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Penetrate Your Target Market with a Military-Minded Strategy

By BMeier | Uncategorized | 0 comment | 13 December, 2024 | 0

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

Chamber Statement on Local Government Budgets

By BMeier | Uncategorized | 0 comment | 12 December, 2024 | 0

Local Government Budgets: To: Owatonna City Council, Steele County Commissioners From: Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce Re: 2025 Budgets Thank you for serving the community as an elected official and making difficult decisions to improve the area.  Recognizing the challenges of making decisions that impact many facets of the businesses and residents, it’s the OwatonnaRead more

Local Builders, City Try to Balance Environmental with Development?

By BMeier | Uncategorized | 0 comment | 18 November, 2024 | 0

It’s a long-standing conflict, how do governments protect the environment while still allowing for economic growth?  How do we strike a balance that keeps our waterways clean and allows for new houses to be built? The city of Owatonna is governed on the water side by a permit called the MS4 general permit, enforced throughRead more

How did Minnesota’s economic regions perform in the first four years of the decade?

By BMeier | Champion A Strong Economy | 0 comment | 18 November, 2024 | 0

Minimal growth in regional economies: Four of six regional economies experienced net declines in jobs and total labor force from 2019-2023. Further, each region in Minnesota underperformed the U.S. economy so far this decade. The Twin Cities, which anchors the state’s economy, lost 1.2% of total employment from 2019-2023, compared to the U.S. which increased jobsRead more

Life is for living. Let’s work together to help you make every single moment matter.

By BMeier | Members | 0 comment | 18 November, 2024 | 0

When you work with Edward Jones, our team will help you work toward your financial goals. We’ll learn which special moments you want to create in your life — and then we’ll design a tailored strategy to help you build the future you envision. Together. Matt Edwards, CIMA® Financial Advisor 112 West Broadway Owatonna, MNRead more

Kick Start Your Financial Plan with Geoff Stamp

By BMeier | Members | 0 comment | 23 October, 2024 | 0

Geoff Stamp is your local Owatonna-area financial advisor with Principal®. You can turn to Geoff and his team for support with many personal and business financial planning concerns, including how to help protect your assets and how to enhance your financial portfolio by using tax-managed strategies. Geoff loves building lifelong relationships with his clients andRead more

Commentary published in the Star Tribune, September 17, 2024 by Doug Loon, President and CEO, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Oversimplified views on the Minnesota economy are misleading

By BMeier | Uncategorized | 0 comment | 10 October, 2024 | 0

Be wary of popular rankings. Our state is not reaching its economic potential, and policymakers deserve an honest assessment of our strengths and weaknesses. By Doug Loon Our state’s economy matters to each of us, from families grappling with increasing costs to businesses trying to attract workers and grow. While a robust, diverse economy likeRead more

Downtown Thursday Soars-High Spirits & High Winds Make an Unforgettable Evening

By BMeier | Uncategorized | 0 comment | 11 June, 2024 | 0

Last week’s Downtown Thursday event was a treat – an evening featuring live music, delicious food, and a variety of engaging activities. Starting off the event was Atari the Band, whose energetic performance had the crowd dancing and singing along to classic hits from the 80’s. Following Atari, the local favorite Fender Bender took theRead more

Avimoe Can Transform Your Company’s Workforce Through Engagement, Recruitment, and Retention

By BMeier | Members | 0 comment | 28 May, 2024 | 4

At Avimoe, our mission of “We help you take care of the people who take care of your business” is not just a slogan; it’s the essence of our daily operations. Since our start in 2020, we have been dedicated to addressing the workforce challenges across various industries by offering tailored solutions to clients acrossRead more

City Council Considering Options for New Community Center

By BMeier | Uncategorized | 0 comment | 21 May, 2024 | 0

OWATONNA, Minn., May 21, 2024 – At its May 21 meeting, the City Council approved an agreement with ICS consultants to develop a scope of work for two projects: 1) constructing a Community Center in Owatonna 2) updating public safety facilities. The agreement also includes supporting staff in providing community engagement opportunities that will helpRead more

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