Membership Features & Benefits

Your Membership.Your Choice.

At Greater Mankato Growth, we believe business is better when we do it together. We’re here to welcome you into a community of leaders, entrepreneurs, and partners who care deeply about growing their organizations and the region we all call home. As the area’s chamber of commerce and economic development organization, we help make connections, open doors, and create opportunities through relationships, advocacy, programs, and events. When you get involved with GMG, you’re not just joining an organization, you’re becoming part of a network that’s working together to move Greater Mankato forward.

Greater Mankato Growth membership is designed to support businesses at every stage, with a range of investment levels that reflect varying goals, sizes, and areas of focus. Each option offers a distinct combination of benefits, opportunities, and visibility, allowing businesses to choose the level of engagement that best aligns with their organization’s priorities. Whether you’re looking to build connections, increase your presence, or play a more active role in shaping our business community, there is a membership option to match your needs.

INVESTING MEMBERS

STRENGTHENING OUR REGIONAL ECONOMY

Investors are leaders in supporting current and future initiatives that serve our entire business community. These members recognize the importance of investing in Greater Mankato Growth programs and services not only for the direct benefits they receive, but for the positive impact
on the broader marketplace.

Investor members are typically mid-size and larger businesses with more than 25 employees.

Credits. Multiple Listings. Increased Exposure. Exclusive Opportunities.

ENGAGED MEMBERS

PROMOTING YOUR BUSINESS

Engaged membership is ideal for growing small businesses which are ready to expand their visibility and involvement. It offers opportunities to serve on boards, join Ambassadors, participate in talent programs, and sponsor Greater Mankato Growth events and initiatives.

Engaged members are typically small businesses (10+ employees)
that are looking to grow.

Programs. Volunteer Opportunities. Brand Exposure.

BASIC MEMBERS

GROWING YOUR NETWORK

Basic membership is ideal for new and small businesses who are just getting started. It is designed for those seeking increased exposure and connections, but with limited time for event attendance and deeper involvement.

Basic membership is available only to businesses with up to 20 employees.

Connection. Shared Vision. Growth.

Contact Greater Mankato Growth to learn more

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Membership Features & Benefits

ALL INVESTMENTS INCLUDE:

  • Subscription to exclusive, member-only weekly Greater Mankato Growth eNews and timely eBlasts
  • Member pricing for GMG programs and events
  • Business referrals
  • Access to marketing opportunities
  • Full-time, pro-business advocacy representation at all levels of government
  • Complimentary membership to the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Small Business Federation (if under 10 employees)
  • Use of a conference room at the GMG office in downtown Mankato
  • Subscription to Minnesota Valley Business Magazine (bi-monthly issues)
  • Complimentary Certificate of Origin ($100 value per certificate)

 

NEW MEMBER WELCOME & MEMBER RECOGNITION:

  • eNews, social media, Minnesota Valley Business Magazine
  • Greater Mankato Ambassadors standard visit
ENGAGED MEMBER: $860 (OR $36/MONTH)
  • Two business listings
  • Two industry category listings in Business Directory
  • Eligibility to participate in GMG programs
  • Eligibility to serve on a board or as an Ambassador
  • Eligibility to sponsor GMG events and programs
Copper Investor
COPPER INVESTOR: $2,050
  • Four business listings
  • Four industry category listings in Business Directory
  • Enhanced Ambassador visit
  • Investor recognition at GMG events

 

$650 in credits for programs, events, and marketing & sponsorship opportunities

Bronze Investor
BRONZE INVESTOR: $4,050
  • Six business listings
  • Six industry category listings in Business Directory
  • Enhanced Ambassador visits
  • Investor recognition at GMG events
  • One complimentary ticket to REDA State of the Economy

 

$1,000 in credits for programs, events, and marketing & sponsorship opportunities

Silver Investor
SILVER INVESTOR: $8,150
  • Eight business listings
  • Eight industry category listings in Business Directory
  • Enhanced Ambassador visits
  • Investor recognition at GMG events
  • One complimentary ticket to REDA State of the Economy
  • One complimentary ticket to Greater Mankato Business Awards & Hall of Fame

 

$1,635 in credits for programs, events, and marketing & sponsorship opportunities

Gold Investor
Platinum Investor
Diamond Investor
GOLD - PLATINUM - DIAMOND INVESTOR $8,150
STARTING AT $13,500
  • Unlimited listings and categories in Business Directory
  • Unlimited Premium Ambassador visits
  • Logo displayed on the GMG website
  • Exclusive Executive Roundtable seat with GMG, Inc. CEO & President, and board chair
  • Customized package of tickets to marquee events, such as Greater Mankato Business Awards & Hall of Fame, Greater Mankato on the Green, and/or Minnesota Chamber Session Priorities Dinner

 

Starting at $2,500 in credits for programs, events, and marketing & sponsorship opportunities

Our most popular level, the Engaged Member package is for businesses seeking further engagement opportunities both in our organization and the community.

