WBACC NewsLinc Week of August 28, 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

Tommy's Express Car Wash
Shanna Pugh
4061 Hwy 61
White Bear Lake, MN 55110

651-212-5748
Ty Haschig State Farm
302 Jesse James Lane
Mahtomedi, MN 55015
651-489-8866
Grander Peace Counseling
Jessica Van Berkum
4756 Banning Ave., Sute 210
612-454-1656
Mahtomedi Area Educational Foundation
Suzanne Anderson
1520 Mahtomedi Ave.
Mahtomedi, MN 55115
Brightstar Care of St. Paul
Jessica Cordell
2785 White Bear Avenue
Maplewood, MN 5510
651-770-8427
Homeowners Financial Group
Gary McIntyre
3037 Standridge Place
Maplewood, MN 55109
651-395-7513

Renewing Members

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

Raising Cane's
    1 Year
White Bear Township
    11 Years
The Shores of Lake Phalen
     4 Years   
Bradshaw Funeral Home
    3 Years
Washington Square Bar & Grill
    11 Years
Kwik Trip
    6 Years    
Chick-Fil-A
    5 Years
Ace Solid Waste
    11 Years
SMC - Specialty Mfg co.
     9 Years   
Keller Williams - Pat Kinney
    11 Years

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.
 

Advertise on the WBACC newsLinc!

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

Twin Cities Pain Clinic Now Open in Maplewood

Taste of White Bear Lake!


Plan to join us and your neighbors and friend for Taste of White Bear Lake, from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 on the beautiful grounds of the Jacobson's Pine Tree Apple Orchard in White Bear Lake. Sample food and drink from 30 different local restaurants, specialty shops, breweries and distilleries. There is our traditional cork pull fund-Raiser also and live music. Get your Tickets today!

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.

Financial Goals, Meet Royal

 

Registration Applications for Leadership Tomorrow Due this THURSDAY!

Applications Due THURSDAY!

A program preparing business & civic leaders to impact our community and beyond.
Apply for the next Cohort Now! Chamber members receive a $200 discount.
Leadership Tomorrow is facilitated by an experienced leadership development consultant alongside a diverse groups of community leaders that serve as partners and presenters for our community topics. Learn More HERE!

BizReycling

Did you know?
Looking to minimize waste at your business or school but unsure where to begin? Look no further than the Waste Reduction and Innovation Grant! We are offering up to $50,000 in grant funding.
 

Remember to #RecycleBetter!

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Morning Networking is BACK from Summer Break! Guest Speaker Joel Jordet: The Current state of Insurance


Guest Speaker: Joel Jordet, Farmers Insurance
Insurance Challenges in Minnesota
Location: Key's Cafe | Upstairs: 2208 4th Street
Tuesday,  September 5th  | 7:30am - 9:00am 

Join us as we hear from Joel Jordet, Farmers Insurance. who will give us an overview of the challenges that most insurance companies are having in today's market. Affects due to weather patterns, the lasting affects of the COVID Pandemic, market trends in this economy and more. Come with your questions as we will leave plenty of time for Joel to address them all! 

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. 
   

Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Samantha Ferrell, State Farm Insurance

Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Samantha Ferrell, State Farm Insurance
   
September 12th | 3:30pm
3537 Lexington Ave. N | Arden Hills
Join us as we welcome Samantha Ferrell, State Farm Insurance to White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce! She is here to take the surprise out of the unexpected and is licenses in MN and WI offering Auto, Home, Life, Heath, Business, Pet and more insurance products based on your needs. Remember your business cards!
 

Lunchtime Networking in the Park - 2023 White Bear BBQ Brawl!

Member Lunch in the Park
2023 White Bear BBQ Brawl
Featuring our Pit Masters:
            
Jeff Borglum, Techie Dudes
Ken Galloway, Galloway Culinary
Robert Anderson, Anderson BBQ
Greg Knothe, In-Home Cuisine and Catering
Sponsored by: 
Podvin Park | 1700 9th Street | White Bear Lake
September 14th, 2023
Who's BBQ Ribs RELALY are the best in the Chamber...Will it be Jeff Borglum, Ken Galloway, Robert Anderson or Greg Knothe? You be the judge! Join us on September 14th from 11:30am to 1:00pm at Podvin Park in White Bear Lake for the 2023 BBQ Brawl between these Masters of the Q! Who will it be? You get to be the judge! This event is open to the public, but registration is required.
 

Young Professionals Happy Hour at Lakeshore Players

 
To kick off Lakeshore Players' new season, join us Thursday Sep. 21 for a young professionals happy hour.  Cheap drinks, easy conversation, and a fantastic theatrical production that fits perfectly into your budget.  At Lakeshore's Pay What You Want performances, you decide how much to pay for tickets.  The Three Musketeers starts at 7:30pm, happy hour starts at 6:00pm at The Hanifl Performing Arts Center.
 
France's three legendary heroes will assemble this fall.  Love & betrayal, good & evil, sword fights & backstabbing: will The Three Musketeers be able to make it out alive? Stay Tuned.
 

Young Professionals 1 Year Anniversary!

ONE Year of White Bear Area Chamber's
Young Professionals Group! 
Rudy's Rooftop
September, 14th | 3:00pm

For the first ever Chamber Business Connect Event AND the YPG ONE year Anniversary party! Great opportunity to meet other Chamber members and learn more about everything the Chamber has to offer!
 

Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Tommy's Express Car Wash!

Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Tommy's Express Car Wash
   
September 28th | 3:30pm
4061 Hwy 61. N | White Bear Lake
  
Join us as we welcome Tommy's Express Car Wash to White Bear Lake! Sign up today for one of their Unlimited Memberships or use their Pay Per Wash and receive everything from their Premier WORKS wash to a basic exterior wash. They have convenient vacuums on sight as well as floor Mat Washers! Their Tommy Transporter Belt allows for easy entrance and exit so you can enjoy your ride through the wash! 
 

33rd Annual Adopt-A-Highway!

CELEBRATING OUR 33rd YEAR!!!

2023 Adopt-A-Highway With the Young Professionals!
White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce
September 23, 2023 | 9:00am - 12:00pm
   
Join us on Saturday, September 23rd 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.
 

Young Professionals Tour of Specialty Manufacturing Co. (SMC!)



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. 

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.
 

Twin Cities Pain Clinic - Advances in Treating Chronic Pain


1725 Legacy Parkway E, Suite 100

Maplewood, MN 55109
ADVANCES IN TREATING CHRONIC PAIN
Join us for a FREE discussion on chronic neuropathic pain and find out how Medtronic can help you get back to the things you love to do.

If you or a loved one are experiencing chronic pain, start saying YES to activities you love. Medtronic Spinal Cord Stimulation is a proven, FDA approved treatment for chronic pain.

Co-sponsored by: Twin Cities Pain Clinic
Family and friends are welcome to attend.
IT'S FREE! Register today.

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

   
  
   
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