Annual Report 2014

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Letter to the Members Our Mission, Our ValuesPurpose & StructureExecutive SummaryThe Economic LandscapeFinancial StrengthMembershipWhy Membership MattersEventsBusiness Growth Retention & AttractionTalent Growth Retention & AttractionRegional LivabilityAdvocacy of the MarketplaceMembers & InvestorsBoards & StaffVolunteers

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Dear Business Colleagues: 2014 was an incredible year for Greater Mankato Growth, Visit Mankato, City Center Partnership and the Greater Mankato regional marketplace. Our organization clearly has the drive and talent to continue to not only deliver, but expand on our goals every year. We are proud to share these vast successes in this year’s enhanced annual report. This year’s report was designed to be very visual and therefore communicate what we do easier and faster, as well as better showcase how and why we do what we do.

While our organization makes an impact on the overall economic vitality of the marketplace, we do not do it alone. There are countless individuals, organizations and businesses that work together to make Greater Mankato a thriving regional marketplace.

To view the achievements and deliverables in 2014 see pages 6-7 for a new feature this year, the Executive Summary and At a Glance. This year’s annual report again highlights important information on why your membership matters. These findings will help your business measure how your membership with Greater Mankato Growth impacts your bottom line. On page 12 you will find great evidence that illustrates businesses that belong to GMG are generally more successful.

Our Greater Mankato business community is a tremendous driver of this marketplace’s success and the accomplishments of Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. Because of our members, marketplace, organization, staff and volunteers, the future holds promise for even more success in Advancing Business for a Stronger Community.

With Appreciation,

Julia Ketcham Corbett Chair, Board of Directors

Jonathan G. Zierdt

President & CEO

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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.

Our Mission, Our Values

Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. exists to support and promote

the economic growth and vitality of our members and the regional

marketplace.

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What We Do

business growth, retention and attraction

talent growth, retention and attraction

advocacy of the marketplace regional livability

Greater Mankato Growth exists to intentionally develop the regional center by promoting, supporting and serving as a catalyst for economic development through business growth, retention and attraction, talent growth retention and attraction, regional livability and advocacy of the marketplace. Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. includes two LLCs: Visit Mankato, LLC, which focuses on visitor attraction and servicing, and the City Center Partnership, LLC, which focuses on development in the City Center.

Purpose & Structure

Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development

Convention and Visitors Bureau

Downtown Development Organization

The Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. Brand Family

STRATEGIC DIRECTION & FOCUS

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By Jonathan G. Zierdt, President & CEO

Greater Mankato Growth, Inc.’s vitality and growth are running parallel to that of the regional

marketplace. During the past year we saw unprecedented economic development success; the Regional Economic Development Alliance (REDA) welcomed the City of North Mankato, we enhanced our work in public affairs, the first stage of Connectivity work was completed on Front Street with the help of the City Center Partnership and Visit Mankato

established the Mankato Sports Commission.

Project ABE (Ag Business Epicenter) marked the third strategic investment made by the GMG, Inc. Board of Directors in a business development initiative and the Visit Mankato Board made its first such strategic investment to ramp up its convention strategies/sales along with the Sports Commission. The Board of Directors affirmed our functional areas of work and related activity are on target. They also authored a clear articulation of the

Executive SummaryThis year was a record setting, initiative launching year. All three organizations experienced milestone moments while also diving into trend-setting endeavours.

Business development today is closely aligned with livability

and talent development, by raising awareness we work to

Advance Business for a Stronger Community.

organization’s strategic direction and the four areas of focus that utilize our core competencies.

GMG’s membership has shown a significant but steady increase since the launch of the tiered dues membership model three years ago, and this year exceeded 900 members for the first time closing the year with 917. The “membership matters” analytics continue to illustrate GMG members have double the survivability, two times the customer satisfaction and fans, and expand at four times the rate of non-members.

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2014 At a Glance

104 commercial and industrial building projects, $331 million in 2014 swelling our 3 year total to $591 million; 75% of which are done by GMG members

City of North Mankato joined the Regional Economic Development Alliance (REDA)

Fulfilled 80 (6+ a month) requests for critical business

information, and presented 24 (2 a month) new business development requests for proposals.

Provided tours of the MSA and marketplace information to 5 site selectors, and shared the same information with 7 others

Published Top 10 Reasons Infographic, receiving 1,783

pageviews (nearly 10 a day in 6 months)

Creation, development and regional launch of Project ABE (Ag Business Epicenter)

Mankato Sports Commission launched

92 conventions and events assisted or confirmed by Visit Mankato

Estimated 19,125 hotel rooms booked

$10 million estimated economic impact from conventions and events with which Visit Mankato assisted

Launched the first City Center Market Analysis via the City Center Partnership

2nd edition of the Greater Mankato Talent Supply & Demand Report published

Recruitment Toolbox (webpage) launched in November, in its

first 2 months was utilized nearly 6 times a day

Leadership Institute graduated its 31st class, and now boasts more than 750 alumni

Young Professionals program increasing its return on value with 2 cohorts of the Mentor program that included participation from 64 YPs and 8 local business executives

172 Young Professionals, representing 91 different businesses

Brought Leadercast to Greater Mankato

Kicked off Envision 2020 Phase II

Produced Envision Tomorrow Video, receiving 825 views in 4 months (nearly 7 a day)

Songs on the Lawn and Alive After 5 saw record crowds of nearly 5,000

Pageviews of greatermankato-events.com have increased by 171%, to more than 280,000

Visit Mankato began sharing a Weekly Calendar of Events with more than 150 local hospitality professionals

30 branded bike racks installed in the City Center due to Visit

Mankato’s Rack & Roll initiative

Mankato Marathon celebrated its 5th Anniversary, and was named by Trip Advisor as the top marathon in Minnesota worth traveling for

Hockey Night in the City Center rallied together a record 1,000 fans

In 4 years, CityArt’s Walking Sculpture Tour has accounted for the display of $1.5 million in public art and the permanent installation of 14 new pieces

17 traffic signal cabinets have been decorated as a result of CityArt’s On the Go initiative

ADVOCACY OF THE MARKETPLACE

PUBLIC AFFAIRS Hosted 5 key public leader forums featuring our Congressman, Governor, Speaker of the House and 2 State Department Commissioners

Highway 14 received $82.5 million through the Corridors of Commerce program (25% of the total funds available)

After numerous years of advocating, finally secured secured state matching funds for the Verizon Wireless Center Expansion

Sent 4 editions of the Greater Mankato Update to more than 600 federal, state and locally elected officials and their staff

Convened and facilitated the

Post Office Reuse Taskforce

COMMUNITY MARKETING GMG featured in 4 national news articles, and 1 international magazine

Cost of Living Index, accessed more than 2,000 times (more than 5 a day)

Launched the Way to Grow Video, receiving 1,904 views in

10 months (more than 6 a day)

Produced Awards & Accolades Infographic, receiving 961 pageviews (nearly 6 a day in 5 months)

5 travel writers published articles on Greater Mankato and its amenities

REGIONAL LIVABILITY

TALENT GROWTH, RETENTION AND ATTRACTION

BUSINESS GROWTH, RETENTION AND ATTRACTION

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The Economic Landscape In 2014, the region continued to experience steady growth that is at the forefront of leading state and national economic indicators. The Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) gained visibility not just from record setting economic growth, but also from multiple high rankings and ratings from national organizations.

Per Capita Personal Income Growth Rate - from 2010-13, BEA Data

3rd in the nation for affordable health care

Level 1 Primary Retail Trade Center

Job numbers surpassed all records for the MSA and outpaced both the state of MN and U.S. growth rates

5thLowest Cost of Doing Business

in the upper midwest

104 New Building & Renovation Projects

$330+ million in total project investments

12.4%

+2,000

3.8%Job Growth Rate in 2014 - CES Data

Most Affordable College Town in Minnesota

Low Costof doing business - 11% below

the national average

3rd on Forbes

8thin the nation for work life balance

#1GDP growth rate

in the state of MN

2014 list of Best Small Places for Business and Careers

new jobs in the MSA from 2013-2014

*For source information, please visit greatermankato.com.

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Financial StrengthGreater Mankato Growth’s funding comes from business members (79%) and community partners (21%). Visit Mankato is funded primarily through lodging taxes levied by the City of Mankato. The City Center Partnership receives funding from the cities of Mankato and North Mankato and Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. as well as GMG members. Each organization may receive additional funding through sponsorships and advertising. All three of our organizations take seriously their responsibility to serve as responsible stewards of the funds entrusted to us.

Greater Manakto Growth2011 2012 2013 2014*

Assets $ 1,390,359 $ 1,485,724 $ 1,550,986 $ 1,534,189Liabilities $ 361,274 $ 354,935 $ 407,984 $ 419,638

Visit Mankato, LLC2011 2012 2013 2014*

Assets $ 330,394 $ 320,990 $ 403,349 $ 325,537Liabilities $ 30,879 $ 24,842 $ 118,936 $ 18,133

City Center Partnership, LLC2011 2012 2013 2014*

Assets $163,349 $ 126,912 $ 117,349 $ 126,081Liabilities $ 80,606 $ 68,455 $ 62,784 $ 73,929

*Unaudited

STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS & STEWARDSHIPGreater Mankato Growth, Inc. has committed to four strategic investments spanning from 2013-2017. The organization is well below the budgeted expenditures and at present, will spend approximately $110,000 less than the committed total amount.

ASSETS/LIABILITIES

REVENUE SOURCESGreater Mankato Growth, Inc. total revenue, which includes all three business units was $2,109,607.88 in 2014 and sources included:

Membership 30%Events & Programs 30%Lodging Tax 22%Municipal Service Agreements 14%Other 4%

Programs/Services 91%General Management 9%

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

$618,000 total budgeted

investments

$0

$92,000 spent as of

12.31.2014

$507,000 projected total spent at end of

2017

INVESTMENTS:

Public Affairs

City Center Partnership

Project ABE

Ramp up Sports Commission & Convention Strategies/Sales

EXPENSESGreater Mankato Growth, Inc. total expenses, which includes all three business units was $2,158,783.57 in 2014. Expenses were greater than revenue due to strategic commitments paid for by board designated reserve funds.

As submitted per IRS form 990.

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MEMBERS YEAR END 2014

917MembershipFor the third year in a row, Greater Mankato Growth saw the highest membership numbers ever. With 917 members at year end of 2014, GMG experienced an increase of 49 members from 2013.

2014.......... 9172013.......... 8682012.......... 8342011.......... 7902010.......... 7912009.......... 7292008.......... 7592007.......... 734

TOTAL MEMBERS

4.7%TIERED DUES MODEL

Average growth per year in membership since the implementation of the tiered dues

model in 2012.

