CELEBRATING 76 years
Mission Statement: Advancing the prosperity of our member businesses and the vitality of the area.
Whether you’re looking for marketing/sponsorship opportunities to promote your business, attend networking events, or get online through committee connections, the OACCT offers it all!
This is your community space, Owatonna.
Here you will see progress, share ideas, discuss topics, provide feedback, and influence future decisions.
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Whether you’re looking for marketing/sponsorship opportunities to promote your business, attend networking events, or get online through committee connections, the OACCT offers it all!
WE’RE SOCIAL
Chambers of Commerce from across the state at the Capitol to express deep concern on Paid Family and Medical Leave bill-the richest benefit in the country-24 weeks. The cost to create a new government agency, the cost to employees, cost to businesses. Also, makes workforce shortages worse for schools, government, and business.
Chamber Ambassadors visited with member business SMART Transit - Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit, a division of Cedar Valley Services, to congratulate them on their new location, 140 32nd Avenue NW, and their building expansion. ![]()
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SMART Transit provides general transportation, senior transportation, and student transportation services in Albert Lea, Austin, Owatonna, and Waseca. Kirk Kuchera, SMART Transit manager, was joined by members of the SMART and CVS management team.
Chamber Ambassadors visited with Southeastern Minnesota Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 610 Florence Avenue, to welcome them as a new member. Dr. Nancy McDermott, Dr. Richard Kim, Dr. Jill Merrill, Dr. Joel Michelson are Practice Partners with locations in Owatonna, Mankato, Rochester, and Austin. Heidi Anderson is the Practice and Operations Manager for the four locations. ![]()
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Southeastern Minnesota Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery practices a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery with expertise ranging from dental implant surgery and wisdom tooth removal to corrective jaw surgery. They can also diagnose and treat facial pain, facial injuries, and fractures.
We welcomed North Star Place Branding & Marketing to Owatonna last week. They spent the week conducting visits with over 100 people through focus groups and interviews. This part of the research phase is critical to the next steps of developing the community-wide survey that will be open for all community members to participate in towards the end of February.![]()
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Watch as they share about their experiences in Owatonna...
Sixty-six high school students from Owatonna, Medford, and Blooming Prairie learning about real jobs in Human Services. Made in Owatonna day is funded by a grant from the Bosch USA Community Fund!
"Quality of Life" was the theme for a great Annual Dinner last Friday night!![]()
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Spirit of Owatonna Recognitions: Julie Rethemeier of Federated Insurance presented to Mike Jensen of Tri M Graphics, and Ben Hasten of Fastenal presented to Glen Meger of Brick-Meger Funeral Home.![]()
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Panel Presentation featured: Kent Patterson, President and CEO of Kamp Automation, and Scott Mohs, Mohs Contracting, Inc. / Mohs Homes.![]()
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Thanked outgoing Board of Directors members:![]()
- Doug Betti, Viracon![]()
- Taylor Herman, Profinium (Young Professionals Representative to the Board)![]()
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Welcomed new Board members:![]()
- Christy Tryhus, Riverland Community College![]()
- Megan Jenniges, Federated Insurance (Young Professionals Representative to the Board)![]()
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Thanked outgoing 2022 Board Chair: Todd Trout, US Bank![]()
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Welcomed 2023 Board Chair: Mike Herman, Culligan ULTRAPURE![]()
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We thanked outgoing Ambassador Chair for 2021 & 2022: Scott Kozelka, SCFF![]()
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Recognized the Ambassador of the Year for 2022: Barb Heerema, Owatonna Granite & Monument![]()
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Thanks to all who attended!
Gift certificates are a great way to support our local businesses plus create economic impact while doing it! ![]()
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In 2022, over $97,000 gift certificates were sold and spent locally in the Owatonna community. ![]()
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The Owatonna Chamber Shop Local initiative makes it easy to order gift certificates online: chamber.owatonna.org/store
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MAINSTREET
Mainstreet is continually seeking ways to revitalize and preserve our historic downtown.
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