Events for November 2014
Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce
Nov 6    Good Morning Woodbury Area


Join us for before hours networking to include coffee, light refreshments and the chance to connect with fellow chamber members all on our way to work!


HOST:




 
Date: November 6, 2014
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Website: http://www.southeastymca.org
Location: YMCA
2175 Radio Drive
Woodbury, MN 55125
 
EMail: chamber@woodburychamber.org
Date/Time Details: 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
 
Fees/Admission: FREE to attend!

$100 to host a "Good Morning Woodbury"
Nov 6    Ribbon Cutting - Merriment

Join us for a ribbon cutting!







 
Date: November 6, 2014
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Website: http://www.merrimentadornments.com
Location: Merriment
803 Bielenberg Drive
Woodbury, MN 55125
 
Contact: Woodbury Area Chamber
EMail: chamber@woodburychamber.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday
November 6, 2014    
11:30 AM
Fees/Admission: Free to attend!

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Nov 7    Lunch & Learn - NEW PROGRAM!
The Business Education Partnership is excited to launch a new event series to be held every other month beginning in November.  It is aimed at providing members with opportunities to advance their business skills or learn about new and interesting topics. The Lunch & Learn workshops will feature a chamber member as the presenter. These interactive sessions will allow participants to augment their business acumen in a relaxed and welcoming setting. There is no charge for the sessions and attendees are welcome to bring their lunch. The first workshop is Friday, November 7,  12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Please register so that we know how many are attending.
 
Affordable HealthCare Act
Gain More Understanding before the November 15th Open Enrollment Deadline
Presented by:  Principal Financial Group

 
 
The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) has changed the current health care environment in the United States, directly impacting many small business owners in the Woodbury area and across the state. This seminar will discuss the requirement differences between small and large employers.  And, it will review who is required to provide health insurance to their employees and what penalties are associated with not providing insurance. Pricing trends between Minnesota health care providers will also be discussed including alternative methods available for reducing an employer’s health Insurance obligations. In addition, attendees will learn about the law’s reporting requirements for 2015 and beyond.  Specific topics include: 
 
  • Defining Large and Small employers
  • FTE calculations
  • Who has to provide Qualified Medical Insurance
  • Pricing Trends between the carriers
  • Fines for not providing Health Insurance
  • Pediatric Dental requirements
  • MNsure
  • Individual policy considerations
  • Reporting requirements for 2015 and beyond  
     
The class will be led by Principal Financial Group Financial Advisors Kevin Cunniff, Randy Rheault, Mike Schwartz and Charlie Prokop. The group has more than 50 years combined experience working with small business on their group benefits. The group currently advises over 175 companies in the area with their group benefit and health care related needs.
 
Date: November 7, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.woodburychamber.org
Location: Chamber Office
6949 Valley Creek Road
Woodbury, MN 55125
EMail: barbara@woodburychamber.org
Date/Time Details: Friday
November 7, 2014
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Fees/Admission: Free to attend!
Register

Bring a lunch
Nov 11    VETERANS DAY OBSERVANCE

Join the Lions club in honoring our veterans. Click Here for more information!
Date: November 11, 2014
Location: Various locations in Woodbury
Date/Time Details: Tuesday
November 11, 2014
7:00am - Community Fitness
               Workout
11:00am - Raising New Flags
11:00am - 9:00pm - Benefit 
                for VFW Scholarships at
                Wayback Burgers
 
Fees/Admission: Portion of proceeds to benefit Woodbury VFW Post 9024 Scholarship Program, a local military family with medical expenses and there will be an opportunity to purchase a Memorial paver for YOUR Veteran.
Nov 13    Chamber 101





All new chamber members, new representatives and prospective members are invited to attend this informative, interactive session to become familiar with all of the benefits that come with Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce membership.

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New Member FREE headshot sitting courtesy of:






 
Date: November 13, 2014
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Website: http://www.woodburychamber.org
Location: Woodbury Chamber of Commerce
6949 Valley Creek Road, Suite 115
SPIRE Credit Union Building
Woodbury, MN  55125
EMail: chamber@woodburychamber.org
Date/Time Details: 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Fees/Admission: FREE to attend!!

Please RSVP to chamber@woodburychamber.org
OR call 651-578-0722.  Coffee provided by:


 
Nov 13    Ribbon Cutting - Lotus Homeopathy

Join us for a ribbon cutting!


Lotus Homeopathy




 
Date: November 13, 2014
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Website: http://www.lotushomeopathy.com
Location: Lotus Homeopathy
1937 Woodlane Drive
Suite 208
Woodbury, MN 55125
 
Contact: Woodbury Area Chamber
EMail: chamber@woodburychamber.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday
November 13, 2014    
11:30 AM
Fees/Admission: Free to attend!

