Greater Mankato Growth is committed to delivering programs and events that benefit our members and the business community at large by enhancing our economic vitality.
 | 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. |
 | Grow Minnesota! >
Grow Minnesota! is a state-wide program founded in 2003 by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce to support existing businesses throughout the state. Through the program, business development staff from Greater Mankato Growth (GMG), along with area officials from the Regional Economic Development Alliance (REDA) and the state, conducts face-to face visits with leaders from area companies. |
 | Buy & Build >
Buy & Build Greater Mankato is an initiative that encourages businesses and organizations in the Greater Mankato Area to shift 5% of the money they currently spend outside of the regional marketplace into the area. The results will create more revenue for our schools, businesses, homes, and community services which increase jobs and strengthen the local economy! |
 | Greater Mankato Business Accelerator > 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 30 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. |
