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The latest on Vaccine Distribution announced by Governor Walz today:![]()
• By April, vaccines will be available to Minnesotans with medical conditions that put them in the most extreme high-risk category if they get COVID-19, and certain frontline workers who are most at risk of contracting the virus. ![]()
• By May, the vaccine will be available for Minnesotans with other medical conditions that put them at heightened risk, additional frontline essential workers and Minnesotans 50+ living in multi-generational housing. ![]()
• By late spring, the vaccine will be available for Minnesotans age 18 and older with medical conditions, all adults age 50-64, and all other essential workforces. ![]()
• Beginning this summer, all Minnesotans will have access to the vaccine.
Chamber Ambassadors visited with Ron's Repair (Owatonna, MN.), 505 W. North Street, to welcome them as a new member. Mike Lawson is the owner. Ron’s Repair is a full-service auto repair shop. They have years of experience working on both domestic and import vehicles of all makes and models and work with their customers to find cost-effective repair and maintenance alternatives.
PPP Update: Beginning Wednesday (2/24), small businesses with less than 20 employees will get an exclusive two-week window to apply for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding.![]()
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Businesses and companies with more than 20 employees will be shut out of PPP lending. The administration also changed eligibility rules to allow the self-employed, sole proprietors, and independent contractors to obtain more money. Contact your bankers to apply!
The MN Department of Transportation is offering two times (10 am and 6 pm) for the public to attend a virtual meeting Wednesday, March 3, to hear updates about the expansion of Hwy 14 between Owatonna and Dodge Center, and learn more about the second year of the project. ![]()
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Traffic is expected to be on the new route in fall of 2021.![]()
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Find more information at the link below. Recordings will be posted afterward if you are unable to attend.
Hwy 14 from Owatonna to Dodge Center - Meetings - MnDOT
www.dot.state.mn.us
Hwy 14 from Owatonna to Dodge Center Project public meetings
A reminder that Business After Hours is tonight at the Owatonna Elks at 5:30pm. Thanks to the Elks and Premier Home Solutions, LLC for sponsoring!![]()
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There's still time to sponsor May 2021. Contact Rhonda at the Chamber office if you're interested.
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North Cedar Avenue Streetscape Project Reminder: work crews will begin sewer line smoke testing on North Cedar Avenue today. Click Here for More Information Please help us spread the word to your neighbors along North Cedar Avenue! Architecture + Engineering + Environmental + Planning Should you hav...
Another successful Made in Owatonna series showed high school students the wide variety of career options in our local area. The recordings of the live presentations are available at the link below.Thanks for all who attended and presented during our final Made in Owatonna Live Winter Series! Check out our virtual series here: sites.google.com/view/madeinowatonna/20202021-made-in-owatonna-live![]()
A special thanks to Bosch Community Fund for making this work possible. Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism, United Way of Steele County, Owatonna Public Schools, Workforce Coordinator and Junior Achievement in the Owatonna Area
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