Welcome to The Indicator, a blog series that highlights key metrics shaping Greater Mankato’s economy and business climate. Each month, we focus on one meaningful indicator that signals where our region is headed and what it means for business leaders. This Month’s Indicator: Workforce Makeup The composition of...
Greater Mankato Growth is proud to share that Andy Wilke, Executive Vice President, recently completed his first year at the Institute for Organization Management (IOM), the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s premier nonprofit leadership training program. Andy attended the Winter Institute in Tucson, Arizona, alongside chamber and association...
January 7, 2026 (MANKATO) — Mankato Clinic has named Aaron Johnson as chief executive officer to lead the locally owned and physician led medical clinic that has served this region for 110 years. Johnson brings more than 18 years of healthcare leadership to the role, with...
Widseth is pleased to announce addition of Brad Schonborn, a project manager, to their Mankato office’s architectural team. Brad Schonborn has than 22 years of experience managing architectural projects across the Midwest and internationally. Brad brings exceptional expertise in project management and design for K-12 education,...
EDINA, Minn. – January 5, 2026 – Abdo LLP, a leading full-service accounting and advisory firm, is proud to announce the promotion of three of its outstanding professionals to partner status: Scott Clinton, Hannah Hugen, and Joe Wallis. Scott Clinton, CPA has more than...
Leading MTSP Raises the Bar for All Technology Providers BLUE EARTH & MANKATO, MN – December 19, 2025 – Midwest IT Systems, Inc., a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), announced new initiatives aimed at eliminating the top IT concerns facing small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs)....
December 18, 2025 Mankato Makerspace is offering “Arts for All” grants to sixteen individual creatives who want to develop a new skill. This grant will give them $300 in funds to apply towards registration for classes, workshops and memberships to pursue an art discipline that they...
Mankato, MN — Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership (SWMHP) is proud to announce the successful purchase of the Good Counsel campus, marking a significant milestone in a multi-year effort to thoughtfully redevelop the historic site as a place where housing, gathering, and community life can continue to flourish. For more...
The Mankato–North Mankato Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) reached 105,193 residents in 2024, reflecting a nearly 7% increase over the past decade (since 2015). This steady growth underscores sustained regional vitality and signals significant opportunity for every business leader in Greater Mankato. Why does this matter? Population growth matters because people drive economic vitality. They...
[Mankato, MN] – December 19, 2025 – APX Construction Group is proud to support and amplify the next chapter of Bravo Zulu House, a local nonprofit expanding its mission with the development of a women’s sober living home for Veterans in Mankato. This new home...