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Excellence in working with people with disabilities. 
Upscale new salon in the historic Isaac Staples Sawmill building with stunning views of the river!
Offering a consultative menu of financial and lifestyle services.
Contact Dawn Walker, 651-238-0303, dwalker@superiorwealth.net
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...
160 Year Anniversary Celebration!
May 11, 4:00
Click here to RSVP

Newly back in our area!
May 12, 4:00 at Stillwater Oaks Golf Club. Come golf too!
Click here to RSVP
30 Year Anniversary Celebration!
May 17, 5:00
Click here to RSVP
New Location Celebration!
May 19, 3:30
Click here to RSVP
We had a blast at the ribbon cutting for Acapulco to celebrate their 20 year anniversary on Cinco De Mayo!
Club Z! In-Home Tutoring just opened in the Valley and we celebrated at Reve Bistro. Check out the press release by clicking here.
Midtown Antique Mall has been in business for 25 years- WOW! And they are under new ownership too - Press release here...
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 Eagle Valley Bank for hosting our Coffee Talk last week - we had a great time, and a wonderful hot breakfast provided by Water Street Inn!
Thank you to the following businesses who recently renewed their membership!
Advanced Dermatology Care
AmericInn Lodge & Suites
Buffalo Wild Wings
Culvers
FSA Title Services, LLC
Gammy & Gumpy's/ Kids Oasis
Good Samaritan Society-Stillwater
Stillwater Crossings Condo Assoc
Student Assurance Services, Inc.
Wal-Mart
Washington Cty Historic Courthouse
CHAMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
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...
June 4&5 in Lowell Park, downtown Stillwater. This is our 39th year! Contact the Chamber to sponsor this event - great opportunity to gain exposure for your business.
 
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 in the next ChamberNews!

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!
Click here for a coupon for $15 off orders of $75 or more in May
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

Networking Lunch Event! 
Community Leaders share their story of success over lunch. 
 
Wednesday, May 11, 2016, 11:30 - 1:30
Just For Me Spa, St Croix Room
110 Greeley Street South, Stillwater
 
May Presenter:

Heidi Rosebud of Stillwater Fitness and Just For Me Spa

Challenges, Celebrations and Resilience
The ups and downs of running and growing a business while balancing family and the challenges of life!
 
Throughout her years in business, Heidi has repeatedly proven her resilience. She has survived and thrived despite diverse and challenging times because of her ability to be agile, open and not adverse to change. Heidi is an accomplished business owner in the health, spa and wellness industry and a highly respected business owner in the Stillwater community.  

Our lunch will be provided by Brines!

Click here for more details and to register.

Come to a special Mixer to kick-off the tourism season in Stillwater!

Let’s all celebrate & be informed ambassadors of this great destination! This is a come/go as you please event, but here's the agenda:

4:30-5:30 Check-in, Segway or Trolley Sample Tours
5:30-6:00 Discover Stillwater Presentation
6:00-8:00 Drinks, Apps & Mingle. Biercycle, Segway, or Trolley Sample Tours
8:00 Drawing for Door Prize. You are all ambassadors of Stillwater, so we thank you!

Thursday, May 19, 4:30 - 8:00pm

Thank you to our host location, Water Street Inn!
101 Water Street South
Stillwater, MN 55082
651.439.6000
www.WaterStreetInn.us


RSVP requested - click here for more details!

Thursday June 16, 5-9 pm
Save the date for our June Mixer!
The theme is:  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 their guest
$20 for non members

For more information and to register, click here!
 
Hosted by

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, May 13
7:30-9:30am
Mallards at Bayport Marina



2nd Annual Business Conference:  May 18,
10-5
Water Street Inn
Click here for more details

 
Young Professionals Group
Networking and Happy Hour

Thursday, June 2
5:30-7:30 pm
Location TBA

https://www.facebook.com/IgniteYoungProfessionals/
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 Thursday, Youth Service Bureau is co-hosting a FREE screening of a new documentary called "Screenagers" which focuses on the issues screen time, social media, and helping families find a better balance with their devices. It's open to the public and anyone may attend...
 
Now Open in their new location!

Check out the awesome story on KARE11 news by clicking on Lion's Tavern Logo...
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!
FREE workouts in May!
Everyone Welcome • Saturdays in May
PIONEER PARK~515 2ND ST.N.~ • 9:00 AM
Click here for more details
Great summer programs for kids!

Click on the links here for more information on Big Rollercoasters, Claymation, PreK Summer Camp, Reading Programs, Power of Words.
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
160TH ANNIVERSARY AND
SCCS ROCKS STREET DANCE!

Saturday May 21, full day of activities
Music from High & Mighty
On Saturday, May 21, we'll be celebrating 160 years of Catholic education in the St. Croix Valley. Please help us Spread the Word to alumni of all ages.

Click here for more information and to get tickets!
 
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.
 
Seminars are from 9-10am at Joseph's Family Restaurant. 14608 60th Street N.

May 24- Hiring Right- It all begins with the Job Description
Job Descriptions, Physical Requirements, Personal Attributes, Essential Job Junction, Etc.

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 12, 11-Noon - "Business Leases"
-Thurs. May 19, 11-Noon - "Bankruptcy"
- Sat. May 21, 11-Noon - "Wills & Revocable Trusts"
- Thurs. May 26, 11-Noon - "Personal Injury
 
RSVP to  Jeanne M. Anderson at 651-439-1389, or jeannemanderson@stillwater-attorney.com