Pulling back the curtain
We at Greater Mankato Growth (GMG) can sometimes look pretty mysterious. What does GMG do? It doesn’t hold property, make anything or have a profit stream. Just what is it anyway?
J&J’s Water Cooler Talk: Old Town
Jim Santori is the New Business Development Director at Greater Mankato Growth (GMG). John Considine is the Director of Regional Business Intelligence at GMG. They work together to grow the regional business marketplace. JOHN: So Jim, Old Town… Read More
The Super Bowl and Greater Mankato
In May of 2014, the NFL awarded Minnesota the 52nd Super Bowl. The game itself will be played in U.S. Bank Stadium, however the event will stretch out across the entire state. The vision of Super Bowl LII… Read More
A NEW list – how does Greater Mankato measure up?
Every day we all have the opportunity to read a variety of articles, media, perspectives, etc. Much of it we likely take in quickly and move on, some of it perhaps even impacting our thinking. BUT, sometimes we… Read More
Test your knowledge of the Downtown
Downtown, or the City Center, is 1.7 square mile area in the heart of Greater Mankato. It includes the Belgrade commercial corridor in Lower North Mankato and spans multiple blocks along either side of Riverfront Drive from Madison… Read More
Beyond the Bucket List – My State of the Union Experience
Where to start? Being invited as a Special Guest to the State of the Union by one’s sitting Congressman … my goodness. I’m not certain I have a “bucket list.” If I have something on “my list” then… Read More
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd
Our elected officials have the power to make decisions that impact the vitality of our regional marketplace. It is because of this reason that elections are one of the most important and effective ways citizens can make their… Read More
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Greater Mankato Growth is proud to partner with the Department of Social Work at Minnesota State University, Mankato for a special viewing of the live Twin Cities Public Television airing of The ADA at 25: Minnesota Moving Forward… Read More
Wait! There’s an Election This Year!
There are important local elections in November 2015 that voters need to consider.
The MOST Debt Savvy Residents in the Country
Mankato was recently identified by SmartAsset.com as the most debt savvy location in the country. A debt savvy location means people there have high credit scores, low average personal loan debt, low credit utilization and low mortgage… Read More
Luncheon with Narayana Kocherlakota, President, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
Don’t miss this truly unique event to interact with one of the nation’s most influential economic policy makers.
Cities Asking for Citizen Feedback
We’re fortunate to live in a vibrant and attractive region; but our success didn’t happen by accident. What we have today was built by engaged and passionate citizens who set a vision for what the Greater Mankato region… Read More
