On October 18, 1587, 33 years before the Pilgrims arrived at Plymouth Rock, the first documented Filipinos arrived in what is now considered Morro Bay, California. The Filipino men, or Indios Luzones as they were referred to at that time, crewed the Nuestra Señora de Buena Esperanza (Our Lady of Hope), which was commanded by Spanish sailorRead more
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Every May, Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month recognizes the challenges faced by Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Native Hawaiians and their vital contributions to the American story. We celebrate Asian Americans and Pacific Islander’s AAPIs innumerable contributions to American history, culture, and society. We honor the AAPI legacy that stretches more than 400 years,Read more
Edward Jones is a different kind of investment firm. To us, face time and think time make sense. We meet with you to learn your individual needs so we can develop a strategy to help you achieve your long-term financial goals. So, whether you want to plan for retirement, save for college, reduce your taxRead more
Looking to build your dream home or make those home improvement ideas a reality? Look no further than Welker Custom Homes, Inc. Their builder, Kurt Welker, works closely with each homeowner, designing their new home or their home improvement project to make sure that the end results meet their individual needs and lifestyle. Through communicationRead more
Owatonna, MN, March 3, 2023– Owatonna has been named the #1 Micropolitan community in Minnesota and one of the top micropolitans in the United States for corporate site selection projects by Site Selection Magazine in their March Governor’s Cup issue. This is the third time in the last four years that Owatonna has earned thisRead more
As a chamber of commerce, our members often ask for marketing advice. We’ve found that the best people to go out and advertise to small local businesses like our members are their customers. Companies in our region have a solid connection to the community, and using their successful prior business interactions is a perfect wayRead more
Ready for your close-ups? Why the star of your next business video should be you No one knows your business like you do. While it may take some getting used to, you are your own best advocate and should be featured in your own business videos. People like to know who they are dealing with.Read more
If your website analytics have been stagnant for a while, you may be wondering what you can do to boost your traffic. Is it time to give your website a new look? We believe in supporting local businesses, so we’ve put some thought into the matter. Take a look at 3 tips for determining whetherRead 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
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
