Category: Membership

Member Guest Blog
Slowing Down to Go Faster: Reimagining Business Growth Strategies

A version of this article first appeared on EideBailly.com. Gartner categorizes technology investment into run, grow, and transform segments, with over 87% of IT spend on ‘run’ and ‘grow’ and less than 13% on ‘transform.’ Technology addresses challenges like competitive pressure, hiring, retention, and value-chain

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One of the Best Benefits for Your Employees: Volunteer Time

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.

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Member Guest Blog
How the Inflation Reduction Act is Boosting Energy Efficiency Incentives

Blog written by Eide Bailly, a Greater Mankato Growth Bronze Investor. A version of this article first appeared on EideBailly.com. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 significantly enhances various energy efficiency tax credits and deductions, including the Renewable Electricity Production Credit (Section 45), Commercial

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DEED and Pioneer Bank Empowering Minnesota Small Businesses with Automation Loans

Blog written by Pioneer Bank, a Greater Mankato Growth Bronze Investor. Minnesota’s Employment and Economic Development (DEED) continues to invite applications from businesses seeking financial support through the Automation Loan Participation Program (ALPP). This program offers companion loans designed to bridge financing gaps for businesses

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Your Business Benefits from Career Readiness: Here’s Why

Blog written by Junior Achievement North, a Greater Mankato Growth member. What is Career Readiness? Career readiness is the process of preparing students of any age with the essential knowledge and skills they need to find, sustain, and succeed within a job. This can include

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