CAVALIER VISITS MADE TO NEW GMG MEMBERS

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MEMBERSHIP GROWTH RATE

1.8%PRE TIERED DUES MODEL

Average yearly membership growth rate prior to the new tiered

dues membership model.

vs

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In 2014, our Ambassadors visited 60 businesses and of those 57 are still in business today. Looking back over the last three years, of the 181 businesses the Ambassadors visited, 164 are still in operation today.

Why Membership MattersIt can be a challenge to convey the direct impact that your membership investment has on your bottom line. Each member of Greater Mankato Growth knows their investment in the organization means positive things for the marketplace and their business. We have identified some interesting data points or “associated impact” to convey that message… that those who choose to belong to GMG are generally more successful.

Those businesses GMG interacts with have a survival rate nearly 2 times the national standard. 1GMG members are recognized and experience greater success.

GMG members tend to expand and invest in their businesses at a rate 4 times that of non-members. 3

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Of the nearly $591 million in capital investment projects in the marketplace over the last three years, 75% of these business improvements and expansions came from GMG member businesses.

Out of the over 200 Mankato Magazine’s Reader’s Choice Best of Awards given out over the past three years, 61% of the award winners were members of Greater Mankato Growth. While 35% of Greater Mankato businesses are members of GMG, our members took home 2/3 of the awards!

EVENTS

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AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS SUMMIT

ANNUAL MEETING

GREATER MANKATO AT THE CAPITOL

BUSINESS SHOWCASE

At the Agricultural summit, many great ideas were generated in small group discussions. Several long term and short term goals were brought forward for consideration by nearly 100 attendees.

Successes of 2013 and goals for 2014 for Greater Mankato Growth, Visit Mankato and City Center Partnership were shared at the Annual Meeting. The event was held at Minnesota State University, Mankato - Centinnial Student Union and had more than 320 members in attendance.

More than 120 business and civic leaders promoted our region with key state leaders and legislators during the 2014 Greater Mankato at the Capitol.

A total of 88 member businesses had booths and more than 700 business professionals attended this year’s event. In 2014 the event was held in conjunction with the Economic Summit. The showcase relocated from its existing location in the Verizon Wireless Center ballroom to the arena to provide more space and increase attendance.

All of our events contribute to one or more of our four areas of focus. From networking to golf, from business education to marketing opportunities, we strive to offer opportunities to enhance the regions professionals, businesses and the livability of the marketplace.

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ECONOMIC SUMMIT

LEADERCAST

TOURISM WEEK

Greater Mankato Growth collaborated with the University of Minnesota, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation, the Small Business Development Center and others to host the Southern Minnesota Business Showcase and Economic Summit. at the Verizon Wireless Center.

Greater Mankato Growth partnered with South Central College to bring the internationally broadcast event, Leadercast to Greater Mankato for the first time. The event had 171 attendees.

EVENTS

Visit Mankato celebrated their 30th anniversary during National Travel & Tourism Week. Five awards were given out to those who go above and beyond for visitors. Category winners included, Hotel: Monica Stephanie, Microtel Inn & Suites; Attraction: Julie Brewer, Children’s Museum; Retail: Terry and Karen Johnson, Scheels; Restaurant: JoRae Galli Storm, Dairy Queen and Pita Pit.

CITYART INSTALLATION WEEKENDOn May 17 City Center Partnership staff and CityArt volunteers installed 32 sculptures in the core blocks of City Center Mankato and North Mankato making it the fourth installation of rotating public art. A new addition to the Artist Weekend was a special “Meet and Greet on the Street.”

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BUSINESS RECEPTION WITH THE MN VIKINGSMore than 250 member businesses attended this year’s business reception. The event is designed to help welcome the Minnesota Vikings to Greater Mankato by the business community while giving members a chance to network in a unique setting.

ALIVE AFTER 5

GREATER MANKATO ON THE GREENA total of 216 golfers participated in the annual golf tournament, Greater Mankato on the Green which was held at the Mankato Golf Club.

More than 2,000 people attended this free annual event that is held every Thursday in August in the City Center at Jackson Park.

SONGS ON THE LAWNMore than 2,800 individuals enjoyed Songs on the Lawn, held over the lunch hour every Thursday in June.

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EVENTS

HOCKEY NIGHT IN THE CITY CENTER

MANKATO MARATHON

City Center Partnership and MSU Athletics Department hosted a pre-game celebration to kick off the Maverick hockey season. Now in its third year, the event has grown each year with record attendance in 2014 of more than 1,000 fans.

The fourth annual event coordinated by GMG and the Economic Growth Collaborative of South Central Minnesota was a great success. Eleven manufacturers provided tours and information about their businesses, industry and career opportunities to the general public.

TOUR OF MANUFACTURING

Visit Mankato hosted the fifth Mankato Marathon in partnership with Final Stretch. The event featured new programs including the Legacy Runners recognizing those who have run the full marathon all five years and the Bold Stories competition featuring runner’s stories pertaining to the event. Approximately 4,500 runners participated in all races.

CAMPUS & COMMUNITY FAIRApproximately 1,584 college students attended and 145 businesses and community organizations exhibited at the Greater Mankato Campus & Community Fair held at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

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REOCCURRING EVENTSBUSINESS AFTER

HOURS

BUSINESS BEFORE HOURS

LUNCH & LEARN

Business After Hours gives professionals an opportunity to discuss and share ideas in a relaxed, social setting while learning about other member businesses. Events are held monthly in the evening with a total of 12 held this year. The series was attended by more than 1,400 professionals in 2014.

A complimentary event to Business After Hours, this event also gives members an opportunity to gather with one another to exchange ideas and promote their business in the morning hours. Events are held monthly with a total of 12 per a year. The series was attended by more than 1,100 professionals in 2014.

Continued the Lunch & Learn professional development series along with the Center for Business & Industry, a Division of South Central College, for the second year. Eight sessions were held with a total participation of 148 professionals.

FOR THE FORUM SERIES

SEE PAGE

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GMG Inc. continued to honor businesses and individuals at the annual Greater Mankato Business Awards & Hall of Fame, where awards were presented by GMG, Visit Mankato and City Center Partnership. MEI was this year’s Business Hall of Fame inductee. In attendance were 442 business professionals

BUSINESS AWARDS & HALL OF FAME

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Areas of Focus Greater Mankato Growth exists to intentionally

develop the regional center by promoting, supporting and serving as a catalyst for economic

development through business growth, retention and attraction, talent growth retention and attraction,

regional livability and advocacy of the marketplace.

• Second in the state for number of Grow Minnesota! visits. There were 72 existing business support visits made to area companies as part of the state-wide Grow Minnesota! program. Sixteen business development opportunities came to fruition, which were advanced with assistance from GMG.

• Bi-monthly meetings held of a 25 member Supply Chain Group which facilitated knowledge sharing on business processes, awareness of locally made products, and networking for those in the goods producing sector.

• 73 commercial and industrial existing business construction projects totaling $232 million (new build, remodel or expansion) were started or completed in the Greater Mankato marketplace. Another four existing business projects with an unspecified construction investment also were underway or completed in 2014.

• Compiled and updated the Agricultural Snapshot which provided perspective on the economic impact of agriculture and agri-business in our marketplace which will be used as we work towards positioning the region as an Ag Business Epicenter.

• Initiated work to capitalize on the talent surplus (resulting from our higher education community) as a critical resource for attracting and expanding businesses.

• Online resources continually enhanced to provide information to site selectors and businesses looking at site options for building or expansion.

• Area cities and counties continued to collaborate through the Regional Economic Development Alliance (REDA), enabling GMG to position the marketplace collectively in the business development arena. North Mankato joined REDA in 2014.

• The Pipeline Report was updated monthly to benchmark and track business expansion activity in the marketplace. The webpage containing the report had 1,420 visits.

• 31 new business building projects were started or completed in the Greater Mankato Marketplace totaling $99 million. One other new business project with an unspecified construction investment was also underway or completed in 2014.

• Hosted and presented information to five site selectors including a member of the National Site Selectors Guild. Seven other National site selectors came to Minnesota and received our marketplace information. MSA tours and information were also provided to four Twin Cities based site selectors.

• REDA joined the World Economic Development Alliance (WEDA) and saw an increase in leads, with 2-4 leads coming in per month.

• Partnered with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) on an international trade event that presented regional research on export activity.

BUSINESS Growth, Retention & Attraction

80requests for critical business information complied requiring research and summation. Business information compiled on the subjects of: GDP, labor shed, per capita income, cost of doing business, retail potential and demographic projections.

RFPs24 new business development prospects/RFPs were responded to and provided with information about our marketplace by Greater Mankato Growth.

5Hosted and presented information to five site selectors across the marketplace this year.

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Greater Mankato Growth, Visit Mankato and City Center Partnership all work as catalysts to encourage business growth, retention and attraction within the regional marketplace.

• The first City Center Market Analysis was completed through three surveys: Visitor Intercept Survey, Consumer Survey and Owner Survey and Inventory Study. The research was conducted over a six month period and the findings will help the CCP plan for positive business development, address housing needs and consumer desires.

• Shop Small marketing and events were enhanced supporting higher sales figures on Small Business Saturday.

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• The Sports Commission was launched during the Annual Meeting in March. The Commission will provide leadership, guidance and expertise that enables the attraction, support and/or administration of high quality sporting and competitive events to the area. Eighteen Commissioners of various representation currently serve as advisors to this work. They hosted a Sports Summit in October to formally introduce the Sports Commission and its mission and goals to more than 80 community stakeholders.

• 31 conventions confirmed for conferences held in 2014 or future years.

• 26 conventions held in Mankato in 2014 received assistance from Visit Mankato, bringing in an estimated 5,125 hotel rooms booked, representing $2.9 million in economic impact.

• 35 events received assistance from Visit Mankato, with 14,090 booked hotel rooms, representing $6.1 million in economic impact.

$10millionin estimated economic impact seen through conventions and sporting events Visit Mankato assisted with in 2014.

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TALENT Growth, Retention & AttractionWe are deeply committed to working to retain and attract a talented workforce to the region. From talent development programs such as the Greater Mankato Young Professionals and the long running Greater Mankato Leadership Institute to online, web based information and marketing and recruitment we work hard to give employees the opportunities they need to feel comfortable and be successful while being proud of the community in which they live, work and play.

40Professionals participated in the 2013-14 session of the Greater Mankato Leadership Institute and 40 are participating in the 2014-2015 session, a nine month community focused leadership training program.

326Visits to the newly launched Recruitment Toolbox webpage. The employee recruitment toolbox webpage was launched on November 6 on greatermankato.com to provide a variety of information that showcases top awards and accolades while showcasing the area through video.

