Your Membership.Your Choice.
“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.
Membership Features & Benefits
INVESTING
Investors are leaders in supporting current and future initiatives that positively serve the entire business community. 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.
ENGAGED
Our most popular membership level connects your business to thousands of professionals in the Greater Mankato business community. 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 member events, programs, and leadership/volunteer positions.
BASIC
The Basic membership level grants you access to advertising opportunities, participation in events and programs, and an enhanced business directory listing. This membership level is for those looking for more visibility, but with less time for events and involvement.
Contact Greater Mankato Growth to learn more!
Membership
Levels & Benefits
Included in All Membership Levels
- Welcome announcements in our eNewsletter sent to +3,000 recipients, social media, Minnesota Valley Business magazine, and recognition at Business After Hours as a new member.
- A promotional visit to your business from our Cavalier Committee to put you in face-to-face contact local businesses.
- An enhanced business directory listing: a customizable listing that includes your logo, links to your website and social media, and a business description which can double or triple your number of clicks and prioritizes your listing over non-enhanced listings among searches.
- Member window cling to display at your business.
- Business Referrals. We recommend our members first and foremost whether it’s on our website, email requests, phone calls, or walk-ins.
- Ability to use the Greater Mankato Growth member logo on your website and materials.
- Be the first to receive communications about events, engagement opportunities, programs, and other critical business announcements (eNews, mailings, etc.)
Online Referral Report indicating when visitors to our website have viewed/accessed your information and offers. - Post unlimited coupons on our website at no charge.
- Receive insightful member-exclusive content delivered to your email each month.
- Use our conference rooms at no cost located in the heart of Mankato’s downtown.
- Receive a complimentary subscription to Minnesota Valley Business magazine.
- Access to share your business news on the greatermankato.com website (300,000+ page views per year).
- Doing business overseas? We will certify your certificates of origin at no cost ($100 value per certificate!).
- Advertising opportunities in eNews and on greatermankato.com.
- Access to our postal mailing list of up to 2,800 physical addresses.
- Discounted rates for community events, 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 (over 10,000 distributed annually across the United States!)
- Opportunity to receive our reduced member rate and vote on our board appointments and organizational changes at Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. Annual Meeting.
- Opportunity to receive a reduced member rate at Mankato’s premiere red carpet award show, the Greater Mankato Business Awards & Hall of Fame.
- Opportunity to attend any of our 12 per year Business After Hours at a new venue each month.
- Complimentary membership with the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Federation Program (for businesses with less than 10 employees).
- Free enrollment in our fall holiday City Center Partnership Bonus Gift Card Program for city center businesses.
Looking for a member benefit that you’d like to be included but don’t see listed here? Let us know!
Engaged Member
Our most popular level, the Engaged Member package is for businesses seeking further engagement opportunities both in our organization and the community.
Yearly investment: $795 ($66.25 per month; $397.50 semi-annually)
Includes all the Basic Member features and benefits plus:
- Up to 2 additional businesses can receive a listing in the Greater Mankato Online Business Directory with the Greater Mankato Growth member logo, your logo, social media links, and description.
- Ability to sponsor Greater Mankato Growth member connecting and community events, and programs.
- Discounted rates for community events sponsorships and booths, including Songs on the Lawn, Alive After Five, and other pop-up events.
- Eligibility to 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).
Copper Investor
Our Copper Investor level is for businesses looking to engage several of their employees in chamber events and programs and receive prioritized communications.
Yearly investment: $1,900 ($158.34 per month; $950 semi-annually) | Includes $650 in credits
Includes all the Basic Member features and benefits plus:
- Up to 4 Enhanced Business 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 and community events, and programs.
- Discounted rates for community events sponsorships and booths, including Songs on the Lawn, Alive After Five, and other pop-up events.
- 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:
- “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.
Bronze Investor
Yearly investment: $3,800 ($316.67 per month; $1,900 semi-annually) | Includes $1,000 in credits
Includes all the Basic Member features and benefits plus:
- Up to 6 Enhanced Business 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.
- 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 and community events, and programs.
The following benefits and features are either NEW or ENHANCED and not available in the previous level of membership:
- “Bronze Investor” symbol on your Greater Mankato Growth window cling and listings in the Greater Mankato Online Business Directory and many other places.
- $300 Credit toward an employee’s enrollment in the Greater Mankato Leadership Institute program.
- $300 Credit toward an executive’s participation in the Greater Mankato Executive Sounding Board program.
- $150 Credit toward an employee’s participation in the Greater Mankato Young Professionals program.
- $100 Credit toward an employee’s participation in Professional Development opportunities such as webinars, speakers, etc.
- $100 Credit toward marketing opportunities, which includes sponsorships and advertising.
- $50 Credit toward the purchase of a member postal mailing list.
Silver Investor
Yearly investment: $7,800 ($650 per month; $3,900 semi-annually) Includes $1,550 in credits
Includes all the Basic Member features and benefits plus:
- Up to 8 Premium Business 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.
- 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 and community events, and programs.
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:
- “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).
Gold Investor
Yearly investment: $13,000 ($1,083.34 per month; $6,500 semi-annually) | Includes $2,125 in credits
Up to 10 Premium Business 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.
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 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 and community events, and programs.
The following benefits and features are either NEW or ENHANCED and not available in the previous level of membership:
- “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.
- $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 to the Greater Mankato Growth Cavaliers or Ambassadors.
- Executive Round Table meetings with our Board Chair, President & CEO, and other top investors.
Platinum Investor
Yearly investment: $19,500 ($1,625 per month; $9,750 semi-annually) | Includes $2,800 in credits
Includes all the Basic Member features and benefits plus:
- Unlimited Elite Business 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.
- 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 and community events, and programs.
The following benefits and features are either NEW or ENHANCED and not available in the previous level of membership:
- “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 ($340 value).
- 3 Complimentary Golfers at Greater Mankato on the Green ($480 value).
Diamond Investor
Yearly investment: $25,000 ($2,803.34 per month; $12,500 semi-annually) | Includes $3,475 in credits
Includes all the Basic Member features and benefits plus:
- Unlimited Elite Business 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.
- 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 and community events, and programs.
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 Credit toward an employee’s enrollment in the Greater Mankato Leadership Institute program.
- $700 Credit toward an executive’s participation in the Greater Mankato Executive Sounding Board program.
- $425 Credit toward an employee’s participation in the Greater Mankato Young Professionals program.
- $500 Credit toward an employee’s participation in Professional Development opportunities such as webinars, speakers, etc.
- $1,000 Credit toward marketing opportunities, which includes sponsorships and advertising.
- $150 Credit toward the purchase of a member postal mailing list.
- 8 Complimentary Tickets to the Greater Mankato Business Awards & Hall of Fame ($850 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.
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. If you need an alternative file type, let us know.
