BUSINESS BRIEF owatonna area chamber of commerce & tourism SEPTEMBER 2018 2018 2018 Salute Shoot a Success! Title Sponsor: Profinium, Inc. Not only did the weather cooperate, but the sponsorships and golfers had a great day of fun, networking and socializing along with a little bit of golf! Thank you to the following sponsors that made the day possible Title Sponsor: Profinium, Inc, Deck Sponsors: South Central Minnesota SHRM & Riverland Community College Golf Cart Sponsors: Driessen Water Inc./Culligan & Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Beverage Station Sponsor: HomeTown Credit Union Putting Green Sponsor: Community Bank Owatonna Lunch Sponsor: Noble RV Dinner Sponsor: CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP & Main Street Dental Team Ruler Sponsor: Alexander Lumber Dessert Sponors: Black Forest, LTD, Curly Girlz Candy, Cybex, State Farm Insurance-Plemel Agency and TPS Insurance Refreshment Sponsors: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Advantage Real Estate, Jones, Haugh & Smith -Engineers & Land Surveyors & ServiceMaster by Ayotte Hole In One Sponsor: Thrivent Financial - Nick Lewis Premium Hole Sponsor: Bremer Bank, Jaguar Communications, Hy Vee Food Store, KODA Living Community, Spherion Staffing, Steele- Waseca Cooperative Electric, United Prairie Bank, U.S. Bank Hole Sponsors: Custom Alarm, Beauterre Recovery Institute, Fareway Stores, Inc., Federated Insurance, Owatonna Motor Company, Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest, Wenger Corporation, Owatonna People’s Press, Owatonna Granite and Monument, SERVPRO of Mankato/ Owatonna Field Game Sponsors: Ludewig Financial Group, Thrivent Financial - Nick Lewis (x2), Owatonna Groundsmasters, MMP-Modern Metal Products, Home Federal Saving Bank (x2) & Black Forest, LTD In Kind Sponsors: American Rent All, Exchange Club Many thank to the 2018 Golf Committee: Laura Brady, Spherion Staffing; Jason Eyberg, Bremer Bank; Kelsie Kaiser, United Prairie Bank; Nick Lewis, Thrivent Financial; Kara Martin, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage; Katie Nelson, digiGLOW. Marketing; Mike Noble, Noble RV and Wayne Starman, Cash Wise Foods. 1 SEPTEMBER 2018 Business Brief Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism
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BUSINESS BRIEFowatonna area chamber of commerce & tourismS E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 8
2018
2018 Salute Shoot a Success!
Title Sponsor: Profi nium, Inc.
Not only did the weather cooperate, but the sponsorships and golfers had a great day of fun, networking and socializing along with a little bit of golf!
Thank you to the following sponsors that made the day possible
Title Sponsor: Profi nium, Inc,
Deck Sponsors: South Central Minnesota SHRM & Riverland Community College
Golf Cart Sponsors: Driessen Water Inc./Culligan & Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Beverage Station Sponsor: HomeTown Credit Union
Putting Green Sponsor: Community Bank Owatonna
Lunch Sponsor: Noble RV
Dinner Sponsor: CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP & Main Street Dental
Team Ruler Sponsor: Alexander Lumber
Dessert Sponors: Black Forest, LTD, Curly Girlz Candy, Cybex, State Farm Insurance-Plemel Agency and TPS InsuranceRefreshment Sponsors: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Advantage Real Estate, Jones, Haugh & Smith -Engineers & Land Surveyors & ServiceMaster by Ayotte
Hole In One Sponsor: Thrivent Financial - Nick Lewis
Premium Hole Sponsor: Bremer Bank, Jaguar Communications, Hy Vee Food Store, KODA Living Community, Spherion Staffi ng, Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric, United Prairie Bank, U.S. Bank
Hole Sponsors: Custom Alarm, Beauterre Recovery Institute, Fareway Stores, Inc., Federated Insurance, Owatonna Motor Company, Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest, Wenger Corporation, Owatonna People’s Press, Owatonna Granite and Monument, SERVPRO of Mankato/Owatonna
Field Game Sponsors: Ludewig Financial Group, Thrivent Financial - Nick Lewis (x2), Owatonna Groundsmasters, MMP-Modern Metal Products, Home Federal Saving Bank (x2) & Black Forest, LTD
In Kind Sponsors: American Rent All, Exchange Club
Many thank to the 2018 Golf Committee: Laura Brady, Spherion Staffi ng; Jason Eyberg, Bremer Bank; Kelsie Kaiser, United Prairie Bank; Nick Lewis, Thrivent Financial; Kara Martin, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage; Katie Nelson, digiGLOW.Marketing; Mike Noble, Noble RV and Wayne Starman, Cash Wise Foods.
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CHAMBER Leaders EVENTS Update | Rhonda Guthier, Director of Operations
Pat McDermott, ChairJC Press
Andy Cowell, Vice ChairProfinium, Inc.
