Business Boot Camp -Customer Service

Join OACCT for Business Boot Camp on Thursday, March 21, 2019 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm at the Owatonna Public Library-Gainey Room, 105 Elm AVE, Owatonna for an exciting topic on Customer Service presented by Peggy Young, Riverland Community College. Thank you to sponsor Home Federal Saving Bank! There is no cost for members to attend!

March After Hours at New Spherion Location

Mark your calendars for the next Business After Hours and help celebrate the new location for Spherion Staffing Services on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 starting at 5:30 pm at 134 E Vine ST, STE-1, Owatonna. No cost to attend! Bring a door prize that highlights your business!

Owatonna News

By: Brad Meier, President, OACCT

Signing Day for students graduating from OHS and are entering the workforce or technical training will be on May 1st as part of the SteeleCoWorks program! (Pictured)
Today we are at the capitol with other Owatonna business leaders testifying for funding to re-open the Workforce Center here. The $'s will come from an existing fund paid into by business.
Tomorrow we will be at the capitol testifying about the $2B in taxes being proposed on business will hurt business.
Made in Owatonna Day will bring students out of the high school to see what careers in law, law enforcement, courts and teaching look like! Thanks to the Bosch Community Fund for the partnership.
At our members request, the Chamber has asked MNDOT to put lights in at the exit at Clinton Falls. Customers routinely complain about how dark it is there at night.

Why are downtowns important in hiring?

Downtowns are a key element in recruitment and retaining of workers for industry, commercial and professional businesses. Do our millennials want to stay or come back to live, work and play here? Would their future hires and spouse want to live or move here? Do your new trainees stay?

Companies looking to relocate look at the downtowns when deciding to where to locate a plant or business and expand. They look to see their workers could see themselves in our community. The downtown reflects and affects all employers and employees. It reflects the:

economic health
quality of life
local history
local pride
and a sense of place in Owatonna

A beautiful and welcoming downtown Owatonna is for everyone and transfers to the entire community.

Do you want to help keep and grow our workforce in Owatonna? Sponsor a flower basket or three to help beautify Downtown Owatonna today. Has your business sponsored baskets yet?

Click here for a sponsorship form. Thank you!

The weather is warming up and so is the printer!

Keep your eyes open for the Owatonna 2019 Visitor Guides!

Grab your new copy at a local business near you

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.

Send your 50 words and business logo to rguthier@owatonna.org and we will take care of the rest!

Looking To Be A Foster Home?

Steele County Humane Society is currently in the process of updating all of our policies and procedures, which we expect will create positive changes within our organization moving forward. Our main focus is caring for stray cats and dogs in the area, as well as finding them loving temporary and permanent homes.

We are currently in need of foster homes for dogs and cats of all ages, breeds, and types. We are also always looking for volunteers and board members throughout the year. The SCHS is always accepting monetary and supply donations as well if volunteering or fostering don't interest you If you are interested in fostering or volunteering or just want to receive more information on the process, please call our office at 507-451-4512 or email us at steelecountyhumanesociety@gmail.com.

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