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Federated Insurance® 119 Years Strong!

By BMeier | Members | 0 comment | 10 March, 2023 | 0

For more than 119 years, Federated Insurance® has made its business about people. In 1904, Federated Insurance was founded in Minnesota by an association of business owners seeking more affordable property insurance, tailored to meet the needs of their industry. In the following years, the company continued to grow and diversify its portfolio of business,Read more

Your Dream Home Could Be A Reality With Welker Custom Homes

By BMeier | Members, Uncategorized | 0 comment | 10 March, 2023 | 1

Looking to build your dream home or make those home improvement ideas a reality?  Look no further than Welker Custom Homes, Inc.  Their builder, Kurt Welker, works closely with each homeowner, designing their new home or their home improvement project to make sure that the end results meet their individual needs and lifestyle. Through communicationRead more

Owatonna Named the #1 Micropolitan in Minnesota

By BMeier | Uncategorized | 0 comment | 7 March, 2023 | 0

Owatonna, MN, March 3, 2023– Owatonna has been named the #1 Micropolitan community in Minnesota and one of the top micropolitans in the United States for corporate site selection projects by Site Selection Magazine in their March Governor’s Cup issue. This is the third time in the last four years that Owatonna has earned thisRead more

Issues Impacting The Business Community

By BMeier | Champion A Strong Economy | 0 comment | 6 March, 2023 | 0

Taxes Last week, the House and Senate both held hearings on Governor Walz’s tax proposal, HF 1938. Even with a $17.5 billion budget surplus, the governor is proposing tax increases, including a new $1 billion annual payroll tax for the 24-week paid leave mandate, a 1/8th cent sales tax increase to the metro area forRead more

Birchwood Cottages. People.Purpose.Passion

By BMeier | Members | 0 comment | 6 March, 2023 | 0

Birchwood Cottages is a locally owned and managed memory care community located in Owatonna and North Mankato. Their communities provide specialized care to those living with Alzheimer’s Disease and other related dementias, or whose medical conditions require more advanced care. The first building opened in Owatonna in December of 2015, and grew with the additionRead more

Why I Built My Business in Owatonna, Minnesota

By BMeier | Champion A Strong Economy, Marketing | 0 comment | 28 February, 2023 | 0

Three company leaders share why they chose to live and build their businesses in Owatonna. Entrepreneurs need a certain amount of pluck to go into business for themselves, but the environment they choose is just as important. Does the location offer a supportive infrastructure for start-ups, a good pool of local talent and a network ofRead more

Tactics to Turn Customers into Billboards

By BMeier | Uncategorized | 0 comment | 21 February, 2023 | 0

As a chamber of commerce, our members often ask for marketing advice. We’ve found that the best people to go out and advertise to small local businesses like our members are their customers. Companies in our region have a solid connection to the community, and using their successful prior business interactions is a perfect wayRead more

Why Owatonna is a Great Place To Raise A Family

By BMeier | Marketing | 0 comment | 21 February, 2023 | 0

Over the past few years, a rise in the ability to work remotely has driven scores of families across the country to leave costly urban areas in search of a better quality of life in smaller towns. Owatonna, Minnesota, is one area that has welcomed new residents. And, if you’re looking for a great place toRead more

Highlights 4 Seasons of Outdoor Fun in Owatonna, Minnesota

By BMeier | Attract & Retain Talent, Attract Tourism, Marketing | 0 comment | 14 February, 2023 | 0

Owatonna offers ways to explore the outdoors year-round with endless activities and wide-open spaces. Here’s your four-season recreation guide. Hikes in colorful fall foliage, snowshoeing through the woods on a blanket of white, hitting the back nine on a spring day or cooling off in the lazy river at the local water park are justRead more

The Cost of Living Diaries: Owatonna, Minnesota

By BMeier | Marketing | 0 comment | 7 February, 2023 | 0

We got a local to dish on how much he spends on things like rent, a cup of coffee or a night out. Owatonna, Minnesota, is what some may call a best-kept secret: Consistently ranked as one of the most livable small towns in the country, it’s welcoming and diverse, and it offers affordability, great schoolsRead more

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