07 Sep Upcoming Public Affairs Forums
Minnesota's Economy: Not As Good As We Think? on September 27- New Overtime Rules: Are You Prepared? on October 26
06 Sep How to Redevelop a Property in Mankato
Remember that abandoned building, old gas station, junk yard or other potentially contaminated property? Do you look at these sites and wonder where funding could come from to make this a vital contribution to your community? Is there speculation that the sites may have contamination and considered a brownfield or are the buildings just obsolete?25 Aug Take the Highway 14 Partnership Survey
For four years, the Legislature has been talking about a comprehensive transportation funding bill. Yet again, they have adjourned without a solution. The U.S. Highway 14 Partnership has put together a brief survey to help Legislators understand what people are thinking about transportation funding. Please fill it...
24 Aug Transportation Alliance Breakfast
The Minnesota Transportation Alliance, one of the state's foremost associations advocating on behalf of transportation issues is hosting a no-charge breakfast in Mankato at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel on September 8 from 7:30 - 9:00 am.15 Aug Growing a Greater Mankato Campaign Launched
Last week Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. along with the community volunteers serving on the Sales Tax Extension Committee launched a public education campaign known as Growing a Greater Mankato to inform voters about the proposed extension of the existing local 0.5% sales tax by the Cities of Mankato and North Mankato.
10 Aug Mankato’s Housing Study
The City of Mankato has finalized an update to the community's housing study. A study was completed in 2013, however the activity in residential development and other market factors have made an update necessary.05 Aug Primary Election on Tuesday
Minnesota’s primary election is next Tuesday, August 9. Voters will be asked to winnow down the field of candidates in a number of races, including for the House of Representatives and state legislature. If voting on Tuesday is a problem, you can vote absentee by going...
01 Aug Four Tips to Creating Viral Content for Your Business
Maybe you’ve heard the old saying, in order to win the lottery you first have to play. That’s about the extent to any advice someone can give you on how to win. Yes, there are superstitions out there and number theories, but in the end, the only way to guarantee you could win the lottery is by playing.
The same can be said for viral content. There is not guarantee your content will go viral but if you do these things, it could go viral. While I can’t make any guarantees about lightning striking in the viral content lottery, I can tell you if you create content your audience finds valuable or entertaining, you’re more likely for it to happen.
Here are a few suggestions on how to create content people love:
18 Jul Upcoming Public Affairs Forums
Join Greater Mankato Growth for our upcoming July and August Public Affairs Forums:
- Saving Money by Saving Energy on July 28
- Top of the Class: Improving Education in Minnesota on August 19