuring expert guests on financial topics across numerous industries.

For our very first episode of Q&A Over Coffee, we are joined by Doug Loon, President and CEO of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce. We discuss uncertainty that is rising across many businesses in Minnesota and beyond. From post-pandemic patterns to bank failures, we talk about many ways we can overcome these uncertainties and continue to strengthen and grow our businesses. Hosted by Adam Hennen, Tom Pesch, Daniel Owens, and Val Arndt.

With new episodes every two weeks there's plenty to fill your cup! Check out our Q&A Over Coffee webpage below to listen to our trailer and sign up to be notified about new episodes!
 

BizRecycling


Did you know?
Thanks to BizRecycling, The Grove in White Bear Lake has shut down their trash chutes and moved their dumpsters outside to be paired with recycling. They even received funding to construct two waste enclosures for their recycling and waste dumpsters.
 

Save the Dates for Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings!

Save the Dates for Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings:
June 1st | Time to be dertimed
New Life Enrichment Program at Merrick
1239 Willow Lake Blvd | Vadnais Heights

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June 21st | 3:30pm
New Location for Beecroft Marketing & Events
2179 4th Street, Suite 1-C (Avalon Mall), White Bear Lake

June 21st " 3:30pm

Your Invitation to participate!

We welcome your marketing materials for inclusion in our "Swag Bag" welcome gift provided to each new member. Ideas include pens, magnets, key chains, notepads, gift cards, etc. with your company logo. Let us help market your business to the newest members! We request 30 items per business and if you would like to participate in this program please call or email Shari at the Chamber Office. 
Thank you to

for sponsoring the 'New Member Welcome' Program!

Premier Sponsors

   
  
   
WBACC News Linc 100 Yrs - WBACC NewsLinc Week of May 15, 2023