Last Wednesday 43 participants graduated from Greater Mankato Growth’s Leadership Institute. Each year a graduation dinner is held on the last day to honor the participants’ hard work and dedication to the nine-month program. One of my favorite parts of this event is when class members volunteer to speak about their
Last week, Greater Mankato Growth collaborated with the City of Le Sueur Economic Development representatives to convene resources from South Central College and Minnesota State University, Mankato for manufacturing businesses. Several of the community’s major employers were in attendance including Cambria, Le Sueur Incorporated, Seneca,
The Census Bureau released their 2015 population statistics for Minnesota cities. From 2014 to 2015, of the 852 Incorporated Jurisdictions (cities) in Minnesota, 316 had positive population growth, 152 stayed the same, and 384 lost population.
A few months ago, a representative from the Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank visited Greater Mankato and met with several business and community leaders on the state of the community. The result is a great community profile that was just published in their fedgazette. The article,
Today the U.S. Department of Labor will finalize changes to rules on overtime pay for exempt “white collar” salaried workers. Currently, the salary threshold for overtime eligibility for exempt “white collar” salaried workers is $23,660 per year ($455/week). The new rule will require overtime pay
Like it or not, for good or bad, local government has a big impact on businesses in Greater Mankato and indeed, our overall community. Luckily, we have a strong tradition of well-run, financially-strong, clean local governments that have been a great asset. But this didn’t
Is your business or organization making headlines? Are your employees being recognized with certifications or promotions? Share the fantastic news with all of our website visitors! Greater Mankato Growth (GMG) members have the opportunity to post business and employee news releases and articles on greatermankato.com.
Greater Mankato Growth’s Business Retention and Expansion visits are a part of a larger statewide program. Grow Minnesota! — the statewide business retention and assistance program hosted by the Minnesota Chamber in partnership with 76 local chambers and economic development organizations — is excited to
This 10-minute video, “Success in the New Economy”, makes the compelling argument that in today’s job market, future graduates need to take a look at all opportunities not just a 4-year degree which is no longer the guaranteed ticket to career success. https://youtu.be/zs6nQpVI164
If your business deals with volatile organic compounds or VOC the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has an offer for you. But you have to act before May 11. The MPCA is offering grants up to $50,000 to small businesses to reduce their VOC emissions and it
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