Annual Report 2015

GREATER MANKATO GROWTH, INC.

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Letter to the Members

Our Mission, Our Values

Purpose & Structure

Executive Summary

The Economic Landscape

Financial Strength

Membership

Why Membership Matters

Events

Business Growth, Retention & Attraction

Talent Growth, Retention & Attraction

Regional Livability

Advocacy of the Marketplace

Members & Investors

Boards & Staff

Volunteers

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Contents

Dear Business Colleagues: 2015 was another fantastic year for Greater Mankato Growth, Visit Mankato, City Center Partnership and the Greater Mankato regional marketplace. Our organization is fortunate to have 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 annual report. It is once again 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. Countless individuals, organizations and businesses work together to make Greater Mankato a thriving regional marketplace.

The Executive Summary and At a Glance on pages 6-7 offer a consolidated look at the achievements and deliverables in 2015. This year’s annual report once again highlights important information on why your membership matters; and helps businesses better understand how membership with Greater Mankato Growth impacts ones bottom line. On page 12 is compelling evidence illustrating businesses that belong to GMG are generally more successful.

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

With Appreciation,

Todd Loosbrock 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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Purpose & StructureSTRATEGIC DIRECTION & FOCUS:

Business Growth, Retention and Attraction (of all economies and business sectors) To identify & implement strategies and tactics to sustain as well as further enhance the Greater Mankato region’s economic diversity and vitality.

Goals:1. Provide critical business “intelligence”2. Initiate business development opportunities3. Enhance our “doing business” experiences and interactions

Talent Growth, Retention and Attraction (of all economies and business sectors) To support the growth, retention and attraction of a skilled/talented workforce to meet the workforce needs of an ever changing and growing economy.

Goals:1. Create a unique and compelling message and tools to sell the “why Greater Mankato” story2. Invest more heavily in promotion and marketing of quality of life, place and work 3. Facilitate connections across educational institutions, workforce training systems and the business

sectors to foster/develop collaborations and partnerships to meet workforce needs

Regional Livability To work in concert to advocate for and promote the livability features of the region.

Goals:1. Advocate for the development of assets and amenities that could contribute to our region’s

livability (e.g. recreational facilities, arts, regional transportation, agritourism, etc)2. Support and promote the assets that contribute significantly to our region’s livability3. Enhance our “doing business” experiences and interactions

Advocacy of the Marketplace (both internal and external) To cohesively advocate for the businesses and residents of Greater Mankato.

Goals:1. Advocate for policies and programs that create an atmosphere in which businesses thrive and

residents flourish2. Create compelling media that “sells” Greater Mankato’s attraction to those within and outside the

community3. Engage businesses and residents in planning and communications processes

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, retention and attraction; talent growth, retention and attraction; regional livability and advocacy of the marketplace.

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By Jonathan G. Zierdt, President & CEO

Greater Mankato Growth, Inc.’s vitality and growth have run parallel with the

success of our regional marketplace. We remain deliberate in our collective pursuit to advance the region, evidenced through successes such as the Project Ag Business EpiCenter (ABE) initiative, Nicollet County joining the Regional Economic Development Alliance (REDA), Mankato Sports Commission and the regional recreation facilities drive, along with music, events and artistic beautification in the City Center enhancing our region’s livability. We also continued to diversify and extend our public affairs work and influence, and positioned the intelligence and resources of GMG to an expanded audience.

Membership in GMG has grown steadily

at 5% a year since the launch of the tiered dues membership model four years ago; closing the year with another record high of 960 member listings. And the “membership matters” analytics we introduced last year provide evidence GMG members generally do better with double the survivability, two times the customer satisfaction and fans, and expand at four times the rate of non-members.

As a region Greater Mankato continued to experience unprecedented economic development success, amassing a three year high of nearly $600m dollars in commercial and industrial development and recording the highest employment numbers ever. Business’s vitality was apparent from the urban core to the breadth of the region.

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

Advancing Business

for a Stronger Community

It was a year in which we saw the contributions and profile of the Greater Mankato region rise becoming a more included and critical part of the narrative across the state. This is something in which we ought to have a tremendous sense of collective pride, for it is the people, businesses, organizations and our regional community responsible for such. That pride, rather than being something on which we simply rest and accept adoration, will instead be the catalyst that drives us to do more. Let it ignite our collective sense of responsibility to embrace the opportunities our region faces; and when responded to will not only embolden what our region is capable of, but will position us as a destination community resulting in benefit to our region, state and upper Midwest.

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2015 At a Glance

Led the state in Business Retention & Expansion with 115 Grow Minnesota! visits, up from 72 in 2014

109 commercial and industrial building projects totalling $429 million in 2015 swelling our 3 year total to $581 million; 64% of which are done by GMG members

Hired the first Director of Project ABE and established key committees and goals

Fulfilled 86 (7+ a month) requests for critical business information, and presented 24 (2 a month) new business development requests for proposals.

