In 2008, Taliban militants, who had taken over the Swat Valley of Pakistan the previous year, banned girls from going to school. This edict hit an 11-year-old girl hard. Malala, who loved her school and loved getting an education, began to blog about her school’s closing for the BBC. When the Pakistani Army started fightingRead more
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Cabela’s is more than just a store. It’s an immersive, interactive experience with a towering display of taxidermied wildlife mounts and a stately buck statue that immerse guests in the excitement of the outdoors as soon as they arrive. A leader in the outdoor industry for more than 60 years, Cabela’s brought its team ofRead more
Courtyard by Marriott Owatonna, MN ABOUT Located in the heart of downtown Owatonna, The Courtyard Owatonna Downtown provides a seamless, convenient transition between work, play and rest. Experience the new state-of-the-art lobby and guestrooms or enjoy breakfast or drinks at The Bistro. Your stay at Courtyard Owatonna Downtown is more than just a trip –Read more
Newly updated employment projections data from DEED’s Employment Outlook shows that the Southeast region of the state is projected to see job growth, that is see new jobs, to the tune of 5.1% from 2020 to 2030. That equals 13,235 new jobs or 10.2% of the total openings that the region is expected to seeRead more
You’ve probably heard about “The Great Resignation,” the term for record numbers of Americans quitting their jobs this year in search of greener pastures. But what if you actually like your job and your employer? Today we’re talking about how you can take advantage of more generous hiring terms to stay with and advance inRead more
Transform Tier Member We’re Spherion Owatonna — a staffing and recruiting pioneer that’s been driving careers and helping businesses grow in since 1996. Our recruiters are committed to helping you advance your career or business through direct placement and variable staffing solutions. Based in Owatonna, our locally owned and operated office helps job seekers andRead more
Have a great idea for a business? Wondering how to test out your product – without risking everything? If so, you might want to develop a minimum viable product (MVP) – a “version of a new product which allows a (development) team to collect the maximum amount of validated learning about customers with the leastRead more
The 20th Annual Downtown Clean Up was held on Thursday, May 19th. Students and teachers from the ALC, City Staff & RE/MAX Venture office all worked together to make Downtown Owatonna look great! Walking down from the school, the students spread out in 5 groups and concentrated on picking up any litter, garbage, and dirtRead more
If you’re company has staff meetings, you know all too well how quickly these regular meetings can become boring, unproductive, and a real drag on employee morale. The good news is that with a little creativity, you can transform your typical meetings into original, exciting events that deliver real results for your business. Here’s someRead more
The common interview question, “Tell me about yourself” feels like it should be easy to answer. You’re the expert on yourself, after all. But all too often, this question, though intended to be a conversation starter, feels ultra stressful and can even paralyze job seekers. Don’t worry. If you know that “Tell me about yourself”Read more
