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22 Mar Nonprofits, Units of Government, and Public Agencies Eligible to Apply for $10,000-50,000 Grants Made Available Through the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation and the Otto Bremer Trust

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A total of $750,000 in grants are available to eligible organizations that are directly responding to immediate challenges in their communities.A partnership between the Otto Bremer Trust and Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation will award grants of $10,000 to $50,000 to organizations doing work within two...

22 Mar Helping Small Business: Prove It Act Passes House Judiciary Committee

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Yesterday, the House Judiciary Committee passed the Prove It Act of 2024, led by Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01). This legislation is a key piece of legislation that ensures that federal agencies don’t add unnecessary burdens and barriers to small businesses without calculating the direct and...

20 Mar Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. Awarded $155,000 Drive for Five Grant from the Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development

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MANKATO, MN (March 20, 2024) – Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. (GMG) was awarded a $155,000 grant by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) as part of the Drive for Five Grant Program. DEED’s Drive for Five Initiative funds were made available in...

18 Mar Federal Loans Available for Small Businesses Impacted by Lack of Snow

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Federal funding is available to small businesses impacted by the lack of snowfall this winter in Blue Earth and Nicollet Counties.In short, an Economic Injury Disaster Loan is available for businesses that are facing working capital needs due to the ongoing drought. Impacted businesses in...

18 Mar Act Fast: $10,000 Backing Small Business Grant Now Available

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A grant program that awards $10,000 to eligible small business owners is now accepting applications.The Backing Small Businesses grant program aims to support economically vulnerable and under-resourced small business with community reach. Eligible business owners can apply for $10,000 grants for projects that grow or...

15 Mar Consolidated Communications’ Community Fund Awards $150,000 in Local Grants

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MANKATO — Grants totaling $150,000 recently were awarded to 22 nonprofits in the area by the Consolidated Communications Community Fund.The fund focuses support on local programs that meet critical community needs, such as hunger and homelessness, along with initiatives that provide opportunities for innovative education...

08 Mar Frandsen Bank & Trust and the Frandsen Foundation Announce Expansion of Scholarship Program

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WATERVILLE, MN (March 1, 2024) – Frandsen Bank & Trust and the Frandsen Foundation are excited to announce the addition of five new communities to its college scholarship program. In an effort to positively impact more students, the foundation has included Waterville, Clinton, Ada, Warren/Oslo,...

06 Mar Kato Roofing, Inc. Awarded the Elevate Partner in Quality Award

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[Mankato, MN] – Kato Roofing, Inc. has been awarded the Elevate Partner in Quality Award for 2023. This award recognizes contractors who install a minimum of eight warranted roofs in each of the last 5 years and maintain at least 1 million square feet of Elevate roofs...

22 Feb Join GreenSeam for the 2024 State of Ag Report Release Event on National Ag Day

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February 22, 2024 (Mankato, MN) – GreenSeam is pleased to announce the release of its highly-anticipated annual State of Ag Report. The event will take place on National Ag Day, March 19, at Sky One Eleven (Eide Bailly Tower) in Mankato from 1:00 to 4:30pm.The...

21 Feb One of the Best Benefits for Your Employees: Volunteer Time

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Blog written by Junior Achievement North, a Greater Mankato Growth member.Why Offer Time Off for Employees to Volunteer?In recent years, employers have begun using creative ways to increase their benefits package to their employees to create a happier, healthier, and more devoted workforce.One of those...