The Olivia Chamber of Commerce recognized two long-time Olivia Businesses for their vision and investment in Olivia’s future this past week. Building owner Arvid Helin, Northern Plumbing & Heating owners Greg & Cathleen Helin and Johannes Insurance Agency owner Paul Johannes were presented with progress awards by the chamber for their remodel project completions. Chamber […]
2019 Holiday Happenings
Sponsored by The Olivia Lions – Coordinated by the Olivia Chamber of Commerce 2019 Holiday Happenings Thursday, November 21 Tour of Homes to benefit RC Walk in the Park. Tickets available at RC Hospital & Clinics . Tuesday, November 26 Deck the Halls at RC Hospital & Clinics – Olivia, sponsored RC Hospital Foundation. […]
The Story Show
The Cultural Centre is pleased to announce The Story Show is making its debut at the Fairfax Public Library on November 8th from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. with a repeat performance on November 9th from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at the Cultural Centre in Bird Island. Come experience original works by Jill Schwiderski, Johanna Jutz, […]
SCORE Webinars Coming Up
SCORE is holding some great, free small business webinars over the next few weeks. They include… October 15: Does Google Love My Business? How to Rule in Local Search: https://www.score.org/event/does-google-love-my-business-how-rule-local-search October 24: The Financial Dashboard – Your Key to Small Business Success: https://www.score.org/event/financial-dashboard-your-key-small-business-success October 24: Access to Capital 101- Funding Options to Start and […]
Ricky J’s Car Wash Progress Award
Olivia Chamber of Commerce Board members Chuck Blum and Sue Bute present Rick Julson, owner of Ricky J’s Car Wash, with a Progress Award for recent major upgrades to Ricky J’s Carwash that have improved not only the quality of the wash but the experience. The carwash, originally built in the 1960s was taken over […]
523 Trading Post Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
There was a terrific community turnout to for the Olivia Chamber of Commerce’s First Dollar” and Ribbon Cutting ceremony for Olivia’s newest Main Street retail attraction “523 Trading Post,” which is located in Dirks Furniture. 523 Trading Post visionaries Debora Ziller and Ross Okins were present to cut the ribbon an accept the award from […]
The 2020 Census is coming
Renville County Census Complete Count Committee (R5C) – https://www.facebook.com/RenvilleCountyCensus/ While the Census means a lot to Minnesota, as its 8th Congressional Seat in Congress, the state itself will get a chance to redraw its districts, which can mean new local representation in state legislature! Below is a great article on Minnesota’s current districts: Population Growth and […]
County EDA Event
The Renville County EDA invite you to a Small-Business Financial Resource Summit being held on Friday, September 20th at the Olivia Golf Club. Doors open for a continental breakfast and networking on at 7:00 AM, and presentations are from 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM. The event will showcase financial and other resources available to entrepreneurs, […]
Upcoming SCORE Small Business Webinars
SCORE is holding some free small business webinars on a variety of topics in the next several weeks. They include… September 5: What Small Businesses Need to Know About Cybersecurity. https://www.score.org/event/what-small-businesses-need-know-about-cybersecurity September 12: 5 Easy Marketing Tricks to Grow Your Business. https://www.score.org/event/5-easy-marketing-tricks-grow-your-business September 24: Funding Options for Veteran Entrepreneurs. https://www.score.org/event/funding-options-veteran-entrepreneurs September 26: Best Practices for Building a Winning […]
SCORE Small Business Webinars
August 1: The Secret Sauce to Success- The Entrepreneurial Mindset. https://www.score.org/event/secret-sauce-success-entrepreneurial-mindset August 8: Building Resilience After a Business Setback. https://www.score.org/event/building-resilience-after-business-setback August 22: Simple Social Media Must-Do’s for Small Business Owners. https://www.score.org/event/simple-social-media-must-dos-small-business-owners August 29: A Practical Approach to Small Business Budgeting. https://www.score.org/event/practical-approach-small-business-budgeting September 5: What Small Businesses Need to Know About Cybersecurity. https://www.score.org/event/what-small-businesses-need-know-about-cybersecurity September 24: Funding […]