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MEMBERSHIP LEVELS
“One size fits all” has never been a term that applies to business. Your business is unique and so are its needs. We encourage you to select the level of membership based on the opportunities and benefits offered: choose what best fits your desires and needs! Below is a brief description of each of the membership levels Greater Mankato Growth is offering.
Investing Membership
Investing members are businesses that recognize the importance of investing in Greater Mankato Growth programs and services, not only for the direct benefits they receive, but for the positive impact made on the entire marketplace. Investors are leaders in supporting current and future initiatives that serve the entire business community. With this option, unlimited representatives from your business can stay connected by receiving Greater Mankato Growth communications (e.g. weekly eNews, mailings, Minnesota Valley Business magazine) and may participate in Greater Mankato Growth member events, programs, and leadership/volunteer positions. Depending on the level of commitment you want to make, there are five Investing Member levels to select from: Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Copper.
Engaged Membership
If you are looking to get connected with thousands of professionals in the Greater Mankato business community, the Engaged level (or higher) is the right choice for you. Up to 5 representatives from your business can stay connected by receiving Greater Mankato Growth communications (e.g. weekly eNews, mailings, Minnesota Valley Business magazine) and may participate in Greater Mankato Growth member events, programs, and leadership/volunteer positions.
Basic Membership
The Basic membership level is for those interested in benefiting from the services offered by Greater Mankato Growth to everyone in the Greater Mankato business community, plus specific promotional benefits that come with Greater Mankato Growth membership. If you can only invest the minimum amount or have limited time to participate in Greater Mankato Growth member events and programs, the Basic level is the right fit for you and your business.
EVERY LEVEL OF MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES THESE BENEFITS:
- Welcome announcement in the Greater Mankato Growth eNews, social media, Minnesota Valley Business magazine, live at two events, and a visit to your business. When you first join, your business will be announced in our weekly eNews, on our social media pages, live at two events, and in Minnesota Valley Business magazine following a visit with your business from our volunteer group, the Greater Mankato Cavaliers.
- Online Business Directory listing. A customizable listing that includes your logo, a link to your website, social media links, and a business description. Listings also feature a Greater Mankato Growth member logo and appear above all non-members to bring further visibility to your business.
- Member window cling to display at your business.
- Ability to use the Greater Mankato Growth member logo on your website and materials.
- Stay connected by receiving Greater Mankato Growth communications (eNews, mailings, etc.).
- Business Referrals. We only recommend our members whether it’s on our website, email requests, phone calls, or walk-ins.
- Online Referral Report indicating when visitors to our website have viewed/accessed your information and offers.
- Ability to post unlimited coupons at no charge on our website.
- Insightful member-exclusive content delivered to your email each month.
- Complimentary subscription to Minnesota Valley Business magazine.
- Access to share your business news on the greatermankato.com website (300,000+ page views per year).
- Online Quick Reference Guide listing.
- Certificate of Origin. Doing business overseas? As a member, Greater Mankato Growth will certify your paperwork at no cost ($100 value per certificate).
- Access to advertising opportunities in eNews and on greatermankato.com.
- Access to our member postal mailing list (a list of physical business addresses available for purchase).
- Discounted rates for Greater Mankato Growth events open to the community, including the Forum Series and Access to the Greater Mankato Capitol Caravan.
- 10% discount on advertising & promotions in the Guide to Visiting and Living in Greater Mankato and the Mankato Marathon Activity Guide (publications and programs of Visit Mankato).
- Opportunity to attend Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. Annual Meeting.
- Opportunity to attend Greater Mankato Business Awards & Hall of Fame.
- Opportunity to attend Business After Hours 12 times a year.
Interested in joining and learning more about additional benefits and features of membership? Open the tabs below to compare membership levels, view pricing and choose the level that is best for your business.
BASIC MEMBER
The above-mentioned features and benefits are all included in our Basic Membership.
Yearly investment: $375 (only $31.25 per month; $187.50 semi-annually)
ENGAGED MEMBER
Yearly investment: $795 (only $66.25 per month; $397.50 semi-annually)
Includes all the Basic Member features and benefits plus:
- Up to 2 listings* in the Greater Mankato Online Business Directory with Greater Mankato Growth member logo next to them and your logo on your customized business page.
- Ability to sponsor Greater Mankato Growth member connecting events, including Business After Hours and Greater Mankato on the Green Golf Tournament.
- Ability to sponsor or have a booth at Greater Mankato Growth events open to the general public, including Greater Mankato Songs on the Lawn.
- Ability to sponsor Greater Mankato Growth programs, including the Greater Mankato Leadership Institute and Greater Mankato Young Professionals.
