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Mac Hamilton, owner of Hamilton Real Estate, shares information and renderings for the new Marriott Courtyard that will start construction spring 2021.
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Looking for a way to honor or remember someone special in your life? Donate towards the flower baskets that beautify our downtown area. Learn more at owatonna.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2021-flower-basket-form-Copy.pdf
Looking forward to another new business opening in downtown Owatonna!Did you hear?! One month from today, we’ll have two locations! 🤯![]()
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New Business openings being announced today-Most will go into effect on March 15th. ![]()
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o Bars and restaurants: Increasing allowable occupancy to 75%, up from 50%, with a limit of 250 people. The limit apply separately indoors and outdoors. Bar seating increases to parties of 4.![]()
o Salons/barbers: No percentage or capacity limits, but social distancing and masks required.![]()
o Gyms/fitness centers/pools: Increasing allowable occupancy to 50%, up from 25%.![]()
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o All venues can open at 50% capacity up to 250 people as of March 15. ![]()
o Venues with capacity over 500 can add additional guests, effective April 1:![]()
• Seated outdoor venues can add an additional 25% of their capacity over 500, with a limit of 10,000 people.![]()
• Non-seated outdoor venues can add an additional 15% of their capacity over 500, with a limit of 10,000 people.![]()
• Seated indoor venues can add an additional 15% of their capacity over 500, with a limit of 3,000 people.![]()
• Non-seated indoor venues can add an additional 10% of their capacity over 500, with a limit of 1,500 people.![]()
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o Social gatherings: Up to 50 people outdoors or 15 people for indoor gatherings, both without household limits.![]()
o Wedding ceremonies and religious services: No percentage or capacity limits. Social distancing and masks required.
Kelly Boomgarden, from Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Owatonna, MN and 2021 Chair of the Chamber Board of Directors, has High Aspirations for 2021...
2021 Year of High Aspirations 1
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Steele County's Economic Relief Program Grants have been allocated. Find an overview of the applications received and breakdown of the business types that received grants at owatonna.org/covid-19-resources
A fourth-generation builder, Benike Construction serves their customers, supports communities, and sustains families through quality construction. Read the full story on the Chamber blog...
Benike Construction - Integrity in Construction
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With over 80 years of general contracting, construction management, and design-building experience, Benike Construction provides commercial construction services in Southeastern MN. They are a fourth-generation builder serving their customers, supporting communities, and sustaining families through....BUSINESS COMMUNITY
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