2 The second version of the Greater Mankato Talent Supply & Demand Report was updated and released in 2014. The original report was published in 2012 with the purpose of showcasing the talent pipeline from the areas five higher education institutions and comparing that to the regions job supply.

2013-14 Leadership ClassDuring their first session on the low ropes course on the campus of Minnesota State University, Mankato.

31The Greater Mankato Leadership

Institute graduated its 31st class this year, bringing the alumni total to more than 750.

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172 INDIVIDUALS

participated in the program from 91 different member businesses

32 MENTOR LUNCHES

WERE HELD, WHERE:

64YOUNG

PROFESSIONALS MET WITH:

8LOCAL BUSINESS

MENTORS

SCHEDULED EVENTS HELD

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12 Professional development12 social

VOLUNTEER PROJECTS

3Young Professionals

participated in community service projects including: organizing the Kiwanis Holiday

Lights Parade, volunteering for the Backpack Food Program and

assisting with Songs on the Lawn.

SOCIAL MEDIA

245/12 FACEBOOK LIKES/YP ENEWS EDITIONS SENT

GREATER MANKATOYOUNG PROFESSIONALS BY THE NUMBERS

REGIONAL LivabilityWe strive to engage businesses in community visioning and implementation activities by serving in various capacities from coordinating efforts and events to disseminating information to the business community.

GREATER MANKATO GROWTH

• Recognized Imperial Plastics with the Business Pathfinder award and assisted with the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration event.

• Facilitated and held the Community Celebration Gathering for Envision 2020, kicking off Phase II of the initiative.

• GMG staff served on 54 community boards, committees and civic clubs.

VISIT MANKATO

• Visit Mankato launched the Rack & Roll Initiative with community stakeholders, which led to the successful installation of 30 branded bike racks in Mankato’s City Center during Greater Mankato Bike Week in May. The Rack & Roll Initiative encourages businesses to improve their bike friendliness by adding attractive and artistic bike racks at their businesses and throughout the community.

CITY CENTER PARTNERSHIP

• $1.5 million in public art was displayed and 14 new public sculptures have been retained after just four years of CityArt’s Walking Sculpture Tour.

• 17 traffic signal cabinets decorated through CityArt’s On the Go initiative beautifying the downtown area, increasing pedestrian traffic and extending public art to more areas of the City Center.

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EVENTS Many events were held to help support the vibrancy of the region by all business units. For a list of all events and details refer to

the events section of this report on pages 13-17.

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Pictured: City Center Partnership event, Alive After 5 with band Davina and the Vagabonds.

• Advocated on behalf of Highway 14 completion sending two letters (including leading a joint letter from all six chambers of commerce along the Hwy 14 corridor), testifying at the Legislature and meeting numerous times with state officials. Highway 14 projects have been awarded $82.5 million through the Corridors of Commerce program, over 25% of total available funds.

• Actively supported numerous regional bonding requests ultimately funded by the Legislature, including $14.5 million for the Verizon Wireless Center improvements/expansion and $25.8 million for Minnesota State University, Mankato’s Clinical Sciences Building.

• Revamped and improved our member public affairs update – rebranding it the “Greater Mankato Advocate.” GMG sent 10 editions of the Greater Mankato Advocate through 2014 updating members on GMG public affairs efforts and events and providing timely, factual and balanced information on key issues to keep members up to speed on issues and enable them to be their own best advocate.

• Sent four editions (with 3-5 unique articles each edition) of the “Greater Mankato Update” to a contact list of over 600 federal, state and local elected officials and their staff and key executive branch leaders updating them on top news from our region.

• Led the way in ensuring that our members and the general public had the information they needed to cast an informed ballot during the election by hosting four candidate forums (including one for the 1st Congressional District) and publishing candidate profiles from key regional candidates.

• Authored and launched a major issues survey under the new Public Affairs process. GMG received 129 responses to the survey which contained questions on minimum wage, transportation, taxes and the state surplus. Results were shared with legislators from the Greater Mankato Area.

• Continued to offer a robust Public Affairs webpage with a variety of contents designed to provide factual, non-biased information on active issues that have broad-based impacts on business or are of special concern to the Greater Mankato area.

ADVOCACY of the MarketplaceThe business units of Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. work tirelessly to both advocate for the marketplace and raise the visability and the brand of the region at a local, state, national and international stage. Work in advocacy has two focuses, public affairs and community marketing.

Public Affairs Achievements

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PUBLIC AFFAIRS EVENTSHosted several events

providing opportunities for members to learn

about issues impacting their business and engage

with key public leaders including forums with:

CONGRESSMAN TIM WALZ

GOVERNOR MARK DAYTON

SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE

PAUL THISSEN

TR ANSPORTATION COMMISSIONER CHARLIE ZELLE

DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

COMMISSIONER K ATIE CLARK

SIEBEN

120+More than 120 business

and civic leaders promoted our region with key state leaders and legislators during our 2014 Greater Mankato at the Capitol.

City Center Partnership launched the Post Office Reuse Taskforce in 2014 to advocate for a unified next purpose for the historical building.

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GREATERMANK ATOEVENTS.COM PAGEVIEWS

280,016Up 171% from 2013, for the online community events calendar, greatermankatoevents.com,

a collaboration between Greater Mankato Growth, Visit Mankato, Twin Rivers Council for

the Arts, The Free Press and VoyageurWeb.

GREATER MANK ATO GROWTH WEB STATS:

247,097 PAGEVIEWS

UP 67% FROM 2013

180,216SESSIONS

UP 74% FROM 2013

72,422USERS

UP 96% FROM 2013

CIT Y CENTER PARTNERSHIP WEBSITE SESSIONS UP

+68%

over 2013 session, 12,376 vs 7,379. The City Center Partnership website

was redesigned and launched in quarter four of 2014.

Also, thousands of brochures, flyers, advertisements and co-op coupons were

used to enhance the visibility of City Center Mankato.

TR AVEL WRITER PROGR AM LAUNCHED

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Visit Mankato worked with five travel writers, resulting in informative and

effective articles published about Greater Mankato and its amenities.

VISIT MANK ATO WEBSITE PAGE VIEWS

197,000+ SESSIONS WERE UP 11% OVER 2013

Community MarketingOur region has a great story to tell and Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. is committed to continually positioning it as a place people want to live, visit, work and businesses want to locate.

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Up-to-date and current information for businesses provided through 52 editions

of eNews, 12 issues of Minnesota Valley Business and greatermankato.com.

132 news articles featuring information/interviews from Greater Mankato Growth

ran in local and state media. GMG was also featured in four national news

articles and one international business magazine.

Produced and released our first community positioning video, Greater Mankato: The Way to Grow in March and also updated

the complimentary booklet with the same name in February.

Social media activity increased, with 2,799 total “likes” for all Greater Mankato

Growth’s Facebook pages, which include Greater Mankato Growth, Greater Mankato Young Professionals and

Greater Mankato Events.

Combined number of followers on Twitter for both the Greater Mankato Growth and Jonathan Zierdt accounts totaling

1,685.

Resident and relocation information provided in the community area of our website and in a relocation packet that

included the “2014 Guide to Visiting & Living in Greater Mankato” produced by

Visit Mankato with content from GMG.

The online Cost of Living Index, a tool on greatermankato.com which lets those

thinking of moving to the area know about Greater Mankato’s affordability,

received a total of 2,001 page visits this year.

Assets of Greater Mankato promoted in online ads both on google ads and on websites for national business

publications, as well as regional print ads in Site Selection Magazine and

Global Trade Magazine.

Many print and digital marketing pieces promoting the regions assets were

published or updated this year. Here are just a few:

The Envision Tomorrow video was released at the Envision 2020 Phase II community gathering in the fall. The video had 825 views this year.

The first marketplace positioning video, Way to Grow, was released at the Annual Meeting. The video had 1,904 views this year.

The Guide to Visiting & Living in Greater Mankato got a new look this year. 50,000 were printed and distributed and it was viewed 1,597 times online.

Greater Mankato: The Way to Grow, a business, economic and livability piece was updated this year and was released at Greater Mankato at the Capitol.

This summer “10 Reasons Greater Mankato is the Way to Grow” and “Awards & Accolades” were published. These were the first infographics used at Greater Mankato Growth.

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2014 Greater Mankato Growth Members & Investors

Together our member businesses accomplish what no one business could do alone, by creating a powerful pool of intellectual and financial resources. By working together to advance business we strive to create a stronger community... And when the community is stronger, business thrives – creating a never ending circle of success. Members of Greater Mankato Growth are vital participants in our business economy. And as a member, the knowledge you gain, relationships you build and opportunities you have, pay dividends today and in the future.

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DIAMOND INVESTORSFountain CentersMayo Clinic Health SystemMayo Clinic Health System - Mankato Health Care FoundationMayo Clinic Health System Belle PlaineMayo Clinic Health System Lake Crystal

Mayo Clinic Health System Le SueurMayo Clinic Health System Mankato - EastridgeMayo Clinic Health System Mankato - NorthridgeMayo Clinic Health System Mankato - Specialty ClinicMayo Clinic Health System Montgomery

Mayo Clinic Health System New PragueMayo Clinic Health System SpringfieldMayo Clinic Health System Springfield - Dental ClinicMayo Clinic Health System Springfield - Lamberton ClinicMayo Clinic Health System St. James

Mayo Clinic Health System St. James - Trimont ClinicMayo Clinic Health System St. PeterMayo Clinic Health System WasecaMayo Clinic Health System Waseca - Janesville ClinicMayo Clinic Health System Waseca - Waterville Clinic

BRONZE INVESTORSAbdo, Eick & Meyers, LLPAbdo, Eick & Meyers, LLP - EdinaAgStar Financial Services, ACAAlabama Stone Company - A Division of Vetter StoneBENCO Electric CooperativeBethany Lutheran CollegeBethany Lutheran College-BookstoreBlethen, Gage & Krause, PLLPBolton & Menk, Inc.Bolton & Menk, Inc. - BurnsvilleBolton & Menk, Inc. - ChaskaBolton & Menk, Inc. - FairmontBolton & Menk, Inc. - RochesterBolton & Menk, Inc. - Sleepy EyeCalpine - Mankato Energy Center, LLCCapstoneCliftonLarsonAllen LLPCollege StationCollege TownCommunity Bank - AmboyCommunity Bank - Madison Ave.Community Bank - Vernon Center

Community Bank MankatoCommunity Insurance - MankatoCoughlan CompaniesCrystal Seasons Living CommunityCub East PharmacyCub Foods EastCub Foods WestCub LiquorCub West PharmacyEide BaillyFirst National Bank Minnesota - GaylordFirst National Bank Minnesota - MankatoFirst National Bank Minnesota - Saint PeterGustavus Adolphus CollegeHillcrest Health Care CenterHy-Vee - DowntownHy-Vee - HilltopHy-Vee GasHy-Vee Pharmacy DowntownHy-Vee Pharmacy HilltopHy-Vee Wine & SpiritsJohnson Outdoors - Marine Electronics Inc.

