WBACC NewsLinc Week of September 25, 2023
"Strengthen Business through Advocacy, Networking and Education"

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

 
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Welcome New Members

Gerlach Law
Charles Gerlach
51 Dellwood Cove
Dellwood MN, 55110
Integrated Talent Consulting LLC
Amanda Prohaska
Mahtomedi MN, 55115
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

Renewing Members

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

Galena Law Firm
    10 Years
Kellermans Event Center
    10 Years   
Kathy Madore - Edina Realty
    10 Years
AmericInn White Bear Lake
    11 Years 
M Health St. Johns Hospital
    11 Years
MCG Dianostics Corp
     8 Years   
Larson Engineering
    11 Years
World Around Us Child Development
    8 Years
Cabin 61
    1 Year
Liberty Classical Academy
    3 Years
The Joint
    1 Year    
Chef Greg
    11 Years
Big Idea Creative
    9 Years
Keystone Place
    7 Years
Tria Restaurant
    10 YEARS
Mahtomedi Public Schools
    11 Years
Keller Williams Realty - Kathy Doucette
    3 Years
Indulge Salon
    9 Years
Raising Cane's
    1 Year
White Bear Township
    11 Years
The Shores of Lake Phalen
     4 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

Taste of White Bear Lake!



Come join Children's Performing Arts for the 2023 Masque Fundraiser on October 14th, 2023 at the Hanifl Performing Arts Center! The Masque is Children’s Performing Arts’ annual themed fundraiser that supports our leadership education programs through the performing arts. This year's theme is Witches & Wizards where spooky attire is admired but not required!

The evening will be filled with lots of fun including; a silent and live auction, raffles, a cauldron of fun, food and drinks, an amazing program put on by students and other guests, and so much more!

Twin Cities Pain Clinic Now Open in Maplewood

Financial Goals, Meet Royal

 

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.

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Merrick's EMPOWER LUNCH & Women in Business!

REGISTRATION ENDS TODAY!
Merrick's EMPOWER Lunch - "Life Through Art" &
Women in Business
Thursday, September 28
Vadnais Heights Commons
11:30am - 1:00pm
Program and Keynote Speaker, Cadex Herrera

 Merrick's Empower! Lunch: September 28
In lieu of our regular programming, we invite you to attend Merrick's EMPOWER! Lunch/Benefit at the Vadnais Heights Commons! The event will feature a keynote address titled “Life Through Art” from celebrated educator, muralist, and “artivist” Cadex Herrera. Herrera is the creator of the George Floyd mural at 38th and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis. All are invited to join us for this free lunch event in which Merrick will highlight why our community is better because of the services provided by Merrick, Inc., and inspire guests to financially support our goal of providing remarkable life enrichment programs.

All funds raised benefit Merrick, Inc., and our goal to provide exceptional life enrichment programs for adults with disabilities. Tables have been reserved for Women In Business!
 

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! 
  

Morning Networking - Update from the White Bear Area Schools on the 2023/24 School Year


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 an update from the White Bear Lake Area Schools on the construction projects, "What's New at the Schools" and what is next for the school district. Come with your questions! Register TODAY as this event is sure to sell-out!

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! The cost to attend it is only for your breakfast and registration is required.
 

33rd Annual Adopt-A-Highway WEEK!

WBACC IS CELEBRATING OUR 33rd YEAR!
Date Change for 2023 Adopt-A-Highway!
White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce
Select a date and time that is CONVENIENT for you!
Anytime between October 2nd - October 6th, 2023 and help us Clean Up Hwy 61!
All we need is an hour or two of your time!
   
You select the date and time between between 11:00am - 4:00pm on October 2nd - October 6th 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. 

Ribbon Cutting Celebration for the Worldheadquarters of Bill Weigel Signs!

Ribbon Cutting Celebration for 
The World Headquarters of Bill Weigel Signs!
    
October 5th  | 3:300pm
 470 Koehler Road | Vadnais Heights
Join us as we celebrate the remodeling of the Headquards of Bill Weigel Signs! This business is the go-to sign maker 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! 

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.
 

Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Twin Cities Pain Clinic, Maplewood!

Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Twin Cities Pain Clinic; 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! 
 

SAVE THE DATE! Grand Opening Celebration for the Walking Bridge in the Arts District!

 
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.
 

Women in Business Annual Pine Tree Apple Orchard Outing!

In Person Women In Business
Annual Pine Tree Apple Orchard Outing
(Bring Your Own Lunch)
    
450 Apple Orchard Road, WBL
Thursday, October 26th
11:30am - 1:00pm
It's time to think Fall! Join us at the Pine Tree Apple Orchard for our annual fall kick-off meeting! We will be meeting outside at the Apple Orchard for a time to enjoy catching up over the summer, meeting our newest members and shopping at the main building to scoop up some of the great apples and delicious bakery items! After networking, we will take a ride through the orchard with our fabulous driver & guide, Bill Jacobson, Co-Owner/Operator of the Pine Tree Apple Orchard. Remember to bring your own lunch. This event has limited capacity, so register early to save your spot. 
We look forward to seeing you again and learning more about your businesses!
REMINDER: Bring your own lunch this day.

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