06 Nov The Workforce Series (3): Students at Businesses
As part of the Greater Mankato Growth Talent Initiative , GMG is publishing a guest blog series highlighting the programs, tools and resources that are available in our marketplace. This series can serve as a catalog or library for businesses to address workforce issues. Work-Based Learning: Students at BusinessesWritten by: Kim Mueller, Career and College Readiness Coordinator, ISD 77 - Mankato Area Public Schools03 Nov The Workforce Series (2): Hiring Refugees & Asylees
As part of the Greater Mankato Growth Talent Initiative, GMG is publishing a guest blog series highlighting the programs, tools and resources that are available in our marketplace. This series can serve as a catalog or library for businesses to address workforce issues. Refugees & Asylees Have The Right To WorkWritten by: Margo Druschel: Associate Director, Minnesota Council of ChurchesRefugees and Asylees Have the Right to Work…but it can be complicated for employers and individuals to understand the documents that the government provides and uses for the I-9.The Refugee Employment Services staff of the Minnesota Council of Churches Refugee Services Office would like to offer some answers to FAQs and to offer ourselves as resources. We recently attended a workshop offered by the US Department of Justice Immigrant and Employee Rights Section of the Office for Civil Rights, where many questions were answered.26 Oct The Workforce Series (1): Connecting Businesses to School
As part of the Greater Mankato Growth Talent Initiative , GMG is publishing a guest blog series highlighting the programs, tools and resources that are available in our marketplace. This series can serve as a catalog or library for businesses to address workforce issues. Engagement Opportunities Support Teachers and StudentsWritten by: Alison Troldahl, Family and Community Engagement Coordinator, ISD 7725 Oct GMG Endorses School Operating Referendum
Dear Member:As you have likely heard, the Mankato Area Public Schools are asking voters this November 7 to approve a referendum that will renew, and increase, an expiring operating levy. This proposal would call for increasing the District’s operating levy by $365 per student, from $784 to $1,149.As the Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Organization serving the region, Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. (GMG) is focused on promoting the economic growth and vitality of our regional marketplace through effective community and business development initiatives. After careful consideration, GMG has decided to actively endorse the Mankato Area Public School’s proposed operating referendum. I wanted to notify you of this action before it went public and provide you with a summary of the process and rationale the organization considered in making the decision that the school’s proposed operating referendum is essential to the continued economic vitality of Greater Mankato.
24 Oct 1 Million Cups, Now in Mankato
Based on the notion that entrepreneurs discover solutions and network over a million cups of coffee, the Kauffman Foundation developed 1 Million Cups - a free program designed to educate, engage, and connect entrepreneurs with their communities.
23 Oct Marketing Wonder Land
Here is an opportunity to reach customers and prep your business for the holidays ...
05 Oct Federal Tax Reform: What It Means For You And Your Business
Join Greater Mankato Growth and your fellow colleagues for our November Public Affairs Forum Breakfast Federal Tax Reform: What It Means For You and Your Business.Thursday, December 14
7:30 - 9:00 am
Greater Mankato Growth, Sakatah Trail RoomREGISTER HERE
04 Oct MN Minimum Wage Increase
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry released a statement earlier this month outlining the upcoming minimum wage rate increase effective January 1, 2018.03 Oct School Board Candidate Profiles Now Online
Did you know there is an election this year? On November 7, 2017 voters in our area will be asked to select candidates to serve on the School Board for the Mankato Area Public Schools. This body is responsible for the education of our most valuable asset - our children - and for responsibly managing nearly $100 million in your taxpayers dollars. It's critical that you exercise your right to vote in this important election.But how are you supposed to know which candidate to vote for? Greater Mankato Growth is here to help! Profiles of candidates running for School Board for the Mankato Area Public Schools are now available online on Greater Mankato Growth’s election website greatermankato.com/candidates.
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