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Advancing the Prosperity of our Member Businesses and the Vitality of the Area.
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
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How to Spend $2.6B Dollars?Good news is that indications are the Paycheck Protection Program forgiveable loans that have been a lifeline for businesses across Steele County and Minnesota will conform to the federal tax code. This means MN won't tax those revenues to business. What about the rest? Minnesota Senator John Jasinski met with the Chamber Policy committee to discuss end of session. He also discussed the workforce shortages and those challenges facing business.
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Ambassadors Cut Ribbon on New Mohs Headquarters
Ambassadors from the visited with member businesses Mohs Contracting and Mohs Homes, 1330 State AVE NW in Owatonna to attend the ribbon cutting of their new company headquarters. Scott Mohs is the president. Mohs Contracting specializes in complete start to finish commercial construction for all types of projects from storefront rehabs to new construction. Mohs Homes believes in building stronger---empowering the homeowner throughout the process to enjoy a quality home.
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Welcome New HR MemberAmbassadors visited with Insperity, to welcome them as a new member. Jennifer Libby is the area Business Performance Advisor. Insperity helps business owners outsource their Human Resources to contain costs on medical, provide administrative relief and create efficiencies on all things Human Resources. They help companies run better, grow faster and make more money by providing strategic Human Resources strategies.
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SpareTime to host June After HoursJoin the chamber and member business SpareTime Entertainment, 333 SE 18th ST, Owatonna on Tuesday, May 25th for After Hours starting at 5:30 pm. All members are invited to participate, no pre-registration required. Event program to begin at 6 pm and drawing amount is at $100 in chamber dollars!
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Congratulations to Schultz on Retirement
Congratulations to Shirley Schultz, MainStreet Director who has announced her retirement effective June 30, 2021. For the last 4 years Shirley has led the MainStreet Owatonna initiatives including: MainStreet America Strategic Plan, Downtown Thursdays, Wayfinding, EDA Façade programs, Streetscape planning, Flower Basket program, Farmers Market, OBP work and much more. We will give Shirley a proper send off, but wanted you to know her plans. Thank you Shirley!
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Thank You to Tri M Graphics
Thank you to Mike Jensen and the entire team at Tri M Graphics for the outstanding work in developing the public relations campaign for the Streetscape construction project that will be starting in June on North Cedar. This theme/brand can be used throughout the project and can be used in other ways related to the high school project, industrial park and others. Tool kits for businesses will be availalbe along with a social media and website plan.
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Join Young Professionals for a mixology class and learn how to make summer cocktails with Riley from La Crosse Distilling Company. This class will teach you how to make craft cocktails using ingredients from local liquor stores or some you may already have on hand.
Don’t miss this chance to elevate your home bartending skills and impress your friends or family! If you are a current YPro member, this event is free of charge. If you aren’t a member, the event fee is $25 or consider joining for $40, which will get you into all the events for the rest of this year! Contact Rhonda Guthier, rguthier@owatonna.org if you have any questions on membership or Young Professional events.
Watch for upcoming events: June 3rd meet at Downtown Thursday & June 17th, Bean Bag Social & Games!
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Live Events Are Blooming!Check out the new Visit Owatonna Blog Post to find out all the fun in person events!
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Hotel, Restaurant, Streetscape Groundbreaking SetA groundbreaking on the transformational projects downtown will happen on Thursday, June 3rd @ 5pm in the vacant lot on 200 N. Cedar. It's celebrating $30M invested in the new Marriott Courtyard Hotel, Restaurant, Pearl Apartments, Old Town Bagels and Streetscape project. You are invited to attend!
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Don't Delay, apply today to OCLA!The Owatonna Community Leadership Academy (OCLA) is ready to take interested applications for the program.
OCLA program is designed to enable candidates to learn about Owatonna resources, values, strengths, weaknesses, and challenges. A learning experience geared toward providing an in-dept look at eight key elements of our community; education, economic development, government, healthcare, public safety, quality of life, agri-business and culture & diversity. This program will provide opportunities for candidates to exchange ideas, build networks and begin the process of identifying and solving important community issues.
Contact Rhonda Guthier, rguthier@owatonna.org with any questions. Deadline to submit application is June 11.
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Still time to apply for events position
The Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism (OACCT) is seeking a high-energy, full time Events Manager! Key responsibilities include:
- Planning, organizing and executing high quality events for the business community.
- Requirements: excellent organization and communication skills, professional and mature leadership style. Email resume and cover letter to Rhonda Guthier @ rguthier@owatonna.org by Friday, May 28, 2021.
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50 Words for $50
Feature a special offer, an upcoming event or company information--but it must be 50 words. The cost to participate is $50 per week.
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Mayo now scheduling vaccination for children 12 years and older
Mayo Clinic Health System is strongly recommending everyone 12 and older in your household to get vaccinated to be protected for summer activities and sports. To schedule an appointment for COVID-19 vaccine: Call 507-434-9929 at Mayo Health System location in Albert Lea, Owatonna, Austin or Red Wing. Call 507-538-4040 at Mayo Health System location in Rochester or schedule online through your Patient Online Services or the Mayo Clinic app.
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Early Edition Rotary Planning 4th of July Fireworks!
Now is the time to synchronize your watches to 10 pm, Sunday, July 4, 2021 at the Steele County Fairgrounds for the most fabulous fireworks ever - we call this mission: "Fireworks & Fun in 2021!".
Donations can be mailed to the Owatonna Chamber Foundation, 320 Hoffman Drive, Owatonna to help make this year's fireworks the most spectacular ever!
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