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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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School and career paths often change over time. See how Candace explored a variety of opportunities through her internship at Federated Insurance. She was offered, and accepted, a full-time position after graduation. SteeleCoWorks Workforce Coordinator Megan Horton works with students to find internships and other opportunities at local businesses. Contact her at mhorton@wdimn.org to learn more.![]()
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Looking to show off your business to Owatonna High School students? Now is your chance! Businesses can have a table during high school lunch on Wednesdays. Think career fair, but you are the only booth! ![]()
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Looking to show off your business to Owatonna High School students? Now is your chance! Businesses can have a table during lunch on Wednesdays, think career fair but you are the only booth! We encoura...
Grab your family, friends or colleagues, and register a team for the Snow Sculpture Building Contest! Find the link below.Today is the last day to register for the Snow Sculpture Building Contest! ![]()
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Bold & Cold Winter Festival is coming January 28-30. Check out all the great winter activities being offered!
Bold & Cold Festival Jan. 28 – 30
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At the most recent Owatonna City Council meeting, the council approved a resolution to set public hearing on a TIF district for Climate by Design International (CDI). CDI"s new manufacturing facility will be 200,000 square feet and located east of the Owatonna Energy Station on Bridge Street. The investment is estimated at $37M and plans to create 50 new jobs. Tom and Sue Peterson are the owners of CDI. This expansion sets up for future growth for the business in Owatonna.
Breaking News: Supreme Court rules against vaccine mandate. Important ruling for businesses with 100+ employees or federal contracts. ![]()
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The Supreme Court on Thursday blocked the Biden administration from enforcing its sweeping vaccine-or-test requirements for large private companies, but allowed similar requirements to stand for medical facilities that take Medicare or Medicaid payments.![]()
www.cnbc.com/2022/01/13/supreme-court-ruling-biden-covid-vaccine-mandates.html
Supreme Court blocks Biden Covid vaccine mandate for businesses, allows health-care worker rule
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The Supreme Court ruled against the Biden administration's rule for OSHA, saying it did not have the power to require vaccination for millions of Americans.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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