Business Development
New 0-3% Business Loans in Mankato

The City of Mankato is offering new tools for business owners to reinvest or expand their facilities. The best part? You could be eligible for a forgivable loan.

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Input Needed from Shift-Work Businesses

The following is a guest blog post submitted by Greater Mankato Growth member, Regional Transportation Coordinating Council (RTCC). The blog post is about planning reliable transportation for workers. Are you part of a Greater Mankato member business and have an interest in writing a guest blog for

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Minnesota Tax Reform: What You Need to Know

This year the Minnesota Legislature passed and Governor Walz signed into law a significant rewrite of Minnesota’s tax code to bring the state into conformity with the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. This new law will have significant impacts on both individuals

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A Thanks-GIVING Workout

The following is a guest blog post submitted by Greater Mankato Growth member, Profile by Sanford. The blog post is about giving back to the community this Thanksgiving. Are you part of a Greater Mankato member business and have an interest in writing a guest blog

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Get Organized for Year-End Tax Reviews

The following is a guest blog post submitted by Eide Bailly LLP. The topic covered in the post is how to prepare for year-end tax reviews, great for business owners and individuals alike. Are you part of a Greater Mankato member business and have an

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MN Leading Upper Midwest Population Growth

The largest economic growth hurdle for the next ten years will be availability of workforce. Historically, Minnesota has had one of the highest labor force participation rates in the country. To capitalize on this, the size of the population needs to continue to grow.

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Marijuana Legalization Forum

The discussion around marijuana legalization in Minnesota is picking up at the Legislature. In fact, the Legislature has launched a ‘“Be Heard on Cannabis’ Community Conversation” tour that will be coming to Saint Peter the evening of November 20. It will be critical that the

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Indigenous People’s Day: October 14, 2019

The following is a guest blog post authored by Diane Dobitz and Briana Baker who are members of the Mankato Indigenous Peoples Day Committee. Their post is a continuation of Scot Zellmer’s post “On Being A Successful Business in an Ever Changing World” and speaks

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