Category: Business

Workplace Mandate Bills Under Consideration at Legislature

The Minnesota Legislature is considering a series of bills that would mandate that employers provide certain benefits to their employees. These proposals include state-mandated paid time off policies, paid family and medical leave, minimum wage, and predictive scheduling. The Legislature will begin hearings on these

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Business Development
Dec. 2018 Employment Figures

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development released the December 2018 employment figures today. The Mankato – North Mankato Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) saw a gain of 2,379 jobs or 4% year-over-year in the month of December, which led all metropolitan areas in the

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Middle school physics tied to a prepared future workforce

With C-suite execs worried about their future workforce, one argument is we need to start preparing our children early and “rewire” the students’ brains for complex, analytical thinking. Critical thinking is the baseline for any career choice, especially in such a rapidly changing economic environment.

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Business Development
Collaboration between Students and Industry

A fresh perspective and constructive criticism are strong tools for growth. Incorporating young minds with thriving companies is a recipe for success. The GreenSeam staff and action teams were fortunate enough to witness this success through GreenSeam’s partnership with Lime Valley Advertising and the Computers

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Business Development
Nov 2018 Employment Figures

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development released the November 2018 employment figures today. The Mankato – North Mankato Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) saw a gain of 1,537 jobs or 2.6% year over year in the month of November, which led all metropolitan areas

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Mankato’s Global Entrepreneurship Week

The Minnesota State University, Mankato College of Business Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship invites all students, faculty, staff and the entire community to an international celebration of entrepreneurship. Greater Mankato Growth is proud to be a supporting partner for this week-long schedule of events.  These

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Notification: No Local Connection to Award for Purchase

Area businesses have been receiving email correspondence notifying them they have won an award from a website identifying itself as “northmankato.” The email invites the business to claim their award, however, you must purchase the award for $150. This email, award, and website are not

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Your Election Toolkit

Greater Mankato Growth is your one-stop-shop for all the information you’ll need to exercise your right to vote in the 2018 election. On our Election Toolkit website, you’ll find online candidate profiles, candidate forum videos and details on how and where to vote on November

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