Jordan Sands, LLCLaurels Edge Assisted LivingLaurels Peak Rehabilitation CenterLime Valley Advertising, Inc.Lofts @ 1633MinnStar Bank - MankatoMinnStar Bank NA - Lake CrystalOaklawn Health Care CenterPioneer Bank - ElmorePioneer Bank - MadeliaPioneer Bank - MankatoPioneer Bank - MapletonPioneer Bank - North MankatoPioneer Bank - St. JamesRasmussen CollegeRasmussen College Career CenterRasmussen College School of BusinessRasmussen College School of NursingRasmussen College Student LifeRentMSU, Inc.Sam’s ClubSchwickert’s Tecta AmericaSchwickert’s Tecta America of Mankato

Snell Auto WashSnell MotorsSnell Powersports & EquipmentSnell Tire & LubeSouthern MN Construction Co.Stone Path StudiosThe Free PressThe LandThe Tailwind GroupThe Thro CompanyUnimin CorporationUnited Prairie BankUnited Prairie Bank - City CenterUnited Prairie Bank - New UlmUnited Prairie Bank - WasecaUnited Prairie Financial NetworkUnited Prairie Insurance Agency - MankatoVerizon WirelessVerizon Wireless - Madison AvenueVerizon Wireless - River Hills MallVetter StoneVoyager BankWalmartXcel Energy

PLATINUM INVESTORSCarlson CraftCorporate Graphics CommercialCorporate Graphics InternationalFine Impressions & CatalogLabelworksMankato Clinic @ Daniels Health CenterMankato Clinic @ J. Scott Sanders Center for Sleep Medicine

Mankato Clinic @ Lake Crystal Family PracticeMankato Clinic @ Madison East - Dept of Psychiatry and PsychologyMankato Clinic @ Madison East - DermatologyMankato Clinic @ Main StreetMankato Clinic @ Mapleton Family PracticeMankato Clinic @ North Mankato

Family PracticeMankato Clinic @ Wickersham Health CampusMankato Clinic Administration OfficeMankato Clinic Endoscopy CenterMankato Clinic ExpressMankato Clinic Urgent Care and Occupational MedicineNational Recognition ProductsNavitor Folders

Navitor Midwest StationeryNavitor Specialty ProductsPear Tree GreetingsPrecision PressSkin Essentials @ Mankato ClinicTaylor CorporationThayer Publishing, Inc.The Occasions Group

GOLD INVESTORSCharter BusinessCharter CommunicationsCharter MediaEI Microcircuits - Pohl RoadEI Microcircuits - Power DriveEI Microcircuits - Saint PeterEI SalesEnventisEnventis Information SolutionsI+S Group - AlgonaI+S Group - Des MoinesI+S Group - FaribaultI+S Group - La CrosseI+S Group - Sac City

I+S Group - Storm LakeI+S Group, Inc.Kato CableKato Engineering Inc.KMSUMinnesota State University, Mankato - Academic Affairs/ Extended LearningMinnesota State University, Mankato - Alumni Foundation CenterMinnesota State University, Mankato - Career Development CenterMinnesota State University, Mankato - Centennial Student UnionMinnesota State University, Mankato

- College of BusinessMinnesota State University, Mankato - Finance & AdministrationMinnesota State University, Mankato - Intercollegiate AthleticsMinnesota State University, Mankato - Strategic PartnershipsMinnesota State University, Mankato - Theatre & DanceMTU Onsite EnergySmall Business Development CenterU.S. Bank - City CenterU.S. Bank - Commercial BankingU.S. Bank - FairmontU.S. Bank - Owatonna

U.S. Bank - Private Client GroupU.S. Bank - RaintreeWells Fargo AdvisorsWells Fargo Bank - MainWells Fargo Bank - Mankato EastWells Fargo Bank - Mankato NorthWells Fargo Bank - MSUWells Fargo Bank - New UlmWells Fargo Bank - OwatonnaWells Fargo Bank - WasecaWells Fargo Bank, NA- Business BankingWells Fargo Home Mortgage

SILVER INVESTORSAtwood Property Management Inc.CambriaCambria - Sales & MarketingCenter for Business and Industry, A Division of South Central CollegeCENTURY 21 Atwood Realty, Inc.

Davis Family HoldingsDavisco Foods Intl. Inc.Frandsen Bank & Trust - Madison AvenueFrandsen Bank & Trust - North MankatoFrandsen Bank & Trust - Northridge

BranchFriendly Confines Cheese ShoppeNew Sweden DairyQuartz Surfaces CambriaSouth Central CollegeSouth Central College FoundationSouthern Minnesota Center of

AgricultureSun Country AirlinesThe Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic, P.A.Wells Concrete

PREMIER MEMBERSAmericInn Hotel & Conference CenterAmeriStar Manufacturing

Baxter’s Hair ShopBEST WESTERN PLUS Hotel & RestaurantBlue Earth County Employment

ServicesBremer BankBuffalo Wild Wings- HilltopCenterPoint Energy

CHS Oilseed ProcessingCourtyard by Marriott Hotel & Event CenterCrown Beverage Packaging

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Culver’s Frozen Custard - North MankatoCulver’s Frozen Custard- MankatoDino’s Gourmet PizzeriaDotson Iron CastingsDrummer CompaniesDrummers Garden Center & FloralEcumen Pathstone LivingEmergent Networks LLC - EdinaEmergent Networks LLC - MankatoExclusively DiamondsFarrish Johnson Law Office, CHTD.Heartland HomesHilton Garden InnHoliday Inn Express & SuitesHotelsMankato.comJack Link’s Beef JerkyJack Link’s Beef Jerky - Minneapolis

James R. Weir Insurance AgencyJones and Magnus, Attorneys at LawJones Metal ProductsKEYC News 12 and FOX 12 MankatoKibble EquipmentLake Crystal MortuaryLindsay WindowsLloyd Commercial ServicesLloyd Management Inc.Lowe’s Home ImprovementMankato City Center HotelMankato MortuaryMassad’s Mediterranean GrilleMassad’sMcDonald’s Restaurant - Adams St.McDonald’s Restaurant - Madison Ave.McDonald’s Restaurant - W. Lind Ct.

McGladrey, LLPMinnesota Valley Federal Credit Union - Downtown OfficeMinnesota Valley Federal Credit Union - Uptown OfficeMRCI Thrift ShopMRCI WorkSourceNajwa’s, Inc.Neighbor’s Italian BistroNorth Central International, Inc.Northview Funeral & Cremation ServiceNumber 4 American Bar & KitchenOlivesPathstone Adult Day ProgramPathstone at HomePathstone Cafe & CateringPeople Driven Performance

Pepsi-Cola of Mankato Inc.Profinium, Inc. - FairmontProfinium, Inc. - MankatoProfinium, Inc. - OwatonnaProfinium, Inc. - TrumanRidley Inc.Scheels All SportsStifelTavern on the AvenueUniversity Square Mall & Village ApartmentsVolk Investment CO, LLCVolk Transfer, Inc.Wells Federal Bank - MankatoWells Federal Bank - OwatonnaWells Federal Bank - St. PeterWells Federal Bank - WellsWis-Pak of Mankato, Inc.

ENGAGED MEMBERS504 CorporationA&E Construction SupplyA. B. Systems, Inc.A. H. Hermel FoodserviceAAA Membership Travel InsuranceAbsolute Background ConceptsAdvanced Pain ManagementAdvantage ChiropracticAEP Industries Inc.Affinity Plus Federal Credit UnionAflac - Megan LangeAgain Thrift & MoreAll American Foods, Inc.Alliance Contracting, Inc.Alliance Insurance AgencyAlliance PipelineAlter Metal Recycling - MankatoAmber Pietan Travel Agency, LLCAmerican Campus Community - The Summit and Jacob HeightsAmerican Engineering TestingAmerican Way RealtyAmeriprise Financial Services - MankatoAmeriprise Financial Services - New UlmAndrews Family ChiropracticAngie’s PopcornApplebee’s Neighborhood Grill & BarArcher Daniels Midland CompanyArdent Mills, LLCAssociated Finishing, Inc.Associates in Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryBARK.L Consulting EngineersBedpost FurnitureBELFOR Property RestorationBent River OutfitterBetter Business Bureau of MN & NDBetween the Bridges Healing CenterBid KatoBioLife Plasma ServicesBLK Electric Inc.Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MN - EaganBlue Cross and Blue Shield of MN - MankatoBMO Harris BankBonfireBoulder Tap HouseBradley’s on StadiumBraun Intertec CorporationBraun Intertec Corporation - BloomingtonBrennan Construction - Contractor,

Design/Build, Construction ManagementBrennan Properties - Development, Real Estate Development, ConstructionBrett’s BuildingBrown & Brown of MNBrunton Architects & EngineersCAB Construction Co.Caribou Gun Club/ Caribou Banquet HallCarlson-Tillisch Eye ClinicChankaska Creek Ranch & WineryCherry Creek Cabinetworks Inc.Children’s Museum of Southern MinnesotaCitizens Community FederalCitizens Community Federal - FaribaultCity Center PartnershipCoBankColdwell Banker Commercial Fisher GroupColdwell Banker Welcome Home Realty - Karla MaloneColdwell Banker Welcome Home Realty - Mary WellerColoplast Manufacturing US, LLCComputer Technology Solutions, Inc.Condux International IncCorporate 4 Insurance / Steve Meyer Insurance ServCountry Inn & Suites Hotel & Conference Center By CarlsonCreative Ad Solutions, Inc.Crystal Valley Cooperative - JanesvilleCrystal Valley Cooperative - Lake CrystalDairy Queen WestDeichman ConstructionDevin Krienke Agency, American Family InsuranceDiana Gabriel Certified Professional CoachDickey’s Barbecue PitDigity Radio: KEEZ, KYSM, KRBI, KMKODiscover ChiropracticDiscover Chiropractic - NicolletDiversified Financial Services, Inc.Doherty Staffing Solutions - MankatoDoherty Staffing Solutions - OwatonnaDoor Engineering

