By: Margaret Dillard – Chamber President Fairmont Chamber dues and sponsorships: Do these contributions really make a difference? This month marks my 3rd anniversary as President of Fairmont MN Area Chamber. The conclusion of each 12 month period prompts me to look upon what we have accomplished and to ask what our business community needs…
Local option sales tax
Beginning on October 1, 2017, the city of Fairmont will have a 0.5 percent voter-approved sales and use tax. The local sales tax will apply to all retail sales made within the city of Fairmont. The use tax will apply to all taxable items used in the city where local sales tax was not paid.…