This annual celebration reflects on the year’s successes, recognizes outstanding volunteers and looks ahead to the next year’s plan of action.

With 225 attendees, the Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism will hold its Annual Dinner at the Owatonna Country Club on Friday, January 28, 2022

Outgoing chair of the board Kelly Boomgarden-Country Inn & Suites recognizing the outgoing board members; Paul Smith, Federated Insurance and Nathan Dotson, Dotson Woodworking.  Highlights will include 2021  accomplishments of Developing Talent, Tourism, Strengthing the Economy, Restoring the Core and Member Communications.  Recognition of  Wayne Starman Ambassador Award will be presented to Scott Kozelka, Steele County Free Fair.

The stage is set for another incredible year in 2022 with the growth and expansion of our existing businesses, new businesses coming to the community, and the celebration of the new hotel downtown and streetscape project.  We brought together business leaders to recognize the accomplishments of community and business leaders, heard from the leadership of expanding and new businesses of the Owatonna Area, and reflected on the vision for our future.