Calendar of Events - White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce
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Events available for Registration...

34th Annual Adopt-a-Highway Clean Up
10/5/2024 - 10/5/2024
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Local Business Seminar and Social
10/8/2024
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Lunchtime Connections & Networking: Donatelli's Restaurant
10/10/2024
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Elegance Venue
10/10/2024
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Chamber 101
10/15/2024
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Optimize Your Business Summit
10/23/2024
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2024 WBACC Legislative Reception
11/20/2024
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2024 WBACC Gala: The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year
12/5/2024
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Events in the month of September 2023
DateEvent
9/5/2023

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. 

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9/10/2023

Garnet Lodge
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
September 10, 2003
7:00am - 1:00pm
Masonic Center
4923 Stewart Avenue | White Bear Lake

Join us for this annual event! Great food, great friends. Proceeds will benefit the Masonic Lodge of White Bear Lake. All you can eat meal includes: All you can eat Pancakes, Sausage, Milk and Coffee
Donation: 5 and under FREE
                6 - 12 Years $700
                Adults - $12.00

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9/12/2023
Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Samantha Ferrell, State Farm Insurance
   
September 12th | 3:30pm
3537 Lexington Ave. N | Arden Hills, 55126

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!

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9/12/2023

Kowalski's Fall Fashion Show

 

Tuesday September, 12th at 5pm
**Limited Tickets Remaining**


  

Be the first to see all the new looks for fall 2023 before they hit the stores! Kowalski's is hosting a ladies' night full of fashion, wine and appetizers! Tickets include a glass of wine, snack tray, gift bag and admission to the show. Doors open at 5p.m. for appetizer and wine sales. The show will start at 6:30 p.m. Food orders will pause at 6:10p.m. so we can get all orders out before the show starts. Wine can continue to be ordered until 6:30 p.m. The show will end around 7:15 p.m., and food can be ordered at that time. Shopping will be available before and afer the show.

 
 
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9/12/2023

1725 Legacy Parkway E, Suite 100
Maplewood, MN 55109
ADVANCES IN TREATING CHRONIC PAIN
Advances in treating chronic pain webinar banner-female doctor gently holding wrist of seated female patient

Our founder and Medical Director, Dr. Andrew Will, is hosting an educational webinar on Tuesday, September 12 at 5:00 p.m. Join us to learn all about the most advanced and effective treatment options for relieving chronic pain. Dr. Will is also going to be answering questions live at the end of the presentation.
IT'S FREE! Register today.

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9/14/2023

Regional Resources for Established Businesses 

Thursday, September 14th
8:30am - 9:30am
Ridgedale Drive Minnetonka, MN 55305

Is your business established and positioned for growth? Depending on your needs, our region has opportunities for you to work on your business, not in your business. Learn more about these resources from program facilitators.

Attend an in-person informational Session to learn how you can join the next cohort of business leaders in the Twin Cities and grow a more profitable, efficient, and competitive business.

CEO Next Business Institute is a regional county partnership designed specifically for regional second stage businesses (over $1 million in revenue, and 10-99 employees) positioned for growth. CEO Next offers roundtable sessions with a group of CEO peers, up to 42 hours of free research from the Edward Lowe Foundation (ELF), and a speaker series on topics pertinent to your growing business. Learn more about CEO Next Business Institute at https://www.hennepin.us/ceo-next.

CEO Now is a new cohort-based opportunity for established, growth-minded business owners and founders with employees to build and strengthen systems to keep growing in Hennepin County in an early growth phase. Participants will join a cohort of up to 20 peer business owners and founders for seven months of focused business instruction and peer learning.

Learn which program will be the best fit for your growth journey. Contact Mary Matze at mary.matze@hennepin.us with questions.

REGISTER HERE


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9/14/2023

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9/14/2023
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

Podvin Park | 1700 9th Street | White Bear Lake
September 14th, 2023
Who's BBQ Ribs REALLY 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.

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9/14/2023
ONE Year of White Bear Area Chamber's
Young Professionals Group! 
Rudy's Rooftop
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!



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9/16/2023
 -9/17/2023

Come to Minnesota's Largest "Own Your Own Business" Event!
See the most successful franchises + brand new opportunities from every industry. Your only opportunity to see and compare all your full and part-time business ownership options under one roof! - Save Hundreds of Hours of Research Time!   
2 Days Only! Meet Face to Face with Proven Businesses
Proven, money-making businesses that are now expanding in Minneapolis are here to meet new potential owners. This is your only opportunity to meet with the hottest businesses face-to-face. Ask questions and get the information you need in a no-pressure environment.
Make More Money: Franchising is the EASY Way to Own a Business
Buying a franchise or proven business opportunity eliminates all the hard work of opening a business independently and will help you avoid much of the risk of starting a new business. Take control of your future, increase your income, and find a better lifestyle. Get the info you need to find the business that is right for you!
Free Seminars
Learn the ins and outs of franchise ownership so you can make an educated decision about your future. Plus, learn about starting and growing your own business. Seminar topics include Legal Advice, How To Choose The Business For You, Financing Options, Government Assistance Programs and much more.  
Get Your Free Tickets:
https://thebizex.net/minneapolis-franchise-show-september-2023-organic/

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9/18/2023
 

We are off to the races with the start of a new school year at White Bear Lake Area High School.  We've had a great week one and are looking forward to an exciting last year as a split campus.  As you know, this time next year we will be a unified 9-12 building!
In the meantime, we are ramping things up for Career Pathways.  Katy Olson, our Career Pathway Coordinator is currently on Maternity Leave and should be back in around a month.  We wanted to share a great opportunity for our industry partners that is happening next week. Please take a look at the information below for more details. This is a GREAT opportunity for you and we ask you to please make it work for your schedule.
 
