This Month’s Indicator: Domestic Migration For the first time since 2018, more people are moving to Minnesota from other states than leaving. After years of net domestic outmigration, this shift marks a meaningful change in direction—and an important signal for business leaders across the state. Between
Mankato, MN, February 9, 2026 – Greater Mankato Growth (GMG) celebrates New Horizon Academy’s acquisition of the Cultivate Mankato child care center in order to continue operations, ensuring vital continuity of care for local families and educators and preserving critical child care capacity in the heart of
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
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
MINNEAPOLIS – U.S. Bank released its third Small Business Perspective survey report today, revealing how owners across the country are responding to an environment defined by rapid change. The nationwide survey of 1,000 small business owners explored how they are navigating challenges ranging from economic
Mankato, MN, February 27, 2025 – The Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. (GMG, Inc.) Foundation has been awarded an additional $750,000 through the Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED) Main Street Economic Revitalization Program (MSERP). This award follows a previous award of $2 million made
This article was originally written by Renee Berg with The Mankato Free Press. MANKATO — With two job openings for every available worker, it’s a job seekers paradise, experts say. The unemployment rate locally was hovering near 2% as of November, said Ryan Vesey, business
Written by Curtis Dubay, Chief Economist, U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Barring an unforeseeable event, the economy should grow even better in 2025 than it did in 2023 and 2024, which means a growth rate above 3% with the gains being broadly enjoyed. This will contribute to more
Greater Mankato Growth, in collaboration with our Regional Economic Development Alliance (REDA) partners, undertook an initiative to address childcare challenges in the region. The need to address childcare concerns has been brought often in recent years by Greater Mankato Growth’s member businesses, our public partners,
The deadline is approaching for business owners in Blue Earth and Nicollet County to apply for physical damage loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. Loan applications are being accepted through Monday, September 30, 2024. Eligible uses of the loans include repairing or replacing disaster-damaged