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18 Dec Congress Experiences Christmas Miracle: Passes Major Legislation to End the Year

Posted at 21:26h in Advocacy, Agriculture, Business Development by Greater Mankato Growth 0 Comments

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U.S. Capitol Building, Washington D.C.[/caption]Congress is ending 2015 by passing a flurry of legislation that will have substantial impacts on businesses and individuals alike. Included is the first long-term transportation bill in a decade, a major education reform bill, a tax bill that extends numerous tax breaks, and a spending bill that will fund the government over the next year. Here are key highlights:

08 Dec 2016 Greater Mankato Business After Hours & Before Hours Schedule Just Released!

Posted at 16:56h in Events, Membership by Greater Mankato Growth 0 Comments

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We are excited to announce the 2016 schedule for our most popular and sought-after networking events, Greater Mankato Business After Hours and Business Before Hours. This year's lineup is sure to impress and offers so much variety, we are looking forward to seeing all of you!

07 Dec We’ve got issues. I hope you do too.

Posted at 22:58h in Advocacy by Greater Mankato Growth 0 Comments

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The Legislature will gavel into session on March 8, 2016. With a budget surplus of $1.2 billion and several key policy issues like taxes and transportation unresolved following the 2015 session, next year's legislative session promises to be very important to our community and businesses.

04 Dec Just as the community is growing, so is our family… we’re hiring!

Posted at 15:58h in News by Greater Mankato Growth 0 Comments

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GMG is hiring! We are excited to announce Greater Mankato Growth and our affiliate, Visit Mankato, are hiring. Want to work every day to showcase, shape, promote and support the vibrant Greater Mankato marketplace? Our family currently has four full-time opportunities available.

20 Nov Meet the New MN Chamber President

Posted at 15:29h in Advocacy by Greater Mankato Growth 0 Comments

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Doug Loon assumed the role of president of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce on September 8. Since that time, he has been traveling the state on a Listen + Learn tour to learn about the state issues impacting business.

16 Nov Matters of Freight

Posted at 17:57h in Business Development by Greater Mankato Growth 0 Comments

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How can we leverage our defining strengths as a state to ensure we can meet tomorrow's freight and logistics challenges? Hear about this and be a part of the conversation by attending the 18th Annual Freight and Logistics Symposium, on Friday, December 4th. This breakfast meeting that will include a variety of presentations and panels from 8 a.m. to noon. Decision makers from any business involved in logistics and transportation should consider attending.

13 Nov Exporting Resources…trust me, you’re an exporter

Posted at 15:08h in Business Development, Events by Greater Mankato Growth 0 Comments

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Do you work somewhere? Does that place make something? By chance, do those things make their way to Canada? You're an exporter.

12 Nov Top 10 Signs You’re a Greater Mankato Young Professional

Posted at 15:37h in Business Development by Greater Mankato Growth 0 Comments

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Who doesn't like a Top Ten list? Some of the ranking below may be up for debate, and there may even be other signs that you're a part of Greater Mankato Growth's Young Professional (YP) program...but one thing is for sure: there is a lot of upside to joining the YPs.So here they are, your Top 10 signs you’re a Greater Mankato Young Professional:

11 Nov Employers Can Get State Money for Interns

Posted at 21:51h in Advocacy, Business Development by Greater Mankato Growth 0 Comments

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Internships are a great way for companies to cultivate new talent, provide opportunities for recruitment, and reduce the cost of doing business. The State of Minnesota offers programs that provide funds to businesses so they can hire interns. The two primary programs are the Scitechsperience Internship Program and the Greater Minnesota Internship Tax Credit.

05 Nov What’s your Greater Mankato story?

Posted at 05:12h in Business Development by Greater Mankato Growth 1 Comment

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When you think of your home, what comes to mind? Your house, neighborhood, family and friends? What about your experiences or your place of employment? Chances are what makes your home is more than just a building.