{"id":21728,"date":"2022-08-26T22:26:59","date_gmt":"2022-08-26T22:26:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greatermankato.com\/?page_id=21728"},"modified":"2024-08-26T11:19:27","modified_gmt":"2024-08-26T16:19:27","slug":"blog","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/greatermankato.com\/blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"21728\" class=\"elementor elementor-21728\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-234b44e1 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle parallax_section_no qode_elementor_container_no\" data-id=\"234b44e1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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href=\"https:\/\/greatermankato.com\/blog\/your-dream-wedding-in-mankato-a-perfect-match\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"345\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/greatermankato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/230322_MKTCY_0961-e1734629435976-345x198.jpg\" class=\"attachment-menu-featured-post size-menu-featured-post wp-image-39447\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greatermankato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/230322_MKTCY_0961-e1734629435976-345x198.jpg 345w, https:\/\/greatermankato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/230322_MKTCY_0961-e1734629435976-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 345px) 100vw, 345px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">Meeting + Event Planning<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/greatermankato.com\/blog\/your-dream-wedding-in-mankato-a-perfect-match\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tYour Dream Wedding in Mankato: A Perfect Match\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Mankato, Minnesota, offers a charming blend of historic charm and modern amenities, making it an ideal destination for your dream wedding. With its picturesque landscapes, diverse venues, and talented vendors, you can create a wedding that reflects your unique style and personality. From historic landmarks<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/greatermankato.com\/blog\/your-dream-wedding-in-mankato-a-perfect-match\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Your Dream Wedding in Mankato: A Perfect Match\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tRead More\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\tDecember 19, 2024\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-39815 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-member-news\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/greatermankato.com\/blog\/solace-christmas-store-brings-holiday-cheer-to-local-families\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"345\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/greatermankato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Member-News-graphic-Blog-345x198.png\" class=\"attachment-menu-featured-post size-menu-featured-post wp-image-28848\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">Member News<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/greatermankato.com\/blog\/solace-christmas-store-brings-holiday-cheer-to-local-families\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tSolace Christmas Store Brings Holiday Cheer to Local Families\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>St. Peter, MN \u2014 On Monday, December 16th, the Solace Christmas Store took place at Living Truth Fellowship, continuing a cherished tradition that has been bringing holiday joy to families and individuals since 2018. The event, which provides an opportunity for parents to select and<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/greatermankato.com\/blog\/solace-christmas-store-brings-holiday-cheer-to-local-families\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Solace Christmas Store Brings Holiday Cheer to Local Families\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tRead More\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\tDecember 18, 2024\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-39397 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-meeting-event-planning category-stay-enjoy\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/greatermankato.com\/blog\/mankato-your-next-convention-destination\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"345\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/greatermankato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_5718-345x198.jpg\" class=\"attachment-menu-featured-post size-menu-featured-post wp-image-39399\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">Meeting + Event Planning<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/greatermankato.com\/blog\/mankato-your-next-convention-destination\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tMankato: Your Next Convention Destination\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Mankato, Minnesota, is a hidden gem for convention planners. This charming city offers a variety of versatile and modern venues, perfect for hosting your next corporate event, conference, or trade show. With its convenient location, affordable rates, and friendly atmosphere, Mankato is the ideal destination<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/greatermankato.com\/blog\/mankato-your-next-convention-destination\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Mankato: Your Next Convention Destination\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tRead More\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\tDecember 13, 2024\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-39345 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-member-guest-blog\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/greatermankato.com\/blog\/why-business-valuation-is-key-to-your-companys-success\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"345\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/greatermankato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GMG-Blog-Graphics-51-345x198.png\" class=\"attachment-menu-featured-post size-menu-featured-post wp-image-39346\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">Member Guest Blog<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/greatermankato.com\/blog\/why-business-valuation-is-key-to-your-companys-success\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tWhy Business Valuation is Key to Your Company&#8217;s Success\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>A version of this article first appeared on EideBailly.com. A business valuation is an independent assessment that determines your company\u2019s worth. This is typically based on expected cash flow and transactions of similar companies if they exist. While you may have an idea of your<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/greatermankato.com\/blog\/why-business-valuation-is-key-to-your-companys-success\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Why Business Valuation is Key to Your Company&#8217;s Success\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tRead More\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\tDecember 9, 2024\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-39298 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-advocacy\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/greatermankato.com\/blog\/blocked-new-cta-ownership-reporting\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"345\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/greatermankato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GMG-Blog-Graphics-50-345x198.png\" class=\"attachment-menu-featured-post size-menu-featured-post wp-image-39299\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">Advocacy<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/greatermankato.com\/blog\/blocked-new-cta-ownership-reporting\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tBLOCKED: New CTA Ownership Reporting\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>A federal judge has blocked the implementation of the new beneficial ownership requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The judged held that the new law is likely unconstitutional and issued a preliminary injunction that prohibits the federal government from enforcing the new reporting requirements<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/greatermankato.com\/blog\/blocked-new-cta-ownership-reporting\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about BLOCKED: New CTA Ownership Reporting\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tRead More\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\tDecember 4, 2024\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-39099 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-outdoor-adventures category-stay-enjoy\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/greatermankato.com\/blog\/mount-kato-your-winter-adventure-destination\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"345\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/greatermankato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC2169-345x198.jpg\" class=\"attachment-menu-featured-post size-menu-featured-post wp-image-39109\" alt=\"A snowboarder approaches a snowy jump on a ski slope.\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">Outdoor Adventures<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/greatermankato.com\/blog\/mount-kato-your-winter-adventure-destination\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tMount Kato: Your Winter Adventure Destination\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Experience winter fun and excitement in Mankato! Mount Kato, your local winter sports haven, offers a variety of thrilling activities for all ages and skill levels. Whether you&#8217;re a seasoned pro or a first-time winter adventurer, Mount Kato has something for everyone.\u00a0 &nbsp; Skiing and<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/greatermankato.com\/blog\/mount-kato-your-winter-adventure-destination\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Mount Kato: Your Winter Adventure Destination\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tRead More\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\tNovember 25, 2024\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-load-more-anchor\" data-page=\"1\" data-max-page=\"118\" data-next-page=\"https:\/\/greatermankato.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/21728\/page\/2\/\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<nav class=\"elementor-pagination\" aria-label=\"Pagination\">\n\t\t\t<span aria-current=\"page\" class=\"page-numbers current\"><span 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