Posts by cstanton_chaunce@austincoc.com
Minnesota 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!
Read MoreA Sign Won’t Cut It Anymore: Minnesota’s 2025 Credit Card Surcharge Law
Minnesota’s updated Deceptive Trade Practices Act means businesses can no longer disclose credit card surcharges with just a sign. Learn what’s changing in 2025 and how to stay compliant.
Read MoreYEAR 1: What We’ve Learned About Austin, Minnesota
Discover what we’ve learned about Austin, MN through one year on the Go! Austin Minnesota App! From the most-clicked buttons to favorite businesses and community trends, explore how residents and visitors use the App to connect, dine, and explore. Download now: bit.ly/go-austin-mn
Read MoreHacked & Locked Out: Facebook Business Page Nightmares
Experiencing a hack on your Facebook business page can be more than just a little annoying: it can cost you money, time, and brand reputation. Implement preventive measures to protect your business presence.
Read MoreNavigating New Compliance Challenges in 2025: What Minnesota Businesses Need to Know
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Read MoreWake Up to Better Health: Coffee with Heart in Austin, MN
Discover the health benefits of your morning coffee while exploring Austin’s top coffee spots! Visit Coffee House on Main for cozy vibes and fresh-baked treats, or swing by Scooter’s Coffee for quick, flavorful pick-me-ups. Sip your way to better health today!
Read MoreLet’s Build Some Brand Equity for Local Businesses
Let’s Build Some Brand Equity for Local Businesses by Chaunce Stanton Director of Marketing & Communications Austin Area Chamber of Commerce Let’s Build Some Brand Equity for Local Businesses Let’s play a matching game! I say, The car in ‘Back to the Future.’ You say… Delorean, of course. Were there other cars in that movie?…
Read MoreFrom ‘On the Go’ to ‘On the Couch’—How Consumer Preferences Have Shifted in 20 Years
From ‘On the Go’ to ‘On the Couch’—How Consumer Preferences Have Shifted in 20 Years Consumer Preferences: From On the Go to On the Couch by Chaunce Stanton Director of Marketing & Communications Austin Area Chamber of Commerce How Consumer Preferences Have Shifted in 20 Years Over the past two decades, the landscape of brand…
Read MoreDive into Hope: Join Plunging for Pink 2025!
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