July 2013 - Owatonna Chamber of Commerce and Tourism

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oard of Directors 2013 directors Scott Kubicek, Chair Advantage Cabinets Jennifer Menzner. Vice Chair TPS Insurance Agency Mike Milstead, Past Chair Ag Power Enterprises Brad Breyer, Treasurer United Prairie Bank Laura Brady, At-Large Haute Tanning Dr. Brian Burmeister, At-Large Main Street Dental Jennifer Martin AmericInn Hotel & Suites Owatonna- Convention Conference Center Center Glen Meger Glen Brick Meger Funeral Home Brick-Meger Dave Hietala Funeral Home Riverland Dave Hietala Community College Riverland Barb Heerema Community College Barb Community HeeremaBank Owatonna Community Cindy RossowBank Owatonna Cindy Cedar Rossow Gallery Cedar Dr. Michael Gallery Peterson Dr. McGregor Michael Chiropractic Peterson McGregor Vicki Lysne Chiropractic Vicki Comfort Lysne Inn Comfort Julie Rethemeier Inn Julie Federated Rethemeier Insurance Federated Company Insurance Company Shirley Schultz Shirley Costas’ Schultz Candies & Costas’ Restaurant Candies & Restaurant Wayne Starman Wayne Cash Wise Starman Foods Cash Wise Foods Board of Directors Owatonna Crosses the Finish Line with the Conclusion of the 2013 MN Senior Games! More than 375 athletes from 15 different States partook in over 500 athletic events in Owatonna, MN for the 2013 MN Senior Games! All of Owatonna was showcased well to the Minnesota Senior Game athletes with daily check-in for athletes taking place at the Four Seasons Centre, sporting events taking place at our local schools, parks, golf course. Athletes also had the chance to take in the sights and attractions of Owatonna while here for the Games. Together with SeniorPlace Inc., the Owatonna Tourism Department, Owatonna Parks & Recreation and an energetic group of local volunteers, Owatonna hosted a phenomenal MN Senior Games! Thank you to all of the sponsors of the Minnesota Senior Games, your support was invaluable in bringing the Minnesota Senior Games to Owatonna this summer! Jennifer Libby Rhonda Guthier Operations Director rguthier@owatonna.org AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & TOURISM Lisa Havelka Tourism Director lhavelka@owatonna.org 2 | july 2013 Business Brief Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Make the most of your membership! Call 507.451.7970 Email oacct@owatonna.org Fax 507.451.7972 Web www.owatonna.org Hours M-F: 8am-5pm oacct staff – we are here to serve you! President/CEO jlibby@owatonna.org Allison Abrahams Office Support Manager aabrahams@owatonna.org Stacy Kubat Office Support Manager skubat@owatonna.org Katie Nelson Marketing Director knelson@owatonna.org Anne Peterson 320 Hoffman Drive Owatonna, MN 55060 Follow us on Group Tour Coordinator apeterson@owatonna.org Melanie Sunnarborg MainStreet Director msunnarborg@owatonna.org
flower basket Keep the baskets beautiful Help Needed appreciation If you enjoy the flower baskets, please consider donating to the program! We need your help! Donations are tax deductible. The program is in need of funds for watering and maintenance. As it stands, the funds for the program will be depleted mid- July. If this happens it will unfortunately cease all opera- Melanie Sunnarborg tions and care of the flow- MainStreet Director er baskets. Each basket costs approximately $85 each season to plant, water and maintain. We have raised $8,500 but are still $5,000 short of what is needed. The program must raise the adequate funds annually to keep the program in existence. This effort is supported solely by community donations. The Chamber Foundation/MainStreet Program coordinates and pays for the baskets, watering and maintenance during the season. The program is appreciative to the more than 100 individuals, service clubs and businesses that have donated to our program this year. Thank you for your continued support! workforce appreciation Event We Appreciate YOU! With nearly 600 members of the Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism collectively do what no single business can do alone. Members continue to play a vital role in the quality and growth of the Owatonna area. It takes teamwork – and we are glad that you are on the team! All Around Rhonda Guthier Interim President/CEO Your membership is valued and critical to the success of the Chamber. We at the Chamber sincerely value your input. Thank you for your continued involvement! If you have any questions about your membership, how to get involved, advocacy, economic development, sponsorship, or events; please contact the Chamber office at 451-7970 anytime M – F; 8 AM– 5 PM or at oacct@owatonna.org. We are your business resource center! Any and all donations are appreciated! Please contact Melanie at msunnarborg@owatonna.org if you have any questions or would like to help! 3rd Thursday Networking six ways we serve you! Membership Strengthen membership to represent the significant majority of business in Steele County and meet members’ needs and expectations. Economic Development Maintain a strong economic development environment for the community. Advocacy Create a public policy agenda that will reflect business priorities, enhancing the climate for growing businesses. Tourism development Maximize the viability of the Owatonna area as a travel destination. Community Serve as a resource center for the community by providing information and personal service to inquirers and visitors. Model Chamber To be recognized as the premier business resource center for economic growth, education and relationship building. Tami Enfield with Brand Yourself, LLC shared great insights with members at the June networking event hosted at Famous Dave’s BBQ. She also gave participants a Top 10 Tips sheet for their use and reference. Join us on July 18 for the next structured networking event! We’ll be at Koda Living Community, 2255 30th Street NW from Noon-1PM. Grow your business! Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism www.owatonna.org | 3
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