Mankato, MN, February 27, 2025 – The Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. (GMG, Inc.) Foundation has been awarded an additional $750,000 through the Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED) Main Street Economic Revitalization Program (MSERP). This award follows a previous award of $2 million made...
MANKATO, Minn.— February 21, 2025. Visit Mankato is celebrating a major win following the 2025 Explore Minnesota Tourism Conference, which took place February 18 and 19 in Minneapolis. The organization took home the coveted Outstanding Marketing Campaign Award for its successful summer/warm season 2024 campaign...
A federal court has lifted the injunction on a new program in that halted the US Treasury Department from collecting Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). What does this mean for you? For the vast majority of businesses will need to file a...
A version of this article originally appeared on eidebailly.com. Business leaders are prioritizing growth, technology, workforce, and financial performance over the next year. These areas are also of extreme importance to profitability. After all, the more profitable your business is, the more you can invest in...
MANKATO (February 3, 2025) — The Mankato Clinic Foundation has awarded $25,000 to the Educare Foundation to support learning initiatives and programs in Mankato Area Public Schools for a total of $150,000 in grants since 2019. “By partnering with the Educare Foundation, we have been able...
Last week, a bill was introduced in both the Minnesota House and Senate that would improve the permitting process in Minnesota. Greater Mankato Growth had a chance to testify in favor of HF 8 on Thursday, February 13, in the House Environment Committee. A companion...
St. Peter, Minn., Jan. 26, 2025 – Southern Minnesota Skating Club is pleased to announce its second annual ice show! Entitled “SMSC Rising,” the show is filled with uplifting, shoot-for-the-stars numbers from 40 participants, figure skaters and hockey skaters, ranging in age from 4 to...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Savor the Flavors of Greater Mankato During Restaurant Week Mankato, Minn. – February 4, 2025 – Foodies rejoice! Visit Mankato and City Center Partnership have partnered to create the first-ever Greater Mankato Restaurant Week. The event will take place from February 17 to 23,...
This article was originally written by Renee Berg with The Mankato Free Press. MANKATO — With two job openings for every available worker, it’s a job seekers paradise, experts say. The unemployment rate locally was hovering near 2% as of November, said Ryan Vesey, business development director...
MANKATO (January 29, 2025) — Dr. Katie Smentek, Mankato Clinic pediatrician, is serving as president of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (MNAAP). Elected by a statewide vote of her peers, Dr. Smentek’s two-year term began on July 1, 2024, and will conclude...