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May 16, 2013
Mankato, MINN (May 16, 2013) – When it comes to judging the economic strength of a region relative to jobs, one of the best sources is Current Employment Statistics (CES) data, which measures the number of paid employees in a particular region, excluding self-employment and farm jobs. According to the CES data released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, the number of jobs in the Mankato-North Mankato...
April 18, 2013
Mankato, MINN (April 18, 2013) – According to the Current Employment Statistics (CES) figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, the number of jobs in the Mankato-North Mankato Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in March grew by 757 jobs over the previous year (a 1.4% increase), with the public sector losing 97 jobs and the private sector gaining 854 jobs. Of the 854 private sector jobs gained,...
March 21, 2013
Mankato, MINN (March 21, 2013) – According to the Current Employment Statistics (CES) figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment an Economic Development, the number of jobs in the Mankato-North Mankato Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in February grew by 1,142 jobs over the previous year (a 2.2% increase). Of the total jobs gained, 585 were private service producing ( 51%) and 449 were private goods producing (39%), with...
March 18, 2013
MANKATO, MINN. (March 18, 2013) – As the Greater Mankato region has continued to grow, so has its impact on the economic vitality of the state. Letting state leaders know about Greater Mankato’s significance is what this week’s Greater Mankato at the Capitol event is all about. “This year’s delegation includes residents, business and community leaders from all walks of life, eager to share the story of Greater Mankato,” said Greater Mankato...
March 12, 2013
MANKATO, MINN. (March 12, 2013) – Greater Mankato Growth has named John F. Considine III to the position of Business Development Resource Manager.
Considine’s in depth knowledge and mastery accessing, compiling and analyzing business information and data will provide a powerful enhancement to Greater Mankato Growth’s economic development work, as well as further the organization’s efforts to position the marketplace. His previous program...
March 05, 2013
Mankato, MINN (March 5, 2013) – According to the Current Employment Statistics (CES) figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, the Mankato-North Mankato Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) had 1,000 more jobs this January 2013 than the same month last year.
When it comes to judging the economic strength of a region relative to jobs, one of the best sources is CES data, which measures the number...
February 22, 2013
Mankato, MINN. (February 22, 2013) – The Mankato-North Mankato Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) had a 6.63% annual gain in its current Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from 2010 – 2011. The MSA also had a ten year GDP gain of 57.8%. The information comes from 2011 MSA figures released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
The Mankato-North Mankato MSA’s one year and 10 year GDP gains were the highest of any of Minnesota’s five...
February 13, 2013
Mankato, MINN (February 13, 2013) – 2012 was another year of growth for the Greater Mankato marketplace. “The individual strengths of the cities and counties here combine to create a powerful portfolio of combined assets, resulting in collective success for the region,” said Greater Mankato Growth President & CEO Jonathan Zierdt. “This unique combination of assets includes access to a talented workforce, supply chain availability, industry...
January 31, 2013
MANKATO, MINN (January 31, 2013) – Greater Mankato Growth is once again giving voters an opportunity to learn more about candidates on the website greatermankatoelections.com.The final slate of candidates vying for the District 19A Minnesota House of Representatives seat in the February 12 special election were invited to complete an online questionnaire, with their responses appearing on the website exactly as they were submitted by the...
January 21, 2013
Saint Peter, Minnesota (January 21, 2013) – A candidate forum is planned for February 5, one week before the February 12 special election, to fill the vacant legislative seat in district 19A. The forum will be held at the Nicollet County Historical Society's Treaty Site at 7:30 p.m. The Saint Peter Chamber of Commerce, Greater Mankato Growth and the Saint Peter League of Women Voters are co-sponsoring the event. The public is invited to...
January 17, 2013
Mankato, MINN (January 17, 2013) – According to the Current Employment Statistics (CES) figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, the Mankato-North Mankato Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) had an average monthly job gain of 1,220 jobs, when comparing all months of 2011 to all months of 2012 – a reasonable gain of 2.3%. At 53,944 jobs, it’s also the highest annual average job number since 2008...
January 14, 2013
MANKATO, Minn. (January 14, 2012) The 29th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration will be held Monday, January 21, at Halling Recital Hall in the Performing Arts Center of Minnesota State University, Mankato.
The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. with hors d’ oeuvres and social time. The formal program starts at 6:15 p.m. with the presentation of Scholarships and Pathfinder Awards. This year’s Pathfinder Award recipients are:...
December 20, 2012
Mankato, MINN (November 20, 2012) – According to the Current Employment Statistics (CES) figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, the number of jobs in the Mankato-North Mankato Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in November grew by nearly 1,200 over the previous year (a 2.2% increase). In addition to this being the 27th consecutive month of year over year job gains for the region, it is also...
