A program of Greater Mankato Growth and the City of Mankato that helps connect entrepreneurs to the resources they need to succeed. With more than 30 public and private organizations in Southern Minnesota available to help entrepreneurs start and grow their business, the challenge is finding the right resources and utilizing them at the right time.

Greater Mankato Leadership Institute

For more than 5 years the Greater Mankato Leadership Institute has provided the area’s only comprehensive leadership training program with a professional, personal and community focus. The nine-month program consists of 1-2 day long sessions each month from September to May. Each year the curriculum is updated to ensure graduates are well prepared to serve as leaders in their workplace and our community.

Greater Mankato Leadership Delegation

Greater Mankato Leadership Delegation, formerly InterCity Leadership Visit (ICLV), consists of bringing Greater Mankato’s leaders together or conducting a trip to another community to study specific, identified issues. Initiated in 2005, the Greater Mankato Leadership Delegation is the first such leadership project undertaken by a tier-two community in Minnesota, except for Minneapolis/ St. Paul, who initiated in 2002.

Greater Mankato Leaders of Tomorrow

The Leaders of Tomorrow (LoT) program is a collaboration between Greater Mankato Growth, Bethany Lutheran College, Minnesota State Mankato, South Central College, Gustavus Adolphus College, and Rasmussen College to support Greater Mankato’s commitment to developing the best talent in our community.

Greater Mankato Young Professionals

The Greater Mankato Young Professionals program gives young professionals age 21-39 an opportunity to engage with one another while focusing on learning, socializing and community service.