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​The success or failure of this organization is completely dependent on the amount of support shown by members of this business community. Nearly 400 strong, members of the Chamber commit their time and resources toward developing programs that improve our community and business climate.​​  We are always looking to add more members.  Membership in the Chamber of Commerce is essential to the growth and success of the business climate in the Austin area.  Each new member makes our organization stronger and more effective. Don't leave it to others. Join your peers in creating a better business environment for everyone.
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CONGRATULATIONS FARMERS INSURANCE FOR WINNING PROGRESSIVE JACKPOT!
Congratulations to Farmers Insurance Group - Tom Gillard Agency for winning last night's $250 Progressive Jackpot at Business After Hours, hosted by Hoot & Ole's Tavern and Thompson Sanitation.  Please join us next month when our hosts will be the Mower County Fair Board and Godfather's Pizza.

SOMEPLACE SPECIAL MAGAZINE AVAILABLE
TO ALL MEMBERS
The 5th edition of the Chamber's popular Someplace Special magazine is now available.  The community
profile is designed to showcase the community to prospective new residents, businesses and visitors. 
The 36-page magazine, with over 140 photographs, provides a visual tour of the community while narratives offer important insight into the major aspects of our area.  An electronic, e-edition 
is also posted on this website.  Copies are available to all members at no cost.

READ MORE ABOUT IT:

Austin Aspires Hires New Director

Elite Airways Comes to RST
2017 Chamber Annual Report Rebate Program Continues

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EO JOHNSON'S LOCKNET® NAMED TO CRN's 2018 SOLUTION PROVIDER 500

CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Locknet® Managed IT Services to its 2018 Solution Provider 500 list.  The Solution Provider 500 is CRN's annual ranking of the largest technology integrators, solution providers, and IT consultants in North America by revenue.  Locknet® is a division of EO Johnson Business Technologies.


JOSEPH COMPANY RECEIVES TOP HORMEL FOODS AWARD

The Joseph Company of Austin & Albert Lea MN was recognized by hormel Foods Corporation on May 4 for winning the company's 2017 Spirit of Excellence Award for Construction Services.


THE CEDARS OF AUSTIN HAS NEW DIRECTOR
The Cedars is proud to introduce Mary Barajas, Executive Director of the Cedars of Austin.  Mary brings a strong background in business and senior housing with her.  She has worked for family owned businesses and she is passionate about the senior living industry, which makes the family owned and operated Cedars a perfect fit for her! Mary is able to see things not only as a manager, but also as a family member – her father passed away at a community where she was working as a Director at the time.  She is committed to serving seniors through compassion and respect.  She lives and raised her four children in Owatonna.  In her free time, Mary enjoys traveling and spending time with her family, preferably on the pontoon!  


AUSTIN ASPIRES HIRES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Austin Aspires Board of Directors is please to announce that they have hired Ms. Jayne Gibson as the Executive Director for Austin Aspires, Inc.  Jayne has served in various capacities in the education community, most recently as Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Rochester Public Schools.   She holds an Educational Specialist degree in Educational Administration and a Master of Science degree in Educational Leadership.  Ms. Gibson has also served in Austin as a teacher, Principal, and Director of Educational Services for Austin Public Schools.


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AREA ATTRACTIONS WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF THE SPAM® MUSEUM
Now that you've visited the SPAM® Museum, what's next?  Are you hungry?  Are you looking for more to do, or maybe a place to stay? 
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