Main Street
Mission: Business & community collaboration for a vital prosperous Downtown future
Vision: The passionate members of Owatonna Main Street are working towards a safe, full, innovative Downtown core that reflects entrepreneurial pride, collaborative integrity and prosperous community now and for the future.
LET’S MEET DOWNTOWN!
LIVE – WORK – PLAY – STAY
Thanks to Julia Seykora, photographer
Who doesn’t love a parade?!
Save the date for the Holiday Lighted Parade on Friday, December 6, 2024 at 6:00pm. Click on the link below for the parade entry form.
https://chamber.owatonna.org/events/details/2024-holiday-lighted-parade-35641
What makes a great parade? If everyone has FUN and if everyone is SAFE! That’s why we need volunteers to go the extra mile by volunteering for the Holiday Lighted Parade. Click on link below for times, details, and to sign up. Thanks in advance!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094CABAB29A0FBCF8-52835016-2024
Contact Lisa Cochran at lcochran@owatonna.org for any questions.
Shop Small Saturday
Main Street Owatonna invites local businesses to get involved! To help promote this year’s event, we’ve provided a set of digital assets that you can use to spread the word and encourage customers to Shop Small® with you this season.
We’ll be out and about on Shop Small Saturday, giving away Chamber Bucks and free items to shoppers, stopping in at participating businesses, and hosting Facebook Live videos to showcase the festivities throughout the district. If you’d like to be featured, are hosting a special event, or want to schedule a visit that day, please reach out to Lisa Cochran at lcochran@owatonna.org.
See you downtown for a day of shopping, fun, and community spirit!
Digital Assets: (Links are to download ZIP files that contain the images)
Small Business Saturday – Retail
Small Business Saturday – Dining
Small Business Saturday – Beauty
Why are downtowns important?
Downtowns reflect the economic health, quality of life, local history, and local pride. Downtowns are a key element in industrial, commercial and professional recruitment. A vibrant downtown Owatonna is for everyone and transfers to the entire community.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Forgivable Loan Program started in 2019
In 2019, 10 properties were awarded an EDA forgivable loan for renovations on their buildings through a partnership with City of Owatonna Economic Development Authority, Owatonna Area Business Development Center, and Main Street. The program has been well-received and utilized. The funds are available for 2024 on a “first come, first served” basis.
For more information, visit owatonna.biz/funding.
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