December 18, 2012
Mankato, Minn. (December 18, 2012) – For 27 years the Greater Mankato Leadership Institute has provided comprehensive leadership training with a personal, professional and community focus. As part of this nine month program, one session is dedicated entirely to leadership through community service. This year’s community service day is this Wednesday, December 19, with the class learning from area experts in the morning and then engaging in a...
December 07, 2012
MANKATO, MINN (December 7, 2012) –The Nominating Committee for Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. is currently seeking candidates to fill six seats on the organization’s board of directors:
One (1) director from the Primary Economy (to include manufacturing, technology and information, communications, utilities, and/or construction)Two (2) directors from Professional Services (to include accounting, legal, engineering, architectural, health care, and...
November 15, 2012
Mankato, MINN (November 15, 2012) – According to the Current Employment Statistics (CES) figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment an Economic Development, the number of jobs in the Mankato-North Mankato Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in October grew by nearly 800 jobs over the previous year (a 1.5% increase). This is the 26th connesecutive month of year over year job gains for the region.
When it comes to judging...
November 06, 2012
MANKATO Minn. (November 5, 2012) – Greater Mankato Growth (GMG) and the South Central Small Business Development Center (SBDC) are teaming up to celebrate entrepreneurs and inventors during Global Entrepreneur Week November 12 - 16. During the week, new and emerging businesses can attend business-focused workshops, learn about new tools and initiatives, access resources abundant in our area and much more. “Global Entrepreneurship Week gives...
October 25, 2012
MANKATO, MINN. (October 25, 2012) – Patrick Baker has been named the new Director of Government & Institutional Affairs for Greater Mankato Growth. In this newly created position, Baker will serve as the relationship manager on behalf of the Greater Mankato area and will work with area lawmakers as well as with legislators and influential leaders from across the state to raise awareness of our regional center and its importance to the state...
October 23, 2012
MANKATO, MINN. (October 23, 2012) – Greater Mankato Growth has named Shannon Gullickson its new Talent Programs Director. As Director, Gullickson will be chiefly responsible for two programs: the Greater Mankato Young Professionals and Greater Mankato Leadership Institute.
“I am excited to share my passion for Greater Mankato with today’s current and future leaders,” said Gullickson. “I am looking forward to facilitating quality learning and...
October 18, 2012
Mankato, MINN (October 18, 2012) – When it comes to judging the economic strength of a region relative to jobs, one of the best sources is CES data, which measures the number of paid employees in a particular region, excluding self-employment and farm jobs.According to the CES numbers released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, the number of jobs in the Mankato-North Mankato Metropolitan Statistical Area...
October 17, 2012
MANKATO Minn. (October 17, 2012) – Each year Greater Mankato Growth, along with the organization’s affiliates the Greater Mankato Convention & Visitors Bureau and the City Center Partnership, honors an outstanding group of professionals and organizations at the Greater Mankato Business Awards & Hall of Fame. This year’s event will be held on November 13 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Verizon Wireless Center. Honorees for 2012 include: ...
October 16, 2012
Mankato, MINN (October 16, 2012) – Manufacturers from throughout the region will once again open their doors to the public for the third annual Tour of Manufacturing of South Central Minnesota on Thursday, October 25 from Noon – 7 p.m. The event is organized by the Economic Growth Collaborative of South Central Minnesota and sponsored by Eide Bailly and the South Central WorkForce Council, as part of Minnesota Manufacturing Week October 22 - 28...
October 15, 2012
Greater Mankato Young Professionals present Kiwanis Holiday Lights Parade
Community Involvement Welcomed for the new Holiday Lights Parade
(October 15, 2012) MANKATO, MINN. - The Greater Mankato Young Professionals in cooperation with The Kiwanis Holiday Lights will present the first annual Holiday Lights Parade on November 23 from 6 - 7 p.m. in Sibley Park in City Center Mankato, MN.
This illuminated parade will include a variety of...
September 20, 2012
Mankato, MINN (September 20, 2012) – With today’s release of Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Current Employment Statistics (CES), the Mankato-North Mankato Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) reached a significant milestone – the 24th straight month of year over year job gains.
“Having two straight years of job gains is an incredible accomplishment for the Greater Mankato region,” said Greater Mankato Growth...
September 19, 2012
MANKATO, Minn. (September 19, 2012) – For the past 26 years, the Greater Mankato Leadership Institute has provided our community’s emerging leaders with comprehensive training focused on developing professional, personal and community leadership skills.
The 27th Leadership Institute class, which began today, is composed of 40 emerging leaders from a variety of area businesses and organizations. In their first session today, the Leadership...
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