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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

New Owatonna Business Hosts After Hours Tonight

Join Geoff Stamp of Principal Financial and host partner Graif Clothing (located in same building) at tonight's Business After Hours.

All members are welcome and no registration required, just show up. 5:30pm start, 6:00 pm program. See you there!

100 Year Legacy Continues With New Owners

Ambassadors visited with Kottke Jewelers of Owatonna; 115 North Cedar Avenue, to welcome the new owners Lauren and Kyle Kozelka. Founded in 1919, Kottke Jewelers has been a mainstay on the 100 block of North Cedar since the very early days of Owatonna. The Kozelka’s will continue to offer the same quality products and service that their loyal customers will recall from the days of the Kottke family. WATCH THE PLAQUE PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION

New Member Honors and Supports Service Members

Ambassadors welcomed Beyond the Yellow Ribbon of Owatonna, to welcome them as a new member. Sarah Frazier is the Chair. Beyond the Yellow Ribbon is Steele County residents dedicated to honoring and supporting our service members and their families before, during and after deployments as well as veterans and their families. WATCH PLAQUE PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION

Mineral Springs Brewery & Limberg Productions to be Honored at Annual Dinner

The Spirit of Owatonna awards recognize two businesses that exemplify quality businesses and benevolent giving.

Mineral Springs Brewery: In 2021, MSB made 40+ direct donations and provided a variety of in-kind services to more than 30 different community organizations.
Limberg Productions: OwatonnaLive.com website was in place to bring events to people during covid shut downs. Limberg Productions helped nonprofits livestream fundraisers and created virtual Bingo to help raise money for nonprofits in the county.

Chamber Annual Dinner is this Friday, January 28th, Register Today!

Last Chance to Attend Annual Dinner

Register today for Friday's Chamber Annual Dinner at the Owatonna Country Club. Recognize award winners, exceptional volunteers and get a new perspective on downtown. Help us celebrate the Chamber's 75 year anniversary! Thanks to Mohs Contracting-Headline Sponsor of the Annual Dinner. Watch Video with Scott Mohs.

Businesses Market to Future Workforce

Climate by Design International kicked off our employer series at OHS this week. Thank you for sharing with students about your business!

Looking to show of your business to Owatonna High School students, market your business to the future workforce, or recruit students to work for you now? Businesses can have a table during lunch on Wednesdays at the high school. Think career fair, but you are the only booth!

Click to sign up for a Wednesday that works for you.

This Year, Discover the Benefits of Volunteering

Aristotle once equated the essence of life to serving others and doing good. While the philosophy seems like a fulfilling endeavor, it's not quite practical given that we lead super busy lives. With our already jam-packed schedules, it's impossible to think of giving away your time and energy for free without a financial reward. FULL STORY

Local Businesses Volunteer to Keep Schools Open

It started with a question from Viracon...With covid and other illness having major impact on the Owatonna Public School staffing, how can local companies help? Here's what the school district is saying would be most impactful:

Need 10 volunteers per day for a full school day (for support duties)
Targeting January 31-February 18th as highest need (these dates could change)
School needs name of volunteer and an email so the individual can complete a background check prior to serving.

If you or employees are able to assist, send an email to Brad Meier to get signed up.

Double Your Productivity By Asking Yourself These Simple Questions

Meetings get a bad rap for limiting productivity from the day. While work-from-home and office hybrid hours have changed how we attend meetings, meetings themselves are still a staple of everyday office life. FULL STORY

Rendering of New CDI Facility

Climate by Design International new manufacturing facility will be 200,000 square feet and located east of the Owatonna Energy Station on Bridge Street. The investment is estimated at $37M and plans to create 50 new jobs.

Pehrson Resigning from Tourism Position

Karen Pehrson, Director of Conventions and Tourism served nearly four years in her role working on driving visitors to Owatonna, group tours, marketing Owatonna to travelers, working with attractions and lodging properties.

Pehrson has accepted a postion with Discover St. Louis Park as the Business Development Director. Pehrsons' last day will be Friday, February 10th.

Big Business Is Thriving in Owatonna, MN

Wenger. Bosch. Federated Insurance. We don't mean to drop names, but...

"We celebrate entrepreneurship here."

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.

Democracy Begins with Caucuses

Democracy begins with Precinct Caucuses. If you agree with Republican Party principles, we invite you to caucus with us at the High School on February 1st. Registration opens at 6:10 pm. The caucus commences at 6:30 pm. Agenda items include: election of convention delegates; resolutions; Governor candidates straw ballot.

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