CELEBRATING 74 YEARS
Mission Statement: Advancing the prosperity of our member businesses and the vitality of the area.
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Here you will see progress, share ideas, discuss topics, provide feedback, and influence future decisions.
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COVID-19 Resources for Our Business Community
Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism wants to be supportive and helpful in getting information to our member businesses about how to best be prepared and proactive in regard to the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Join in this important cause with Owatonna Walk to End Alzheimer's on Sunday.![]()
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Chamber members - this flyer is in the Chamber pack but won't arrive in time.
We've always known the Steele County Free Fair is number one!
Minnesota County Fairs, Ranked | KFAN FM 100.3 | The Halvy Blog
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The county fairs of Minnesota, ranked.
Main Street COVID Relief Grant program's application portal opens Monday, September 20, and will accept applications for 10 days.![]()
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A total of $64,200,000 is available in grants for Minnesotan owned and operated businesses that can demonstrate financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Funding will be distributed in a 50/50 split between the Twin Cities metro area and Greater Minnesota. ![]()
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Applicants that qualify and are selected will receive a grant amount between $10,000 and $25,000 based on the number of full-time equivalent (FTEs) employees on staff. Eligibility requirements and application information may be found at the link below.
mn.gov
This program will make available $10,000-$25,000 grants to Minnesotan owned and operated businesses that can demonstrate financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Free family fun with Destiny Christian Church- Owatonna Campus this Sunday! ![]()
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Chamber members - this flyer is in the Chamber pack but won't arrive in time.
Chamber Ambassadors visited with Open Arms Suicide Prevention to welcome them as a new member. Robert Sikel is the Director. Open Arms Suicide Prevention’s mission is to raise public awareness and prevent suicide through education and training of individuals and communities, and to partner with supporting networks to save lives.
Here's a great resource for specific information on the Southeast Minnesota labor market, including employment, unemployment, wages, occupations, and industries.
Southeast / Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
mn.gov
Regional labor market information for Southeast Minnesota.
Owatonna Community Leadership Academy held their first monthly session yesterday. Their day included a class exercise on how to form relationships with people you don’t know, with special presenter Bob Schlichte, Master SHIPbuilder.
BUSINESS COMMUNITY
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MAINSTREET
Mainstreet is continually seeking ways to revitalize and preserve our historic downtown.
BUSINESS RESOURCES
Starting, locating or identifying Commercial Property in the Owatonna area? This is your resource.
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Learn more about things to do and places to eat, shop and play in Owatonna.
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