Annual investment: $860 

Includes all Basic Member features and benefits, plus the following:

ENGAGED MEMBER RECOGNITION

  • Up to two listings in the Greater Mankato Online Business Directory, including the logo, business description, and links to websites and social media

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

  • Opportunity for a leader from your business to serve on any of the Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. boards (Greater Mankato Growth, Visit Mankato, City Center Partnership, GreenSeam)
  • Opportunity for your business representatives to join Greater Mankato Cavaliers, Greater Mankato Ambassadors, or Advocacy Committee

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

  • Opportunity to sponsor member-exclusive networking events, including Business After Hours, Greater Mankato on the Green, and more
  • Opportunity to sponsor community events, such as Songs on the Lawn
  • Opportunity to sponsor programs and initiatives, such as Greater Mankato Leadership Institute, Young Professionals, Executive Sound Board, Advocacy events, and more

SHAPING YOUR COMMUNITY

  • Opportunity to participate in the InterCity Leadership Visit (ICLV) as part of the Greater Mankato Leadership Delegation

INVESTING IN YOUR EMPLOYEES

  • Opportunity for up to five business representatives to participate in talent development programs, such as Greater Mankato Leadership Institute (additional charges may apply)

Investors of all levels have an opportunity for an unlimited number of business representatives to participate in talent development programs (additional charges may apply).

Yearly investment: $2,050
Includes $650 in credits

Includes all Basic & Engaged Member features and benefits, plus the following:

COPPER INVESTOR RECOGNITION

  • Up to four enhanced listings in the Greater Mankato Online Business Directory, including the logo, business description, and links to websites and social media
  • Copper Investor status on the member window cling and Online Business Directory listings
  • Copper Investor recognition at the GMG Annual Meeting (with purchase of a table)

COPPER INVESTOR ANNUAL CREDITS

  • $75 toward marketing opportunities (sponsorships, mailing list, eNews ads, and Facebook Feature)
  • $50 toward participation in professional development opportunities (webinars, workshops, or more)
  • $125 toward an employee’s participation in Greater Mankato Young Professionals
  • $200 toward an employee’s enrollment in the Greater Mankato Leadership Institute
  • $200 toward an executive’s participation in the Greater Mankato Executive Sounding Board

Investors of all levels have an opportunity for an unlimited number of business representatives to participate in talent development programs (additional charges may apply).

Annual investment: $4,050
Includes $1,000 in credits

Includes all Basic & Engaged Member features and benefits, plus the following:

BRONZE INVESTOR RECOGNITION

  • Up to six enhanced listings in the Greater Mankato Online Business Directory, including the logo, business description, and links to websites and social media
  • Bronze Investor status on the member window cling and Online Business Directory listings
  • Bronze Investor recognition at the GMG Annual Meeting (with purchase of a table)

BRONZE INVESTOR ANNUAL CREDITS

  • $150 toward marketing opportunities (sponsorships, mailing list, eNews ads, and Facebook Feature)
  • $100 toward participation in professional development opportunities (webinars, workshops, or more)
  • $150 toward an employee’s participation in Greater Mankato Young Professionals
  • $300 toward an employee’s enrollment in the Greater Mankato Leadership Institute
  • $300 toward an executive’s participation in the Greater Mankato Executive Sounding Board

Investors of all levels have an opportunity for an unlimited number of business representatives to participate in talent development programs (additional charges may apply).

Annual investment: $8,150
Includes $1,635 in credits

Includes all Basic & Engaged Member features and benefits, plus the following:

SILVER INVESTOR RECOGNITION

  • Up to eight premium listings in the Greater Mankato Online Business Directory, including the logo, business description, and links to websites and social media
  • Silver Investor status on the member window cling and Online Business Directory listings
  • Silver Investor recognition at the GMG Annual Meeting (with purchase of a table)

SILVER INVESTOR ANNUAL CREDITS

  • One complimentary ticket to the Greater Mankato Business Awards & Hall of Fame ($85 value)
  • $375 toward marketing opportunities (sponsorships, mailing list, eNews ads, and Facebook Feature)
  • $200 toward participation in professional development opportunities (webinars, workshops, or more)
  • $175 toward an employee’s participation in Greater Mankato Young Professionals
  • $400 toward an employee’s enrollment in the Greater Mankato Leadership Institute
  • $400 toward an executive’s participation in the Greater Mankato Executive Sounding Board

Investors of all levels have an opportunity for an unlimited number of business representatives to participate in talent development programs (additional charges may apply).

