WBACC NewsLinc Week of November 27, 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

Good Things Cafe, & Gifts
Tyler Conrad, Owner    
1855 Buerkle Road
White Bear Lake
651-426-0625
Social Indoor Twin Cities NE
David Hicke
11381 Killarney Dr.
Chisago City, MN 55013
651-653-0599
Wow 1 Day Painting
24180 Irish Ave.
Forest Lake, MN 55025
651-245-9463
TitleSmart Inc.
Kim Metzgar
16614 Fenway Ave. N
Hugo, MN 55038
612-384-9964
Family First Chiropractic & Wellness
Carey Bohman
1247 Gun Club Road
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
651-484-9009
T-Mobile for Business

Jonathan Hawkins
612-488-2224
Gerlach Law
Charles Gerlach
51 Dellwood Cove
Dellwood MN, 55110
Integrated Talent Consulting LLC
Amanda Prohaska
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!

City of Hugo
    11 Years
Brenda K Lowe CPA LLC
    3 Years
Randy Fulton
    22 Years
Cities Credit Union
    11 Years
White Bear Eye Clinic
    11 Years    
MN Rep. Peter Fischer
    10 Years
Paul Davis of WBL
    8 Years    
Mathnasium
    10 Years    

Harrington Langer
    2 Years
Galloway Culinary
    4 Years
Gable Pines
    7 Years
Grand Casino Hinckley
    11 Years    
Misgen Insurance
    11 Years
White Bear Lake Rotary Int'l
    7 Years
Solid Ground 
    11 Years
Mark Hughes - Garnet Lodge
    9 Years
Primerica
    3 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

Pay-What-You-Want Performance of 'She Loves Me' at Lakeshore Players

Pay-What-You-Want Performance of
She Loves Me

4941 Long Avenue | White Bear Lake
Lakeshore Players
December 7th at 7:30pm
Contact the Box Office for more details
651-478-7433

Financial Goals, Meet Royal

 

BizReycling

Did you know?
See how business owners like Amy from 21 Roots Farm in Grant, MN used BizRecycling grants to reduce waste and help their businesses thrive.
 

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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DEADLINE to REGISTER IS TODAY! White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce's Centennial Gala Celenration!

DEADLINE TO REGISTER is TODAY!
Centennial Gala Celebration for the 
White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce


THURSDAY, December 7, 2023
Keller Golf Club | 2166 Maplewood Dr | Maplewood
5:30pm - 9:30pm

Join us as we enjoy the Chamber's 
"Social Event of the Year"

Social Hour, Silent Auction, Fabulous Dinner, Hilarious Comedian, the
Return of the Dessert Extravaganza And Much, Much More... 
This is a great event for your employee holiday Party!
5:30pm Social Hour & Silent Auction Opens
6:30pm Dinner
7:30pm Dessert & Festivities


Tickets are $125 / Person ** $1,000 / Table for 8 
If you are interested in a SPONSORSHIP, please contact the
Chamber Office for more details!
 
 ~DONATION REQUEST ~ 

We are still taking donations for the SILENT AUCTION! Ideas include: spa services, dinners, gift certificates, weekend getaways, gift baskets, recreational activities, sporting events, gym memberships, cooking lessons and golf outings to name a few. No item is too small and all donations are sincerely appreciated! We will happily pick-up any items, call the Chamber Office for the details!

A New Year, a New Law: Complying With MN New Earned Sick & Safe Time Law


A New Year, a New Law:
Complying with Minnesota's New Sick and Safe Time (ESST) Law
Thursday, November 30, 2023
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Join us for this free webinar in which we will discuss:
  • What benefits have to be offered
  • What notices have to be provided
  • Which employees are entitled to benefits
  • The rates at which ESST should be paid
  • The considerations in using a PTO policy for compliance
  • Offering different approaches for different groups of employees
  • Aligning attendance practices with ESST protections
Program provided by USI Insurance

THURSDAY - Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening Celebration for Good Things Cafe in Downtown WBL!

Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Good Things Cafe!
   
November 30th  | 3:30pm
2184 4th Street, Suite 2  | White Bear Lake

We will be celebrating the Grand Opening of Good Things Cafe in downtown White Bear Lake! Tyler Conrad, Owner of Good Things Cafe is inviting you their new bakery and cafe as they take-over the previous Grandma's Bakery location with a day filled of events! Bring your business cards!
 “Grandma’s Bakery was an icon in the area. Everyone loved that bakery! Now GoodThings Café is open in the same location, and it feels good to bring that experience back to the people of White Bear Lake with delicious, fresh, locally made products.”
-- Tyler Conrad, Owner of GoodThings Cafe"

Morning Networking with Guest Speaker, Darby Lunceford, Executive Director of Lakeshore Players

Morning Networking with Guest Speaker,
Darby Lunceford, Executive Director, Lakeshore Players
Upstairs Conference Room - Key's Cafe, WBL
December 5th | 7:30am - 9:00am
Join us for a conversation with newly appointed Executive Director for the Lakeshore Players, Darby Lunceford. He joined Lakeshore players last year as the interim director and was recently appointment the permanent position.He will be giving an update on the Theatre and his ideas for the continued successes of Lakeshore players. 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.
 

Lunchtime Networking - Carbone's Pizzeria & Pub

Thursday, December 14th, 2023
Carbone's Pizzeria & Pub
1350 Hwy 96 Suite #7 | White Bear Lake
11:30am - 1:00pm
Join us on December 14th for Lunchtime Networking! There will be many new members to meet, new contacts to make, friends to catch-up with and a fabulous lunch to enjoy! 

Space is limited and registration is required. Cost to attend is for your lunch only.
 

Happy Hour and Toy Drive for the WBL Lions Club at Element Indoor Golf!


Happy Hour and Toy Drive for the WBL Lions Club
Element Indoor Golf Club
Wednesday, December 13, 2023​
Young Professionals Networking Happy Hour at Element Indoor Golf! You will have a fabulous time meeting new people, getting your golf game ON (In the middle of winter!) and collecting Toys for children in need for the White Bear Lions Club Annual Toy Drive

Through the month of December, we are collecting items for the White Bear Lake Lions Club's
, Annual Toy Drive. Please bring an item to donate an item for The Lions Club with you to this event! 

This is valuable for young professionals looking to make connections with others in the Chamber, get involved with the community, and make a difference. The cost to attend is $10.00!
Thank you to our sponsor:
 

Twin Cities Pain Clinic Now Open in Maplewood

White Bear Area Chamber Map! Advertising Available

E&M Consulting, Inc. is working on producing our area map. The publication will be available in both print and digital formats.  E&M is currently contacting all members about advertising opportunities available.  The publication will be mailed to every member – a great opportunity to promote and give your company additional exposure.

If you have any questions or want to advertise, please contact an E&M sales associate at 800-572-0011 ext. 0104 or advertising@eandmsales.com.  As always, your support is greatly appreciated! 

Unity One Toys for Tots Drive


1535 Beam Avenue
Maplewood, MN 55109
Unity One - Maplewood branch is now seeking new, unwrapped Toys for their Toys for Tots Toy Drive! They are accepting your donations now through December 2nd! Help put smiles on the kids and donate today!

You're Invited! "Joyful Sip & Shop"

 

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