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More Money Coming for Owatonna Businesses Steele County is getting "a pot of money" in the tune of $700,000 according to Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism (OACCT) President Brad Meier. The money "may provide some much needed dollars to your small business," he writes in the latest edition of the "The county can determine how to best get these dollars into the hands of impacted businesses. These grants will be open to all businesses that qualify and there will be a simple application process. We expect more details in the next week." Read Meier's full blog on the topic.

Owatonna Restaurants Feel the Pain Tuesday Talk. "In a recent survey conducted by the OACCT with member bar/restaurants, losses are mounting." Enter your number to get our free mobile app "Sixty-two percent of responding restaurants say that take out is partially or not at all covering their expenses of operation. They unanimously replied that take out or gift cards are the best way for locals to support their business." The Owatonna chamber is still running their Take-Out Challenge to promote local eating establishments and give participants a chance to win Chamber Bucks. Owatonna Chamber Ch...