- Eligibility to have a leader from your business serve on the Greater Mankato Growth Board of Directors, Visit Mankato Board of Directors, City Center Partnership Board of Directors, or GreenSeam Board of Governors.
- Eligible to participate in the InterCity Leadership Visit (ICLV) as part of the Greater Mankato Leadership Delegation.
- Representatives are eligible to serve as Greater Mankato Growth volunteers (Ambassadors, Cavaliers, committees, etc.).
- Up to 5 Representatives from your business can:
- stay connected by receiving Greater Mankato Growth communications (eNews, mailings, etc.)
- participate in Greater Mankato Growth member events and programs (Business After Hours, Golf Tournament, etc.)
- participate in Greater Mankato Growth’s talent development programs- Greater Mankato Leadership Institute and Greater Mankato Young Professionals (additional charges apply).
Benefits in the shaded area represent enhanced or added features compared to the previous level of membership.
* For businesses with the same name/owner — additional listings can be used for different locations or agents.
COPPER INVESTOR
(previously the Premier Member level)
Yearly investment: $1,900 (only $158.34 per month; $950 semi-annually) | Includes $650 in credits
Includes all the Basic Member features and benefits plus:
- Ability to sponsor Greater Mankato Growth member connecting events, including Business After Hours and Greater Mankato on the Green Golf Tournament.
- Ability to sponsor or have a booth at Greater Mankato Growth events open to the general public, including Greater Mankato Songs on the Lawn.
- Ability to sponsor Greater Mankato Growth programs, including the Greater Mankato Leadership Institute and Greater Mankato Young Professionals.
- Eligibility to have a leader from your business serve on the Greater Mankato Growth Board of Directors, Visit Mankato Board of Directors, City Center Partnership Board of Directors, or GreenSeam Board of Governors.
- Eligible to participate in the InterCity Leadership Visit (ICLV) as part of the Greater Mankato Leadership Delegation.
- Representatives are eligible to serve as Greater Mankato Growth volunteers (Ambassadors, Cavaliers, committees, etc.).
The following benefits and features are either NEW or ENHANCED and not available in the previous level of membership:
- Up to 4 Enhanced listings* in the Greater Mankato Online Business Directory with Greater Mankato Growth member logo next to them and your logo on your customized business page.
- “Copper Investor” symbol on your Greater Mankato Growth window cling and listings in the Greater Mankato Online Business Directory and many other places.
- Unlimited Representatives from your business can:
- stay connected by receiving Greater Mankato Growth communications (eNews, mailings, etc.).
- participate in Greater Mankato Growth member events and programs (Business After Hours, Golf Tournament, etc.).
- participate in Greater Mankato Growth’s talent development programs- Greater Mankato Leadership Institute and Greater Mankato Young Professionals (additional charges apply).
- $200 Annual Credit toward an employee’s enrollment in the Greater Mankato Leadership Institute program.
- $200 Annual Credit toward an executive’s participation in the Greater Mankato Executive Sounding Board program.
- $125 Annual Credit toward an employee’s participation in the Greater Mankato Young Professionals program.
- $50 Annual Credit toward an employee’s participation in Professional Development opportunities such as webinars, speakers, etc.
- $50 Annual Credit toward marketing opportunities, which includes sponsorships and advertising.
- $25 Annual Credit toward the purchase of a member postal mailing list.
Benefits in the shaded area represent enhanced or added features compared to the previous level of membership.
* For businesses with the same name/owner — additional listings can be used for different locations or agents.
BRONZE INVESTOR
Yearly investment: $3,800 (only $316.67 per month; $1,900 semi-annually) | Includes $1,000 in credits
Includes all the Basic Member features and benefits plus:
- Unlimited Representatives from your business can:
- stay connected by receiving Greater Mankato Growth communications (eNews, mailings, etc.).
- participate in Greater Mankato Growth member events and programs (Business After Hours, Golf Tournament, etc.).
- participate in Greater Mankato Growth’s talent development programs- Greater Mankato Leadership Institute and Greater Mankato Young Professionals (additional charges apply).
- Eligibility to have a leader from your business serve on the Greater Mankato Growth Board of Directors, Visit Mankato Board of Directors, City Center Partnership Board of Directors, or GreenSeam Board of Governors.
- Eligible to participate in the InterCity Leadership Visit (ICLV) as part of the Greater Mankato Leadership Delegation.
- Representatives are eligible to serve as Greater Mankato Growth volunteers (Ambassadors, Cavaliers, committees, etc.).
- Ability to sponsor Greater Mankato Growth member connecting events, including Business After Hours and Greater Mankato on the Green Golf Tournamen.