Nicollet County joined the Regional Economic Development Alliance (REDA)

Provided tours of the MSA and marketplace information to 8 site selectors, and shared the same information with 70 others

38 conventions and events assisted or confirmed by Visit Mankato

An estimated total of 20,285 hotel rooms booked

$8.5 million estimated economic impact from conventions and events with which Visit Mankato assisted

The first City Center Guide was published in April

30 City Center businesses participated in Shop Small in the City Center on Small Business Saturday

Leadership Institute graduated its 32nd class, and now boasts more than 790 alumni

40 students participated in the 2014-2015 Greater Mankato Leadership Institute and 45 are enrolled in the 2015-16 program

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

220 Young Professionals, representing 80 different businesses were enrolled in the Greater Mankato Young Professionals program

34 Greater Mankato Young Professionals events were held

The recruitment toolbox webpage increased views by 137%

Songs on the Lawn and Alive After 5 continued to see record crowds drawing a total of 5,000+

Facilitated the Envision 2020 Phase II initiative, and released report in the spring

Mankato Marathon celebrated it’s 6th anniversary

Mankato Sports Commission and GMG staff launched an initiative to provide support for regional recreation facilities and the extension of the local option sales tax as a “last dollar in” funding mechanism to support the expansion of existing and development of new facilities

Visit Mankato launched a new program in April called iKNOW Mankato, a front-line hospitality staff training program

In 5 years, CityArt’s Walking Sculpture Tour has accounted for the display of $1.5 million in public art and the permanent installation of 16 new pieces

Hockey Night in the City Center rallied a record 2,500+ fans

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

Pageviews of greatermankato-events.com have increased by 79%, to more than 502,500

ADVOCACY OF THE MARKETPLACEPUBLIC AFFAIRS Hosted 5 key public leader forum series events

Held the inaugural Journeys of Leadership event featuring John Jimenez

Anna Thill was appointed to the Explore Minnesota Tourism Council

Advocated on behalf of Highway 14 resulting in expanded construction

Engaged in the development and advocacy of the .5% sales tax extension

Hosted 110+ business and civic leaders for Greater Mankato at the Capitol

Voter resources pages on greatermankato.com received 4,578 pageviews

COMMUNITY MARKETING Redesigned greatermankato.com and launched new site in August

Launched the Greater Mankato Growth Blog in August

Cost of Living Index, accessed more than 1,123 times

Updated the Way to Grow Video, received 12,000+ views

157 news articles featuring Greater Mankato Growth ran in local and state media

REGIONAL LIVABILITY

TALENT GROWTH, RETENTION AND ATTRACTION

BUSINESS GROWTH, RETENTION AND ATTRACTION

55,657 jobsHighest annual average job figure ever for

the marketplace

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The Economic Landscape In 2015, 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 2010-14, 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 mid-west

109 New Building & Renovation Projects

$429+ million in total project investments

19.2%

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55,657 jobsHighest annual average job figure ever for

the marketplace

Most Affordable College Town in Minnesota

LOW COST OF DOING BUSINESS11% below the national average

8thin the nation for work life balance

#2GDP growth rate

in the state of MN

new jobs in the MSA from 2014-2015

*For source information, please visit greatermankato.com.

39thin the nation on Forbes 2015

Best Small Places for Business and Careers list

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Financial StrengthGreater Mankato Growth’s funding comes from business members (81%) and community partners (19%). 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 stewards of the funds entrusted to us.

STRATEGIC RESERVE FUND INVESTMENTS According to the current utilization of the Strategic Program Investments budgeted, by 2020 we will underspend that aggregate budget by $145,757.

Greater Mankato Growth2012 2013 2014 2015*

Assets $ 1,485,724 $ 1,550,986 $ 1,529,699 $ 1,450,472Liabilities $ 354,935 $ 407,984 $ 439,595 $ 443,070

Visit Mankato, LLC2012 2013 2014 2015*

Assets $ 320,990 $ 403,349 $ 345,189 $ 352,394Liabilities $ 24,842 $ 118,936 $ 25,783 $ 14,886

City Center Partnership, LLC2012 2013 2014 2015*

Assets $ 126,912 $ 117,349 $ 127,036 $ 86,566Liabilities $ 68,455 $ 62,784 $ 79,943 $ 16,672

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ASSETS/LIABILITIES

REVENUE SOURCESGreater Mankato Growth, Inc. total revenue, which includes all three business units was $2,325,154 in 2015 and sources included:

Membership 28%Events & Programs 34%Lodging Tax 22%Municipal Service Agreements 13%Other 3% Programs/Services 92%

General Management 8%

EXPENSESGreater Mankato Growth, Inc. total expenses, which includes all three business units was $2,387,541 in 2015. Expenses were greater than revenue due to strategic commitments paid for by board designated reserve funds.

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897,472 Balance

197,980 - City Center Partnership

75,065 - Public Affairs

241,960 - Project ABE

50,000 - Marketplace Positioning

$1,207,111 - Opening Balance

3 month “reserve” threshold

21,464 - Conference Marketing

2,700 - Sports Commission

21,207 - Staff Capacity

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MEMBERS YEAR END 2015

960MembershipFor the fourth year in a row, Greater Mankato Growth saw the highest membership numbers ever. With 960 members at year end 2015, GMG experienced an increase of 43 members.

2015.......... 9602014.......... 9172013.......... 8682012.......... 8342011.......... 7902010.......... 7912009.......... 7292008.......... 7592007.......... 734

TOTAL MEMBERS

5.0%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.

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In 2015, our Ambassadors visited 65 businesses and of those ALL are still in business today. Looking back over the last three years, of the 180 businesses the Ambassadors visited, 170 (94%) 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 a set of 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 $581 million in capital investment projects in the marketplace over the last three years, 64% of these business improvements and expansions came from GMG member businesses.

Out of the more than 300 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!

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ANNUAL MEETING

GREATER MANKATO AT THE CAPITOL

BUSINESS SHOWCASE

Successes of 2014 and goals for 2015 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 - Centennial Student Union and had 391 members in attendance, up from 320 in attendance in 2014. The theme was “Power your Success”.

More than 110 business and civic leaders promoted our region with key state leaders and legislators during the 2015 Greater Mankato at the Capitol event.

A total of 100 (up from 88 in 2014) member businesses had booths, and more than 700 business professionals attended the event. The event was held in the arena of the Verizon Wireless Center.

All Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. 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 that enhance the region’s professionals, businesses and the livability of the marketplace.

