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Street removal is happening now on the 300 block of Cedar Avenue North, as the Downtown Owatonna Streetscape project begins. Businesses are open, with parking available on the 100 and 200 blocks, side streets, and parking lots. Support our downtown businesses during construction! Project updates are available at www.owatonna.org/buildingowatonna.
Breaking News: MN Senate passes jobs bill today that includes funding of $275,000/year for next 2 years to reopen an Owatonna Workforce Center. A priority issue for the Chamber over the last 2 years, funds would come from the state’s workforce development fund to provide career education, wraparound support services, and job skills training in high-demand manufacturing fields. Thank you Senator John Jasinski for getting this in the bill and making sure it stayed in the bill! ![]()
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The bill represents a bipartisan compromise and is expected to pass the House and be signed by Gov. Walz in the coming days. ![]()
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“The emergence of new industries and new technologies means there is going to be high demand for skilled workers,” said Sen. Jasinski. “These programs will help us address the shortage of skilled workers, train the leaders of tomorrow, and, most importantly, help countless families secure a career and a path out of poverty. I am proud to have championed them this year, and thrilled they made it into the final budget agreement. This is terrific for southern Minnesota.”
More great work going on in Downtown Owatonna today! Removing and replacing the exterior wall of the building which includes Music Space! So many terrific improvements happening around town.
A reminder for all Chamber members that Business After Hours is tonight at Foremost Brewing Cooperative. A big thanks to this month's sponsor, Culligan Ultrapure.
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Road work and closures have started on the Downtown Owatonna Streetscape Project. Find project details and links at owatonna.org/buildingowatonna/
If you know a high school or college student who is struggling to find a summer job that fits their goals, connect them with Workforce Coordinator Anisha Zak! Congrats to all involved with this latest success story!Did you know I still work with youth through the summer months? ![]()
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Below is a text I received this morning from a past OHS grad who needed help finding employment in what she’s going to college for.. in 1 weeks time we were able to find her a job, apply, interview.. and receive an offer 👊🏾🥳 ![]()
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Excited for her and the business! This is what SteeleCoWorks and our local business partnerships are all about.![]()
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