This article was originally published by US Chamber. From technological advancements to shifts in consumer and employee demand, small businesses must continuously adapt to market changes. With 2023 winding down, many entrepreneurs are looking ahead to 2024 and adjusting their strategies to meet the needs of...
Mankato, MN. (May 13, 2024) – Greater Mankato Growth (GMG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tyler Kuch as our Membership Director. A native of Mankato, Tyler brings a wealth of experience and a deep-rooted passion for community engagement and business development. A graduate of...
This story originally appeared on NPR.org DETROIT — In the not-too-distant future, automatic emergency braking will have to come standard on all new passenger vehicles in the United States, a requirement that the government says will save hundreds of lives and prevent thousands of injuries every...
The US Chamber will file a lawsuit Wednesday against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) after the agency voted to ban employer noncompete agreements. The FTC’s action sets a dangerous precedent for government micromanagement and will harm employees, employers, and the economy. Why it matters: The US...
Story originally published by the Minnesota Corn Growers Association. Today, the Biden administration approved an emergency waiver allowing for Unleaded 88 sales in summer 2024. Unleaded 88, which is also known as E15 in a nod to its 15% ethanol concentration, is a lower-cost, cleaner-burning biofuel...
Story originally published in The Mankato Free Press. It’s good to see a strong effort to reform Minnesota’s regulatory environment in St. Paul. When business, industry, labor unions, farmers, and environmental groups come together to improve the permitting process, it deserves to be celebrated. That is...
Story originally published in The Mankato Free Press. MANKATO — Walmart’s already mammoth distribution center is going to grow nearly one-and-a-half times in size in a construction project about to get underway on Mankato’s east side. An expansion topping 600,000 square feet will add nonrefrigerated food products...
Blog written by APX Construction Group, a Greater Mankato Growth Copper Investor. APX Construction Group CFO, Emilie Prange, was recognized by the United States Department of Defense with the Patriot Award for her support of a citizen warrior in the workplace. The Patriot Award was presented...
Greater Mankato, MN leverages strategic transportation corridors for growth. The Greater Mankato Area is an optimal southern Minnesota location with easy access to major metropolitan areas like Minneapolis-St. Paul, Des Moines, and even Chicago. High quality four-lane highways, a state-of-the-art regional airport, and national railways...
Federated Mutual Insurance Company hosted its 120th Annual Meeting of Policyholders on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in Owatonna. Chairman Jeff Fetters presided over the meeting. He began by thanking the more than 46,000 policyholders who trust Federated to help protect their businesses, noting that it’s an...