5//2-10TOURISM WEEKVisit Mankato celebrated National Travel & Tourism Week by recognizing community members who have gone above and beyond for visitors. Category winners included, Hotel: Linda Osborne, Country Inn & Suites; Attraction: Eric Jones, Verizon Wireless Center; Retail: Heather Fisher, Salvage Sisters; Restaurant: John & Najwa Massad, Olives, Massads and Najwa’s Catering.

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GREATER MANKATO ON THE GREENA total of 156 golfers participated in the annual golf tournament, Greater Mankato on the Green which was held at the Mankato Golf Club. An all new closest to the target game was added with 168 individual shots sold.

SONGS ON THE LAWNMore than 3,000 individuals gathered at Jackson Park to enjoy Songs on the Lawn. This popular annual event is held over lunch every Thursday in June.

CITYART INSTALLATIONOn May 16, City Center Partnership staff and CityArt volunteers installed 31 sculptures in the core blocks of City Center Mankato and North Mankato for the tour’s fifth installation of rotating public art. The unveiling was followed by a special “Meet and Greet on the Street” with the artists.

VIKINGS TASTINGVisit Mankato collaborated with Minnesota State University, Mankato, Radio Mankato, Blue Earth County Historical Society and the Minnesota Vikings to shut down Front Street for the first Vikings Tasting event to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Vikings Training Camp. The successful event hosted seven vendors, 10 Vikings alumni and 280 attendees on Front Street.

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7//29BUSINESS 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. This year’s event sold out in just two days.

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ALIVE AFTER 5More than 2,000 people attended this free annual event hosted by the City Center Partnership that is held Thursdays in August as well as the first Thursday in September in the City Center at Jackson Park.

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HOCKEY NIGHT IN THE CITY CENTERCity Center Partnership and MSU Intercollegiate Athletics Department hosted a pre-game celebration to kick off Maverick hockey season. Now in its fourth year, the event continues to grow each year with record attendance in 2015 of more than 2,000 fans (double that of 2014 attendance).

The fifth annual event coordinated by the South Central Tour of Manufacturing Partnership was a great success. Eleven manufacturers provided tours and information about their businesses, industry and career opportunities to the general public. More than 1,300 attended the tour.

TOUR OF MANUFACTURING

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EVENTS10//18 MANKATO MARATHON

Visit Mankato hosted the sixth Mankato Marathon in partnership with Final Stretch. 4,309 runners participated between all of the races including the Diaper Dash, Toddler Trot, Kids K, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Relay Marathon and Full Marathon.

Continued to honor businesses and individuals at the annual Greater Mankato Business Awards & Hall of Fame. Tailwind Group and Community Bank were this year’s Business Hall of Fame inductees. In attendance were a record 506 business professionals.

BUSINESS AWARDS & HALL OF FAME

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11//8-11 ICLV - COLUMBIA, MOA total of 78 delegates traveled to Columbia, Missouri for the fourth InterCity Leadership Visit. Key focus areas and opportunities for the trip were identified as part of the Envision 2020 Phase 2 initiative and included: economic development strategies and partnerships; talent development, attraction and retention initiatives; health care; downtown development and cultural affairs; agriculture and education and sports facilities.

10//20 JOURNEYS OF LEADERSHIPJohn Jimenez, a top executive with British Petroleum (BP), Mankato area native and alumnus of Loyola Catholic School, was the featured guest speaker at our inaugural Journeys of Leadership. 75 individuals attended this dinner event, which spotlights leading business executives on the national and international stage.

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REOCCURRING EVENTS

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

BUSINESS BEFORE HOURS

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 approximately 1,555 professionals in 2015.

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 approximately 1,166 professionals in 2015.

FOR THE FORUM SERIES

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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.

• FIRST in the state for number of Grow Minnesota! visits. There were 115 business retention and expansion visits made to area businesses as part of the state-wide Grow Minnesota! program. Eleven business development opportunities came to fruition, which were advanced with assistance from GMG.

• 109 commercial and industrial existing business construction projects totaling $429 million (new build, remodel or expansion) were started or completed in the Greater Mankato marketplace.

• 20 new business building projects were started or completed in the Greater Mankato regional marketplace totaling $86 million.

• 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 expanding across the region.

• Nicollet county officially joined REDA on January 1, 2016.

• The Pipeline Report was updated monthly to benchmark and track business expansion activity in the regional marketplace. The webpage containing the report had 1,150 visits.

• Hosted and presented information to eight site selectors including a member of the National Site Selectors Guild. MSA tours and information were also provided to 70+ Twin Cities based site selectors.

• Hosted first-ever Greater Mankato seminar for state realtors, developers and site selectors in Golden Valley with the Minnesota Real Estate Journal to share local successes and opportunities that exist in the area.

• GMG represented the area in the newly formed Minnesota Medical Manufacturing Partnership which allows greater access to federal grants and awards targeted at medical manufacturing and supply chain business growth.

• Partnered with Small Business Development Center (SBDC) on a meeting of area representatives in regards to the governor’s Minnesota trade visit to Mexico.

• Held a VIP Social for FITASC on July 22. The world clay shooting championship was held in Le Sueur and GMG hosted a social for FITASC leadership.

BUSINESS Growth, Retention & Attraction

86requests for critical business information compiled 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.

2424 new business development prospects/RFPs were responded to and provided with information about our marketplace by Greater Mankato Growth.

70+Hosted and presented information to 70+ 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.

Regional business development work is conducted under the organizational structure of the Regional Economic Development Alliance (REDA). REDA works to sell, promote and raise awareness across the global marketplace of the strategic business advantages available here. Partners include the cities of: Eagle Lake, Lake Crystal, Le Sueur, Madison Lake, Mankato, North Mankato, Saint Peter, Blue Earth County and Nicollet County.

• The first City Center Guide was published in June, providing a resource for visitors and residents to learn about hospitality, shopping and businesses in the City Center.

