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A locally owned, small family-owned company that’s big on passion. Passion for coffee. Savoring. Indulging. Sharing. And celebrating.
 

Cool New Store in Stillwater!

Fine art and handmade crafts by local and global artisans including pottery, wood, multi-media works, watercolors and tapestries.

324 S Main Street #8
(612) 719-5184

A Stillwater based social enterprise founded to provide practical job skills and work experience for young adults with disabilities.
 

New local radio show on KLBB 1220 AM!
Airs every Saturday at 10:00 am. The radio program celebrates the creative spirit and nurtures the art of storytelling and bridges across generations by including students in the show. Voices in the Valley's audience spans from teenagers to retired folks.

A PREMIERE DIGITAL EXPERIENCE MARKETING AGENCY

Contact Patrick for more info at 715-575-1735
RIBBON CUTTINGS
Anyone is welcome to attend our Ribbon Cuttings! We do ask that you RSVP so we can plan these events. Enjoy networking, celebration, snacks and libations...
 
Come celebrate the recent facility remodel at Good Sam!
June 2, promptly at 4:15 
Click here for more details and to register.
New owner and newly renovated!
June 1, 4;00
Click here to register!
We celebrated Valpak's membership to the Chamber at Stillwater Oaks Golf Club.

Click here for the press release!
160 year anniversary for St Croix Catholic School!
 
30 Year Anniversary for Dr Lois Hall and Dr. Danial Hall of Hall Family Chiropractic

Congratulations!

photo courtesy Melissa Baus Design
If you haven't been to the new location of Lion's Tavern- check it out!

Stunning patio!

photo courtesy Melissa Baus Design
Members - we love doing ribbon cuttings!  Are you celebrating a milestone business anniversary? Are you under new ownership, in a new location or have you done a major remodel? Let us know so we can celebrate and promote your business!

Click here for more information. 

 
We would like to thank Rose Floral for providing the red ribbons we use at these events, Minuteman Press for providing complementary signage and Walmart for providing a complementary cake for these celebrations!
THANK YOU!
Thank you to the following businesses who recently renewed their membership!
A.B.S. Co/Staples Mill
Famous Dave's
Mara Mi - Studio+Store+Cafe
Freight House Restaurant
Brine's Bar and Restaurant
Arcola Mills Historic Foundation
Lion's Tavern
Thank you to Heidi Rosebud from Just For Me Spa! Heidi shared her inspiring story of business success and agility at our Learning Table Luncheon earlier this month. We had lunch in the beautiful St Croix Room at the Spa and got a tour of her lovely facility...

photos courtesy of Melissa Baus Design

Thank you to the CVB, and Water Street Inn for the awesome party we had last week! Over 150 attended and fun was had by all!
CHAMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
The 2nd annual Women's Business Bridge Conference took place last week at Water Street Inn. The WBB board did a fantastic job on this event. Full press release here...

Our very own Robin Anthony from PartyOnStillwater and the Chamber won Business Woman of the Year!
New Chamber Member Benefit!
Free App that will allow you to easily register for events, find members and resources, and much more.


Click here for more info and to download...
39th Annual Event!
June 4&5 in Lowell Park, downtown Stillwater.


rivertownartfestival.com
The Chamber will soon be awarding a $500 scholarship to a Stillwater Area High School Senior to be used to further their education. Look for details soon!

NEW CHAMBER MEMBER BENEFIT!

We have joined a group of over 1,500 chambers of commerce to get the best pricing possible on the items you use the most from Office Depot |Office Max.

Click here to sign up - its free to Chamber members!
 

Give/Get Referrals with ChamberNet!
 

Did you know that the Chamber offers three referral groups that are free to Chamber members?  