Drs. Kanyusik, Wiemers, Swanson, & VaubelEarl Johnson FurnitureEatery TapECS - Your Wiring ProsEdward JonesEdward Jones - Chris HoffmanElder Care Services, IncErbert & Gerbert’s Sandwich Shop - Madison AveErbert & Gerbert’s Sandwich Shop - S. FrontExpress Employment ProfessionalsFarmers Insurance - Michael J. Oliver AgencyFlexion Inc.FPX, LLCFreedom Home Care, LLCFrentz & CompanyFreyberg Petroleum SalesFriesen?s Family Bakery and BistroG & K Rental - MankatoG & K Rental - New PragueGarlick’s Water Conditioning / Kinetico - Blue EarthGarlick’s Water Conditioning/Kinetico - FaribaultGemstone Homes, Inc.Gillette Children’s Specialty HealthcareGislason & Hunter LLPLil’ Bee’s Learning CenterGold Cross AmbulanceGosewisch Construction, Inc.GrandStay Residential SuitesGranite Equity PartnersGravieGreater Mankato Area United WayGreater Mankato Diversity CouncilGreater Mankato Growth, Inc.Gretchen Rehm Agency, Inc.Grizzly?s Woodfire Grill & SteaksGuaranteed Electric Service, Inc.Guentzel Family FarmsHabitat For Humanity South Central - ReStoreHabitat For Humanity South Central MNHappy Chef RestaurantHarry Meyering Center Inc.Hatanpa Insurance Agency - State FarmHeintz Toyota Scion of MankatoHerdstar LLCHeyn BrothersHoliday Station Store- Adams StreetHoliday Station Store- North

RiverfrontHome DepotHome MagazineHomestead MediaHomestead Realty LLC - MankatoHomestead Realty LLC - MapletonHospice of the ValleyHouse of HopeHydro-Klean - MankatoHydro-Klean - Sioux FallsIdeal Weigh to B Health and Weight Loss Clinic, Inc. - Blue EarthIdeal Weigh to B Health and Weight Loss Clinic, Inc. - MankatoIgnition Fitness & SportsIndulge Salon & TanningJ. Longs for MenJake’s Stadium Pizza - MankatoJake’s Stadium Pizza - Saint PeterJBeal Commercial GroupJBeal Real Estate GroupJeane Thorne Inc.Jerry’s Tile Service Inc.Jersey Mike?s Subs ? RiverfrontJersey Mike’s Subs - HilltopJohn Fritz Construction, LLCJunior Achievement of Greater MankatoKakeldey & Koberoski, PAKato Insurance AgencyKato Public Charter SchoolKato Roofing, Inc. - BurnsvilleKato Roofing, Inc. - MankatoKaye CorporationKeepers RV Center LtdKey City VenturesKeystone Communities of MankatoKia of MankatoKitchenmaster, Klooster & Begalka, CPAsKnutson + Casey Law FirmLand to Air Express, Inc.LEEPLidstrom Commercial RealtorsLifePlan Financial, LLCLifeworks ServicesLimb LabLimb Lab - RochesterLisa Tscherter’s Kitchen & CateringLIV Aveda Salon & SpaLJP Enterprises Waste & RecyclingLoyola Catholic SchoolLuther Mankato HondaM & M SignsMankato BreweryMankato Career SolutionsMankato Carton

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Mankato Crank & Chrome Auto RepairMankato Fairfield InnMankato Family YMCAMankato FordMankato Golf ClubMankato Harley DavidsonMankato MoonDogsMankato Motor Co.Mankato PlaceMankato WorkForce CenterManpower, Inc.Marco, Inc.MAS CommunicationsMaschka, Riedy & Ries Law FirmMaster ElectricMasterson Staffing Solutions - MankatoMasterson Staffing Solutions - OwatonnaMathiowetz Construction CompanyMcGowan Water ConditioningMD CPA’s & AdvisorsMD Payroll AdvisorsMEIMET-CON Construction, Inc - FaribaultMET-CON Construction, Inc. - MankatoMeyer & Norland Financial GroupMGM Liquor Warehouse - North MankatoMGM Wine & Spirits - MankatoMidwest Realty & MortgageMiller MotorsMills Fleet FarmMinn. Dept. of Employment and Economic DevelopmentMinnesota Business Center of the Principal Financial Group - St. Peter officeMinnesota Chamber of CommerceMinnesota Pork Producers AssociationMinnesota Soybean Growers AssociationMinnesota Valley Action CouncilMinnesota Valley Brick and StoneMinnesota Valley GraniteMinnesota VikingsMinnesota Waste Processing CompanyModern Woodmen Fraternal

FinancialMonarch MeadowsMount Kato Ski AreaMurphy Business of MinnesotaNet Medix, Inc.New Ulm WholesaleNew York Life Insurance Company - Judy Ringler MountainNew York Life Insurance Company - Ronald Meyer & Dick HamerNortech Systems Inc.North Star Aviation, Inc.Northern Comfort, Inc.Northwestern Mutual Financial NetworkNuStar RealtyOak Terrace Senior CommunitiesOffice Space DesignOld Country BuffetOld Main VillageOleson and Hobbie Architects LLCOpen Door Health CenterOrion Search GroupPaape Distributing Co. & Energy ServicesPagliai’s PizzaParagon Printing, Mailing & SpecialtiesPawn AmericaPediatric Therapy Services, Inc.PEM CorporationPeoples State Bank of Eagle LakePeoples State Bank of Madison LakePieology PizzeriaPier Pleasure & Wilson Trailer Sales of MNPioneer Hi-Bred, Northern Business UnitPlanet FitnessPrange’s Heating & Air Conditioning IncPratt, Kutzke & Associates, LLPPresenceMaker, Inc.PrimeLendingPrimrose Retirement CommunityProBuildProGrowth BankProGrowth Bank - NicolletProsthetic Laboratories of MankatoPub 500Quality 1 HR. FotoQuality Inn

Quest MarketingQuick Lane Tire & AutoRadio MankatoRealty Executives Associates - Real Estate Team Angie Jenkins & Emily SwalveRed Door CreativeRehm Insurance & Financial ServicesRENT MankatoRiver Bend Business ProductsRiver Hills MallRiver Valley Truck Rental & LeasingRiver Valley WomanRiverfront Technology LLCRobert W. Carlstrom Co., Inc.Schmidt Siding & Window Co.School Sisters of Notre Dame Central Pacific ProvinceSeeMe Productions LLCServiceMaster of Mankato/WasecaShort Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. (SEH)Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. (SEH) - St. PaulSign ProSilhouette ShoppeSleep Number by Select ComfortSMILES Center for Independent LivingSodexo/University Dining ServicesSouth Central WorkForce CouncilSouthern Minn DigitalSouthern Minn Digital / St. Peter HeraldSouthern Minnesota InspectionSouthern Minnesota Orthodontics PASouthern MN Area HR Assoc. (SMAHRA)Special Olympics MinnesotaSpherion Staffing & Recruiting - MankatoSpherion Staffing & Recruiting - OwatonnaSport PixSportClips HaircutsState Farm - Mayberry Insurance AgencyStinson Leonard Street LLPSubway Restaurant - Sibley ParkwaySubway RestaurantsSuper 8 HotelSwanson Hinsch & Co. CPA’sTacAeroTandem Bagels

Target MankatoTCF Bank Cub EastTCF National BankTeam Personnel StaffingTenecaTerri Prange - Independent Sales DirectorTerry Guentzel FarmsThe Loose Moose Saloon & Conference CenterThe Music MartThe Pita PitThe Travel CenterThe True Team Re/Max Dynamic AgentsThink! Toner & Ink/ T - MobileThomas Tree & LandscapeThomas W. Smyth, DDSThrivent FinancialThriveonTire AssociatesTire Associates - AlexandriaTitle Resources, LLCToppers PlusTown and Country InteriorsTrue Facade PicturesTurningPoint Management, Inc. - MankatoTurningPoint Management, Inc. - OwatonnaTwin Rivers Council for the ArtsTwin Valley Council - Boy ScoutsU.S. Engravers, Inc.Unique Speciality & ClassicsValuation SpecialistsVanderberg Cleaning ServiceVerizon Wireless CenterViking ElectricVintage Fine Homes, Inc.Visit MankatoVisiting AngelsVoyageurWebV-TEK, Inc.Water’s EdgeWeichert Realtors, Community GroupWeilage Advisory GroupWestman FreightlinerWilcon Construction, Inc.Willard & Williams Insurance AgencyWow! ZoneYoung LifeYWCA Mankato

BASIC MEMBERS10K LetteringA Plus Systems Group/A Plus Security, Inc.A to Z Rental CenterAcme Alternate Fuel Systems, Inc.Acorn Custom CabinetryAffordable Towing of Mankato Inc.Alerus Retirement SolutionsAll American TowingAllOver MediaAMDS/Glowing Hearth & HomeAmerican Cancer SocietyAmerican Heart AssociationAmericare Mobility VanAmeriPride Linen and Apparel ServicesArctic IceArnold StorageArrow Ace HardwareArtisansAshley Furniture Home StoreAutotronicsAutumn Grace

Avery OutdoorB. Stark & Co.Back to Wellness ClinicBecky’s Floral & Gift ShoppeBemis Healthcare Packaging, Inc.Blue Earth County Historical SocietyBobcat of MankatoBorder States ElectricBrovold & Company, LLCBudget Host InnBud’s Nuisance Wildlife Removal, LLCBuster’s Sports Bar & GrillC & N SalesC & S SupplyCasey’s General Store - Lookout DriveCharley’s RestaurantCharlie’s ApplianceChesley, Kroon, Harvey & CarpenterClassic Coach, Inc.Cold Stone CreameryCole Papers, Inc.College Fund PropertiesCommittee Against Domestic Abuse Inc.

Complete Basement SystemsConnect Business MagazineCopier Business SolutionsCottagewood Senior CommunityCoulter, Schmidt & Klein Private Wealth AdvisorsCreekside BoutiqueCustom Craft Cabinets, LLCD&K Powder CoatingDale Carnegie TrainingDavis Comfort SystemsDayBreak Internet Caf? LLCDCI of MN, Inc.Decadent DessertsDeGroods Electronics & AppliancesDenCo LightingDiamond Vogel Paint CenterDiscount Tire CoDunkin’ Donuts - CorporateElite Medical ScribesElliegail’s Bakery, Deli and CateringEmerald Travel and CruisesEmployee Benefits & Insurance Services Agency, Inc.

