Yesterday, the House Judiciary Committee passed the Prove It Act of 2024, led by Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01). This legislation is a key piece of legislation that ensures that federal agencies don’t add unnecessary burdens and barriers to small businesses without calculating the direct and
MANKATO, MN (March 20, 2024) – Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. (GMG) was awarded a $155,000 grant by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) as part of the Drive for Five Grant Program. DEED’s Drive for Five Initiative funds were made available in
Federal funding is available to small businesses impacted by the lack of snowfall this winter in Blue Earth and Nicollet Counties. In short, an Economic Injury Disaster Loan is available for businesses that are facing working capital needs due to the ongoing drought. Impacted businesses
A grant program that awards $10,000 to eligible small business owners is now accepting applications. The Backing Small Businesses grant program aims to support economically vulnerable and under-resourced small business with community reach. Eligible business owners can apply for $10,000 grants for projects that grow
Blog written by Junior Achievement North, a Greater Mankato Growth member. Why Offer Time Off for Employees to Volunteer? In recent years, employers have begun using creative ways to increase their benefits package to their employees to create a happier, healthier, and more devoted workforce.
Blog written by Eide Bailly, a Greater Mankato Growth Bronze Investor. A version of this article first appeared on EideBailly.com. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 significantly enhances various energy efficiency tax credits and deductions, including the Renewable Electricity Production Credit (Section 45), Commercial
Blog written by Mankato Zero Waste, a Greater Mankato Growth member. Replacing bottled water with a bottle refillable drinking fountain not only is good for the environment, it is something your employees will love you for. Just ask Joe Bohrer, customer account manager at Ameristar.
MANKATO, MN. (February 2, 2024) – Greater Mankato Growth is pleased to host Neel Kashkari, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, on February 6, 2024. “We are pleased to welcome Mr. Kashkari to Mankato. He is an important federal policymaker who leads the
Greater Mankato Growth has joined with more than 100 chambers of commerce and trade associations from across the country to urge Congress to take legislative action which will ensure small businesses have a voice in the federal rulemaking process. The intent of the Regulatory Flexibility
In preparation for the 2024 legislative session, Greater Mankato Growth Board of Directors has adopted a set of policy priorities to help guide our advocacy work. GMG continues to work tirelessly advocating for the specific needs of businesses and on issues that impact the Greater
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