Advocacy
Legislature Adjourns to Conclude Historic Session

The end of the 2023-24 session was extraordinary and acrimonious, capping two years of single party control of state government; record budget surpluses and spending; a sweeping, progressive policy agenda; and unfortunately, a more partisan state Capitol than many of us have witnessed or experienced.

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Member News
Jones Metal Inc. Announces new Integrator, Greg Thomas

Mankato, MN – Jones Metal, Inc. is excited to announce that Greg Thomas will join the leadership team as Integrator/President at their metal fabrication facility in Mankato, MN. “We’re thrilled to welcome Greg to the Jones Metal family” said Sarah Richards who will continue in

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Advocacy
New Overtime Regulation is Wrong Rulemaking at Wrong Time

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

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Member News
$85K Awarded in Farmers Market Grants

This article was originally posted by Compeer Financial. Sun Prairie, Wis., (April 23, 2024) – Compeer Financial’s Fund for Rural America, the Farm Credit cooperative’s giving program, has awarded Farmers Market Grants, totaling $85,088. This is the sixth year Compeer Financial has offered these grants.

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Greater Mankato Growth
The Must-Know Ways Small Business Will Change in 2024

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

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Feature
Greater Mankato Growth Names Tyler Kuch as Membership Director

Mankato, MN. (May 13, 2024) – Greater Mankato Growth (GMG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tyler Kuch as our Membership Director. A native of Mankato, Tyler brings a wealth of experience and a deep-rooted passion for community engagement and business development. A graduate

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Advocacy
Required Automatic Braking in New Vehicles Coming

This story originally appeared on NPR.org DETROIT — In the not-too-distant future, automatic emergency braking will have to come standard on all new passenger vehicles in the United States, a requirement that the government says will save hundreds of lives and prevent thousands of injuries

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Advocacy
FTC Bans Noncompetes – US Chamber to Sue

The US Chamber will file a lawsuit Wednesday against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) after the agency voted to ban employer noncompete agreements. The FTC’s action sets a dangerous precedent for government micromanagement and will harm employees, employers, and the economy. Why it matters: The

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