Consumers Resort to 'Shoptimism'
Consumers Resort to 'Shoptimism'
Advancing the Prosperity of our Member Businesses and the Vitality of the Area.
Tuesday, January 5, 2021

January Member Press Releases

-Access Tonna Lock announces retirement and new owners
-Holland Family Dental announces appointment to Minnesota Dental Association
-Little Theatre of Owatonan (LTO) announces CLUE Cast
-Owatonna Foundation announces Non-Traditional Scholarship Recipients
-Owatonna Foundation reached a Million Dollars in Donations for 2020
-Owatonna Public School invites you to Coffee and Conversation with Superintendent Elstad
-RE/MAX Venture announces newest agent Jennifer Teichroew
-Traditions of Owatonna I & II staff members given "HERO" bonus for efforts

End The Pause

The Chamber continues to send the message to Governor Walz to #Endthe Pause.  Saving our Bars, Restaurants, Breweries, Fitness Centers, zoo and other businesses that have seen dramatic impact by the closures.  The time is NOW.  We expect Governor Walz to announce some level of reopening tomorrow (Wednesday) at his press conference.

Your Support Counts!

We've teamed up with Owatonna Cash Wise Foods and are challenging businesses & community members to support Owatonna' restaurant and bars by ordering takeout.  

SBA Approves Simple 1-Page Forgiveness App

No more calculations required. 
Extended timeframes.
Simplified documentation requriements. 
Headline Sponsor 

Chamber Annual Dinner-Spirit of Owatonna


Save the Date for the 2021 Annual Meeting to be held virtually on January 29th @ 5:30 pm.  The committee has been working hard share the experience in a unique and different way.  A package will be arriving at your business with a special invite and gift in the few weeks!  Thank you to Headline Sponsor, Culligan ULTRAPURE!

2021 - 2023 New Board Members Approved by Membership

The membership approved three incoming board members who will start their 3-year term at the Annual Dinner.  Congratulations to Brian Deml, Deml Heating and Air Conditioning, Doug Meier, Christian Bros. Cabinets and Tom Peterson, Climate by Design International.
Brian Deml, Deml Heating and Air Conditioning
Doug Meier, Christian Bros. Cabinets
Tom Peterson, Climate by Design International

Holiday Window Contest Winners Announced!

Thank you to everyone that participated in the Downtown Owatonna Holiday Window Contest.
Congratulations to A Family First Insurance Agency and Owatonna Heating & Cooling on receiving 1st and 2nd place!

A Family FIrst Insurance Agency
Owatonna Heating & Cooling

Thanks for Supporting Local Member Businesses!

Thanks to member businesses, community member and many more who have supported the Chamber Gift Certificate program since 1986!  In 2020, over $136,000 were purchased to be spent at local member businesses!  This is up $10,400 over 2019!  Keep supporting and shopping locally! It makes a differnce!   
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Feature a special offer, an upcoming event or company information--but it must be 50 words.  The cost to participate is $50 per week.  

National Entrepreneurship Week 2021

Make plans now to sponsor the 2nd annual National Entrepreneurship Week celebration in Owatonna.  Help us honor Steele County’s best innovators of the past and provide support for current and future entrepreneurs.  Sponsorship levels start at $250.  Events take place the week of February 15.  Visit https://www.owatonna.biz/new-2021-sponsors to learn more.  

Consumers Resort to 'Shoptimism'

Shoptimism is a term being used to describe purchases made from home during the pandemic. You are stuck at home and suddenly begin to see every flaw, paint chip and cluttered closet. So, you buy things to fix the situation — or you buy things to make you feel better about it.  FULL BLOG POST
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