Dear families, For nearly eight years, I have dedicated myself to making our school district and the community of Owatonna a better place. Throughout this time, I have had the privilege of leading a team who successfully navigated a pandemic and developed a growing online learning platform. I have worked hard to nurture business andRead more
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For over 60 years, Culligan Ultrapure has helped families and businesses achieve peace of mind with pure, refreshing water. Renowned for their water quality expertise, the Culligan Ultrapure team provides products and services to ensure quality water is provided in homes, offices, and businesses. At Culligan Ultrapure thereRead more
Fiscal responsibility Job one for the Legislature is to enact a sustainable, balanced budget by May 19. The budget is projected to spend more than is collected over the next four years. Legislators must recognize that Minnesota businesses and taxpayers cannot afford new tax increases or additional workplace mandates. Good governance throughRead more
Understanding SEO and how it pertains to your business goals will help you take advantage of search and drive more traffic to your website or page. Large and small companies will benefit from optimizing their online presence. By incorporating some of our easy tips, you can increase your company’s ranking, resulting in more traffic andRead more
Tourism is a major industry and capturing your share of our local tourists will help your business thrive. The Chamber encourages you to stop in and learn more about our advertising tools that can help you succeed. Local sights, conventions, and activities draw visitors from across the country to the area each year, making itRead more
Marketing and advertising are only part of the equation when attracting new clients. Service is perhaps the single most important aspect of any business. If your business provides good service, but you are still losing clients, it is important to identify the reasons. We have identified some of the problems local businesses encounter when marketingRead more
Spas are well-known for pampering their clients – and charging a premium for their services. Despite the high prices that come with massages, scrubs, and treatments, the world’s leading spas have been able to turn a tidy profit by focusing on delivering exceptional customer service. Here’s what your business can learn from these high-end service-orientatedRead more
Amazon is the largest online store and hosts products from some of the biggest brands in the world. They are also known for large inventories and discounts, so competing based on price can be a tall order for local startups. Interestingly, about 50% of the products you encounter at Amazon in the United States areRead more
The RACI matrix is a simple method of assigning roles within a team. It’s adaptable even for the most complicated projects and can be used for a single team or multiple teams completing different phases of the project. What is the RACI Matrix? RACI is an acronym for the four roles that stakeholders hold inRead more
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
