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ArtReach St. Croix is a non-profit organization dedicated  to connecting the St. Croix Valley community and visual, literary and performing arts. 
Creating rich, compelling content for websites, social media, email campaigns, speeches, newsletters, blog posts, brochures, and more.



Whole Food Nutrition - in a capsule! Fruits & veggies in capsule form which bridge the gap between what we should eat and what we do eat.

The Zephyr Theater will be a professional theatre in the St. Croix Valley, producing productions of the highest quality that are visually, acoustically, and artistically beautiful. 
 

Become a Part of The Zephyr Theatre Experience

The current estimate for the property’s purchase, renovation, and construction is $6.5 million. We need your help to reach our goal that establishes a place that will benefit the community for generations to come!
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...
Congratulations to Tezlaff Yacht Sales on their 5 year anniversary! 
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? All new members also qualify!

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 complimentary signage and Walmart for providing a complimentary cake for these celebrations!
THANK YOU!
We have formed a Non-Profit Focus Group whose mission is to find ways to further support area non-profits, assist with public education, and provide more collaboration. Our first meeting was this week and we want to thank the following organizations for their input:
Thank you to everyone who came out and marched in the Lumberjack Days Parade for the Chamber.

We had a blast!
Thank you to JX Event Center and Josh Schommer of MN Bank & Trust for sponsoring last month's Ignite Professional Group!
CHAMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Exciting New Opportunity For Members!

This year the Fall Colors Fine Art & Music Festival October 1st and 2nd will be offering a Market Place, additional music, and a beer & wine garden. Members are welcome to have a discounted booth in the Market Place providing there is a kid’s activity related to the arts.

Be Creative.

For more information on how you can participate, contact the Chamber.
Chamber Open Golf Tournament 

Presented By
Monday September 12, 2016 * Shot Gun Start

There are still a few sponsorship opportunities available but they are going fast! Don’t forget to sign up to Golf. This is a rocking course. Or just come for dinner. 

Sign Up Here
Chamber Chat – Just the Facts!
 
54 new members joined the Chamber in 2015
61 new members have joined as of July 15th this year!

We currently have 412 active members and we're heading in the right direction - UP!
 
WELCOME AND THANK YOU TO OUR
NEW CHAMBER BOARD MEMBERS!

Read their bios and learn about all of our board members by
clicking here



Tom Odell 
St. Croix Shopping Guide 




Matt Fiebelkorn
Healthsource Chiropractic
 

It's here for 2016! 
Tuesdays: July 12 - August 23

5pm Market
6pm Music
Dusk Movie

www.summertuesdays.com
Don't let construction keep you from great shopping, food, and fun! Support Lake Elmo Businesses!
SAVE THE DATE!
 
125th Anniversary Community Celebration Cruise

September 22, 4:30-8:00 pm
Single Ticket $45
Double Ticket $85
Group Ticket (6) $240

More Information


CLICK HERE FOR A NEW JULY OFFER

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Give/Get Referrals with ChamberNet!

Why do it?
Because for 1-2 hours a month you can really get to know other local business owners and help one another by giving and getting referrals. 

These groups are exclusive and free to members!

For more information Click here

Our three groups:
Wednesday:  3rd Wednesday, noon-1:00 at Grandstay Hotel
Thursday:  1st Thursday, 11:30-1:00 at AmericInn
Morning: 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 7:30-8:30 am at Comfort Inn (formerly Lexington Inn)
CHAMBER NETWORKING AND

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

THIS THURSDAY! July 21, 5-7 pm
"Home in the Valley"
Picnic on a beautiful deck over-looking the St. Croix River! Drawing for a 2-hour pontoon ride on the river, compliments of Stillwater Boat Club & Rentals!  

This fun event is brought to you by you home specialists:
Diane Donley, Keller Williams Premier Realty
Rachael Harvey, Edina Realty 
Adam Long, LeaderOne Financial 
John Holm, The Title Group 
Aaron Bye, Acer Home Inspections 

Beer and wine provided by:
Maple Island Brewery
Chateau St. Croix Winery
Young Professionals Group, Networking and Happy Hour
 Thursday August 4, 5:30-7:30

Our August Ignite will be at the home of Robin Anthony, PartyOnStillwater - AKA "Robin's Hood" on her deck.  LeaderOne Financial Corp will be the proud sponsor of our beverages for the evening (thanks Adam Long).  A big thank you to Robin and Mark for hosting!
You KNOW summer is going to fly by!
Save the Date:  Tuesday, August 9, 10:30-11:30
Stillwater Public Library

Why go? Because for an hour of your time, you can learn about the tools of the Chamber and get the most value with your membership. Great way to network with other members too!

Friday, August 12, 7:45-10:00am
Mallards at Bayport Marina

August Topic: The Loss of a Customer:
How it Can Happen, The Cost and the
Path to Prevention
presented by Jack Semler
More details here
 
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.

GRAND OPENING EVENT!
Sat, July 23. 11-5
Valley Ridge Mall
Great prizes, Food, and More!

Meet Dez from KS-95!

More details here

Youth Service Bureau is looking to partner with local businesses to help support its Parent Education Program, which provides local families with parenting information and resources.

Find out more here


Secondary Students from The Shire's Audio Drama Team have written, produced and will perform in a radio play called "Don't Cry Over Cold Tea."

July 28th, 7 PM
Water Street Inn

For more info and to buy tickets click here
Congratulations on Lake Elmo Bank's Oakdale Office's 17th anniversary! 

Click here to read more
Stillwater Junior High Auditorium
July 21, 22 and 23 @ 7:00 pm, July 24 @ 2:00 pm
The Stillwater Public Library Foundation demonstrated its long-term commitment to raising funds to enrich the library by establishing an endowment fund with the Stillwater Area Foundation.

Read More Here


Congratulations to Chamber Ambassador, Todd K. from 
K-F Financial 
on being voted Reader's Choice #1 Financial Planner for the Valley in 2016!
FREE LEGAL SEMINARS
11am - noon
226 Myrtle Street East, Stillwater
 
Thursday, July 21, 2016 - Wills & Revocable Trusts
Saturday, July 23 2016 - Wills & Revocable Trusts
Thursday, July 28, 2016 – Selling or Buying a Business
Saturday, July 30, 2016 - Wills & Revocable Trusts
 
RSVP to  Jeanne M. Anderson at 651-439-1389, or jeannemanderson@stillwater-attorney.com
AT A GLANCE
CHAMBER EVENTS CALENDAR
Chamber Mixer, Thurs July 21, 5-7 Register here

Ignite Young Prof, Thurs Aug 4, 5:30-7:30 pm Details here

Coffee Talk, Friday Aug 5, 7:30 - 9 am. Register here

Chamber 101, Tues Aug 9, 10:30-11:30 am Register here 

Women's Business Bridge, Fri Aug 12, 7:30-9:30 am Details here