- Ability to sponsor or have a booth at Greater Mankato Growth events open to the general public, including Greater Mankato Songs on the Lawn.
- Ability to sponsor Greater Mankato Growth programs, including the Greater Mankato Leadership Institute and Greater Mankato Young Professionals.
The following benefits and features are either NEW or ENHANCED and not available in the previous level of membership:
- Up to 6 Enhanced Listings* in the Greater Mankato Online Business Directory with Greater Mankato Growth member logo next to them and your logo on your customized business page.
- “Bronze Investor” symbol on your Greater Mankato Growth window cling and listings in the Greater Mankato Online Business Directory and many other places.
- $300 Annual Credit toward an employee’s enrollment in the Greater Mankato Leadership Institute program.
- $300 Annual Credit toward an executive’s participation in the Greater Mankato Executive Sounding Board program.
- $150 Annual Credit toward an employee’s participation in the Greater Mankato Young Professionals program.
- $100 Annual Credit toward an employee’s participation in Professional Development opportunities such as webinars, speakers, etc.
- $100 Annual Credit toward marketing opportunities, which includes sponsorships and advertising.
- $50 Annual Credit toward the purchase of a member postal mailing list.
Benefits in the shaded area represent enhanced or added features compared to the previous level of membership.
* For businesses with the same name/owner — additional listings can be used for different locations or agents.
SILVER INVESTOR
Yearly investment: $7,800 (only $650 per month; $3,900 semi-annually) | Includes $1,550 in credits
Includes all the Basic Member features and benefits plus:
- Unlimited Representatives from your business can:
- stay connected by receiving Greater Mankato Growth communications (eNews, mailings, etc.).
- participate in Greater Mankato Growth member events and programs (Business After Hours, Golf Tournament, etc.).
- participate in Greater Mankato Growth’s talent development programs- Greater Mankato Leadership Institute and Greater Mankato Young Professionals (additional charges apply).
- Eligibility to have a leader from your business serve on the Greater Mankato Growth Board of Directors, Visit Mankato Board of Directors, City Center Partnership Board of Directors, or GreenSeam Board of Governors.
- Eligible to participate in the InterCity Leadership Visit (ICLV) as part of the Greater Mankato Leadership Delegation.
- Representatives are eligible to serve as Greater Mankato Growth volunteers (Ambassadors, Cavaliers, committees, etc.).
- Ability to sponsor Greater Mankato Growth member connecting events, including Business After Hours and Greater Mankato on the Green Golf Tournament.
- Ability to sponsor or have a booth at Greater Mankato Growth events open to the general public, including Greater Mankato Songs on the Lawn.
- Ability to sponsor Greater Mankato Growth programs, including the Greater Mankato Leadership Institute and Greater Mankato Young Professionals.
- Special recognition at Greater Mankato Growth Annual Meeting.
The following benefits and features are either NEW or ENHANCED and not available in the previous level of membership:
- Up to 8 Premium Listings* in the Greater Mankato Online Business Directory with Greater Mankato Growth member logo next to them and your logo on your customized business page.
- “Silver Investor” symbol on your Greater Mankato Growth window cling and listings in the Greater Mankato Online Business Directory and many other places.
- $400 Annual Credit toward an employee’s enrollment in the Greater Mankato Leadership Institute program.
- $400 Annual Credit toward an executive’s participation in the Greater Mankato Executive Sounding Board program.
- $175 Annual Credit toward an employee’s participation in the Greater Mankato Young Professionals program.
- $200 Annual Credit toward an employee’s participation in Professional Development opportunities such as webinars, speakers, etc.
- $300 Annual Credit toward marketing opportunities, which includes sponsorships and advertising.
- $75 Annual Credit toward the purchase of a member postal mailing list.
- 1 Complimentary Ticket to the Greater Mankato Business Awards & Hall of Fame ($75 value).
- 1 Complimentary Golfer at the Greater Mankato on the Green ($160 value).
Benefits in the shaded area represent enhanced or added features compared to the previous level of membership.
* For businesses with the same name/owner — additional listings can be used for different locations or agents.
GOLD INVESTOR
Yearly investment: $13,000 (only $31,083.34 per month; $6,500 semi-annually) | Includes $2,125 in credits
Includes all the Basic Member features and benefits plus:
- Unlimited Representatives from your business can:
- stay connected by receiving Greater Mankato Growth communications (eNews, mailings, etc.).
- participate in Greater Mankato Growth member events and programs (Business After Hours, Golf Tournament, etc.).
