This blog originated from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Latest U.S. Chamber Small Business Index shows small business health is stable despite rising cost pressures WASHINGTON, D.C. — Small business confidence held steady in the second quarter, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index for Q2...
Recognizes a new attorney who has shown outstanding dedication to MSBA or a local bar affiliate. Cody Booker 2026 Award Recipient Each year, the Outstanding New Lawyer of the Year Award recognizes the exceptional achievements of one new lawyer. This year, we are proud to recognize Cody Booker...
Greater Mankato Growth has joined hundreds of chambers of commerce, trade associations, and business organizations from across the country in urging Congress to advance meaningful immigration reform that strengthens America's workforce and economy. GMG is among the Minnesota organizations that signed a national coalition letter...
A version of this article first appeared on blethenberens.com. On July 6, 2026, the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry's new administrative rules interpreting Minnesota's Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) law officially took effect. ESST, which became effective on January 1, 2024, requires most Minnesota...
MANKATO, Minn. (July 9, 2026)—Twin Rivers Council for the Arts is proud to announce the completion of the CityArt in the Alley Community Mural, a vibrant new public artwork commissioned by CityArt, a program of Twin Rivers, as part of CityArt in the Alley, a creative placemaking initiative...
Mankato, MN — July 2, 2026 The Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership is pleased to announce a groundbreaking celebration for Good Counsel Meadows, a new homeownership development on North 4th Street in Mankato. The project will bring eight new homes to the former pasture site connected to...
Leading MTSP Explains New Secure AI Platform for SMBs BLUE EARTH & MANKATO, MN – June 23, 2026 – Midwest IT Systems, Inc., a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), announced today, that the company has is providing small to mid-sized business and non-profits artificial intelligence...
June 26, 2026 (MANKATO, Minn.) — The Mankato Clinic Foundation awarded J. Scott Sanders, M.D., Memorial Scholarships to two local students selected through a competitive blind review process. Each student received a $2,000 scholarship. Brandon Honsey, a graduating senior of Maple River High School, will...
The newly released 2026 U.S. Bank Small Business Perspective Survey paints a realistic picture of today's small business environment. While optimism has softened compared to last year, business owners continue to demonstrate remarkable resilience by investing in growth, hiring employees and positioning their businesses for...
MANKATO, Minn. — Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership (SWMHP) and Oak Terrace Senior Living Communities today announce a new long-term partnership centered on the future use of Notre Dame Hall at Good Counsel. Through a finalized Memorandum of Understanding, the organizations are laying the groundwork for...