A blog written by Andy Wilke, Executive Vice President of Greater Mankato Growth. When people think of a chamber of commerce membership, the first thing that often comes to mind is networking events like Business After Hours. While those events are a great way to
Fraud can strike at any time but with the right banking tools, you can stop scammers before they get to your money. Profinium’s Treasury Management solutions offer powerful, real-world safeguards like Positive Pay, ACH controls, dual control, and real-time alerts. See how these tools have
GMG joined more than 500 organizations from across the nation calling for Congress to adopt comprehensive permitting reform. Modernizing permitting systems will empower communities and businesses to invest in infrastructure that grows the economy, creates good-paying jobs, and improves quality of life. The coalition is
Greater Mankato Growth is proud to celebrate and congratulate the local and regional employers recognized on the 2025 Star Tribune Top Workplaces list. These companies are setting the standard for employee satisfaction, organizational culture, and workplace excellence—not just in Greater Mankato, but across the entire state. The
This blog was written by the Minnesota Private College Council. One in three Minnesota high school grads who pursue a bachelor’s degree in the state do so at one of 18 private nonprofit colleges in the state. And there are thousands of students from other
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
A version of this article first appeared on EideBailly.com. Business leaders are prioritizing growth, technology, workforce, and financial performance over the next year. These areas are also of extreme importance to profitability. After all, the more profitable your business is, the more you can invest in opportunities
Written by Michael Powe, Ph.D. and Emi Morita of Main Street America. Main Street America distributed our Spring 2025 Small Business Profiles Survey on April 10. We closed the survey on April 29 after hearing from 1,587 business owners in more than 500 cities and
A version of this article originally appeared on mankatofreepress.com. The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) reformed the economic landscape by lowering corporate tax rates, providing deductions for small businesses, and incentivizing investments that created jobs. As the expiration of these provisions approaches at
A version of this article originally appeared on gislason.com. Editor’s Note: This article was written on March 12, 2025. The statutes at issue are currently being debated by the legislature. Future legislation and caselaw may alter the decisions discussed herein. When the Minnesota Legislature rolled out