Endres Window Cleaning, Inc.Enterprise MinnesotaExpress Care Auto CenterFairway Outdoor AdvertisingFarmamericaFellowship of Christian Athletes - Southwest MinnesotaFlo-Rite PlumbingFlowers by JeanieForsythe Appraisals, LLCFraternal Order of EaglesFrentz & Frentz Law OfficesGag’s Camper WayGardner Financial Services - Shannon SinningGenuine Amish FurnitureGoodrich Construction, Inc.Goodwill - MankatoGPH Subdivision Homeowner’s AssociationGraif ClothingGreat River InsuranceGreater Minnesota Gas, Inc.Green Care

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Gregory P. Miller, DDSGreg’s Champion AutoGround Works Backhoe Service, LLCH&R BlockHeartlund Boarding KennelsHeather Lane Townhome Associationhibu Inc.Hillside ChurchHilltop Florist & GreenhouseHiniker CompanyHiniker Homes/RealtyHuntington Hills, LLCImperial Plastics IncorporatedIndia PalaceINH Property Management of MankatointRAtrain / inspectiTRAC? by Russell AssociatesIVESCO / A Division of MWIJackpot Junction Casino HotelJackson PropertiesJames D. Connors, DDS - Total Dental ConceptsJavens Mechanical ContractingJerry’s Body Shop Inc.Josh Kleinschmidt Construction & Concrete, LLCKarl’s TV, Audio, Appliance and FurnitureKato BallroomKato Cab Inc.Kato GlassKato Moving & Storage, MayflowerKey to Renew, LLCKleerview Professional Window Cleaning, LLCKluender Consulting GroupKroubetz Lakeside Campers & MotorsKuch ChiropracticKwik Trip- Madison AveLa Terraza Mexican Grill and BarLabor ReadyLacina Siding & Window Inc.Lager’s Chrysler WorldLake Crystal CoachesLawnPro Lawn, Tree & Landscape Service

Like Nu Cleaners Inc.Linder EnterprisesLivingLinksLloyd Lumber - Just Ask RentalLutheran Social Service of MNMadison East CenterMalachi Estates AssociationMalterer Mechanical Inc.Mankato Area 77 Lancers Marching Band Parent AssociationMankato Area Council for QualityMankato Area FoundationMankato Chiropractic CenterMankato Computer RepairMankato Downtown KiwanisMankato NetworksMankato Symphony OrchestraMantronics Mailing SystemsMazatlan Mexican RestaurantMechanical Resources, Inc.Meyer & Sons - TV & ApplianceMicrotel Inn & Suites by WyndhamMinnesota Assistance Council for VeteransMinnesota Financial ServicesMinnesota Valley Lutheran High SchoolMinnesota Wedding ShopMinuteman PressMorken, Morken & Co., Chtd.NAPA Auto Parts - MankatoNew Ulm Furniture CompanyNimbus StudiosNoodles & CompanyNorth Links Golf Course and Banquet FacilityNorthern Star BankOnce Upon a ChildOne Bright StarOphthalmology Associates of MankatoPanera BreadPapa John’sPark Place TownhomesParties & Weddings PlusPatterson’s Diamond CenterPearle VisionPerformance Excellence NetworkPiepho Moving & Storage

Pietsch ConstructionPizza Ranch - MankatoPlanned ParenthoodPOET Biorefining Lake CrystalPrairie River Home Care Inc.Premier Veterinary CenterPRO TRAIN AviationProfessional Cleaning Services, Inc.Professional Credit Analysts of MN, Inc.Professional Systems of Mankato, Inc.Profile by SanfordPromotions Powerhouse, LLCQuality Overhead Door of Mankato, Inc.R. Henry ConstructionRealife Cooperative of MankatoRegional Center for Entrepreneurial FacilitationRehnelt Excavating LLCReichel InsulationRickway CarpetRiver Hills Pet Care HospitalRiverRidge ChiropracticRobinson Appraisal & AssociatesRon’s Auto Repair of Mankato, LLCRooms and RestRoss Nesbit AgenciesRounders Sports Bar & GrillSCR - Southern DivisionSFMSharkTooth NetworksSheri Dittrich-Reinhart - Independent Sales DirectorSherwin Williams CompanyShoGun Sushi and HibachiShoreland Country ClubShred RightSkogen Mechanical LLCSmartSearchSnap Fitness- North MankatoSouth Central Service CooperativeSouthern Minnesota EndodonticsSpinners Bar & GrillSpring TouchSquirrels Nest Resort AssociationSt. Peter Food Co-op & DeliStarbucks Coffee Company

Steffen Electric of Le Center & Mankato, Inc.Sterling House of MankatoSun Tan CitySupply TigersSupreme & Lincoln OutdoorSurvey Services, Inc.Sylvan Benefit ConsultantsTaco John’s - Madison AvenueThe BoatlandingThe Coffee HagThe LighthouseThe Picker-Uppers LLCThe Salvation ArmyThe Service Rack Inc.The Sherwin GroupThe UndergroundTheuninck Construction LLPThin Film TechnologyTidy CleanTimber Lake SodToppers PizzaTow DistributingTownhomes at Parkside Homeowners’ Association, Inc.UCareValley News CompanyViking JR. MotelVINE Faith in ActionVSIW W Blacktopping, Inc.Walgreens - Front StreetWalgreens - Madison AvenueWalgreens - North MankatoWasko/ Liberty Heating, Cooling & PlumbingWEB Construction, Inc.Weber’s Custom CateringWeggy’s on CampusWendy’sWilliams Diamond CenterWillow Brook Senior CooperativeWomeninc MagazineWorkforce Resources, Inc.Y Barbers / Onatah On BelgradeZimmerman Farms

GOVERNMENT MEMBERSBlue Earth CountyBlue Earth County Library SystemBlue Earth County License CenterBlue Earth County Sheriff’s Dept.City of Eagle LakeCity of Lake CrystalCity of Le SueurCity of Madison LakeCity of MankatoCity of North MankatoCity of Saint PeterMankato Area Public Schools - District 77Region Nine Development Commission

ASSOSIATE MEMBERSBrad BuscherDouglas W. JohnsonFred LutzGeorge SugdenJerry CrestKenneth SaffertRandy Berkland

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PLATINUMMayo Clinic Health SystemGOLDGislason & Hunter LLPStifel NicolausThe Tailwind Group EnventisSLIVERAtwood Property Management Inc.Blethen, Gage & Krause, PLLP Brennan CompaniesColdwell Banker Commercial Fisher GroupHilton Garden InnI&S Group, Inc.James R. Weir Insurance AgencyPub 500The Loose Moose Saloon & Conference CenterUnited Prairie Bank - City CenterU.S. Bank - City Center Visit MankatoBRONZEBrunton Architects & EngineersCliftonLarsonAllen LLPCoughlan CompaniesDino’s Gourmet PizzeriaDotson Iron CastingsFrentz ConstructionJBeal Real Estate Group John Fritz Construction, LLCKato Insurance AgencyLand to Air Express, Inc. MAS Communications Minnesota Velley Federal Credit Union - Uptown Office MinnStar Bank - Mankato Number 4 American Bar & KitchenPagliai’s PizzaPresenceMaker, IncQuest MarketingRed Door CreativeSchwickert’s Tecta AmericaShort Elliott Hendrickson, Inc.Stinson Leonard Street LLPTavern on the AvenueThe Free PressThe Neighbor’s Italian BistroThe Travel Center Voyager BankBASICA+ Systems CenterAbdo, Eick & Meyers, LLPAntje Meisner ConceptsBent River Outfitter Blue Earth County Historical Society

Buffalo Wild WingsCarlson Tillisch Eye Clinic & Eyewear GalleryChildren’s Museum of Southern MinnesotaDairy Queen Earl Johnson Furniture Employee Benefits & Insurance ServicesFPX, LLCFraternal Order of EaglesGallery 19 - Gregg Andersen Photography Graif Clothing Store Gunther’s CafeHy Vee - Downtown Kato Cab Inc.Kato GlassKato Moving & Storage, MayflowerLime Valley Advertising, Inc.Mankato Area FoundationMankato City Center HotelMankato PlaceMankato Symphony OrchestraMayberry Insurance Agency - State FarmMD Advisors Group Nicollet Bike Shop Radio Mankato Rick & Stacey Straka Ridley Inc. Salvage Sisters SMILES Center for Independent Living Snell Motors Southern Minnesota Orthodontics PA Spinners Bar & Grill Subway Restaurants The Jewelry Bench The Pita Pit The Underground Twin Rivers Council for the Arts VoyageurWeb YWCA Mankato

Additonal Investors in the City Center Partnership

Boards & StaffGREATER MANKATO GROWTH BOARD OF DIRECTORSJulia Ketcham Corbett, Blethen, Gage & Krause, PLLP, (Chair)Greg Kutcher, MD., Mayo Clinic Health System (Past Chair)Rob Else, EI Microcircuits (Vice Chair) Chad Surprenant, I+S Group, Inc. (Secretary/Treasurer) Todd Loosbrock, U.S. Bank (At-Large) Jim Marzolf, CliftonLarsonAllen (At-Large) Tim Tupy, LIV Aveda Salon & Spa/ Mankato Brewery (At-Large)JO Guck Bailey, Chair of Visit MankatoJim Beal, Chair of Regional Economic Development AllianceStephanie Bottner, Taylor Corporation/Pear Tree GreetingsTravis Brovold, McGladrey, LLP*Dan Bruss, Bethany Lutheran College*Jerry Crest, City Center PartnershipMitch Davis, Davis Family Holdings*Mike Drummer, Drummers Garden Center & FloralJoe Duncan, Bolton & Menk, Inc.Brian Fowler, Quality 1 HR Foto/Sports PixPat Hentges, City of MankatoPam Jagdfeld, Nifty Home ProductsJohn Kvamme, Vice Chair of Regional Economic Development AllianceJoe Meidl, The Music MartDr. Annette Parker, South Central CollegeJames Santori, The Free Press*Ron Vetter, Vetter Stone*Retiring

VISIT MANKATO BOARD OF GOVERNORSJO Guck Bailey, Radio Mankato/Sign Pro (Chair)Linda Osborne, Country Inn & Suites Hotel & Conference Center by Carlson (Vice Chair)*Alissa Brekke, Pioneer Bank (Secretary/Treasurer)Eric Oleson, Oleson + Hobbie Architects (At-Large)*Jennifer Epper, Buffalo Wild Wings (At-Large)Tanya Ange, City of MankatoGerry Burke, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pam DeMarce, WOW! Zone*Randy Knutson, Farrish Johnson Law/Knutson + Casey/Mankato Mud RunBurt Lyman, Verizon Wireless Center Sandra Oachs, Hilton Garden Inn Peter Olson, Children’s Museum of Southern MinnesotaJessica Potter, Blue Earth County Historical SocietyJay Reasner, Pub 500Jim Santori, The Free Press*Gwenn Wolters, Rasmussen College*Retiring

CITY CENTER PARTNERSHIP BOARD OF GOVERNORSJerry Crest , Retired (Chair)Tom Frederick, Jr., Pub 500 (Vice Chair)

