July 2013 - Owatonna Chamber of Commerce and Tourism

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!
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