Annual investment: $13,500 
Includes $2,490 in credits

Includes all Basic & Engaged Member features and benefits, plus the following:

GOLD INVESTOR RECOGNITION

  • Up to ten premium business listings in the Greater Mankato Online Business Directory, including the logo, business description, and links to websites and social media
  • Gold Investor status on the member window cling and Online Business Directory listings
  • Gold Investor recognition and premium seating at the GMG Annual Meeting (with purchase of a table)

GOLD INVESTOR BENEFITS

  • Automatic appointment of one employee to the Greater Mankato Growth Ambassadors or Cavaliers
  • Executive Round Table meetings with GMG Board Chair & President & CEO

GOLD INVESTOR ANNUAL CREDITS

  • One complimentary golfer at the Greater Mankato on the Green ($195 value)
  • Two complimentary tickets to the Greater Mankato Business Awards & Hall of Fame ($170 value)
  • $600 toward marketing opportunities (sponsorships, mailing list, eNews ads, and Facebook Feature)
  • $300 toward participation in professional development opportunities (webinars, workshops, or more)
  • $225 toward an employee’s participation in Greater Mankato Young Professionals
  • $500 toward an employee’s enrollment in the Greater Mankato Leadership Institute
  • $500 toward an executive’s participation in the Greater Mankato Executive Sounding Board

Investors of all levels have an opportunity for an unlimited number of business representatives to participate in talent development programs (additional charges may apply).

Annual investment: $20,000
Includes $3,530 in credits

Includes all Basic & Engaged Member features and benefits, plus the following:

GOLD INVESTOR ANNUAL CREDITS

  • Unlimited elite listings in the Greater Mankato Online Business Directory, including the logo, business description, and links to websites and social media
  • Platinum Investor status on the member window cling and Online Business Directory listing
  • Platinum Investor recognition and premium seating at the GMG Annual Meeting (with purchase of a table)

PLATINUM INVESTOR BENEFITS

  • Automatic appointment of one employee to the Greater Mankato Growth Ambassadors or Cavaliers
  • Executive Round Table meetings with GMG Board Chair and President & CEO

PLATINUM INVESTOR ANNUAL CREDIT

  • Two complimentary golfers at the Greater Mankato on the Green ($390 value)
  • Four complimentary tickets to the Greater Mankato Business Awards & Hall of Fame ($340 value)
  • $875 toward marketing opportunities (sponsorships, mailing list, eNews ads, and Facebook Feature)
  • $400 toward participation in professional development opportunities (webinars, workshops, or more)
  • $325 toward an employee’s participation in Greater Mankato Young Professionals
  • $600 toward an employee’s enrollment in the Greater Mankato Leadership Institute
  • $600 toward an executive’s participation in the Greater Mankato Executive Sounding Board
  • Complimentary annual ad on a category page of the Online Business Directory ($1,000 value)

Investors of all levels have an opportunity for an unlimited number of business representatives to participate in talent development programs (additional charges may apply).

Annual investment: $25,000
Includes $5,105 in credits

Includes all Basic & Engaged Member features and benefits, plus the following:

DIAMOND INVESTOR RECOGNITION

  • Unlimited elite listings in the Greater Mankato Online Business Directory, including the logo, business description, and links to websites and social media
  • Diamond Investor status on the member window cling and Online Business Directory listings
  • Diamond Investor recognition and premium seating at the GMG Annual Meeting (with purchase of a table)

DIAMOND INVESTOR BENEFITS

  • Automatic appointment of two employees to Greater Mankato Ambassadors or Cavaliers
  • Executive Round Table meetings with GMG Board Chair and President & CEO
  • Hosting priority for Business After Hours

DIAMOND INVESTOR ANNUAL CREDITS

  • Four complimentary golfers at the Greater Mankato on the Green ($780 value)
  • Eight complimentary tickets to the Greater Mankato Business Awards & Hall of Fame ($850 value)
  • $1,150 toward marketing opportunities (sponsorships, mailing list, eNews ads, and Facebook Feature)
  • $500 toward participation in professional development opportunities (webinars, workshops, or more)
  • $425 toward an employee’s participation in Greater Mankato Young Professionals
  • $700 toward an employee’s enrollment in the Greater Mankato Leadership Institute
  • $700 toward an executive’s participation in the Greater Mankato Executive Sounding Board
  • Complimentary annual ad on the main page of the Online Business Directory ($1,500 value)
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