Julie Rethemeier, Past ChairFederated Insurance Company
Todd Trout, TreasurerUS Bank
Jennifer Martin, Tourism RepBaymont Inn & Suites–Owatonna
Kim Schaufenbuel, At-LargeUnited Way of Steele County
John Champa, At-LargeCybex
Wayne Starman, Ex-OfficioCash Wise Foods
Nathan DotsonDotson Woodworking
Randy DoyalAl-Corn Clean Fuel
Graham FrieMayo Clinic Health System-Owatonna
Brian SpeasFareway Stores, Inc.
Brandon WayneAmeriprise Financial –Dufresne, Wayne & Associates
Stacy WilsonOld Town Bagels
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Getting Ramped up for new Leadership TrainingThe 2018-2019 Owatonna Community Leadership Academy class participated in a kick-off picnic on Monday, August 6th at Master’s Bar & Grille. Brad Meier, President/CEO welcomed the group, Year Leader Nicole Schulz, Federated Insurance provided a sneak-peek of a new class project element, Rhonda Guthier, OACCT Operations Director and Program Coordinator reviewed expectations and Year Leader Corey Mensink, U.S. Bank fi nished out the night with community engagement.
The twenty-one-member class had a chance to meet their cohort with some ice-breakers with Peggy Young, Riverland Community College.
Thank you to the participants and sponsors for allowing them to attend one day each month exploring eight sectors of the Owatonna community.
Congratulations to: Shaylene Baumbach, Owatonna Public School District 761; Mark Blando, Owatonan Public Library; Andy Drenth, Owatonna Police Department; Andi Gaffke, Steele County Safe & Drug Free Coalition; Nate Gendron, Fernbook Family Center; Tom Harwood, Al-Corn Clean Fuel; Kari Kincannon, U.S. Bank; Naomi Knudtson, Kids Korner Educare Center; Shari Kropp, Beds for Kids; James Lundgren, Steele County Historical Society; Jennifer Mueller, HomeTown Credit Union; Kim Nelson, Riverland Community College; Karen Pehrson, Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism, Jacie Richmond, St. John’s Lutheran Church; Barb Schwab, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern MN; Laurie Spielman, Mayo Clinic Health System-Owatonna; Rachel Springer, RE/MAX Venture; Chris Swanson, Trinity Lutheran Church; Jon Thiel, Amesbury Truth; Dan Wagner, Federated Insurance and Jon Walstrom, Steele County.
2018
Owatonna Summer Events Make a Economic ImpactMost locals would agree that summer goes by too fast in Minnesota. With all the jam-packed summer events going on in Owatonna, it’s no wonder it felt so fast. Whether it was a sporting event, like Corky’s Early Bird Softball Tournament or a bike race to raise money for Bike Multiple Sclerosis they both offered a host of economic and social benefi ts to our community. Tourism brings communities together and instills a sense of pride and community. The Steele Country Free Fair is a perfect example of fostering community pride. All these events that took place this summer not only made our community stronger, it contributed economic growth for our region as well.According to Explore Minnesota Tourism, the average per person, per day spending for day travelers is $52. It jumps to $89 for overnight travelers, not including lodging. Overnight visitors also provide a source of off-site revenue when they stop at local shops, gas stations and restaurants. Here is a breakdown of a few top events that helped to boost our economy.
TOURISM Update | Karen Pehrson, Director of Conventions and Tourism
Conservative economic impact estimate of the Top 5 events this summer:
Steele County Free Fair$5,200,000
Corky’s Early Bird Softball Tournament$222,000
Smokin’ in Steele BBQ & Blues Festival$60,000
Pirate Fest$50,500
Bike MS$50,000
MAINSTREET Update | Shirley Schultz, MainStreet Director
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2018 OACCT MembersThe OACCT is pleased to recognize the following businesses who have renewed their Chamber Membership between July 16, 2018 and August 17, 2018. We appreciate their continued support!
Owatonna FoundationOwatonna Granite & MonumentOwatonna Groundsmasters, IncOwatonna People’s Press (APG)Owatonna Public SchoolsPeopleReadyPremier Lift ProductsQuality ElectricTimber Lodge SteakhouseWal-MartWendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers
MEMBERSHIP Update | Craig Thompson, Membership Director
Downtown Thursday was Success!“Are you doing this again next week?“was the number one question at Downtown Thursday from many of the around 2000 people attending the event. Can you repeat this for every 11@7 Concert was the question from many downtown (DT) businesses after Downtown Thursday?
