As you know the state passed Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) into law in 2023. That program will not go into effect until 2026. As part of that law, the legislature granted the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) rulemaking authority to help...
A version of this article first appeared on bankwithpioneer.comMankato, MN – May 2024. Lance Jeppson graduated from the Minnesota Bankers Association (MBA) Leadership Development Academy on May 16, 2024. This year long program, which graduated a total of 24 bankers in 2024, provides in-depth skill-building...
This article originally appeared in The Free Press.NORTH MANKATO — It’s official: roundabouts are coming to Highway 169 in Mankato-North Mankato in 2027, part of a two-year $70 million reconstruction and redesign of the area’s busiest north-south corridor.The project is almost certain to force a...
Pioneer Bank is pleased to announce that Ben Tweit, Compliance Assistant at Pioneer Bank of Mankato, has successfully completed ICBA Education’s Certified BSA/AML Professional program and has earned the professional designation Certified BSA/AML Professional – CBAP. The education division of the Independent Community Bankers of...
A PDF version of this article exists here.City of Eagle Lake, MN - Child care is an economic driver for rural communities across the United States, but many communities are facing shortages of high-quality childcare. First Children’s Finance has chosen the City of Eagle Lake...
A version of this article first appeared on EideBailly.com. Gartner categorizes technology investment into run, grow, and transform segments, with over 87% of IT spend on 'run' and 'grow' and less than 13% on 'transform.' Technology addresses challenges like competitive pressure, hiring, retention, and value-chain demands. A...
Mankato fits your lifestyle needs with ample opportunities to work hard and play hard. As one of the more active communities in the Midwest, Mankato has green spaces galore, free community concerts and events, and is a certified bike-friendly location. You will never be lacking...
This piece was originally posted by the US Chamber of Commerce.In the Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) latest effort to mimic those Servpro ads about making it “like it never ever happened,” the agency has now issued a new overtime regulation to undo the previous regulation...
This article was originally posted by Mayo Clinic.MANKATO, Minn. ― After two years of construction, Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato celebrated the grand opening of its $155 million hospital expansion on May 14."The expanded and modernized Mankato bed tower is not only adding needed...
This article was originally published by US Chamber.From technological advancements to shifts in consumer and employee demand, small businesses must continuously adapt to market changes. With 2023 winding down, many entrepreneurs are looking ahead to 2024 and adjusting their strategies to meet the needs of...
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