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YEAR 1: What We’ve Learned About Austin, Minnesota

WHAT WE’VE LEARNED ABOUT AUSTIN

What We've Learned About Austin, Minnesota

One Year on the Go! Austin Minnesota App

We're coming up on the first anniversary of the Go! Austin Minnesota App, and we've discovered some interesting things about what our residents and visitors love about Austin, Minnesota

Chaunce Circle

by Chaunce Stanton
Director of Marketing & Communications
Austin Area Chamber of Commerce

What Is the Go! Austin Minnesota App?

The Go! Austin Minnesota App is your one-stop shop for everything Austin! Whether you’re a local resident or a visitor, the App connects you to events, businesses, and resources to make the most of your time in our vibrant community. From finding the best restaurants to staying updated on local happenings, the App has it all. And the best part? You can download it here.

Now, let’s dive into the highlights from our first year on the App and what we’ve learned about Austin, Minnesota.

Events in Austin!

Top Buttons: What Users Clicked Most

The App has a lot of shiny buttons, but a few stood out as the most clicked overall.

1. EVENTS Button

The number one clicked button on the App was the EVENTS button! This feature is a favorite because it brings community events right to your phone in one convenient place. A big thank you to Discover Austin for allowing us to share this remarkable feature from their website with our App users. If you’re not already checking out what’s happening in Austin, head over to the EVENTS button now!

2. PEOPLE’S CHOICE VOTING

Our PEOPLE’S CHOICE VOTING feature was a hit, allowing the public to vote for their favorite Chamber Member business ahead of the Austin Annual Awards event. (Last year’s winner was Nord/Haus Real Estate Group!) We’ll bring this back later in 2025, so keep an eye out for your chance to vote again.

3. VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE PARADE ENTRY

The third most popular button was for voting on the Independence Day Parade entries. The 2024 winner? Pulver Towing and their fleet of handsome towing vehicles.

4. FOOD CITY Button

It’s no surprise that the FOOD CITY button, featuring a comprehensive list of all restaurants in Austin, was a favorite. Austinites love their food!

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Which Business Categories Got the Most Clicks?

When people searched for a type of business, these were the most popular categories, which led them to lists of local professionals.

  1. CONSTRUCTION & HOME IMPROVEMENT: This category topped the list, showing that people are investing in their homes and creating their dream spaces right here in Austin.

  2. AUTOMOTIVE: A close second, with users searching for businesses to buy, maintain, or repair their vehicles.

  3. HOUSING & REAL ESTATE: The third most-clicked category, suggesting strong interest in moving or upgrading within Austin.Most-Searched Businesses

Which Businesses Got the Most Clicks?

When we drill down on which specific businesses got the most clicks, restaurants dominated the individual business searches, with these favorites leading the way:

  1. B&J Bar & Grill

  2. Downtown Grill

  3. The Old Mill

  4. Tienda y Taqueria Guerrero

Fun features like the Date Night Romance section, offering suggestions for a romantic night out, were also big hits.

Who Got the Most “Click to Calls”?

Did you know you can press a phone call link right on the Go! Austin Minnesota App that lets you call a business? So which businesses got the most calls from App users? The answer is clear: PIZZA!

George’s Pizza and Steve’s Pizza were neck-and-neck for the top spot.

The third most-called business? Superior Cannabis Company! Is there a connection? We’ll leave that to your imagination.

Most Website Clicks

Another feature of the App allows users to click to a business website or social media page. The most-clicked websites reflect a blend of food and culture:

  1. Downtown Grill

  2. Paramount Theatre

  3. Austin ArtWorks Center

Thank You to Our Sponsors

None of this would have been possible without our generous App sponsors:

Platinum Level

  • First Farmers & Merchants Bank
  • HELPcare Clinic
  • Nord/Haus Real Estate Group
  • B&J Bar & Grill
  • Hormel Foods & the SPAM® Museum

Gold Level

  • CW Moline Insurance
  • The Heichel Team (Powered by Fairway Independent Mortgage)
  • Asa Auto Plaza of Austin
  • The MOD Medspa
  • Style Lounge Salon

We’re so grateful for their support of the App and everything they do to strengthen Austin.

A Note to Local Businesses

Want to get more out of your App listing? Take it to the next level! Many businesses enhance their presence with photos, extra buttons, videos, and more—and they’re often cross-promoted in fun sections. These features are part of the benefits of being a member of the Austin Area Chamber of Commerce.

If you’d like to step up your App presence, let’s chat! Email chaunce@austincoc.com to get started.

In the Meantime…

Get on the App and get out in Austin! Download it here.