• 30 City Center businesses participated in Shop Small in the City Center, with a unique passport and thousands of dollars in raffle prizes drawing hundreds of shoppers to City Center businesses for Small Business Saturday.

PROJECT ABE (Ag Business Epicenter)

VISION The Southern Minnesota Agricultural Region (SMAR) will build on existing ag business prominence and maximize a growing economic marketplace in order to be the premier ag business epicenter in the United States – the most diverse, balanced and sustainable.

MISSION Project ABE (Ag Business EpiCenter) organizes and aligns the collective work of SMAR stakeholders to promote investment in ag business and contribute to the shared vision.

EARLY INDICATORS OF SUCCESS

• Continued to meet with ag related businesses to listen to their needs and opportunities as well as sharing the Project ABE story and raising their excitement about the vision. Met with 46 businesses, 14 education institutes, 30 non-profit and government originations and 5 legislators or staffers.

• Media coverage in two TV news pieces, one TV noon program, two radio shows, one magazine cover story, four newspaper stories.

• Have 30 active volunteers with a growing reserve list of individuals waiting.

• Served as a panellist on a major event organized by South Central College with 150 in attendance

• Built and organized three teams: education, promotion and business development.

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• Visit Mankato coordinated with Verizon Wireless Center, City Center Hotel and Hilton Garden Inn representatives to create a strategic plan to drive convention, sports and leisure business to the City Center Campus. This coalition meets monthly and focuses on a promotional campaign regarding the civic center expansion. Since its inception this year, they have booked 13 campus-wide events for 2016 and beyond.

• 21 conventions confirmed for conferences held in 2015 or future years.

• 17 conventions held in Mankato in 2015 received assistance from Visit Mankato, bringing in an estimated 4,425 hotel rooms booked, representing $2.1 million in economic impact.

• 32 events received assistance from Visit Mankato, with 15,860 booked hotel rooms, representing $6.4 million in economic impact.

$8.5millionin estimated economic impact seen through conventions and sporting events Visit Mankato assisted with in 2015.

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 2014-15 session of the Greater Mankato Leadership Institute and 45 are participating in the 2015-2016 session, a nine month community focused leadership training program.

772Page views on the Recruitment Toolbox webpage (a 137% increase). The employee recruitment toolbox webpage provides a variety of information that showcases top awards and accolades while showcasing the area through video.

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2014-15 Leadership ClassDuring their first session in September 2014 .

32The Greater Mankato Leadership Institute graduated its 32nd class

this year, bringing the alumni total to more than 790.

220 INDIVIDUALS

participated in the program from 80 different member businesses -

up from 172 YPs in 2014

32 MENTOR LUNCHES

WERE HELD, WHERE:

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PROFESSIONALS MET WITH:

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12 Professional development12 social

10 YP Wednesdays (NEW event)

up from 24 events in 2014

*number doesn’t include Mentor Lunch sessions

NEWWORKSHOP

Held a new nonprofit workshop to inform young professionals about the leadership

opportunities available in our community. The workshop also talked about requirements and

commitments for different positions and what to think about when committing to volunteer.

SOCIAL MEDIA

422/12 FACEBOOK LIKES/YP ENEWS EDITIONS SENT

GREATER MANKATOYOUNG PROFESSIONALS BY THE NUMBERS

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Facebook likes up from 245 in 2014

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 concluded the Envision 2020 Phase II initiative, produced a report released in the spring of findings.

• GMG staff served on more than 50 community boards, committees and civic clubs.

VISIT MANKATO

• Mankato Marathon celebrated its 6th Anniversary and was named by RootsRated Stories as one of the “Fourteen MN Marathons to look forward to” in 2015.

• In early spring, Mankato Sports Commission and GMG, Inc. staff launched an initiative to provide support for regional recreation facilities and the extension of the local option sales tax. This initiative is linked to a strategy of competitively positioning the region to increase its attractiveness to individuals, families or businesses looking to locate or remain in the area. Community members were recruited to serve on two teams, the Technical Advisory Team (TAT) comprised of staff leadership who manage large recreational facilities and the Steering Committee comprised of sports commissioners, elected officials and community leaders. The Mankato Sports Commission will work with them to develop a plan for 1) facility enhancements/developments, 2) provide support for the extension of the local option sales tax and 3) gain support of the local electorate for the sales tax extension.

• Visit Mankato launched a new program in April called iKNOW Mankato. Since front-line staff are often times the first contact for visitors and receive the most visitor questions, it is vital to provide them with the education, experiences and tools they need so that they can accurately and enthusiastically respond to visitor questions. iKNOW Mankato engaged 45 front-line hospitality staff in a fun, experiential education about the destination.

CIT Y CENTER PARTNERSHIP

• $1.5 million in public art was displayed and 16 new public sculptures have been retained after just five years of CityArt’s Walking Sculpture Tour.

• 18 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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• Stepped up our efforts to position GMG as a serious player and trusted resource for policy makers from the local, state and national levels by having a consistent presence at the Capitol and interacting with key public leaders at dozens of events. Key examples of this work paying off include Transportation Commissioner Zelle contacting GMG directly to seek advice on transportation legislation and Congressman Walz’s Deputy Chief of Staff contacting GMG to consult on proposed cuts to the crop insurance.

• Advocated on behalf of Highway 14 completion by coordinating a media event in Mankato with Governor Dayton where GMG representatives spoke, testifying at the legislature and partnering with the Chambers of Commerce in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Duluth, New Ulm and Marshall to support comprehensive transportation finance legislation. In 2015, Highway 14 saw construction expand the highway east of Owatonna and west of North Mankato to Nicollet.

• Extensively engaged in the development and advocacy of the proposed .5% sales tax extension by Mankato and North Mankato at the Legislature and, in partnership with Visit Mankato, supported the accompanying regional recreation facilities development process.

