Listen to updates from Chamber President Brad Meier.
Appx. 15 min.
MP3 File
Monday, October 25, 2010
Monday, October 18, 2010
County Meeting Notes-October 12, 2010
A part of the OACCT's Public Policy efforts for 2010 is for volunteers from the Public Policy committee attend both City and County meetings and report back on items that are of interest/concern to business.
5 Items discussed.
1. Lisa Havelka presented to the board an update of the Tourism activities. In addition, informed them of an upcoming request for $1000 for the So. MN Tourism fund. The board was receptive to Lisa's presentation and asked for continuous updates from Lisa (quarterly).
2. Flood Abatements - County re-enforced that any citizen affected by the flood (on the disaster log) gets an extra 30 days.
3. Jail - Discussed the desire to go to debit cards instead of checks to allow for tighter controls for inmates leaving.
4. Bldg Permit Fees - Bldg permits were discussed to be reduced or eliminated as result of the flood.
5. JOBZ Request - board was asked to rezone (Swap) an area to allow for a new company to take advantage of the JOBZ program.
5 Items discussed.
1. Lisa Havelka presented to the board an update of the Tourism activities. In addition, informed them of an upcoming request for $1000 for the So. MN Tourism fund. The board was receptive to Lisa's presentation and asked for continuous updates from Lisa (quarterly).
2. Flood Abatements - County re-enforced that any citizen affected by the flood (on the disaster log) gets an extra 30 days.
3. Jail - Discussed the desire to go to debit cards instead of checks to allow for tighter controls for inmates leaving.
4. Bldg Permit Fees - Bldg permits were discussed to be reduced or eliminated as result of the flood.
5. JOBZ Request - board was asked to rezone (Swap) an area to allow for a new company to take advantage of the JOBZ program.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Congressional Candidates Give Opinions on Health Care Bill, Economy and Card Check!
The Owatonna Area Chamber, along with Chambers of Commerce from across Minnesota’s First Congressional District have come together to provide our members with a candidate survey in the Congressional race.
As you may know, the race is among the most watched in the country. We had hoped for a series of Chamber sponsored candidate forums or debates, but unfortunately we were unable to confirm participation from the candidates.
To ensure you, our members, have the information from the candidates on their positions on key business issues, check out this survey at http://www.owatonna.org/documents/Side-by-SideResults.pdf.
As you may know, the race is among the most watched in the country. We had hoped for a series of Chamber sponsored candidate forums or debates, but unfortunately we were unable to confirm participation from the candidates.
To ensure you, our members, have the information from the candidates on their positions on key business issues, check out this survey at http://www.owatonna.org/documents/Side-by-SideResults.pdf.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Minnesota Business Connect
Utilize the knowledge of the Minnesota Chamber's Business Connect program for information like Small Business Assistance, Marketing Plans and Advertising Options, plus more!
Check out the site at: http://www.mnbizconnect.com/
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Sheriff Candidate Forum-10/11/10
Hear from Steele County Sheriff Candidates Milo Dahlin, Lon Thiele and Gary Halverson at the October 11th forum.
MP3 File
MP3 File
Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Steele County Districts 1,3,5 Forum
County District 1,3,5 candidates discuss issues and take questions from the audience.
District 1=Bruce Kubicek
District 3=Mark Schultz/Rick Gnemi
District 5=Tom Shea/Les Abraham
Appx. 1 hr.
MP3 File
District 1=Bruce Kubicek
District 3=Mark Schultz/Rick Gnemi
District 5=Tom Shea/Les Abraham
Appx. 1 hr.
MP3 File
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