- participate in Greater Mankato Growth’s talent development programs- Greater Mankato Leadership Institute and Greater Mankato Young Professionals (additional charges apply).
- Eligibility to have a leader from your business serve on the Greater Mankato Growth Board of Directors, Visit Mankato Board of Directors, City Center Partnership Board of Directors, or GreenSeam Board of Governors.
- Eligible to participate in the InterCity Leadership Visit (ICLV) as part of the Greater Mankato Leadership Delegation.
- Representatives are eligible to serve as Greater Mankato Growth volunteers (Ambassadors, Cavaliers, committees, etc.).
- Ability to sponsor Greater Mankato Growth member connecting events, including Business After Hours and Greater Mankato on the Green Golf Tournament.
- Ability to sponsor or have a booth at Greater Mankato Growth events open to the general public, including Greater Mankato Songs on the Lawn.
- Ability to sponsor Greater Mankato Growth programs, including the Greater Mankato Leadership Institute and Greater Mankato Young Professionals.
The following benefits and features are either NEW or ENHANCED and not available in the previous level of membership:
- Up to 10 Premium Listings* in the Greater Mankato Online Business Directory with Greater Mankato Growth member logo next to them and your logo on your customized business page.
- “Gold Investor” symbol on your Greater Mankato Growth window cling and listings in the Greater Mankato Online Business Directory and many other places.
- $500 Annual Credit toward an employee’s enrollment in the Greater Mankato Leadership Institute program.
- $500 Annual Credit toward an executive’s participation in the Greater Mankato Executive Sounding Board program.
- $225 Annual Credit toward an employee’s participation in the Greater Mankato Young Professionals program.
- $300 Annual Credit toward an employee’s participation in Professional Development opportunities such as webinars, speakers, etc.
- $500 Annual Credit toward marketing opportunities, which includes sponsorships and advertising.
- $100 Annual Credit toward the purchase of a member postal mailing list.
- 2 Complimentary Tickets to the Greater Mankato Business Awards & Hall of Fame ($150 value).
- 2 Complimentary Golfers at Greater Mankato on the Green ($320 value).
- Priority Seating and Special Recognition at the Greater Mankato Growth Annual Meeting.
- Automatic Appointment of 1 Employee to the Greater Mankato Growth Cavaliers or Ambassadors.
- Executive Round Table meetings with Board Chair and President & CEO.
Benefits in the shaded area represent enhanced or added features compared to the previous level of membership.
* For businesses with the same name/owner — additional listings can be used for different locations or agents.
PLATINUM INVESTOR
Yearly investment: $19,500 (only $1,625 per month; $9,750 semi-annually) | Includes $2,800 in credits
Includes all the Basic Member features and benefits plus:
- Unlimited Representatives from your business can:
- stay connected by receiving Greater Mankato Growth communications (eNews, mailings, etc.).
- participate in Greater Mankato Growth member events and programs (Business After Hours, Golf Tournament, etc.).
- participate in Greater Mankato Growth’s talent development programs- Greater Mankato Leadership Institute and Greater Mankato Young Professionals (additional charges apply).
- Eligibility to have a leader from your business serve on the Greater Mankato Growth Board of Directors, Visit Mankato Board of Directors, City Center Partnership Board of Directors, or GreenSeam Board of Governors.
- Executive Round Table meetings with Board Chair and President & CEO.
- Eligible to participate in the InterCity Leadership Visit (ICLV) as part of the Greater Mankato Leadership Delegation.
- Representatives are eligible to serve as Greater Mankato Growth volunteers (Ambassadors, Cavaliers, committees, etc.).
- Automatic Appointment of 1 Employee to the Greater Mankato Growth Cavaliers or Ambassadors.
- Priority Seating and Special Recognition at the Greater Mankato Growth Annual Meeting.
- Ability to sponsor Greater Mankato Growth member connecting events, including Business After Hours and Greater Mankato on the Green Golf Tournament.
- Ability to sponsor or have a booth at Greater Mankato Growth events open to the general public, including Greater Mankato Songs on the Lawn.
- Ability to sponsor Greater Mankato Growth programs, including the Greater Mankato Leadership Institute and Greater Mankato Young Professionals.
The following benefits and features are either NEW or ENHANCED and not available in the previous level of membership:
- Unlimited Elite Listings* in the Greater Mankato Online Business Directory with Greater Mankato Growth member logo next to them and your logo on your customized business page.
- “Platinum Investor” symbol on your Greater Mankato Growth window cling and listings in the Greater Mankato Online Business Directory and many other places.
- $600 Annual Credit toward an employee’s enrollment in the Greater Mankato Leadership Institute program.