• Integrated Public Affairs updates into GMG’s new blog. This will become GMG’s primary tool for informing our members on key public affairs issues, offering a robust and timely way to share a variety of content designed to provide factual, non-biased information on active issues that have broad-based impacts on businesses or our region and will allow our members to be their own best advocate. Authored and published 10 public affairs blog posts in 2015.

• Actively engaged on Blue Earth County’s new sales tax for transportation providing extensive information to members, coordinating meetings with business leaders and county officials and conducting a member survey.

• 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 publishing online candidate profiles and questionnaires from candidates running for Mankato Area Public School Board.

• Voter resources webpages on greatermankato.com received a total of 4,578 pageviews.

• Anna Thill, President of Visit Mankato, was appointed to represent the Southern Tourism Region on the Explore Minnesota Tourism Council.

ADVOCACY of the MarketplaceThe business units of Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. work tirelessly to both advocate for the marketplace and raise the visibility 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

MINNEAPOLIS FEDER AL RESERVE

PRESIDENT NAR AYANA

KOCHERLAKOTA

MINNESOTA REVENUE

COMMISSIONER CYNTHIA BAUERLY

MINNESOTA STATE DEMOGR APHER SUSAN BROWER

MINNESOTA STATE ECONOMIST

LAUR A K ALAMBOKIDIS

110+More than 110 business

and civic leaders promoted our region with key state leaders and legislators during the 2015 Greater Mankato at the Capitol

event.

Inaugural

JOURNEYS OF LEADERSHIP

event featuring John Jimenez was held at The Woods on October 20

with 75 in attendance.

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GREATERMANK ATOEVENTS.COM PAGEVIEWS

502,549Up 79% from 2014, 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:

325,015 PAGEVIEWS

UP 31% FROM 2014

143,647SESSIONS

DOWN 25% FROM 2014

88,902USERS

UP 22% FROM 2014

CIT Y CENTER PARTNERSHIP WEBSITE SESSIONS UP

+238%

over 2014 sessions, 29,561 vs 12,376.

Also, thousands of City Center guides, flyers, advertisements, and other collateral

were used to enhance the visibility of City Center Mankato.

TOTAL VIEWS

7,877

The total number of views the Greater Mankato Growth YouTube

page received this year.

VISIT MANK ATO WEBSITE PAGE VIEWS

259,215UP 43% OVER 2014

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.

157 news articles featuring information/interviews from Greater Mankato

Growth ran in local and state media.

Launched the Greater Mankato Growth Blog in accordance with website upgrade.

The blog received 2,249 views and had 1,416 visitors (August-December).

Updated and released the community positioning video, Greater Mankato: The Way to Grow in March and also

updated the complementary booklet with the same name in January.

Social media activity increased, with 3,948 total “likes” for all Greater Mankato

Growth’s Facebook pages, which include Greater Mankato Growth, Greater

Mankato Young Professionals and Greater Mankato Events. Up from 2,799 in 2014.

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

totaling 2,677. Up from 1,685 in 2014.

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

included the “2015 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 1,123 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.

The marketplace positioning video, Way to Grow, was updated and released at the Annual Meeting. The video had 1,539 views on YouTube and 10,517 views on Facebook.

The Guide to Visiting & Living in Greater Mankato got a new look this year. 45,000 were printed and distributed.

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 updated.

Produced and designed the first REDA Annual Review on July 1.

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Greatermankato.com was overhauled and upgraded in accordance with the established three year life cycle of the website. Goals of the project included: refreshed design, emphasized imagery and experience of being in the region (show off livability), simplify copy heavy pages to drive home key messages, slim down number of pages, reorganization of main navigation links to be more user friendly, responsive/mobile friendly, to serve different audiences easily and quickly and to highlight and show the GMG Inc. family integration.

Old Site New Site

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2015 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 StoneAnchor BankBENCO 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 LLPCliftonLarsonAllen LLP - AustinCliftonLarsonAllen LLP - New UlmCliftonLarsonAllen LLP - OwatonnaCliftonLarsonAllen LLP - Rochester

College StationCollege TownCommunity Bank - AmboyCommunity Bank - Madison Ave.Community Bank - Vernon CenterCommunity Bank MankatoCommunity Insurance - MankatoCoughlan CompaniesCrystal Seasons Living CommunityEide BaillyFirst National Bank Minnesota - GaylordFirst National Bank Minnesota - MankatoFirst National Bank Minnesota - Saint PeterFree PressFun.comGustavus Adolphus CollegeHillcrest Health Care CenterHy-Vee - DowntownHy-Vee - HilltopHy-Vee GasHy-Vee Pharmacy DowntownHy-Vee Pharmacy HilltopHy-Vee Wine & Spirits

Johnson Outdoors - Marine Electronics Inc.Jordan Sands, LLCKTVLaurels Edge Assisted LivingLaurels Peak Rehabilitation CenterLime Valley Advertising, Inc.Lofts @ 1633MinnStar Bank - MankatoMinnStar Bank NA - Lake CrystalMonarch Healthcare ManagementOaklawn 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 MankatoSnell Auto WashSnell MotorsSnell Powersports & EquipmentSnell Tire & LubeSouthern MN Construction Co.Stone Path StudiosTailwind GroupThe LandUnimin 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 StoneWalmartXcel 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 INVESTORSConsolidated CommunicationsEI Microcircuits - Pohl RoadEI Microcircuits - Power DriveEI Microcircuits - Saint PeterEI SalesHolmgren AssociatesISG - AlgonaISG - Des MoinesISG - FaribaultISG - La CrosseISG - Minneapolis/St. PaulISG - Storm LakeISGKato 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 Athletics