 
Grow your referral business! Our groups are looking to grow.
Click here for more information. 
CHAMBER NETWORKING AND

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Presentation and complementary lunch provided by
Quantum Merchant Services

Wednesday, June 8, 2016
11:30 - 1:00 pm
Lions Tavern

Register Here

Learn more about the new EMV chip process, PCI Compliance and Processing Statement Analysis. EMV Chip Technology has been deployed around the globe and is in effect as of October, 2015.

Cracking the Statement Code: There will be demonstrations on how to analyze a processing statement.  Participants are encouraged to bring a current processing statement and our experts will show you how to read and understand your true costs and money saving tips you can implement immediately with your current processor.


 

Thursday June 16, 5-9 pm
Caribbean on the Croix

Mallards will present a tasty Caribbean food display including pork and chicken tacos accompanied by a variety of themed side dishes. Sangria or non alcoholic beverage. Beyond, all other beverages will be cash bar. LIVE MUSIC in the Porch by Stoney - The One Man Caribbean Band!

$15 each for members and one guest
$20 for non members


You must pre-register for this event!

For more information and to register, click here!
 
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Friday, June 3
7:30-9:00 am at
Famous Dave's

Brought to you by Timely Expressions

Network and caffeinate!
Customized embroidery for all occasions!

Monthly meeting:  Friday, June 10
7:30-9:30am

Mallards at Bayport Marina

 
Young Professionals Group, Networking and Happy Hour

Note new date for June event!
 
Tuesday, June 7th, 5:00-8:00 pm
Badlands Golf Course, 1018 80th Av, Roberts, WI

RSVP required by 5/30 so we can block off T-times.


Details and cost information on Ignite FB page
MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chamber Members!
To have your business announcements and news included in ChamberNews, email the details and an image file of your logo to membership@greaterstillwaterchamber.com. ChamberNews is published every other Tuesday.

This e-news is meant to be a free community resource to supplement the radio show. Do you have important events coming up or special deals you'd like to promote? Email Executive Producer & Host, Stephani at steph@theshireonline.com to include it in Voices in the Valley's "Talking Points". 
Washington County is currently partnering with the St. Paul chapter of SCORE to offer a series of free classes on business start-up in May and June of this year.  SCORE is a national non-profit which helps entrepreneurs start up new business – and also assists current business owners on a variety of topics. 

Click here for dates and details!
One Year Birthday Party Celebration!
Sunday May 29th noon-5pm

Cake, balloons and goody bags, hourly toy give away's, specials throughout the store. Local award winning author Scott McNally will be reading from his book Hoot-Hoot Goodnight.

Kid's Oasis will be celebrating with FREE Open Play from 12noon-5pm for the littles...

Great summer programs for kids including Tutoring and summer camps!

Contact Susie for more information
612-751-2381 or  shill@clubztutoring.com

ST. CROIX PREPARATORY ACADEMY
ARCHERY NATIONAL CHAMPION

 

FREE access for Washington County businesses!

ReferenceUSA product – an online business and consumer research database available to all county residents and business owners. ReferenceUSA can be used for:
  • General market research
  • B2B sales information
  • Residential demographic data
Click here for more information. 
Contact:  Chad Lubbers, Washington County Library, 651.275.8504
Stillwater S.E.E.D is growing!
 
Join the over 30+ local businesses in your neighborhood who've taken the assessment and applied and received grant funds from $500 to over $9,000!

Click here for more details!
FREE Tuesday Morning Business Seminars

Take a morning break and attend a free open-forum discussion on making important business improvements with HR expert, Doug Pepin.
 
9-10am at Joseph's Family Restaurant. 14608 60th Street N.

June 7- The Importance of a “Good” Employee Handbook
What Should Be Included and Why?

RSVP to Doug at doug.pepin@advise-hr.com or (651) 888-1113
FREE LEGAL SEMINARS
226 Myrtle Street East, Stillwater
 
Thurs. May 26, 11-Noon - "Personal Injury"
 
RSVP to  Jeanne M. Anderson at 651-439-1389, or jeannemanderson@stillwater-attorney.com