Owatonna’s primary and secondary retail trade area consists of $285 million dollars of purchasing power. Ideally situated on three primary highway systems, Interstate 35 and U.S. Highways 14 and 218, Owatonna presents an ideal location for retail shoppers. The four shopping areas are the South Entertainment District, Hoffman Drive, the north side shopping area and the downtown area in the heart of the city. All four areas are united in their promotional efforts to make Owatonna an exciting place to shop.
Owatonna has a total of more than 500 retail, wholesale and professional firms supporting its large industrial base. Boasting over 40 industrial firms, Owatonna’s business community provides jobs for a labor force in excess of 18,000 people.