Minnesota State University, Mankato - Strategic PartnershipsMinnesota State University, Mankato - Theatre & DanceMTU Onsite EnergyNinja CircuitsSmall Business Development CenterSpectrumSpectrum BusinessSpectrum ReachU.S. Bank - City CenterU.S. Bank - Commercial BankingU.S. Bank - FairmontU.S. Bank - OwatonnaU.S. Bank - Private Client GroupU.S. Bank - Raintree

Walmart Distribution Center - DC7079Wells 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 Mortgage and TitleCambria Surfaces - MankatoCenter for Business and Industry, A Division of South Central College

CENTURY 21 Atwood Realty, Inc.Davis Family DairiesDavis Family HoldingsFrandsen Bank & Trust - Madison AvenueFrandsen Bank & Trust - North Mankato

Frandsen Bank & Trust - Northridge BranchJaguar CommunicationsSouth Central CollegeSouth Central College - Faribault CampusSouth Central College Foundation

Southern Minnesota Center of AgricultureSun Country AirlinesThe Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic, P.A.Wells Concrete

PREMIER MEMBERSAmericInn Hotel & Conference CenterAmeriStar Manufacturing

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.Baxter’s Hair ShopBEST WESTERN Hotel & RestaurantBlue Earth County Employment

ServicesBremer BankBuffalo Wild Wings- HilltopCenterPoint Energy

CHS Oilseed ProcessingComputer Technology Solutions, Inc.Courtyard by Marriott Hotel & Event

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CenterCrown Beverage PackagingCulver’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 Diamonds - Jewelry | Diamonds | Jewelry Repair | DesignersExpress Employment ProfessionalsFarrish Johnson Law Office, CHTD.Heartland HomesHilton Garden InnHoliday Inn Express & Suites

HotelsMankato.comJack Link’s Beef JerkyJack Link’s Beef Jerky - MinneapolisJones and Magnus, Attorneys at LawJones Metal, Inc.KEYC News 12 and FOX 12 MankatoKibble EquipmentLake Crystal MortuaryLindsay WindowsLloyd Commercial ServicesLloyd Management Inc.Mankato City Center HotelMankato MortuaryMassad’s Mediterranean Grille - CampusMassad’sMcDonald’s Restaurant - Adams St.McDonald’s Restaurant - Madison Ave.McDonald’s Restaurant - W. Lind Ct.

Minnesota Valley Federal Credit UnionMinnesota Valley Federal Credit Union - Uptown OfficeMRCI - East ParkMRCI Thrift ShopMRCI WorkSourceNajwa’s, Inc.Neighbor’s Italian BistroNorthview Funeral & Cremation ServiceNumber 4 American Bar & KitchenOlivesPathstone Adult Day ProgramPathstone at HomePathstone Cafe & CateringPeople Driven PerformancePepsi-Cola of Mankato Inc.Profinium, Inc. - FairmontProfinium, Inc. - Mankato

Profinium, Inc. - OwatonnaProfinium, Inc. - TrumanQuality ProductsRidley Inc.RSM US LLPScheels All SportsStifelTavern on the AvenueTownePlace Suites by Marriott - Mall of AmericaUniversity 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 InsuranceAdvanced Pain ManagementAdvantage ChiropracticAEP Industries Inc.Affinity Plus Federal Credit UnionAflac - Megan LangeAgain Thrift & MoreAHI Property Services, Inc.All 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 SurgeryAT&TAugust Schell BrewingAurora Chiropractic, LLCB & B Krohn FarmsBankVistaBARK.L Consulting EngineersBELFOR Property RestorationBennett Coaching and ConsultingBent River OutfitterBetter Business Bureau of MN & NDBetween the Bridges Healing CenterBioLife Plasma ServicesBK DJBLK Electric Inc.Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MN - EaganBlue Cross and Blue Shield of MN - Mankato

BMO Harris BankBonfireBoulder Tap HouseBounce Town, LLCBradley’s on StadiumBraun Intertec CorporationBraun Intertec Corporation - BloomingtonBrennan Construction - Contractor, Design/Build, Construction ManagementBrennan Properties - Development, Real Estate Development, ConstructionBrett’s BuildingBrock White CompanyBrock White Company - RochesterBrown & Brown of MNBrunton Architects & EngineersBrunton Architects & Engineers - MinnetonkaCAB Construction Co.Caribou Gun Club/ Caribou Banquet HallCarlson-Tillisch Eye ClinicCCF BankCCF Bank - FaribaultChankaska Creek Ranch & WineryCherry Creek Cabinetworks Inc.Children’s Museum of Southern MinnesotaColdwell Banker Commercial Fisher GroupColdwell Banker Welcome Home Realty - Karla MaloneColdwell Banker Welcome Home Realty - Mary WellerColoplast Manufacturing US, LLCConcept & Design Inc.Condux International IncConnect Business MagazineConnect Real Estate GroupCorporate 4 Insurance / Steve Meyer Insurance ServicesCountry Inn & Suites Hotel & Conference Center By CarlsonCrystal Valley Cooperative - JanesvilleCrystal Valley Cooperative - Lake CrystalDairy Queen WestDeichman ConstructionDevin Krienke Agency, American Family Insurance

