We’ve all heard the term ‘death by a thousand cuts’. A way of explaining how things went wrong and how it was never just one thing that got us to this point in time. The housing challenges facing the upper Midwest seem to be feeling all the cuts. At a recent growth breakfast hosted byRead more
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When Matt and Deb Gillard made the decision to open their real estate office, they aligned with RE/MAX – a global real estate leader founded in 1972. They purchased their RE/MAX franchise and opened their doors in October of 2016. They gave careful consideration as to how they would operate their brokerage – developing theirRead 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
Letter Sent to Owatonna City Council and Steele County Commissioners From: Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Board of Directors, Public Policy Committee RE: Budget Season As you prepare your 2024 budgets, we’d like to share some feedback from businesses on what they’re facing looking forward. It’s not all negative! We believe it’s importantRead more
Have you ever been stuck between multiple options and simply unable to make a decision? Of course, you have — you’re a human being. While the human brain is the most complex computing system known to man, people are still prone to finding big life decisions difficult. Nobody likes being paralyzed by a decision, yetRead more
New Restaurant Open at Brooktree Golf Course OWATONNA, July 24, 2023 – The City of Owatonna Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department is announcing a new restaurant is open and ready to serve customers at Brooktree Golf Course. Lacey’s at Brooktree opened over the weekend bringing a fresh menu and high quality of service to golfersRead more
OWATONNA, July 18, 2023 – The City of Owatonna Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department is announcing a transition in the restaurant lease for food and beverages at Brooktree Golf Course. As of July 18, Tavern Nine will no longer be providing food and beverages at the municipally-owned golf course. Other food and beverage options areRead more
In a time when employers are competing more fiercely than ever for top talent, finding recruiting strategies that work is imperative. Today, we’re talking with Cameron Herold, former COO of 1-800-GOT-JUNK and founder of the COO Alliance. He’s sharing insight into recruiting as the head of a national enterprise; however, these actionable tips can workRead more
Prospective salary after graduation is one of the most influential factors for deciding a college major. The New York Federal Reserve noted six college degrees that leave graduates with a median salary of $40,000 five years after graduating. If your post-college plans include a six-figure salary, you may wish to avoid these six majors. The New York FederalRead more
Identifying good employees is easy when everything is going right on a team project. The difference between a good employee and your best often lies in handling difficulties or what they do when things aren’t going right. Many tech sector companies have been hit especially hard by recent global challenges, and leaders are forced to take aRead more