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Nov 14    Ribbon Cutting - Minuteman Press

Join us for a ribbon cutting at our new location!


Minuteman Press




 
Date: November 14, 2014
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://oakdale-mn.minutemanpress.com
Location: Minuteman Press
631 Hayward Ave North
Oakdale, MN  55128

 
Contact: Woodbury Area Chamber
EMail: chamber@woodburychamber.org
Date/Time Details: Friday
November 14, 2014    
3:00 PM
Fees/Admission: Free to attend!

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Nov 14    Woodbury High School - Musical Comedy

Woodbury High School Theatre presents a musical comedy whodunit "Curtains". Click Here for more information.
Date: November 14, 2014
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.whsspeechtheatre.com/curtains-tickets
Location: Woodbury High School Theatre
2655 Woodlane Drive
Woodbury, MN 55125
 
Date/Time Details: Friday
November 14
7:00 PM
Fees/Admission: $9 Adults
$7 Students (including seniors)
in advance

$1 additional at the door
Nov 15    Oak Meadows Craft & Food Fair

Oak Meadows Handmade Craft
and Food Market Fair

 



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Date: November 15, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Website: http://www.oak-meadows.org
Location: Oak Meadows
8131 Fourth Street
Oakdale, MN 55128
 
Contact: 651.578.0676
Date/Time Details: Saturday
November 15, 2014
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Fees/Admission: Free to Attend!
 
Nov 15    Woodbury High School - Musical Comedy

Woodbury High School Theatre presents a musical comedy whodunit "Curtains". Click Here for more information.
Date: November 15, 2014
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.whsspeechtheatre.com/curtains-tickets
Location: Woodbury High School Theatre
2655 Woodlane Drive
Woodbury, MN 55125
 
Date/Time Details: Saturday
November 15
7:00 PM
Fees/Admission: $9 Adults
$7 Students (including seniors)
in advance

$1 additional at the door
Nov 18    Ribbon Cutting - Lake Lock
 
Join us for a ribbon cutting!
 



 


 
Date: November 18, 2014
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.lakelockmn.com
Location: Lake Lock
at the Chamber Office!
6949 Valley Creek Road
Suite 115
Woodbury, MN 55125
Contact: Woodbury Area Chamber
EMail: chamber@woodburychamber.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesday
November 18, 2014    
11:00 AM
Fees/Admission: Free to attend!

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Nov 19    Ribbon Cutting - Bell State Bank & Trust


Join us as we celebrate our Woodbury location!


Date: November 19, 2014
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.bellbanks.com/locations/branch-offices/minneapolis/woodbury/
Location: Bell State Bank & Trust
563 Bielenberg Drive
Woodbury, MN 55125

 
Contact: Brent Walz
EMail: bwalz@bellbanks.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday
November 19, 2014    
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM


 
Fees/Admission: Free to attend!


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Nov 20    Ribbon Cutting - Anytime Fitness Tamarack

Join us for a ribbon cutting as we celebrate our newly renovated space!



Date: November 20, 2014
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://www.anytimefitness.com/gyms/286
Location: Anytime Fitness - Tamarack
755 Bielenberg Drive
Woodbury, MN 55125

 
Contact: Woodbury Area Chamber
EMail: chamber@woodburychamber.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday
November 20, 2014    
3:00 PM


 
Fees/Admission: Free to attend!

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Nov 21    Business Networking Luncheon - State of the City








The Woodbury Chamber Membership Networking Luncheon offers a chance to network and learn more about an interesting topic each month while enjoying a delicious catered lunch. This month we will be collecting toys in cooperation with Toys for Tots!


Featured speaker: State of the City - Mayor Mary Giuliani Stephens

   
Mayor Stephens will present her annual State of the City address focusing on the implementation of the City Council's 2013 Strategic Initiatives, a recap of 2014 development highlights and what she sees on the horizon for 2015 and the future of the City.

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Date: November 21, 2014
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:15 PM
Website: http://www.woodburychamber.org
Location: Eagle Valley Golf Course
2600 Double Eagle Lane
Woodbury, MN  55129


 
EMail: chamber@woodburychamber.org
Date/Time Details: 11:30 Networking
12:00 Lunch
12:30 Presentation
1:15 Adjourn
Fees/Admission: We will be collecting Toys for Tots!

$17 for Members
$22 for Non-Members

Please RSVP by noon, Wednesday November 19, 2014

*Full refund available upon 48 hour cancellation*