The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development maintains wage information for a variety of geographies in the state. The most frequently updated and current data set is the Current Employment Statistics (CES). Because of the size of the Mankato-North Mankato Metropolitan area (comprised of
Today’s workforce is facing rapid changes and increased competition across industries. Due to the higher pressure to perform and facing constant change, managers and employees are experiencing more conflict in the workplace than ever before. I like to consider myself an understanding person that values
The Minnesota Legislature gavels into session today. As always, Greater Mankato Growth (GMG) will keep our members up to speed on key issues and provide the information you’ll need to be an advocate for your business. Be sure to stay tuned to this blog in the
On February 13, at 10 am, the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry is conducting a webinar for a program already used by two Greater Mankato area employers. The PIPELINE Program is a training program that is industry-based and employer-driven.
Government agencies in the Greater Mankato area are ramping up for one of the largest road construction seasons in recent history in 2018. To help the public prepare, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) will host Mankato’s first ever multiagency construction showcase on Wednesday, February
Over 50 employers are slated to have a presence at an upcoming Mankato area job fair on February 6th.
The November 6 general election is still eight months away, but candidates have already been on the trail for months: meeting activists, scoring endorsements and raising money. They’re preparing for a pivotal 2018 cycle in Minnesota, an election that will include both U.S. Senate seats,
The Greater Mankato area is sitting at an unemployment rate of 2.5% as of December 2017. Employers are looking for creative ways to grow their companies through new workforce recruitment tactics. With unemployment, this low, innovative ideas need to be explored.
Recently, a business development effort in the Greater Mankato area was written up by Downtown Development Center. Downtown Development Center is a 50+-year-old organization focused on serving as a clearinghouse on practical strategies and tactics for revitalizing the hearts of cities.
As part of the Greater Mankato Growth Talent Initiative, GMG is publishing a guest blog series highlighting the programs, tools and resources that are available in our marketplace. This series can serve as a catalog or library for businesses to address workforce issues. Work
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