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
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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
Rising interest rates, coupled with an already tight and competitive market, are impacting purchasing power of would-be home buyers. Consequently, the housing market is starting to see a shift in who is buying homes-especially in the millennial age group. Millennials are now the largest generation of potential homebuyers, but this age group is becoming moreRead more
One of the best ways to grow your business and increase sales is to convert one-off customers into repeat customers. You can build solid relationships with your customers by providing high-quality products and services and offering unique content or experiences that make your customers want to return for more. Repeat customers are the lifeblood ofRead more
In today’s evolving world of digital growth and prevalent social media presence, email may seem to be an old-fashioned style of communicating with clients. Yet, it remains an effective tool to advertise and speak with a relevant audience. Now while building a substantial email list from scratch may sound like a daunting task, there areRead more
Spotlight Tier Member When Matt and Deb Gillard made the decision to open their real estate office, it was an easy choice to align with RE/MAX – a global real estate leader founded 50 years ago in 1972. They purchased their RE/MAX franchise and gave careful consideration as to how they would operate their brokerageRead 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
