October 14, 2016
Candidate Profiles Now Available Online
Profiles of candidates participating in the November 8, 2016 elections in our region are now available on Greater Mankato Growth’s election website greatermankatoelections.com. The information was provided directly from the candidates vying for office.
October 7, 2016
Greater Mankato Growth Announces Candidate Forums
This election season, Greater Mankato Growth, along with several partner organizations, will host a series of candidate forums aimed at providing an opportunity for meaningful exchange between candidates and voters in areas impacting the community, business and the overall vitality of the region. The public
September 19, 2016
Upcoming Public Affairs Forums
Minnesota’s Economy: Not As Good As We Think? on September 27 New Overtime Rules: Are You Prepared? on October 26 These events bring together compelling speakers and business leaders to discuss timely and relevant political and policy issues.
September 7, 2016
Take the Highway 14 Partnership Survey
For four years, the Legislature has been talking about a comprehensive transportation funding bill. Yet again, they have adjourned without a solution. The U.S. Highway 14 Partnership has put together a brief survey to help Legislators understand what people are thinking about transportation funding. Please fill
August 25, 2016
Transportation Alliance Breakfast
The Minnesota Transportation Alliance, one of the state’s foremost associations advocating on behalf of transportation issues is hosting a no-charge breakfast in Mankato at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel on September 8 from 7:30 – 9:00 am.
August 24, 2016
Growing a Greater Mankato Campaign Launched
Last week Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. along with the community volunteers serving on the Sales Tax Extension Committee launched a public education campaign known as Growing a Greater Mankato to inform voters about the proposed extension of the existing local 0.5% sales tax by the
August 15, 2016
Primary Election on Tuesday
Minnesota’s primary election is next Tuesday, August 9. Voters will be asked to winnow down the field of candidates in a number of races, including for the House of Representatives and state legislature. If voting on Tuesday is a problem, you can vote absentee by
August 5, 2016
Unemployment Insurance Tax Refund Headed Your Way
As a result of the state’s unemployment insurance system collecting more than it needs to remain solvent, a bill was signed into law this year that will provide payroll tax relief of $258 million in the unemployment insurance system. Most employers will receive a credit
June 28, 2016
New Minnesota ADA Law: What Businesses Need to Know
Businesses in our area over the past two years have been targeted with abusive lawsuits alleging accessibility violations. To help businesses prevent these lawsuits, Greater Mankato Growth provided resources like self audits to promote compliance with the law. We also partnered with the Minnesota Chamber
June 6, 2016
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