Category: News

Advocacy
Greater Mankato Growth Announces Candidate Forums

MANKATO, MN (September 16, 2024) – Greater Mankato Growth is pleased to announce a series of candidate forums this election season. “These forums provide an opportunity for meaningful exchange between candidates and voters on issues that impact our community’s future and economic growth potential,” says Andy

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Member News
Twin Rivers Council for the Arts Adopts GSR Fine Arts Festival

August 20, 2024 (Mankato, MN)—The GSR Fine Art Festival—a Greater Mankato Thanksgiving weekend tradition—has been brought into the portfolio of programming of Twin River Council for the Arts. For the past 21 years, GSR has been the only juried art festival in the region and

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Business
Resources for Businesses Impacted by Flooding

Resources are available to businesses in Blue Earth and Nicollet County that were impacted by flooding between June 16 and July 4, 2024. The Small Business Administration (SBA) has loans available to help those who suffered from physical damage or economic losses. Check your eligibility

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Greater Mankato Growth, Inc.
A Letter from our Intern, Alaina Spaude

My name is Alaina Spaude, and I am currently wrapping up my role as the Program and Events Intern at Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. I am a junior at the University of Minnesota, Duluth, majoring in business management with a minor in marketing. I am

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Greater Mankato Growth
5 Inflation-Beating Deals Your Small Business Can Offer

This article was originally published by US Chamber. The ongoing challenges of today’s economic climate have led 55% of small business owners to cite inflation as their biggest concern in the second quarter of 2024, according to the latest MetLife and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small

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Business Development
SBA Disaster Assistance for Businesses and Residents of Minnesota

WASHINGTON – Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are available to businesses and residents in Minnesota following the announcement of a Presidential disaster declaration due to severe storms and flooding that occurred June 16 through July 4, 2024. “SBA’s mission-driven team stands ready to help Minnesota small businesses

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