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Missed the Minnesota House Candidate Forum? You can still watch!Greater Mankato Growth, KEYC News Now, and South Central...
10/16/2026

Missed the Minnesota House Candidate Forum? You can still watch!

Greater Mankato Growth, KEYC News Now, and South Central College hosted a candidate forum on October 14, featuring candidates for Minnesota House Districts 18A, 18B, 22A, and 22B.

Hear directly from candidates as they discuss the issues and priorities affecting our state and region, along with their vision for the future of our communities.

📺 Watch the full forum! Click the link in the comments to view the recording.

Our Fall 2026 Young Professionals Mentor Program is underway! Thank you to our incredible mentors for sharing their time...
10/16/2026

Our Fall 2026 Young Professionals Mentor Program is underway! Thank you to our incredible mentors for sharing their time, experience, and insights with the next generation of leaders in Greater Mankato.

A special thank you to Jake Ward of Forward Minded Media, Todd Benz of The Free Press of Mankato MN, and Jordon Evans of CCFBank for helping our Young Professionals learn, grow, and build meaningful connections.

We appreciate your investment in our community’s future leaders!

The 2026 Business Awards & Hall of Fame honorees and finalists are here!Presented by Abdo, the Greater Mankato Business ...
10/15/2026

The 2026 Business Awards & Hall of Fame honorees and finalists are here!

Presented by Abdo, the Greater Mankato Business Awards & Hall of Fame celebrates the businesses, organizations, and community initiatives making a lasting impact across Greater Mankato.

Congratulations to this year's honorees and finalists!

Greater Mankato Growth Awards

Hall of Fame: First National Bank Minnesota

Business Legacy: MRCI

Talent Innovation Award: Rolls-Royce Solutions America, Inc.

Development Project of the Year Finalists: Rolls-Royce Logistics Operations Center, VINE Faith in Action, and Volk Transfer, Inc. Distribution Center & Home Office

The Coolest Thing Made in Greater Mankato Finalists: Crown Beverage (Beverage Packing Ends), Door Engineering and Manufacturing, LLC (FF30 Four-Fold Door), and Capstone (Brain Candy Books)

Visit Mankato Awards

Bring It Home: Makatoh Reconciliation and Healing Horse Ride

Hospitality: The Rapidan Dam Store

Downtown Mankato/North Mankato Awards

Creative Placemaking: Old Town Day of the Dead

CityDesign: Beans Coffee Company Roasterie

GreenSeam Awards

Seamed in Success: Wingert Land Services

Growing in the GreenSeam: Seven Sundays

The winners of Development Project of the Year and The Coolest Thing Made in Greater Mankato will be revealed at the event!

Celebrate the people and projects shaping our region on Thursday, November 12, from 5:30 to 8:30 pm at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center.

Copy & paste the link in the comments to register!

What matters most to the future of Minnesota and Greater Mankato?Hear directly from the candidates tonight at the Minnes...
10/14/2026

What matters most to the future of Minnesota and Greater Mankato?

Hear directly from the candidates tonight at the Minnesota House Candidate Forum, hosted by Greater Mankato Growth in partnership with KEYC News Now and South Central College.

Candidates from House districts 18A, 18B, 22A and 22B will have the opportunity to share their priorities and perspectives on the issues impacting our state and region.

The forum is free and open to the public. Community members may also submit questions for consideration.

Tonight, October 14 | 6 to 7:30 pm
South Central College, Heritage Hall
1920 Lee Boulevard, North Mankato

Be part of the conversation and stay informed about the issues that affect our community.

Interested in taking your leadership skills to the next level? Start here.Join us TODAY at 3 pm for a free informational...
10/14/2026

Interested in taking your leadership skills to the next level? Start here.

Join us TODAY at 3 pm for a free informational webinar about Leadership Accelerator, a member-exclusive, two-day program designed for new, emerging, and experienced leaders.

You’ll learn what the program offers, what to expect as a participant, and how it can help you become a more effective leader. There will also be time to ask questions, whether you’re considering the program for yourself or your team.

Can’t make the webinar but interested in the program? Leadership Accelerator takes place October 29-30.

Copy & paste the link in the comments for more information.

10/13/2026

A fall evening filled with connections, celebration, and community! 🍂

Last week, we joined True Real Estate to celebrate 10 years in business as they hosted this month's Business After Hours! From live music by Joe Tougas to delicious catering from Najwa’s Catering, it was a great night bringing Greater Mankato’s business community together.

Thanks to True Real Estate for hosting and to everyone who joined us!

Business After Hours is presented by Forward Minded Media.

10/12/2026

Don’t let your leadership potential become a missed opportunity!

Ready to give your leadership skills a boost? Hear from Erik Therwanger in his new video and discover how Leadership Accelerator can help you level up. Get a preview of the October 29–30 program, learn what to expect, and find out how Leadership Accelerator can help you or your team grow.

No tricks. 🎃 Just practical leadership development.

See you on Wednesday.

10/09/2026

Ready to take your leadership skills to the next level?

Hear from Erik Therwanger in his new video and learn how Leadership Accelerator can help you grow as a leader.

Join Greater Mankato Growth and Erik Therwanger for an informational webinar on Wednesday, October 14, at 3 pm, to learn more about the program, what to expect as a participant, and how it can support your leadership development goals.

Leadership Accelerator takes place October 29-30, so this is a great opportunity to ask questions and explore whether the program is right for you or your team.

Learn more and register: https://greatermankato.com/member/programs/accelerator/

10/08/2026

1st Congressional District forum tonight on KEYC at 6:30pm!

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