Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) is once again offering funds up to $25,000 in seed capital for biobusinesses through their Bio Seed Fund. These funds are designed to support start up and expanding bio-medical, bio-agriculture and renewable energy businesses.The Bio Seed Fund is inten...
United Way of Olmsted County will hold two public meetings announcing their next round of funding and the application process/timeline. Wednesday, Sept. 10, 8-9:30 a.m. and Friday, Sept. 12, 12-1:30 pm at United Way Building conference room A, 903 West Center Street, Rochester, MN.Not-for-profits in...
Continuing to highlight the many reasons to cheer about Rochester, the Rochester Convention & Visitors Bureau recently announced that it will again host the "More Than You Know Awards" competition, with awards in 12 categories to be announced September 30.The RCVB is giving residents more time t...
The Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce's monthly newsletter, the Chamber Advantage, is now available for download (just click the photo!). This month, we featured Lynn Clarey of Sterling State Bank. You will be amazed how involved Mr. Clarey is in our community. Also, this is the Chamber's second to...
Thrivent Financial Bank has a new branch in Rochester, offering full-service banking. Members are invited to help join the new location to the community at an Open House Sept. 8 - 12, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Chamber Ambassadors will hold a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, Sept. 10th at 11:30 a.m. The new br...