Larry Krmpotich, Stifel (Secretary/Treasurer)Stacey Straka, Red Door Creative (Past Chair)Tanya Ange, City of MankatoCathy Brennan, Brennan Companies*Tony Frentz, Frentz ConstructionJohn Harrenstein, City of North MankatoDavid Jones, Minnesota State University, MankatoTodd Loosbrock, U.S. BankSandra Oachs, Hilton Garden InnSteve Olson, MinnStar BankTami Paulsen, I+S Group, Inc.Kyle Smith, Tailwind GroupLisa Meyer, Steve Meyer Insurance*Anna Thill, Visit MankatoKevin Velasquez, Blethen, Gage & Krause, PLLPJim Whitlock, Brickhouse Graphics/Business on BelgradeAndy Willaert, Gislason & HunterWalter Zakahi, Minnesota State University, Mankato*Randy Zellmer, Stinson Leonard Street LLPJonathan G. Zierdt, Greater Mankato Growth, Inc.*Retiring

GREATER MANKATO GROWTH STAFFPatrick Baker, Director of Government & Institutional Affairs Richelle Ballenger, Marketing & Communications SpecialistJohn F. Considine III, Business Development Resource ManagerTrudie Gustafson, Vice PresidentShannon Gullickson, Talent Programs DirectorAmy Linde, Director of Marketing & CommunicationsTom Riley, New Business Development DirectorRebecca Rosier, Finance ManagerLiz Sharp, Special Events DirectorJoelle Shouts, Member Relations AssistantKaren Toft, Member Relations DirectorSharlene Vrtacnik, Administrative AssistantAmanda Weldon, Marketing & Communications AssistantJonathan G. Zierdt, President & CEO

VISIT MANKATO STAFFJosh Anderson, Sports Commission DirectorLarissa Mrozek, Senior Sales DirectorChristine Nessler, Marketing & Leisure Sales DirectorKathryn Reeder, Brand ManagerPaige Schuette, Visitor Engagement Manager Joelle Shouts, Administrative AssistantAnna Thill, PresidentMaureen Waltman, Marathon Coordinator

CITY CENTER PARTNERSHIP STAFF Eric Harriman, Executive DirectorNoelle Lawton, Special Initatives Coordinator

GREATER MANKATO GROWTH AMBASSADORSShawn Andrews, Andrews Family ChiropracticJudy Arzdorf, Harry Meyering CenterJO Guck Bailey, Radio Mankato/Sign ProKeith Balster, U.S. BankBernie Bastian, Angie’s PopcornGinny Bergerson, The Free PressRachel Carpenter, Primrose Retirement CommunityMarsha Danielson, South Central CollegeAthena Ediger, Sam’s ClubBeth Fasnacht, Brunton Architects & EngineersLaurie Folsom, Charter MediaTom Frederick Jr., Pub 500 John Ginther, KEYC Television (CBS)/FOX MankatoAmber Goblirsch, Taylor CorporationBruce Gratz, First National Bank MinnesotaErik Hagedorn, Wells Fargo Bank, NA- Business BankingAmy Ites, Rasmussen CollegeDouglas Johnson, RetiredBrian Leonhardi, EI Microcircuits Fred Lutz, Retired Karla Haley Malone, Coldwell Banker Welcome Home Realty Vicky Meyer, U.S. BankMark Mitzel, Wells Fargo Bank Eric Oleson, Oleson+Hobbie Architects LLCClaire Patterson, Mankato ClinicLeah Pockrandt, School Sisters of Notre DameTami Reuter, South Central College Foundation William Simonette, Diversified Financial ServicesRyan Spaude, Eide Bailly Billy Steiner, Radio Mankato George Sugden, Retired David Sunderman, BENCO Electric CooperativeJon Teeslink, Snell Motors Chastity Valvick, EnventisKaren Wagner, Minn. Dept. of Employment Economic Development, Mankato WorkForce CenterTiffany Ward, Indulge Salon & TanningTom Warrant, Tire Associates Christi Wilking, Greater Mankato Area United WayPam Weller, Minnesota State University, MankatoArt Westphal, Bethany Lutheran College Karry Meyer, The True Team RE/MAX

Dynamic Agents Devin Krienke, Devin Kreinke Agency, American Family Insurance Alan Cole, University Square and Village Apartments Benjamin Suker, Minnesota Valley Federal Credit Union Kathy Depuydt, Bradley’s on Stadium

GREATER MANKATO GROWTH CAVALIERSDan Baker, CENTURY 21 Atwood RealtyNancy Bellig, Frandsen Bank & TrustRussell Blaschko, First National Bank MinnesotaLiz Thiesse, Subway Restaurants Rick Chandler, R-U Wireless/THINK Toner & InkSheila Daggett, Mayo Clinic Health SystemJohn Daley, Valuation SpecialistsJenn Faust, Eide BaillyCarrie Flanagan, Bethany Lutheran CollegeConnie Hanek, Paragon Printing, Mailing & SpecialtiesRick Harbarth, Agstar Financial ServicesTodd Joyal, Buffalo Wild WingsJoy Kelley, ECS - Your Wiring ProsMike Kennedy, Alliance Insurace AgencyMegan Lange, AflacJulie Leiferman, Schwickert’s Tecta AmericaKate Loging, Eide BaillyJudy Ringler Mountain, New York Life InsuranceSandra Oachs, Hilton Garden InnDuane Olenius, Pioneer BankMike Oliver, Farmers InsuranceBrooke Olson, Primrose Retirement CommunityAmber Pietan, Amber Pietan Travel AgencyAmber Power, Minnesota State University, MankatoJill Reed, Courtyard by MarriottLorri Rieff, CENTURY 21 Atwood RealtyKathy Sanger, Rasmussen CollegeNicole Panko, I+S Group, Inc.Lisa Schweiss, Minnesota Valley GraniteKris Simpson, MRCI WorkSourceLiz Sparacino, Exclusively DiamondsJolene Wall, Bremer BankTom Warrant, Tire AssociatesMary Weller, Coldwell Banker Welcome Home RealtyChrista Wolner, Drummer Companies/Weichert GroupJill Reed, Courtyard by MarriottLisa Cownie, KEYC Television (CBS)/FOX MankatoRobyn James, MD CPA’s & Advisors

PROJECT ABE STEERING COMMITTEEJim Beal, GMG Board/REDATravis Brovold, McGladreyMitch Davis, Davis Family Holdings/Davis Family DairiesBrad & Meg Freking, New Fashion Pork, LLP Gary Koch, Gislason & Hunter LLPJodie Hermer, AgStar Financial Services, ACASteve Kibble, (KEI) Kibble Equipment Brian Martensen, Minnesota State University, MankatoJim Marzolf, CliftonLarsonAllen LLPSheryl Meshke, AMPIBrad Schloesser, South Central College, Southern Minnesota Center of AgricultureTom Seigfreid, Rembrandt Enterprises, Inc.Chad Surprenant, I+S GroupPat Yockey, DuPont Pioneer

REDA ADVISORY COMMITTEEBrad Ahrenstorff, City of Lake CrystalEric Anderson, City of MankatoJim Beal, City of Eagle LakeBob Broeder, City of Le SueurMark Dehen, City of North MankatoMike Fischer, City of North MankatoNicole Griensewic Michelson, Region Nine Development CommissionJohn Harrenstein, City of North MankatoPat Hentges, City of MankatoCarolyn Hiniker, City of Madison LakeJohn Kvamme, City of Saint PeterBob Meyer, Blue Earth CountyMark Piepho, Blue Earth CountyBrad Potter, City of Eagle Lake Ari Klugman, City of Madison LakeTodd Prafke, City of Saint PeterKristin Prososki, City of MankatoJanelle Teppen, City of Le SueurEd Tschida, Le Sueur Development Paul Vogel, City of Mankato Russ Wille, City of Saint Peter

TALENT PORTAL TEAMKeith Bauer, Mankato ClinicEd Clark, Minnesota State University, MankatoBeth Dittbenner, Mayo Clinic Health SystemDiane Fewer, Taylor CorporationJessica Gartner, Mayo Clinic Health SystemDiane Halvorson, South Central Workforce CouncilAmy Ites, Rasmussen CollegeTed Johnson, Minnesota State University, MankatoMark Murphy, Wells FargoTim Pelton, EI MicrocircuitsDiana Stoll, MTU Onsite Energy

Teresa Webster, Kato Engineering Inc./Emerson

GREATER MANKATO YOUNG PROFESSIONALS COUNCIL & COMMITTEES

Jesse Schott, I+S Group, Inc. (Chair)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEENathan Hanel, Capstone (Chair)Alec Pfeffer, U.S. BankAllie Arp, Minnesota SoybeanBrianna Hoffman, Pear Tree GreetingsCasey Christenson, Lime Valley AdvertisingChris Lienemann, Minnesota State University, MankatoChristi Wilking, Mayo Clinic Health SystemJenna Vujic, American Engineering & TestingLisa Eimer, Rasmussen CollegePatrick Baker, Greater Mankato GrowthTonya Hobbie, Taylor Corporation

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEEDallas Willman, I+S Group, Inc. (Chair)Jason Fisher, Precision Press (Chair)Andrew Wagner, Eide BaillyBrian Goeswisch, Goeswisch ConstructionCarlie Stevens, Swanson Hinsch & CompanyDianna Lyngholm, Carlson CraftElizabeth Harstad, Greater Mankato United WayJason Fisher, Precision PressKristi Helget, Abdo Eick & Meyers, CPAsMatthew Thibert, Braun IntertecNathan Chandler, THINK Toner & Ink/T MobileNick Burger, James R. Weir Insurance Paul Shneider, Blethen, Gage & Krause, PLLPScott Miller, Minnesota SoybeanShannon Beal, J Beal Real Estate GroupShelly Fromm, Pear Tree GreetingsTom Johnson, Lloyd Management

SOCIAL COMMITTEEJaci Sprague, Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest (Chair)Abby Lewis, CambriaApril Femrite, Bent River OutfitterDarci Pratt, Pratt, Kutzke & AssociatesDavid Freitag, Wilcon ConstructionJason Fisher, Precision PressJulie Freid, Coughlan CompaniesKevin Velasquez, Blethen, Gage & Krause, PLLPLacy Weidert, Mayo Clinic Health

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SystemLindsay Walker, Mankato Clinic

COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMITTEERachel Jungers, Eide Bailly Chair)Chastity Valvick, EnventisDan White, Office Space DesignDaniel Sprague, Wells FargoGarret Gilgendorf, Mankato ClinicJeff Lang, Radio MankatoNick Burger, James R. Weir InsuranceRyan Gustafson, Citizens Community Federal

KIWANIS HOLIDAY LIGHTS PARADE COMMITTEERachael Jungers, Eide Bailly (Chair)Andrew Wagner, Eide BaillyShannon Beal, JBeal Real Estate GroupKayla Siewert, Thrivent FinancialGarret Hilgendorf, Mankato Clinic Kayla Powers, ProfiniumKevin Velasquez, Blethen Gage & KrauseKelcey Woods-Nord, South Central CollegeCarlie Stevens, Swanson Hinsch & CompanyAbbie Olson, Gislason & Hunter, LLP

GREATER MANKATO LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE STEERING COMMITTEE Ben McAninch, Blethen, Gage &Krause, PLLP (2013-14 Chair)Jaci Sprague, Junior Achievementof Greater Mankato (2014-15 Chair)Deb Addis, Mankato ClinicNick Burger, James R. Weir InsuranceAgencyMagen Feuchtenberger, LIV AvedaSalon & SpaCarrie Flanagan, Bethany LutheranCollegeMary Kaisershot, U.S. BankPatti Kramlinger, Minnesota StateUniversity, MankatoTami Reuter, South Central CollegeFoundationChris Sandquist, Gislason & HunterLLP

GROW MINNESOTA! VOLUNTEERS Silas Danielson, Blethen, Gage & Krause, PLLPTami Reuter, South Central College Foundation Mary Oudekerk, 504 CorpKristine Wuller, Manpower, Inc Krystle Sell, Express Employment Professionals Julie Leiferman, Schwickerts

TOUR OF MANUFACTURINGPLANNING COMMITTEERob Anderson, Brown County Economic Development Partners, Inc.