Diana Gabriel Certified Professional CoachDickey’s Barbecue PitDigity Radio: KEEZ, KYSM, KRBI, KMKODiscipline Advisors, Inc.Discover ChiropracticDiscover Chiropractic - NicolletDiversified Financial Services, Inc.Doherty Staffing Solutions - MankatoDoherty Staffing Solutions - OwatonnaDoor EngineeringDrs. Kanyusik, Wiemers, Swanson, & VaubelEarl Johnson FurnitureEatery TapECS - Your Wiring ProsEdward JonesEdward Jones - Chris HoffmanElder Care Services, IncEnvision LabErbert & Gerbert’s Sandwich Shop - Madison AveErbert & Gerbert’s Sandwich Shop - S. FrontEvan Taylor StudiosEvolve Consulting, LLCExposure CreativeFlexion Inc.Flying Buttress MediaFPX, LLCFreedom Home Care, LLCFreyberg 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 HealthcareGinkgo & Loon LLCGislason & Hunter LLPGold Cross AmbulanceGosewisch Construction, Inc.Granite Equity PartnersGravieGreater Mankato Area United WayGreater Mankato Diversity CouncilGretchen 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 RestaurantHardee’sHardee’s - HilltopHarry Meyering Center Inc.Hatanpa Insurance Agency - State FarmHedgehog AdvertisingHeintz Collision CenterHeintz Toyota Scion of MankatoHerdstar LLCHilltop Florist & GreenhouseHire ImageHistory WritersHoliday Station Store - Adams StreetHoliday Station Store - North RiverfrontHome DepotHome MagazineHomestead Realty LLC - MankatoHomestead Realty LLC - MapletonHouse 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. - MankatoIndulge Salon & TanningInsperityInvestment Management & AssociatesJ. Longs for MenJake’s Stadium Pizza - MankatoJake’s Stadium Pizza - Saint PeterJBeal Commercial GroupJBeal Real Estate GroupJ-C PressJeane Thorne Inc.Jerry’s Tile Service Inc.Jersey Mike’s Subs - RiverfrontJersey Mike’s Subs - HilltopJohn Fritz Construction, LLCJunior Achievement of Greater MankatoKato Insurance AgencyKato Public Charter School

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Kato Roofing, Inc. - BurnsvilleKato Roofing, Inc. - MankatoKaye CorporationKeepers RV Center LtdKey City VenturesKeystone Senior Living New PerspectiveKia of MankatoKitchenmaster, Klooster & Begalka, CPAsKnutson+Casey - MadeliaKnutson+Casey, PLLPLand to Air Express, Inc.LEEPLidstrom Commercial RealtorsLifePlan Financial, LLCLifeworks ServicesLil Bee’s Learning CenterLime Valley ChiropracticLisa Tscherter’s Kitchen & CateringLIV Aveda Salon & SpaLivingLinksLJP Enterprises Waste & RecyclingLoonatic PromotionsLowe’s Home ImprovementLoyola Catholic SchoolLumiere Real Estate GroupLuther Mankato HondaM & M SignsM2 LoftsMalterer Mechanical Inc.Mankato BreweryMankato Coffeehouse, LLCMankato Crank & Chrome Auto RepairMankato Fairfield InnMankato Family YMCAMankato FordMankato Golf ClubMankato Harley DavidsonMankato MoonDogsMankato Motor Co.Mankato PackagingMankato PlaceMankato WorkForce CenterManpower, Inc.Marco, Inc.MAS CommunicationsMaschka, Riedy & Ries Law FirmMaster ElectricMasterson Staffing Solutions - MankatoMasterson Staffing Solutions - OwatonnaMathiowetz Construction CompanyMcGough ConstructionMcGowan Water ConditioningMD CPA’s & AdvisorsMD Payroll AdvisorsMEIMET-CON Construction, Inc. - FaribaultMET-CON Construction, Inc. - Mankato

Meyer & Norland Financial GroupMGM Liquor Warehouse - North MankatoMGM Wine & Spirits - MankatoMidwest DentalMidwest Realty & MortgageMiller MotorsMills Fleet FarmMills Fleet Farm Gas Station & WashMinnesota Deptartment of Employment and Economic DevelopmentMinneopa Golf ClubMinnesota Chamber of CommerceMinnesota Council of Churches, Refugee ServicesMinnesota Pork Producers AssociationMinnesota Soybean Growers AssociationMinnesota Valley Action CouncilMinnesota VikingsMinnesota Waste Processing CompanyModern Woodmen Fraternal FinancialMorken, Eckberg & Co., Chtd.Mount Kato Ski AreaMurphy Business of MinnesotaNet Medix, Inc.Neutral Path CommunicationsNew Ulm WholesaleNew York Life Insurance Company - Judy Ringler MountainNew York Life Insurance Company - Ronald Meyer & Dick HamerNextFire Technology Consulting, LLCNifty Home ProductsNortech Systems Inc.North Central International, Inc.North Star Aviation, Inc.Northern Comfort, Inc.Northwestern Mutual Financial NetworkOak Terrace Senior CommunitiesOffice Space DesignOld Country BuffetOld Main VillageOleson+Hobbie Architects LLCOpen Door Health CenterPaape Distributing Co. & Energy ServicesPagliai’s PizzaPantheon Computers - MankatoPantheon Computers - WasecaParagon Printing, Mailing & SpecialtiesPartners for Affordable HousingPawn AmericaPediatric Therapy Services, Inc.PEM CorporationPeoples State Bank of Eagle LakePeoples State Bank of Madison LakePieology Pizzeria

Pier Pleasure & Wilson Trailer Sales of MNPioneer Hi-Bred, Northern Business UnitPlanet FitnessPrange’s Heating & Air Conditioning IncPratt, Kutzke & Associates, LLPPresenceMaker, Inc.Primrose Retirement CommunityProfile by SanfordProGrowth BankProGrowth Bank - NicolletProsthetic Laboratories of MankatoPub 500Quality 1 HR. FotoQuest MarketingQuick Lane Tire & AutoRadio MankatoRE/MAX Dynamic AgentsRE/MAX Dynamic Agents - St. PeterRealty Executives Associates - Real Estate Team Angie Jenkins & Emily SwalveRehm Insurance & Financial ServicesRENT MankatoRignell Family ChiropracticRiver Bend Business ProductsRiver Hills HotelRiver Hills MallRiver Valley Truck Rental & LeasingRiver Valley WomanRobert W. Carlstrom Co., Inc.Schmidt Siding & Window Co.School Sisters of Notre Dame Central Pacific ProvinceSeeMe Productions LLCServiceMaster of Mankato/WasecaShell on 3rd AveShort Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. (SEH)Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. (SEH) - St. PaulSign ProSilhouette ShoppeSMILES 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)SouthPoint Financial Credit Union - St. PeterSpecial Olympics MinnesotaSpherion Staffing & Recruiting - MankatoSpherion Staffing & Recruiting - OwatonnaSport PixSportClips HaircutsSt. Croix Hospice

