This is a guest blog submission from Dan Solomon of the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. The Minnesota Dual-Training Pipeline is an innovative approach to address current and future workforce needs. The program works with employers to change the conversation from “How do we
Recientemente, Greater Mankato Growth distribuyó 66,000 mascarillas en los condados de Blue Earth y Nicollet en respuesta al mandato estatal. La intención era ayudar a las empresas a dar la bienvenida a los clientes, mantener seguros a los empleados y ayudar a mantener bajos los costos para las empresas del área. Ver comunicado de prensa completo
This is a guest blog submission from Wendy June of member business, Mankato Pet Cremation. We love to hear about WHY our members love what they do in our community. Who could have guessed that starting a second career in pet cremation would bring about
This is a guest blog by Greater Mankato Growth member, Mankato Clinic. As the Greater Mankato region experiences an increase in COVID-19 cases, business owners and managers have many questions and concerns on how to stay open and keep customers, staff and our community safe.
This is a guest blog post by Joe Paulsen from Greater Mankato Growth member business, Pinnacle Business Traction. At the virtual Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) conference in May, my biggest take away came from the creator of EOS, Gino Wickman. He gave a keynote address
This is a guest blog post by Greater Mankato Growth member business, Eide Bailly LLP. As economies reopen across the country, many organizations have turned a critical eye to how they should reopen in the wake of the next normal. In a time of great
This is a guest blog post by Greater Mankato Growth member business, Jones Metal, to accompany their Business Focus video: At Jones Metal, we have great pride in our history, our team, our position in the community, our design capabilities, our quality, our advanced technology
The Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (EIDL) is now reopened for all eligible business to apply for the $10,000 grant advance and loan. The program was previously closed for new applications for a period of time due to a funding lapse. Businesses
The Minnesota Legislature on the first day of their special session passed a bill to provide $62.5 million in small business grants (not loans) of up to $10,000. Governor Walz is expected to sign. Of the total, half will be distributed to Greater Minnesota businesses
As businesses reopen, some are restricted to certain limitations based on a percentage of total occupancy. Below is information from experts at the City of Mankato to help you determine the occupancy capacity for your business. Once the occupant load is known, divide the occupant
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