Business Living Here Membership Events & Programs News / Media About Us Search You are here homeabout usabout us About Us Greater Mankato Growth is committed to Advancing Business for a Stronger Community as the regional Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Organization and is a business unit of Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. (GMG) is comprised of four business units; Greater Mankato Growth, the regional chamber of commerce and economic development organization; Visit Mankato, the local destination management organization; City Center Partnership, a downtown development organization; and GreenSeam, which utilizes agriculture to build on the region's extensive agribusiness assets to develop the ag economy. Mission Statement Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. exists to support and promote the economic growth and vitality of our members and the regional marketplace. Core Values The needs of the members are best met by growing the regional marketplace. We accomplish this by being: Catalysts Initiating action for economic growth beneficial to our members and congruent with our regional desire and culture. Stewards Using our resources efficiently and effectively and wisely leveraging our strengths. Collaborative & Inclusive Cultivating and sustaining relationships, while encouraging the mobilization of our marketplace assets to enhance growth. Approachable Being visible and accessible and creating a friendly, vibrant and respectful environment. Innovative Embracing change and promoting progressive solutions. Ethical Communicating openly and honestly and taking responsibility for our actions in all our business practices. Strategic Direction and Focus Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. exists to intentionally develop the regional center by promoting, supporting and serving as a catalyst for economic development through: business growth and development; talent growth, retention and attraction; regional livability and advocacy of the marketplace. Request for Proposals (RFP) Policy: It is the policy of Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. to submit Request for Proposals (RFP) for all investment transactions and any general business transactions in excess of $1,000. Click here for the full policy. The Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. Business Units Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Destination Management Organization Downtown Development Organization Agribusiness Epicenter Connect With Us @greatermankatogrowth @greatermankato @greatermankatogrowth Greater Mankato Growth LinkedIn Greater Mankato Growth YouTube Greater Mankato Growth Flickr Greater Mankato Growth Blog Collaborations Greatermankatoevents.com Greater Mankato, which includes Mankato, North Mankato and the surrounding region, is a hub for a wide variety of activities and events in southern Minnesota. The website, greatermankatoevents.com, was created to showcase all our community has to offer. This calendar is for public events with entertainment value in the Greater Mankato. Envision 2020 Greater Mankato has experienced tremendous growth over the past 20 years. This growth has not been by chance, but rather the result of careful planning and progressive ideas. To ensure the vitality and livability of Greater Mankato over the next 20 years, a group of dedicated citizens, community and business leaders have created and are now implementing a plan for our promising future. The Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. Family: Stay Connected Sign-up for our periodic emails to stay up-to-date with what's going on in Greater Mankato! Email Sign-up Contact Us Greater Mankato Growth 3 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 100 Mankato, MN 56001 507.385.6640 800.697.0652 info@greatermankato.com View Greater Mankato Growth'S Facebook Page View Greater Mankato Growth'S Twitter View Greater Mankato Growth'S Youtube Channel View Greater Mankato Growth'S LinkedIn Profile View Greater Mankato Growth'S Flicker Photos View Greater Mankato Growth'S Blog Web site design and programming by VoyageurWeb, Mankato, MN