Blog written by Mankato Zero Waste, a Greater Mankato Growth member. About 47% of household food waste goes to landfills, creating 39% of the methane emitted there. This methane, which is 28 times stronger than carbon dioxide, contributes 16% of the increase in heat on
The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce publishes an annual report showing metrics that matter most to businesses: taxes, costs, infrastructure, innovation, employment, and growth. These metrics tell a story about how Minnesota stacks up against other states, which helps educate policy makers to better understand how
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
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
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
Greater Mankato Growth is partnering with our member businesses and education partners to highlight the internship economy in Greater Mankato. This blog will feature stories from area interns and advice on how to create a great internship experience. If you would like to feature an
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
Trying to keep track of all the new laws passed this past legislative session? The legislature passed a lot of new laws that impact employers; it’s hard to keep track of them all. We have put together a simple guide to be aware of some
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
As part of the advocacy efforts of Greater Mankato Growth, we partner with a number of organizations that advocate on issues that impact our members and the Greater Mankato marketplace. One of those organizations is the Minnesota Chamber Federation. Led by the Minnesota State Chamber
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