Category: Business

Advocacy
Greater Mankato Growth Hosts Neel Kashkari

MANKATO, MN. (February 2, 2024) – Greater Mankato Growth is pleased to host Neel Kashkari, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, on February 6, 2024. “We are pleased to welcome Mr. Kashkari to Mankato. He is an important federal policymaker who leads the

Read More
Advocacy
Greater Mankato Growth Urges Congress to Support Small Businesses

Greater Mankato Growth has joined with more than 100 chambers of commerce and trade associations from across the country to urge Congress to take legislative action which will ensure small businesses have a voice in the federal rulemaking process. The intent of the Regulatory Flexibility

Read More
Advocacy
2024 Greater Mankato Growth Policy Priorities

In preparation for the 2024 legislative session, Greater Mankato Growth Board of Directors has adopted a set of policy priorities to help guide our advocacy work. GMG continues to work tirelessly advocating for the specific needs of businesses and on issues that impact the Greater

Read More
Business
2024 Business Benchmarks Report – Minnesota Chamber of Commerce

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

Read More
Advocacy
Greater Mankato Growth Applauds Passage of School Referendum

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

Read More
Member Guest Blog
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

Read More
Advocacy
GMG Board of Directors Supports MAPS Bond Referendum

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

Read More
en_USEnglish