Pat Baker, Eide BaillyJennifer Faust, Eide BaillyHeather Gleason, South Central WorkForce CouncilDiane Halvorson, South Central WorkForce CouncilRandy Long, Department of Employment and Economic DevelopmentGreg Thomas, Enterprise MinnesotaLindsey Preuss, Faribault County Development Corporation

PUBLIC AFFAIRS STEERING COMMITTEEJim Santori, The Free Press (Chair) Kay Wallerich, Minnesota State University, Mankato (Vice Chair) Randy Berkland, Blethen, Gage & Krause, PLLPRich Grace, Mayo Clinic Health SystemPat Hentges, City of Mankato Joe Meidl, The Music MartTami Paulsen, I+S Group, Inc.Geoff Roise, Lindsay WindowsDawn Schaefer, Creative Ad Solutions, Inc. Ryan Spaude, Eide BaillyDave Sunderman, BENCO Electric CooperativeJay Weir, James R. Weir Insurance AgencyAndy Willaert, Gislason & Hunter LLPJohn Harrenstein, City of North Mankato David Wittenberg, U.S. Bank

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICE POLICY TEAMJay Weir, James R. Weir Insurance Agency (Chair)Judy Arzdorf, Harry Meyering CenterAlan Augustin, SMILES Center for Independent LivingBrain Gager, Mayo Clinic Health SystemLinda Leiding, MRCI WorkSourceScott Michaletz, Kato Insurance AgencyJennifer Pfeffer, Ecumen Pathstone LivingSteve Schoener, LivingLinksChris Thro, The Thro Company

TRANSPORTATION POLICY TEAMAndy Willaert, Gislason & Hunter LLP (Chair)Bonnie Barrier, Pepsi-Cola of Mankato Inc.Chuck Brandel, I+S Group, Inc. Chris Cavett, Short Elliott HendricksonJerry Crest, Mayo Clinic Health SystemMark Dehen, Mayor of North MankatoJim Pockrandt, MTU Onsite EnergyTroy Volk, Volk Transfer

ECONOMIC POLICY TEAMGeoff Roise, Lindsay Windows (Chair) Jason Beal, JBeal Real Estate GroupMike Nolan, Small Business Development CenterTrisha Rosenfeld, Xcel EnergyAnna Thill, Visit MankatoDavid Wittenberg, U.S. Bank

BUSINESS POLICY TEAMRyan Spaude, Eide Bailly (Chair)Steve Hatkin, Mankato Clinic Michael Jacobs, Stinson Leonard Street LLPEric Peters, Wells Federal BankSarah Richards, Jones Metal ProductsPaul Wilke, River Hills Mall

EDUCATION POLICY TEAMDave Sunderman, BENCO Electric Cooperative (Chair)Mark Baas, South Central CollegeMark Braun, Gustavus Adolphus CollegeDan Bruss, Bethany Lutheran CollegeAudra Nissen Boyer, Mankato Area Public Schools - District 77Nancy Ulrich, Taylor CorporationMarilyn Wells, Minnesota State University, Mankato

SPORTS COMMISSION:Phil Tostenson, City of North MankatoMolly Madden, Community Education & RecreationKevin Buisman, MSU MankatoRyan Kragh, Bethany CollegeRandy Knutson, Knutson + Casey Law FirmSteve Hatkin, Mankato ClinicTerry Kuechle, Armour-EckrichLarissa Egli, Stay-at-Home ParentPaul Gaspar, Pioneer Hi-Bred InternationalSandra Oachs, Hilton Garden InnTodd Joyal, Buffalo Wild WingsShane Frederick, Mankato Free PressJeff Lange, Radio MankatoChad Surprenant, I + S GroupTroy Volk, Volk TransferLisa Hoffman Wojcik, Open Door Health CenterDavid Wittenberg, U.S. BankKyle Mrozek, Mankato MoonDogsBeth Folwer Rohrich, SPX Sports

SPORTS COMMISSION SALES & MARKETING COMMITTEESteve Hatkin, Mankato ClinicKevin Buisman, MSU-Mankato

Troy Volk, Volk TransferRandy Knutson, Knutson + Casey Law Firm

SPORTS COMMISSION FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCELarissa Egli, Stay-at-Home ParentBeth Rohrich, SPX SportsDavid Wittenberg, US BankChad Surprenant, I+S Group, Inc.

CONVENTION SALES COMMITTEEKaaren Grabianowski, Country Inn & SuitesTricia Stenberg, Verizon Wireless CenterSandra Oachs, Hilton Garden InnJill Reed, Courtyard by MarriottGerry Burke, Holiday Inn ExpressBurt Lyman, Verizon Wireless CenterSteve Tacheny, Hilton Garden InnTrisha Hoffman, City Center Hotel

LEISURE THINK TANKBeth Rohrich, SPX SportsBridget Larson, SPX SportsEric Jones, Verizon Wireless CenterGinny Bergerson, Free Press MediaJay Resner, Pub 500Jeff Hendrix, Radio MankatoJulie Steinke, Bent River OutfitterKaaren Keohane, Country Inn & SuitesKate Loging, Eide BaillyPaul Lawton, I+S Group, Inc.Paula Marti, Morgan Creek VineyardPeter Olson, Children’s Museum of Southern MNStacey Straka, Red Door CreativeTim Tupy, Mankato Brewery

ADVOCACY COMMITTEE Andrew Willaert, Gislason & Hunter LLP (Chair) Larry Krmpotich, StifelSteve Olson, MinnStar Bank Stacey Straka, Red Door Creative David Wittenberg, U.S. Bank

AESTHETICS & LIVABILITY COMMITTEEStacey Straka, Red Door Creative Tami Paulsen, I+S Group, Inc.Jeff Hendrix, Radio Mankato Ben Lundsten Jessica Potter, BECHSEric Lennartson, I+S Group, Inc.Katie Boone Corrie Eggimann Paul Vogel, City of Mankato Andy Willaert, Gislason & Hunter

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Samantha MeyerKayla Rossiter, Atwood RealtyMatthias Leyrer, Taylor Coorporation Landon Bode, City of Mankato Mark Konz, City of Mankato Kevin Velesquez, Blethan, Gage & KrauseAnje Meisner Cory Tauer, I+S Group, Inc.Stacy LienemannPeg Ganey, Atwood Property Management Barb Bergman, Minnesota State University, MankatoAnn Willaert, South Central College Eric Jones, Verizon Wireless CenterTheresa Carlberg, PresenceMakerNoelle Lawton, City Center Partnership

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & RETENTION COMMITTEEJerry Crest, Mayo Clinic Health System (Chair)Gregg Andersen, Gallery 19 - Gregg Andersen PhotographyCathy Brennan, Brennan Construction John Considine, Greater Mankato GrowthMike Fischer, City of North MankatoTony Frentz, Frentz ConstructionTodd Loosbrock, U.S. BankJulie Nelson, Small Business Development CenterBryan Paulsen, I+S Group, Inc.Jerry Pietz, Kato Moving & Storage, MayflowerKristin Prososki, City of MankatoDan Robinson, Lidstrom Commercial RealtorsDavid Schooff, Coldwell Banker Commercial Fisher GroupJim Whitlock, Brick House Graphics

CITYART WALKING SCULPTURE TOUR COMMITTEETami Paulsen, I+S Group (Co-Chair)Dawn Ulrich-Spitzer, Mankato Mental Health Associates (Co-Chair)Steve MorkMichael Fischer, City of North Mankato Parker Skophammer, City of Mankato Sandra Oachs, Hilton Garden Inn Yvonne Cariveau, VoyageurWeb Shannon Beal, JBeal Realty Group Peg Ganey, Atwood Property ManagementMelissa Bradley, Snell MotorsJeanne Gallaway JO Guck Bailey, Radio Mankato Stephanie Stoffel, Twin Rivers Council for the Arts Amanda Wirig Ginny Bergerson, The Free Press Liz Miller, Minnesota State University, MankatoAmy SinningNoelle Lawton, City Center PartnershipFINANCE COMMITTEELarry Krmpotich, Stifel (Chair)

Cathy Brennan, Brennan ConstructionTodd Loosbrock, U.S. BankSteve Olson, MinnStar Bank

POST OFFICE REUSE TASKFORCEBrad BuscherDouglas W. JohnsonFred LutzGeorge SugdenJerry CrestKenneth SaffertRandy Berkland

MARKETING & PROMOTIONS COMMITTEE JO Guck Bailey, Radio Mankato/SignProTheresa Carlberg, PresenceMaker, Inc.Eric Harriman, City Center PartnershipRichelle Ballenger, Greater Mankato GrowthEric Jones, Verzion Wireless CenterBurt Lyman, Verizon Wireless CenterTheresa Carlberg, PresenceMakerTom Frederick Jr., Pub 500Betty Ouren, MinnStar BankKayla Powers, ProfiniumKathryn Reeder, Visit MankatoStacey Straka, Red Door CreativeAnna Thill, Visit MankatoRandy Zellmer, Stinson Leonard Street LLPTricia Stenberg, Greater Mankato Area United WayNoelle Lawton, City Center Partnership

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We are ever grateful for our volunteers. Without their endless time, talent and devotion, our organization’s achievements would not be possible.

Thank you.

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