The Northeast Metro Perkins Consortium and RealTime Talent are pleased to share that we will be hosting a virtual Employer Leadership Summit on September 18th, 2023 from 8-10AM to inform the future of Career and Technical Education program offerings in our region. This gathering builds on our February 2022 summit, providing an opportunity to collectively identify emerging industry trends and see where Career and Technical Education in the Northeast Metro can help support the needs of local employers in the ever-tightening talent landscape.
 
This virtual event is open to all employers located in, hiring from, or doing business in the Northeast Metro and who have a vested interest in informing educational and program offerings in Career and Technical Education. 
   
 

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9/21/2023
 
The CorTrust FORE Lupus Golf Tournament is Sept. 21 featuring Eric Perkins as all-day golf host and emcee! Sign up today! 
All proceeds benefit the Lupus Research Foundation (LRF), Minnesota’s only lupus charity. Its Federal EIN is 815446248.
 
Founder and executive director Regan Birr has lupus. She was life-threateningly ill and wants to prevent what happened to her from happening to others. The mission of the LRF is to find a cure through awareness and funding research.
 
The researcher they fund, Dr. Timothy Niewold, has discovered a grouping of genes that can predict lupus. This will save lives because it will give people a chance to take preventative therapy (nip lupus in the bud before it ever even flares). Dr. Niewold is the Vice Chair of Research at the Hospital for Special Surgery. More information on Dr. Niewold can be found Here.
 
Visit The Lupus Research Foundation HERE and learn more about their research! Let's Cure LUPUS sign up for the golf tournament TODAY!  

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9/23/2023

Saturday, September 23, 2023
Running Aces Casino, Hotel & Racetrack is proud to present the Freedom Fest Concert to benefit the Invisible Wounds Project. This year’s headliner is Josh Turner, with special guests Chris Kroeze, and Erin Grand! All ages are welcome!

Officer Shawn Silvera Memorial 5K Run
The Memorial 5K run is in honor of Officer Shawn Silvera who was killed in the line of duty on September 6, 2005. Shawn lived his life in service to others and so we celebrate his legacy of enhancing the lives of others.
We invite all runners and walkers to celebrate with us!
$25 In Advance (5/1/23 – 9/22/23)
$30 Day of Event (if available)
TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE!

Cruise for Heroes
Cruise for Heroes is the biggest combined car, truck, and bike cruise! It’s a 50-mile cruise, plus a parking lot party all wrapped up in red, white, and blue! There’s fun for the entire family, including live music, food, a silent auction, a raffle, and much more!
$25 In Advance (5/1/23 – 9/22/23)
$30 Day of Event (if available)
TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE!

Freedom Fest Country Concert
This year’s headliner is Josh Turner, with special guests Chris Kroeze, and Erin Grand!

Schedule
6:00PM – Doors Open
6:20PM – Erin Grand
7:05PM – Chris Kroeze
9:05PM – Josh Turner

General Admission:
$50 In Advance (5/1/23 – 9/22/23)
$60 Day of Event (if available)

Pit Pass: 
Standing room access in front of the stage
$100 In Advance (2/3/23 – 9/22/23)
$120 Day of Event (if available)

Table VIP: $600
4 VIP tickets on the private restaurant patio with a server plus access to pit pass area.

TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE! 
 
Invisible Wounds Project
All proceeds from this event go to the Invisible Wounds Project, a MN based nonprofit that provides therapy services and other resources to Minnesota’s military, first responders, frontline medical staff, corrections, dispatch and their families related to mental health, PTSD, and suicide issues.

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9/28/2023
 Merrick's Empower! Lunch: September 28
Thursday, September 28
Merrick's EMPOWER Lunch - "Life Through Art"
Vadnais Heights Commons
11:30am Check-In
12:00pm - 1:00pm Program and Keynote Speaker, Cadex Herrera

 
We’re delighted to announce that this year’s Empower! Lunch benefitting Merrick, Inc., will take place on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 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 we 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.

If you were unable to attend this year’s event, please consider making a donation via the online form below.

All funds raised benefit Merrick, Inc., and our goal to provide exceptional life enrichment programs for adults with disabilities.
Cadex Herrera is a multi-disciplinary artist. He seeks to raise awareness of humanitarian, social, and environmental injustices by championing his culture, history, people of color, immigrants, and marginalized groups. His aim is to create art that empowers the viewer and elevates the subjects and themes that he explores through his work.

To learn more about Cadex Herrera, visit HERE 

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9/28/2023
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! 

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