- $600 Annual Credit toward an executive’s participation in the Greater Mankato Executive Sounding Board program.
- $325 Annual Credit toward an employee’s participation in the Greater Mankato Young Professionals program.
- $400 Annual Credit toward an employee’s participation in Professional Development opportunities such as webinars, speakers, etc.
- $750 Annual Credit toward marketing opportunities, which includes sponsorships and advertising.
- $125 Annual Credit toward the purchase of a member postal mailing list.
- Complimentary Annual Ad on a Category Page of the Greater Mankato Online Business Directory ($1,000 value).
- 4 Complimentary Tickets to the Greater Mankato Business Awards & Hall of Fame ($300 value).
- 3 Complimentary Golfers at Greater Mankato on the Green ($480 value).
Benefits in the shaded area represent enhanced or added features compared to the previous level of membership.
* For businesses with the same name/owner — additional listings can be used for different locations or agents.
DIAMOND INVESTOR
Yearly investment: $25,000 (only $2,803.34 per month; $12,500 semi-annually) | Includes $3,475 in credits
Includes all the Basic Member features and benefits plus:
- Unlimited Representatives from your business can:
- stay connected by receiving Greater Mankato Growth communications (eNews, mailings, etc.).
- participate in Greater Mankato Growth member events and programs (Business After Hours, Golf Tournament, etc.).
- participate in Greater Mankato Growth’s talent development programs- Greater Mankato Leadership Institute and Greater Mankato Young Professionals (additional charges apply).
- Eligibility to have a leader from your business serve on the Greater Mankato Growth Board of Directors, Visit Mankato Board of Directors, City Center Partnership Board of Directors, or GreenSeam Board of Governors.
- Executive Round Table meetings with Board Chair and President & CEO.
- Eligible to participate in the InterCity Leadership Visit (ICLV) as part of the Greater Mankato Leadership Delegation.
- Representatives are eligible to serve as Greater Mankato Growth volunteers (Ambassadors, Cavaliers, committees, etc.).
- Automatic Appointment of 2 Employees to the Greater Mankato Growth Cavaliers or Ambassadors.
- Priority Seating and Special Recognition at the Greater Mankato Growth Annual Meeting.
- Ability to sponsor Greater Mankato Growth member connecting events, including Business After Hours and Greater Mankato on the Green Golf Tournament.
- Ability to sponsor or have a booth at Greater Mankato Growth events open to the general public, including Greater Mankato Songs on the Lawn.
- Ability to sponsor Greater Mankato Growth programs, including the Greater Mankato Leadership Institute and Greater Mankato Young Professionals.
- Unlimited Elite Listings* in the Greater Mankato Online Business Directory with Greater Mankato Growth member logo next to them and your logo on your customized business page.
The following benefits and features are either NEW or ENHANCED and not available in the previous level of membership:
- “Diamond Investor” symbol on your Greater Mankato Growth window cling and listings in the Greater Mankato Online Business Directory and many other places.
- $700 Annual Credit toward an employee’s enrollment in the Greater Mankato Leadership Institute program.
- $700 Annual Credit toward an executive’s participation in the Greater Mankato Executive Sounding Board program.
- $425 Annual Credit toward an employee’s participation in the Greater Mankato Young Professionals program.
- $500 Annual Credit toward an employee’s participation in Professional Development opportunities such as webinars, speakers, etc.
- $1,000 Annual Credit toward marketing opportunities, which includes sponsorships and advertising.
- $150 Annual Credit toward the purchase of a member postal mailing list.
- 8 Complimentary Tickets to the Greater Mankato Business Awards & Hall of Fame ($750 value).
- 4 Complimentary Golfers at Greater Mankato on the Green ($640 value).
- Complimentary Annual Ad on Main Page of Greater Mankato Online Business Directory ($1,500 value).
- Hosting Priority for Business After Hours.
- Automatic Appointment of 2 Employees to the Greater Mankato Growth Cavaliers or Ambassadors.
Benefits in the shaded area represent enhanced or added features compared to the previous level of membership.
* For businesses with the same name/owner — additional listings can be used for different locations or agents.
USE THE MEMBER LOGO
When consumers know a small business is a member of a chamber, they're 44% more likely to think favorably of it and 63% more likely to purchase from said business. Use the "Greater Mankato Growth Member" logo on your website and marketing collateral to show you are committed to advancing business for a stronger community, as a member of Greater Mankato Growth.
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The following tools and resources are for current Greater Mankato Growth members to help enhance their membership experience. If you have membership questions please contact Jaci Sprague at jsprague@greatermankato.com or 507.385.6643.
