Has Your Business Received This Federal Credit? It Could be Worth Thousands

Even if your business received PPP, you may still qualify for ERC - Employee Retention Credits-a fully refundable tax credit for employers.

This is currently one of the largest credits available to business owners, delivering thousands of dollars in credits per employee with qualified wages. See More.

If you haven't already taken advantage, Talk to your accountant or tax preparer to determine your qualification.

2021 Signing Day students and employers. 2022 event is Wednesday, June 1st.

Students Sign Intent to Work

Signing Day is a celebration of high school graduates who are choosing to enter the workforce coordinated through the SteeleCoWorks program. The event features local businesses and students celebrated for their decision to go to work.

Event: Signing Day, Wednesday June 1st at 4:30pm - Torey's Upstairs Conference Room.

Events Flavor Tourism Season in Owatonna

Smokin’ in Steele is this weekend, June 3 & 4. Head on out to the Steele County Fairgrounds on Friday or Saturday for lunch and dinner—food vendors open Friday at 11am. Enjoy some Blues Music and BBQ, or pick from several food trucks including: Piggy Blues BBQ, LAKE STATE BBQ, LLC, Grandma's Cookies, Ole and Lena's, and At the Hop concessions. Proceeds from the Smokin’ in Steele event benefit Owatonna Area Special Olympics and Let's Smile, Inc.!

National Cutting Horse Association rides into Owatonna for their event at the Steele County Fairgrounds June 24-26^th! All Chamber members are invited to their meet and greet the night before, on June 23^rd at 5:30 at the Foundation Building. Join in to see the Cutting Horse Demonstration, and meal served at 6pm. RSVP to the Owatonna Chamber, 507-451-7970 or oacct@owatonna.org, by June 10^th.

VENDORS WANTED! National Cutting Horse Association invites local food and product vendors to showcase Owatonna at their event June 24^th-26^th. Contact toddu1021@gmail.com or 507-358-8213 for more information.

Kick Off summer with Downtown Thursday

This annual summer event brings downtown alive on the first Thursdays of June, July and August. The event highlights businesses and restaurants, food trucks, street vendors and musical entertainment.

The first one for the summer of 2022 is this Thursday, June 2^ndat 5:00 with musical performances on the 300 block of Cedar featuring Jeff Reinartz.

Also on Cedar Ave will be street vendors, food vendors, retail businesses and more entertainment to discover! The concert in Central Park begins at 7:00 – bring a chair and get ready to enjoy the entertainment the band Red Dirt Road!

Please Note: Cedar Street is blocked off to vehicle traffic and we encourage everyone to walk the 100, 200 and 300 blocks of Cedar Ave to check out our new streetscape and experience the exciting atmosphere that Downtown Thursday brings.

How A Minimum Viable Product Can Help You Test Your Next Big Business Idea

Have a great idea for a business? Wondering how to test out your product – without risking everything?

If so, you might want to develop a minimum viable product (MVP) – a “version of a new product which allows a (development) team to collect the maximum amount of validated learning about customers with the least effort”. FULL STORY

Member Golf Outing Perfect Day for Fun and Network Building

This popular event is the perfect playing field for networking, marketing, and a break from the daily grind! Join us on Tuesday, August 2nd with 9 am checl-in, 10 am Shot Gun Start, 11 am Lunch Pick-up and 4 pm Social & Evening Meal.

"VEGAS" is the theme so grab a team and come out and join us! Play will be a BIG CUP SCRAMBLE with regular play on the Par3 holes. Click HERE for the registration link or email Julia @ jseykora@owatonna.org

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.

Courtyard Owatonna Downtown Job Fair!

Join the #1 Global Leader in Hospitality and grow your career with Marriott on Saturday, June 11th from 10 am - 2 pm at Torey's Restaurant & Bar, 208 North Cedar Avenue, Owatonna. Explore the opportunities we have available in housekeeping, maintenance, front desk and food & beverag. Any questions, contact Brian Billington, General Manager at brian.billington@courtyardowatonnadowntown.com.

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