These five reasons agribusinesses succeed in Greater Mankato make this South Central Minnesota community a regional powerhouse in the agriculture industry. Our region continues to make a name for itself in the global landscape through technological innovation, infrastructure investment, local and regional connectivity, a well-trained
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.com Mankato, 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
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
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
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
Mankato, MN; June 3rd, 2024 – NAI North Star Chief Strategy Officer and Principal Cate DeBates announced that her newly organized firm has joined NAI Global to serve the Mankato and North Mankato metro market and six surrounding counties. DeBates is joined in managing NAI
May 31, 2024 – Eide Bailly, a national certified public accounting and business advisory firm, is pleased to announce the addition of 24 new partners, effective May 1, 2024. Locally, Rachael Jungers has been promoted to Audit partner and Willy Hanson has been promoted to
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