Monday, April 3, 2017


Meet the Chamber
Tuesday, April 18
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM / Job Corps Center
 
Are you interested in learning how to make the most out of your membership? Are you curious as to what the Chamber can do for your business? If so, join us at the Hubert H. Humphrey Job Corps Center to hear from Chamber staff and volunteers about the programs, benefits and services that are available to Chamber members. Whether you are a brand new member, a longtime member, or just want to learn more about membership, this event is for you!

Bring a guest and when they join, you will receive a $50 gift certicate from a Chamber Member restaurant.
Happy Hour Networking
Thursday, April 20
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM / Red Rossa
 
Temperatures are increasing and so should your network! What better place for happy hour than the one of the hottest restaurants in town? Join us at RedRossa at the Best Western Plus Bloomington Hotel Mall of America to build new connections and mingle with chamber members. Complimentary appetizers and drink specials will be included.
Community Outreach
Wednesday, April 26
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM / Arc's Value Village
 
Ever wondered what Arc's Value Village does with all those donations that come in? You're invited to a special volunteer "Sort-a-thon" at the Bloomington Arc's Value Village where your burning donation questions will be answered! In celebration of Earth Day, volunteers will learn about the "life of a donation," back-room processes including a peek at the reuse & recycling program, and then get "hands-on" by helping to unpack & sort donations and stock the sales floor.

Arc's Value Village has an urgent need for clothing donations at this time. Volunteers are encouraged to bring a bag of clothing donations when they come.
Business Matters Safety Matters: Workplace Lockdown
Wednesday, May 3
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM / Bloomington Chamber Office
 
Workplace violence and lockdowns are often mentioned in the news.  Most of us believe the unthinkable will never happen at our workplace, but what if it does? How will you react? Bloomington Police Officer and Homeland Security Coordinator Andy Risdall has assisted many companies with their lockdown plans. Learn how your business can implement lockdowns as a part of an overall crisis response plan.
Please welcome our newest member!
... the Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation kicks off today?
   
The Sixth Annual "National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation" kicks off from the Mall of America rotunda today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Presented by the Wyland Foundation and Toyota, the Challenge is a friendly, community-based competition among cities across the country that encourages residents to make their pledge to save water and reduce waste. The Mall of America event will feature an ECO-FAIR and exciting prize giveaways for those who pledge onsite - including Toro mowers, trimmers, drip irrigation kits and more. This national challenge runs the entire month of April, with the selection of five winning cities based on the highest number of pledges per population category. Additionally, individuals who pledge will have the chance to win hundreds of eco-friendly and water-saving prizes, including a 2017 Toyota Prius. To make your pledge, visit www.mywaterpledge.com.