It’s a new year and a new legislature in St. Paul. Some might say the political rhetoric stays the same. With that said, this year does feel different. There are obvious changes like one-party control of the Governor, House, and Senate. Or the small mountain of cash the government has in surplus right now (theRead more
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Hustle culture is the sentiment that we’ve never quite worked enough. Despite how much we’ve put in on a given day, we can’t simply allow ourselves to rest and feel good about it. Hustle culture teaches us to be ever-critical of our own performance and to never stop improving. It’s the ominous whisper before we sleepRead more
Scott Mohs started Mohs Construction Company in Owatonna in 2006 specializing in roofing and siding. Backed with Scott’s entrepreneurial drive, a reputation of quality craftsmanship and the support of their clients and community, the business flourished and expanded. Today, Mohs Contracting provides general contracting, design build and construction management services regionally. Mohs Contracting takes prideRead more
The events precipitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, now known as the “Great Resignation” have shone a new light on the role of leadership in business. It is now clear that millions of people across the nation are not happy with how their employers and managers treat them, and they are voting with their feet. WeRead more
The power of local radio has always been a priority of Blooming Prairie Farm Radio. With its roots dating back to starting the Linder Farm Network in Willmar, Minnesota, Lynn Ketelsen has been serving local communities for over 40 years. In 1996 Lynn and his partner John Linder were able to build KOWZ FM inRead more
The 5 levels of Entrepreneurship Embarking on the road of entrepreneurship can be frightening, uncertain and turbulent — especially at the start. On your journey, it’s helpful to have a mental roadmap and to know what to expect from yourself along the way. Nobody is 100% clear and consistent from the onset and you’ll naturally have fluctuatingRead more
All business owners and managers, whether operating a large or small business, know how important web presence is for any organization. However, implementing a web presence for a small business can be challenging as not all managers and owners have the knowledge required to build compelling websites and landing pages. At your local Chamber ofRead more
Hello Chamber Member, We are sharing this information with you all via email so that you hear before others about the new Riverfront Project. The OACCT is excited to announce an office location move as part of a major development project taking place along the Straight River! This new development will invest more than $30MRead more
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
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
