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
Story originally published in The Mankato Free Press. It may be a small matter to legislators and the general public that hotels with fewer than 25 rooms cannot offer a mini-bar to patrons. But it’s a big deal if you’re a startup small boutique hotel
The 2024 legislative session has reached the halfway point. The first and second deadlines have passed, and major omnibus bills are starting to come together. This narrows the focus of the legislators but also increases the stakes. As these omnibus bills are put together, it
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
MANKATO, MN. (February 2, 2024) – Greater Mankato Growth is pleased to host Neel Kashkari, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, on February 6, 2024. “We are pleased to welcome Mr. Kashkari to Mankato. He is an important federal policymaker who leads the
Greater Mankato Growth has joined with more than 100 chambers of commerce and trade associations from across the country to urge Congress to take legislative action which will ensure small businesses have a voice in the federal rulemaking process. The intent of the Regulatory Flexibility
In preparation for the 2024 legislative session, Greater Mankato Growth Board of Directors has adopted a set of policy priorities to help guide our advocacy work. GMG continues to work tirelessly advocating for the specific needs of businesses and on issues that impact the Greater
Greater Mankato Growth applauds the passage of the Mankato Area Schools bond referendum on November 7. Question 1 passed with a vote of 5,520 to 5,005 and, as a result, $105 million in projects will be completed throughout the community. These projects include safety and
The Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. Board of Directors unanimously supports the 2023 Mankato Area Public Schools bond referendum. Greater Mankato Growth Advocacy Process This endorsement is the result of a deliberate and collaborative advocacy process. The Greater Mankato Growth Advocacy Committee, made up of 18
Workforce continues to be one of the top concerns for our members. We consistently hear about how employers are struggling to find and retain an adequate and qualified workforce. There is a number of factors that contribute to the current workforce challenges. One of the
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