Elections always have an impact on people’s lives. It’s not immediate, but the people we put into positions of power will make decisions that change our future. It’s the same way for the leaders of businesses who are trying to figure out how global, national, state, and local politics will impact how they run theirRead more
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By: Roger Warehime, General Manager, Owatonna Public Utilities In our August newsletter, I warned about increased utility costs coming this heating season. I said your natural gas prices could be 50% higher than last year and electricity prices would be higher as well because we were anticipating a rate increase from our wholesale provider, SouthernRead more
One of the best ways to communicate involves keeping your mouth shut. Yes, we’re talking about the importance of listening. Think about the last time you really felt heard. Chances are, the person you were talking to wasn’t scrolling through their phone at the same, but instead gave you 100 percent of their attention. TheRead more
Rising interest rates, coupled with an already tight and competitive market, are impacting purchasing power of would-be home buyers. Consequently, the housing market is starting to see a shift in who is buying homes-especially in the millennial age group. Millennials are now the largest generation of potential homebuyers, but this age group is becoming moreRead more
One of the best ways to grow your business and increase sales is to convert one-off customers into repeat customers. You can build solid relationships with your customers by providing high-quality products and services and offering unique content or experiences that make your customers want to return for more. Repeat customers are the lifeblood ofRead more
In today’s evolving world of digital growth and prevalent social media presence, email may seem to be an old-fashioned style of communicating with clients. Yet, it remains an effective tool to advertise and speak with a relevant audience. Now while building a substantial email list from scratch may sound like a daunting task, there areRead more
Spotlight Tier Member When Matt and Deb Gillard made the decision to open their real estate office, it was an easy choice to align with RE/MAX – a global real estate leader founded 50 years ago in 1972. They purchased their RE/MAX franchise and gave careful consideration as to how they would operate their brokerageRead more
Spotlight Tier Member Pizza Ranch is a popular downtown favorite serving in Owatonna since 2006. Their family-friendly buffet restaurant includes specialty pizzas, chicken, salad bar, and dessert- and most importantly their signature Cactus Bread! Pizza Ranch strives to please every customer by sticking to their mission: to give every guest a legendary experience. This isRead more
Spotlight Tier Member Owatonna Heating and Cooling Inc offers heating, cooling, commercial, and refrigeration services. Located in downtown Owatonna, they provide the best heating, ventilation, and air conditioning in the area. With more than 40 years in the heating and cooling business, their company continues to provide quality work, prompt service, and friendly staff membersRead more
Every entrepreneur wants to grow their business. As a result, penetrating the target market remains a great measure of success. Additionally, this strategy can allow a boost in revenue, increased brand awareness or evidence of brand loyalty, and more. At the chamber, we believe that business owners require a focused strategy that aligns with theRead more
