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Minnesota Chamber of Commerce: 2025 Legislative Session Highlights for Businesses
Minnesota Chamber of Commerce: 2025 Legislative Session Highlights for Businesses Minnesota Chamber Summarizes Legislative Session for Austin Businesses The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce recently presented key legislative updates from the 2025 session at an event hosted by First Farmers & Merchants Bank at Austin Utilities. The session, marked by a historic tie in the Minnesota…
Read MoreWhy Growing Minnesota Small Businesses Matters More Than Ever – Especially in Austin
Why Growing Minnesota Small Businesses Matters More Than Ever – Especially in Austin Why Growing Small Businesses in Minnesota Matters More Than Ever – Especially in Austin At the Austin Area Chamber of Commerce, we often say that small businesses are the backbone of our local economy—and the data from the 2025 State of Business…
Read MoreUnderstanding Supervised Visitation
Discover how the Seibel Center in Austin, MN supports families through safe, supervised visitation during Supervised Visitation Awareness Month.
Read MoreShould You Buy a Property “As-Is”? Insights from the Chamber & Tom Mork of Edina Realty
Thinking about buying a home ‘as-is’? Learn what it really means, potential risks, and expert insights from Tom Mork of Edina Realty. Know when it makes sense and how to protect yourself in the process. Read now!
Read MoreTwinsies? Which City is Most Like Austin, MN?
Discover which Midwestern cities are most like Austin, Minnesota! Explore economic drivers, local businesses, tourism attractions, and housing markets to see how Austin compares to cities like Stevens Point, Brookings, and Watertown.
Read MoreWho Got It Right? Top 50 Facebook Pages in Austin, MN
Having a Facebook page isn’t enough to grow your business—engagement is key! Discover the Top 50 most-followed Facebook pages in Austin, MN, why audience growth matters, and how local businesses can boost visibility by working together.
Read MoreMinnesota Employers Speak Out: Chamber Hosts Listening Session on New Workforce Laws
The Austin Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a Southern Minnesota Listening Session with the Minnesota House Labor and Workforce Committee, giving business leaders a platform to discuss new labor laws, including Earned Safe and Sick Time (ESST) and Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML).
Read MoreAustin’s Housing Market Heats Up: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
Discover why home prices are rising in Austin, MN. Learn about market trends, contributing factors, and how Tom Mork of Edina Realty can help you navigate buying or selling your home. Get a free home evaluation today!
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