For Immediate Release: January 25, 2024 Contact: Peter Ingraham, pingraham@mnchamber.com Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism awarded grant as Minnesota Chamber Foundation, Greater Twin Cities United Way partner on career pathways ST. PAUL, Minn. (1/25/24) – The Minnesota Chamber Foundation and Greater Twin Cities United Way (United Way) have joined forces to amplify qualityRead more
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We are creative thinkers that offer our clients an extra KIK. said KIK Marketing’s Owner, Tyler Kruckeberg. “We pride ourselves in being a company that CAN.” KIK Marketing serves a wide range of clients with unique solutions that will inspire and impact. Specializing in marketing strategy, graphic design, web development, apparel, endless promotional items,Read more
This new Bold & Cold Event is Friday, January 26th, all day (See participating businesses for their hours) Grab a Brrr-ingo card at any participating business, visit enough businesses to get at least one brr-ingo – you can get more if you want – the more brrr-ingos, the more chances you’ll have to winRead more
What happened: Last week, we reported on a class-action lawsuit that reached a settlement against the credit card duopoly. What you need to know: This Payment Card Settlement is the biggest antitrust class-action settlement in history. By the numbers: It sets aside at least $5.54B and a maximum of $6.24B for millions of U.S. merchantsRead more
Throughout the month of October, employees at Federated Insurance® engaged in an internal, company-wide, giving campaign to support the United Way. This year, employees showed their generosity by pledging more than $293,000 to the United Way. “Our campaign this year centered around the idea of “Engaging People, Connecting Communities,” said Peng Olson, community relations managerRead more
SUBJ: STEELE COUNTY EAST SIDE CORRIDOR Dear Mr. Ilkka: On behalf of the Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism and its Board of Directors, I’m pleased to write this letter of support for the East Side Corridor project. The project, which has been decades in the planning, will address the critical need for aRead more
New Minnesota Fund Reimburses Employers for Costs of Reasonable Accommodations Minnesota job seekers with disabilities have the skills, experience, drive, and determination that employers are desperate for. But many small and mid-size businesses worry about the cost of providing reasonable accommodations. Minnesota’s NEW Employer Reasonable Accommodation Fund is Here to Help! Now, through the DepartmentRead more
New Tesla Supercharger site, direct current fast charging for electric vehicles, in Owatonna. We appreciate the partnership with city staff in getting this project over the finish line! You can learn more about the basics of Tesla Supercharging, including site navigation, stall availability, and expected charge speeds here. We are excited to have this new siteRead more
Greetings! I’m your local full-service Realtor! I am a low pressure, high service professional. I’m here to make your experience stress-free! Born and raised nearby, I know this area like the back of my hand. And, with a dedicated team by my side, we ensure a smooth transaction from start to finish. Need a septicRead more
As city department heads and council members complete their budget study sessions this week, it leads to approval of a preliminary levy for 2024 on Tuesday, September 19th. The proposal is a 9% levy increase. This is on a projected tax base growth of approximately 7%. Some key drivers of the proposal include normal staff wageRead more
