Boasting over 40 industrial firms, with more than 500 retail, wholesale and professional firms supporting its large industrial base, Owatonna’s business community provides jobs for a diverse workforce.

Owatonna has emerged from its agricultural heritage as a community with a diverse economy, including a strong industrial, financial and service base. As a regional employment magnet, Owatonna draws several thousand commuters each day and has a 2.4% unemployment rate – lower than state and national averages.