Greater Mankato News Digest
Every other week we will share news highlights and headlines of Greater Mankato Growth as well as a recap of our Member News feature that just launched in January 2016.
January 19, 2016
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Beyond the Bucket List – My State of the Union Experience
Where to start? Being invited as a Special Guest to the State of the Union by one’s sitting Congressman … my goodness. I’m not certain I have a “bucket list.” If I have something on “my list” then I try to get after it as
January 19, 2016
Join us for a Luncheon with the Minnesota Secretary of State
Join Greater Mankato Growth and your fellow colleagues for the first luncheon of the 2016 Issues Forum Series on February 18 with Minnesota’s Secretary of State, Steve Simon. These forums bring together compelling speakers and business leaders to discuss timely and relevant political and policy
January 18, 2016
Meet the New MN Chamber President
Doug Loon assumed the role of president of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce on September 8. Since that time, he has been traveling the state on a Listen + Learn tour to learn about the issues impacting business. Doug will be in the Mankato area on Februrary 11 from 7:30-9:00
January 13, 2016
Top 10 Reasons to Attend Greater Mankato at the Capitol
Greater Mankato at the Capitol, our region’s largest citizen advocacy event at the State Capitol is taking place on March 30. This is one of the year’s most impactful events, and you don’t want to miss it! You can register here to attend. Sponsorship
January 8, 2016
A little spotlight for some large hearts
Earlier today at a news conference the 2016 Pathfinder Award Recipients were announced. I have had the honor to assist in a small portion of the process and each year walk away amazed and energized from the kind, brave and deliberate souls that reside across
January 7, 2016
Filling the jobs gap
We’re all are facing a talent shortage now or will be in the very near future. And we’re all looking for answers. An article published by Enterprise Minnesota focused on what innovative strategies manufacturers can undertake to address this need but frankly the solutions offered
January 5, 2016
2016 Forecast – Greater Mankato Development
2015 would be a tough year to top in terms of capital investment. There were some landmark private sector projects that brought in new businesses to our community: The Wal-Mart Distribution Center (yes we have a Wal-Mart and a Sam’s Club already but this is
January 4, 2016
Congress Experiences Christmas Miracle: Passes Major Legislation to End the Year
Congress is ending 2015 by passing a flurry of legislation that will have substantial impacts on businesses and individuals alike. Included is the first long-term transportation bill in a decade, a major education reform bill, a tax bill that extends numerous tax breaks, and a
December 18, 2015
2016 Greater Mankato Business After Hours & Before Hours Schedule Just Released!
We are excited to announce the 2016 schedule for our most popular and sought-after networking events, Greater Mankato Business After Hours and Business Before Hours. This year’s lineup is sure to impress and offers so much variety, we are looking forward to seeing all of
December 8, 2015
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