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Spotlight Tier Member Profinium is a local farm family owned community bank that has helped generations of families and businesses with their financial needs. Their mission statement is achieving dreams together. They pledge to act with integrity- always, deliver the common- extraordinarily, and champion change, creativity, & collaboration. Their pursuits include to cultivate excellence, inspireRead more

Advanced Tier Member Since 1919, Owatonna Country Club, one of southern Minnesota’s top private golf courses, has been proudly serving its members. There are countless benefits to becoming a member of the OCC, some of which include unlimited access to the outdoor Olympic sized pool, bar and restaurant, 3 decks for outdoor dining, ballroom, 1,000Read more

Advanced Tier Member Driven by innovation, there stands a company in Owatonna that is the Leaders of Solution-Based Products for the Trucking Industry. That company is High Bar Brands. At High Bar Brands, their passionate team offers superior products to maintain customer satisfaction. They stand by their core values of integrity, dedication, continuous improvement, leadership,Read more

Spotlight Tier Member We are experienced, licensed plumbers.  We are locally owned and operated and do residential as well as commercial plumbing.  Block Plumbing and Heating has been in business since 1947. We sell and install water heaters, water softeners, garbage disposals, boilers, in floor heat, boilers, toilets, tubs, showers and more.  We service leaksRead more

Spotlight Tier Member Coming soon to Owatonna is Shoe Sensation, the place to find the perfect shoes for the family. They will be opening mid-August and will fulfill their mission of providing quality and brand name footwear for the entire family. They offer a large variety of shoes from toddlers to seniors- canvas, athletic, dress,Read more

Spotlight Tier Member Tony’s Flooring is a locally owned business in Owatonna, delivering their services to towns nearby across southern Minnesota. They have been serving their customers for the past 25 years ensuring the best quality flooring and window treatments to homes and businesses. The dedicated team at Tony’s Flooring aims to give every customerRead more

Spotlight Tier Member TGK Automotive Inc is a locally-owned and family-run business serving our clients with honesty and integrity since 2007. We maintain the highest level of repair and service at a fair price and are devoted to client satisfaction.  Our goal is to build a relationship of trust with each of our clients. WeRead more

Spotlight Tier Member Serving Southern Minnesota and beyond since 1981, Curt’s Truck & Diesel Service, Inc. is a family owned and operated full-service truck dealership. They cater to the trucking, farming, construction, snow removal industries and many more. Curt’s Truck & Diesel Service is built on small business values with a mission to work hardRead more

CEOs today are increasingly sensitive to creating more inclusive leave policies. Although you may concentrate more on engagement activities such as fancy corporate retreats, today’s employees are looking for more inclusivity. Note that nuclear families — consisting of a father, mother, and 2.2 biological children — don’t represent the typical American family structure. A studyRead more

The talent shortage is affecting businesses across a variety of industries. As our world has moved firmly into the digital age, more and more businesses are looking to hire employees who have digital skills, including web design, digital marketing, social media and more. However, many businesses are finding that there just aren’t enough job applicantsRead more