Greater Mankato Growth

Last night, we hosted an insightful Blue Earth County Commission Candidate Forum at the Intergovernmental Center! A huge thank you to our moderators, Andy Wilke and Jake Palmer from Radio Mankato, for guiding the conversation. It was an engaging evening of discussions on key issues impacting our community, helping voters make informed decisions as we approach Election Day. Thank you to all the candidates for sharing your perspectives and to everyone who attended!

Join us for the Tour of Manufacturing on October 3 & 5! This is a fantastic opportunity to see behind the scenes of some of the region's top manufacturing companies. Don’t miss the chance to explore how these businesses are driving innovation right here in our community. Participating Member Businesses: Automotive & Manufacturing Engineering – Minnesota State University, Mankato – Mankato Brennan Companies (Lewis Lofts Construction Site) – Mankato Cambria – Le Sueur Crown Cork & Seal – Mankato (Must be at least 16 years old) Jarraff by Prinoth – St. Peter Maclean Power Systems, Dotson Iron Castings – Mankato TBEI, Inc. – Lake Crystal Door Engineering – Senneca ZF Off Highway – Mankato 👩🏫 School Tours for Students: NIDEC – North Mankato (Open for school tours only) Taylor Corporation – Label Works – North Mankato (Open for school tours only) Mark your calendars and don’t miss out! Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gD82RVAB

On September 23, Old Main Village was welcomed to Greater Mankato Growth as a new member! Thank you for your investment in the community, Old Main Village!

📸 Highlights from last night's Business After Hours! 🎉 A huge thank you to Wooden Spoon and Mankato Youth Place Inc for being incredible hosts for our latest Business After Hours event! We had an amazing evening of networking, great food, and celebrating community connections. Shoutout to Federated Insurance for being the 2024 series presenting sponsor and supporting our mission to bring professionals together. It was a pleasure to see so many familiar and new faces sharing ideas and building partnerships. Check out some of the moments from the night! 👇

The Greater Mankato Leadership Institute class of 2024-25 participated in teambuilding activities and the high ropes course on September 19, at YMCA Camp Ihudhapi in Loretto, MN. Participants were encouraged to challenge themselves and get out of their comfort zone during the day’s activities. As a result, class members developed a stronger bond with their fellow classmates and a better understanding of how to address challenges in the future.

Join us later today for Business After Hours from 4 to 6 pm at Mankato Youth Place Inc! Enjoy great food catered by Wooden Spoon, our co-host, and network with local professionals. Presented by Federated Insurance, this is a perfect chance to connect and grow with our community leaders. Don't miss it!

Last Tuesday, September 24, the Greater Mankato Cavaliers welcomed CADA, Inc. to Greater Mankato Growth as one of our newest members! Thank you for everything that your team does for our community, CADA, Inc.

📢 Paid Family Medical Leave Event Recap! 🏥👨👩👦👦 Yesterday, we hosted an in-depth session with Minnesota Paid Leave Director Greg Norfleet and his team to discuss the new Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) program. Business owners, HR professionals, and legal experts gathered to learn about key updates, wage detail reporting, and how PFML will impact our workforce. Thank you to everyone who attended and engaged in this important discussion! If you missed it, keep an eye out for more events to stay informed on this critical topic.

📸 City of Mankato Council Candidate Forums – Event Recap! 📸 Last night, we heard from the four candidates hoping to shape Mankato's future at the City Council Candidate Forums! Thank you to our moderators, Andy Wilke, Executive Vice President of Greater Mankato Growth and Steve Jameson from The Free Press, for leading an insightful discussion. 🗣️✨ Missed the event? No worries! You can catch the full forum on YouTube 🎥👇 ▶️ https://lnkd.in/gNf7G2V2 Check out some highlights from the night below and stay informed as we approach Election Day! 🗳️

📢 Minnesota House District 18B Candidate Forum 🗓 Wednesday, October 16 🕕 6:00 – 7:30 PM 📍 Intergovernmental Center, Mankato Room Join us for the Minnesota House District 18B Candidate Forum, moderated by Andy Wilke and Joe Spears (The Free Press). No registration needed—this event is free and open to the public. Recordings will be available online afterward, but no live streaming is offered.