Greater Mankato Growth Inc

Livability --556 bonus gift cards distributed for downtown spending with 50,000 of receipts turned in --17 businesses participated in let it glow --city art walking sculpture saw visitors from 20 states, 81 zip codes, and 24% from more than 75 miles away

Advocacy & visibility --hosted 4 election forums with 13 candidate participants --gmg took ownership of the i-90 party, hosting more than 250 attendees and 100 legislators --worked with mn dept of employment to educate over 100 business leaders on the ne paid leave act in mn

Talent --188 members are involved in young professionals, with 82 new members. --greenseam helped mankato area schools secure funding to hire a new agriculture teacher, which allowed more than 400 students to go through the agriculture program in 2021. --42 participants graduated from the leadership institute in aug 2024. --dei collaborative graduated 19 participants in may 2024. --16 business and non-profit leaders participated in the executive sounding board program. --global workforce program technical assistance for ag businesses seeking to hire non-us citizens. Organizational --5th largest chamber of commerce in mn --911 members, --80 volunteers with greater mankato cavaliers and ambassadors --105 ambassadors' visits for new businesses in the greater mankato area