A blog written by Hunter Jordan, Advocacy Intern at Greater Mankato Growth. Minnesota’s economy, though strong, is slowing in growth. The 2026 Business Benchmarks report from Minnesota’s Chamber of Commerce points this out across multiple measures, and here are the key takeaways: Minnesota ranks 6th in the country for labor force participation with nearly...
Leading Managed Technology Services Provider Urges Companies to Maximize Year-End Investments Before December 31 BLUE EARTH & MANKATO, MN – November 20, 2025 – Midwest IT Systems, Inc., a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), is encouraging business owners to take advantage of the 2025 IRS...
As an S Corporation owner in Minnesota, it’s required and crucial that you understand how to comply with the new Minnesota Paid Leave requirements, which will be applicable to your W2 owner wages, beginning on January 1, 2026. Quarterly wage detail reporting and the collection...
In 2023, The Minnesota Legislature passed a ban on the sale of certain lamps and lamp ballasts that contain mercury and are less energy efficient. The ban will take effect in stages, beginning 2025 and expanding in 2026, and includes linear fluorescent lamps, which are common in many commercial office...
We’d like to extend our sincere thanks to all Greater Mankato Growth members who recently took the time to complete our membership survey. Your input is invaluable in helping us understand the needs and priorities of our business community. By sharing your feedback, you help us...
We are excited to share that ISG has been recognized as a 2025–26 Emerging Professional Friendly Firm for the fourth cycle in a row, named by the Emerging Professionals Committees of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Chapters of North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and...
At its October meeting, the Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. (GMG) Board of Directors approved the establishment of a Chamber of Commerce Board, a new leadership body designed to strengthen focus on chamber programs, enhance member value, and support the continued growth of our regional business...
Mankato, MN, November 5, 2025—ISG, a 100% employee-owned firm through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), is proud to announce the launch of the ISG Impact Fund. This program is designed to amplify the generosity of its employee owners and strengthen the communities where they...
MANKATO, Minn. — Oleson + Hobbie Architects is proud to celebrate 15 years of serving the Mankato area and surrounding communities. Since opening its doors, the firm has grown its talented team, expanded its regional reach, and contributed to a wide range of impactful projects...
This blog was researched and written by Hunter Jordan, GMG’s Advocacy Intern. Hunter is a senior at Mankato West High School. His internship focuses on government and advocacy. Hunter has a passion for local government and community development and hopes to develop a greater understanding of the types of career pathways in...