Organizational News
Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. Names Della Schmidt as President and Chief Executive Officer
Mankato, Minn. (April 23, 2024) – Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. (GMG) is excited to announce the appointment of Della Schmidt as president and chief
Permitting Reform — My View: Permit Reform Bill a Good Start
Story originally published in The Mankato Free Press. It’s good to see a strong effort to reform Minnesota’s regulatory environment in St. Paul. When
Liquor Laws: Legislature Should Tweak Hotel License Law
Story originally published in The Mankato Free Press. It may be a small matter to legislators and the general public that hotels with fewer
2024 Mid-Session Legislative Update
The 2024 legislative session has reached the halfway point. The first and second deadlines have passed, and major omnibus bills are starting to come
Nonprofits, Units of Government, and Public Agencies Eligible to Apply for $10,000-50,000 Grants Made Available Through the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation and the Otto Bremer Trust
A total of $750,000 in grants are available to eligible organizations that are directly responding to immediate challenges in their communities. A partnership between
Helping Small Business: Prove It Act Passes House Judiciary Committee
Yesterday, the House Judiciary Committee passed the Prove It Act of 2024, led by Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01). This legislation is a key piece
Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. Awarded $155,000 Drive for Five Grant from the Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development
MANKATO, MN (March 20, 2024) – Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. (GMG) was awarded a $155,000 grant by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic
Join GreenSeam for the 2024 State of Ag Report Release Event on National Ag Day
February 22, 2024 (Mankato, MN) – GreenSeam is pleased to announce the release of its highly-anticipated annual State of Ag Report. The event will
Nine Rising Leaders from Greater Mankato to Attend Statewide Leadership Conference
February 19, 2024 (Mankato, MN) – Greater Mankato Growth is proud to announce a cohort of nine outstanding individuals who will be participating in
Madison Lake Joins Regional Economic Development Alliance
February 5, 2024 (Mankato, MN) – Greater Mankato Growth is excited to announce that the City of Madison Lake has joined the Regional Economic
Greater Mankato Growth Awarded Funds for Work-Based Learning Initiatives in Partnership with Mankato Area Public Schools
January 29, 2024 (Mankato, MN) – Greater Mankato Growth has been awarded $40,000 from the Greater Twin Cities United Way (GTCUW) to help enhance
Greater Mankato Growth Hosts Neel Kashkari
MANKATO, MN. (February 2, 2024) – Greater Mankato Growth is pleased to host Neel Kashkari, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, on
Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. Brings Together the Business Community for Its Annual Meeting and Volunteer of the Year Recognition
Mankato, MN (January 18, 2024) – Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. is excited to invite our members, stakeholders, and the business community to come together
Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. Announces the Official Launch of its CEO Search
Minneapolis Firm CohenTaylor Appointed to Conduct the Nationwide Effort January 16, 2024 (Mankato, MN) – Greater Mankato Growth’s search committee, tasked with the selection
Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. Names John Kind Interim Leader
MANKATO, MN (December 18, 2023) – Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. (GMG) today announces the appointment of John Kind as interim leader of the organization
Join Us for a Community Update
MANKATO, MINNESOTA (December 4, 2023) – Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. is hosting a Community Update on Thursday, December 14, from 3 to 5 pm,
Greater Mankato Growth Calls for Applications & Nominations for Statewide Leadership Program
Mankato, MN (October 25, 2023) – Greater Mankato Growth will be sending a cohort of nine individuals to the Minnesota Young American Leaders Program.
Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. Announces Leadership Transition
Mankato, MN (October 23, 2023) – Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. (GMG) announces the resignation of Jessica Beyer, its president and chief executive officer, effective
Honorees Announced for 2023 Greater Mankato Business Awards & Hall of Fame
Mankato, MN (October 4, 2023) – Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. is excited to announce the 2023 honorees that will be recognized at the Greater
Greater Mankato Growth Endorsed Mankato Area Public Schools 2023 Bond Referendum
MANKATO, MN (October 3, 2023) – The Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. Board of Directors unanimously supports the 2023 Mankato Area Public Schools bond referendum.
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Mankato, MN, May 31, 2023 – According to recently published data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Greater Mankato has set all-time high employment
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MANKATO, MINN. (May 23, 2023) – Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. is pleased to announce the official launch of a new comprehensive website that has
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MANKATO, Minn. (May 15, 2023) — CityArt is thrilled to announce the installation of the twelfth annual CityArt Walking Sculpture Tour on Saturday, May
2023 MN Governor’s Fishing Opener Hosted by Greater Mankato May 11-13
Various Activities and Events Open to the Public MANKATO, Minn. (May 8, 2023) — The 75th Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener, hosted by Greater Mankato
Andy Wilke Promoted to Executive Vice President of Greater Mankato Growth
April 24, 2023 (Mankato, MN) – Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. (GMG) is pleased to announce the promotion of Andy Wilke to Executive Vice President
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MANKATO, Minn. (April 13, 2023) — The spring season will bring new life to Greater Mankato in the form of new art experiences as
Ashlee White Named Visit Mankato Director
MANKATO, Minn. (February 7, 2023) — Visit Mankato, a business unit of Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. announces new Director, Ashlee White. Ms. White joins
Greater Mankato Growth Announces City of Mankato and Blue Earth County Candidate Forums
MANKATO, MINN. (September 26, 2022) – Greater Mankato Growth is pleased to announce its final set of candidate forums this election season for the city
Honorees Announced for 2022 Greater Mankato Business Awards & Hall of Fame
Mankato, MN (September 26, 2022) – Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. is excited to announce the 2022 honorees that will be recognized at the Greater Mankato
Greater Mankato Growth Announces Blue Earth County Sheriff Candidate Forum
MANKATO, MN (September 15, 2022) – Greater Mankato Growth is pleased to announce a candidate forum for the Blue Earth County Sheriff. This forum will
Greater Mankato Growth Announces First Congressional District Candidate Forum
MANKATO, MN (September 6, 2022) – Greater Mankato Growth is pleased to announce a candidate forum for the First Congressional District of Minnesota. The public
Greater Mankato Growth Announces 2022 Candidate Forums
MANKATO, MINN. (August 23, 2022) – Greater Mankato is pleased to announce the first set of candidate forums this election season. These forums for the
Application Opens for $1.9 Million in Main Street Economic Revitalization Program Grants
Mankato, MN, August 16, 2022– Applications are now open for the Main Street Economic Revitalization Program grants through the Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. (GMG)
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The 75th MN Governor’s Fishing Opener, hosted by Mankato for the first time, will celebrate the time-honored Minnesota fishing tradition and feature numerous events,
Mankato Leads the State in Year over Year Employment Growth
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mankato, MN, July 21, 2022 – Greater Mankato leads the state in employment growth between June 2021 and 2022 according to data
Greater Mankato Growth Calls for Special Session
MANKATO, MINN. (June 10, 2022) – Greater Mankato Growth (GMG) is calling on the Minnesota Legislature to return to St. Paul for a special
Visit Mankato Unveils New Mankato Marathon Courses
Mankato, Minn. (March 29, 2022) — Visit Mankato has unveiled the new courses for the 13th annual Mankato Marathon scheduled to take place this
2022 Mankato Marathon Registration Now Open
MANKATO, Minn. (January 12, 2022) — Registration for the 2022 Mankato Marathon presented by Mayo Clinic Health System opened in January with early bird
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