Who Participated? • 14 makers in tents were all Owatonna residents. 7 vendors also sell at the Saturday morning Farmer’s Market.• 6 local artists sold their creations • 4 Owatonna Commercial Vendors were in tents (1 DT business and 3 from outside of the historic district)• 3 of 7 Food Vendors were Owatonna Businesses: Torey’s & The Kitchen in tents on Cedar, Nancy’s Popcorn in the park,
18 Downtown Businesses including 6 eateries were open. 5 expanded their hours of operation.
Event Survey Stats: • 100% of vendor respondents considered the event a success by sales, exposure and leads. • 91% of DT businesses respondents were satisfi ed to very satisfi ed with the foot traffi c in their business
Oh, and there was plenty to eat while shopping or listening to great music...• Sold 100 burgers, 200 wraps, sold 3 kegs of beer and 5 cases of pop DT• Sold a lot of food• Sold 300% of daily food sales DT • Sold 18 pies and 6 dozen cookies DT• Sold 275 gallons of popcorn
Cricket Wireless is working with the American Red Cross to hold a blood drive on Monday, October 8, 2018 at their location at 1045 Frontage RD, STE B, Owatonna
CulturFest to plan their last festival. CulturFest is a committee of the Cultural Diversity Network (CDN), a 501c3 created to help new immigrants to our community build relationship and fi nd their way in our community. The core of the festival has stayed the same over the years, including live entertainment of cultural music and dance, food and children’s activities. The committee’s 20th festival will take place on Saturday, September 22nd. The committee decision did not come lightly as they saw impact that the festival has had on the community but they realized their limitation and challenges to expand the core committee.
Federated Insurance raised $2.8 million for Big Brothers Big Sisters during the 2018 Federated Challenge. More than 50 prominent businesses and several hundred private citizens gathered at The Saint Paul RiverCentre in St. Paul, Minnesota for the fourteenth annual
Federated Challenge supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Little Theatre of Owatonna (LTO) is pleased to announce auditions for its fall production “Murder Inn” were held in August. Artistic Director is Kristi Westergaard and Technical Director is Jenny Hager. Performances will be at 7:30 pm on October 19, 20, 27 & 28. Matinee performances will be a 2 pm on October 21 & 28.
Owatonna Foundation Board of Trustees recently held its 60th Annual Meeting at the Steele County History Center. During the meeting, the Trustees conducted their business of annual committee reports, adopting new policy and donor opportunities, and electing Trustees and Offi cers. Dean Velzke, Ameriprise Financial and Judy Plemel, State Farm Insurance-Plemel Agency were elected as two new Trustees.
Owatonna Foundation Traditional and Non-Traditional Scholarship Recipients awarded during fall semester 2017, 7 were awarded traditional scholarships: Aaron Boss, Vincent Green, David Keck, Mason Miranda, Adam Olson, Zachery
Sencer & Taylor Velske. Five individuals received non-traditional scholarships: Brooke Hondl, Joseph Nelson, Samantha Schwartz, Angela Terpstra and Julie Tuerk. Congratulations to each recipient!
Riverland Community College welcomes Ms. Janelle Koepke as our new Dean of Institutional Advancement. Koepke has nearly 20 years of experience in the development profession working to strengthen and increase fundraising capacity for a variety of organizations.
Riverland Community College recently names Barbara Embacher as new vice president for Academic and Student Affairs. Ms. Embacher has more than 25 years’ experience leading teams that support student and regional economic success.
Winter State Entertainment is set to begin fi lming for a new movie this summer “Summertime Dropouts”. The movie, inspired by the music of a pop punk band of the same name, captures the story of a group of friends in search of fame and an opportunity to play on Warped Tour.
SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER Events FARMERS MARKET May 5 – October 27 | 7:00 am – 1:00 pm Saturday’s
PAST BOARD CHAIR LUNCHEON September 12 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Sponsor: Profinium, Inc. Owatonna Country Club
BUSINESS BOOT CAMP September 20 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm Topic: I Like Your Style: Communication for Personality
Style by Pam John, P2Parallel Partners Owatonna Public Library-Gainey Room, 105 N. Elm Sponsor: RE/MAX Results
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS September 25 | 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Destiny Church, 422 W North ST Sponsor(s): Destiny Christian Church, Front Door
Realty & Rich’s Window Cleaning
CHAMBER PACK INSERT DEADLINE Supply 560 copies of your promotional insert by September
26 for October’s mailing; $150
FARMERS MARKET May 5 – October 27 7:00 am – 1:00 pm Saturday’s
MANUFACTURING WEEK October 1 – 5
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS October 9 **Note date change** | 5:30 – 7pm Master’s Bar & Grille, 1369 Cherry Street Sponsor: Owatonna Foundation
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS – COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
October 12
BUSINESS BOOT CAMP October 25 **Note date change** | 12 – 1pm Topic: Expert Break Out Sessions on Marketing Owatonna Public Library-Gainey Room, 105 N. Elm Sponsor: dexYP
CANDIDATE FORUMS Monday’s in October (1, 8, 15, 22 & 29) 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Owatonna Country Club Sponsors: Owatonna People’s Press, Early Edition & Noon Rotary Club and OACCT
CHAMBER PACK INSERT DEADLINE Supply 550 copies of your promotional insert by October 24 for November’s mailing; $150
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