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Under new ownership and newly remodeled!

1920 Market Dr. Stillwater, MN 55082
651-439-4319
Since 1975! As it sits today Stillwater Oaks Golf Course is an 18 hole golf course with beautiful rolling hills and breathtaking views. This par 71 course is considered one of the long standing fun places to play in the Stillwater area.


11177 McKusick Rd N • Stillwater
(651) 439-0212
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 25 year anniversary of this Stillwater institution!

This Thursday, 2:00 -3:45
301 Main St. South, Stillwater

Click here to register...

 
Please join us in welcoming new business Club Z Tutoring to our area! Their tutoring is tailored to fit your academic needs and schedule.

This Thursday 4:00-5:30
Reve Bistro
200 Chestnut St E

Click here to register
Hope you can join us to celebrate the 20 year anniversary for Acapulco on Cinco De Mayo!

May 5, 4:30 - 6:00
1240 Frontage Road W

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Save the date - May 12, 4-6 

This ribbon cutting event to celebrate new member Valpak is at Stillwater Oaks Golf Club and includes some deals if you want to golf!

Click here to register...
We celebrated a milestone 30 year anniversary for St. Croix Shopping Guide/ Admail on April 14 at Acapulco Restaurant in Stillwater. Congratulations to Tom and Debbie Odell!

photo courtesy of Melissa Baus Photography
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!

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THANK YOU!
A huge thank you to Greg Gartner from Gartner Studios for presenting at our Learning Table Luncheon event! We were inspired and took away many nuggets from Greg who's topic was "Go big or go home - thinking big by staying small". Event took place at the Gartner Studio Penthouse and we sold out with over 60 people attending!

Photo courtesy of Melissa Baus Photography
And thank you to Hall Family Chiropractic for hosting our April Mixer! We had over 45 attend and enjoyed networking in their beautiful new space!
Thank you to the following businesses who recently renewed their membership!
Anastasi Jellum, P.A.
Art N Soul
Blue Sky Therapeutic Yoga
Edina Realty - Julie Braun
Frank Fabio Company, Inc.
HealthSource Chiropractic of Stillwater
Interiors of Stillwater


 
K-F Financial
Lake Area Bank
Mallards on the St. Croix
MetLife - John J. Miller
MJF & Associates
Mosquito Shield
Stillwater & Dellwood Neighbors Magazine
Stillwater Lions Club
Stillwater Public Library
CHAMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
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.
 

City Pages named Stillwater:
Best Place to Take Out-of-Town Guests!

Click here for the details!

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

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, May 6 7:30-9:00 am

Network and caffeinate!

Catered by the Water Street Inn.  
Special door prize drawing!

We had over 40 people attend last month's event- great way to connect before your work day...
           
Click here for details!
Eagle Valley Bank
1946 Washington Av S, Stillwater

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, May 5th
5:30-7:30 pm
Fractional Toys

https://www.facebook.com/IgniteYoungProfessionals/
MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
If you are a Chamber member and want to have your business announcement included in ChamberNews, email the details and a .jpg of your logo to membership@greaterstillwaterchamber.com by end of business Monday the day before our publish day Tuesday. ChamberNews goes out every other Tuesday.

It's back! And you can participate in the parade on July 17th. Click here for the application...

For more info, contact:
David Ratte
parade.thelocals.@gmail.com
651-271-0511
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



Timely Expressions is proud to announce that we have been selected by “Thumbtack” as “Best of” in the Embroidery category in the Twin Cities for the second year in a row!  We wish to thank everyone who has trusted us with their embroidery needs.  Click here for the details.
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 and details on webinars on how to use ReferenceUSA.

Contact:
Chad Lubbers
Public Services Division Manager
Washington County Library
651.275.8504

RSVP to Jschommer@mnbankandtrust.com
 
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.
 
All seminars are from 9-10am at Joseph's Family Restaurant. 14608 60th Street N.

May 10- Small Business HR Essentials
Required Reporting and Minimum Policy Protection.

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
 
 April:
-April 28, 11-Noon - "Wills & Revocable Trusts"
 
May:
-Thurs. May 5, 11- Noon - "Selling or Buying a Business"
- Sat. May 7, 11-Noon - "Wills & Revocable Trusts"
- 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