Weekly Update                                                                December 14, 2009
Greetings, Here's What's Happening This Week:
:: January 2010 Membership Meeting
:: Holiday Online Auction
:: On the Calendar
:: City of Forest Lake Opportunities
:: Quick Links
 
January 2010 FLACC Membership Meeting
***NOTICE: Change of Date to Accomodate Member Businesses!*** 
 
"It's Called Net-Working...Not Net-Talking!"
 
Kick Off the New Year at 11:30 a.m.
 Tuesday, January 19 @
Running Aces Harness Park in Forest Lake!
 
Joe McIntosh of Dale Carnegie Trainingworks with companies to help them improve their performance by improving the performance of their people. He will present on the effective methods of networking:
 *Learn Practical Ways to Meet People and Initiate Conversation
*Discover a Method of Asking Questions with Confidence
*Apply Skills to Make POWERFUL First Impressions
*Discover the Secret to Being a Great Conversationalist

PUT IT ON YOUR CALENDAR! REGISTRATION INFORMATION COMING SOON!

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Check Out the FLACC Holiday Online Auction!!!

We're holding an auction! Having trouble thinking of gifts for that hard-to-buy-for-person? We've got some great ideas for you! Items range from Minnesota sports tickets to spa packages to rounds of golf with some great hosts! The online auction runs through Friday, December 18. Bidding is easy, here's how to do it:
  1. Click Here to see the items up for bid.
  2. Browse the items up for bid. Click the eBay logo listed below each item to bid on it. The logo will redirect you to eBay.com - a secure online bidding website.
  3. Pass the information along to your friends, family and co-workers! This auction is open to the public!
 
                   On The Calendar

You can always visit our Community Events Calendar to view more events happening in the community and to post events of your own. E-Mail the Chamber to place events in the weekly update.  
 
Construction: What You Need To Know
Business & Property Owners Informational Meeting (Broadway Avenue Improvement Project)
December 17; 11am - 12:30pm
Washington County Headwaters Service Center
19955 Forest Road North - Forest Lake.
Please join us for an informational meeting on project construction. This open house will provide updated information regarding:
     *Primary Contacts During Construction
     *Overview of the Planned Communication Process
     *Project Progress
     *Construction Staging & Schedules
     *Layouts for Streetscape Enhancements
 
Join the Young Leaders Group @ Cub Foods in Forest Lake!
December 17 3pm-7pm
Members of the FLACC Young Leaders Group will be ringing bells for the Salvation Army on Thursday, December 17 outside of the Cub Foods in Forest Lake. Drop by to show your support!
 
Yellow Ribbon Summit
January 5; 9am - 2:30pm @ Century College - 3300 Century Ave N - White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Please RSVP to James Norton, Community Outreach Officer in Charge on or before December 30, 2009 at james.norton5@us.army.mil  
 
FLACC January Membership Meeting
January 19; 11:30-1:00pm @ Running Aces - Forest Lake, MN 
Joe McIntosh of Dale Carnegie Trainingworks with companies to help them improve their performance by improving the performance of their people. He will present on the effective methods of networking. See above for more information.
 
Volunteers Needed for City of Forest Lake Citizen/ Resident Committees
Board & Commission Descriptions Click Here
 
The City of Forest Lake announces that applications will be accepted for the following 2010 committee vacancies:
     *Airport Commission
     *Human Rights Commission
     *Park Board
     *Police and Civil Service Commission
If  you would like additional information you can visit the City website here or contact Chantal Doriott at (651) 209-9727. Applications will be accepted through December 18, 2009 until 4:30 p.m.
 
City of Forest Lake Announces 2 Planning Commission Vacancies

     The City of Forest Lake announces that applications will be accepted for the Planning Commission: Members prepare and adopt a Comprehensive Plan Zoning Code for the physical development of the City. The Commission members meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. each month.
     You can download an application at the City Website here or contact Chantal Doriott at (651) 209-9727. Applications will be received through December 29 until 4:30 p.m.
A Special Thanks to This Week's Sponsor: 
Whitaker Buick Pontiac GMC
131 SW 19th Street * Forest Lake, MN * (651) 464-5612
 
Whitaker Buick Pontiac GMC is a family owned and operated dealership in business since 1954. Founded 55 years ago by Bill Whitaker in downtown St Paul, it is now managed by Steve Whitaker at our current location in Forest Lake MN. During this period over 50,000 vehicles have been purchased. Whitaker Buick Pontiac GMC is the only automotive dealer in the state that has earned the highly coveted Better Business Bureau Integrity Award, which is grated to a business with the highest ethical standards of honest behavior toward their customers and employees.
 
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Thank you for your continued support and dedication to the Forest Lake Area Chamber of Commerce.
Please contact us at 651-464-3200 if you have any questions.
 
Sincerely,
 
Colleen Eddy
Colleen Eddy
Forest Lake Area Chamber of Commerce