Stadium Centre LoftsState Farm - Mayberry Insurance AgencyStinson Leonard Street LLPSubway Restaurant - Sibley ParkwaySubway RestaurantsSuper 8 HotelSwanson Hinsch & Co. CPA’sTandem BagelsTBEITCF Bank Cub EastTCF National BankTeam Personnel StaffingTenecaTerri Prange - Independent Sales DirectorTerry Guentzel FarmsThe Loose Moose Saloon & Conference CenterThe Music MartThe Pita PitThe True Team Re/Max Dynamic AgentsThink! Toner & Ink/ T - MobileThomas Tree & LandscapeThrivent Financial - Broad StreetThrivent Financial - St. AndrewsThriveonTire AssociatesTire Associates - AlexandriaTitle Resources, LLCToppers PlusTown and Country InteriorsTrue Facade PicturesTrue Real EstateTurningPoint Management, Inc. - MankatoTurningPoint Management, Inc. - OwatonnaTwin Rivers Council for the ArtsTwin Valley Council - Boy ScoutsUmmies Bar & GrillUnique Speciality & ClassicsValuation SpecialistsVanderberg CleanVerizon Wireless CenterViking ElectricVintage Fine Homes, Inc.Visiting AngelsVista Prairie at Monarch MeadowsVoyageurWebV-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 Solutions

All American TowingAllOver MediaAMDS/Glowing Hearth & HomeAmerican Cancer SocietyAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Red Cross Serving Southwest MinnesotaAmericare Mobility VanAmeriPride Linen and Apparel

ServicesArctic IceArnold StorageArrow Ace HardwareArtisansAshley Furniture Home StoreAutumn GraceAvery OutdoorB. Stark & Co.

Back to Wellness ClinicBecky’s Floral & Gift ShoppeBemis Healthcare Packaging, Inc.Bid KatoBig Dog Sports CafeBlue Earth County Historical SocietyBobcat of MankatoBorder States ElectricBrookdale Mankato

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Brovold & Company, LLCBudget Host InnBud’s Nuisance Wildlife Removal, LLCBullChicksC & N SalesC & S SupplyCamp PillsburyCampus Village ApartmentsCasey’s General Store - Lookout DriveCharley’s RestaurantCharlie’s ApplianceChesley, Harvey & CarpenterCivic Square, LLCClassic Coach, Inc.Cold Stone CreameryCole Papers, Inc.College Fund PropertiesColonial Square ApartmentsCommercial Janitorial Systems LLCCommittee Against Domestic Abuse Inc.Complete Basement SystemsCopier Business SolutionsCottage Glenn AssociationCottagewood Senior CommunityCoulter, Schmidt & Klein Private Wealth AdvisorsCreative Ad Solutions, Inc.Creekside BoutiqueCustom Craft Cabinets, LLCD&K Powder CoatingDairy QueenDale Carnegie TrainingDavis Comfort SystemsDCI of MN, Inc.Decadent DessertsDeGroods Electronics & AppliancesDenCo LightingDiamond Vogel Paint CenterDirt Merchant, Inc.Discount Tire CoDunkin’ Donuts - CorporateEmerald Travel and CruisesEmployee Benefits & Insurance Services Agency, Inc.Endres Window Cleaning, Inc.Enterprise MinnesotaExpress Care Auto CenterExpress Diagnostics Int’l., Inc.Fairway Outdoor AdvertisingFarmamericaFlowers by JeanieForsythe Appraisals, LLCFrentz & Frentz Law OfficesG C DistributingGag’s Camper WayGardner Financial Services - Shannon SinningGene’s RepairGenuine Amish FurnitureGoodrich Construction, Inc.Goodwill - Mankato

GPH Subdivision Homeowner’s AssociationGraif ClothingGreat River InsuranceGreater Minnesota Gas, Inc.Green CareGreg’s Champion AutoGround Works Backhoe Service, LLCH&R BlockHeather Lane Townhome AssociationHillside ChurchHiniker CompanyHiniker Homes/RealtyHuntington Hills, LLCImperial Plastics IncorporatedIndia PalaceINdiGO Organic, LLCINH Property Management of MankatoJames 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, LLCKato GlassKato Moving & Storage, MayflowerKingPinsKroubetz Lakeside Campers & MotorsKuch ChiropracticKwik Trip - Madison AveKwik Trip - MankatoLa Terraza Mexican Grill and BarLacina Siding & Window Inc.Lager’s Chrysler WorldLake Crystal CoachesLanding on MadisonLike Nu Cleaners Inc.Limb LabLloyd Lumber - Just Ask RentalLudwig Coaching LLCLutheran Social Service of MNMadison East CenterMain Street Dental Clinic of MankatoMainstream BoutiqueMalachi Estates AssociationMankato Acupuncture Clinic, LLCMankato Area 77 Lancers Marching BandMankato Area Council for QualityMankato Area FoundationMankato Chiropractic CenterMankato Computer RepairMankato Downtown KiwanisMankato NetworksMankato Symphony OrchestraMantronics Mailing Systems

Mazatlan Mexican RestaurantMDC Real Estate ServicesMechanical Resources, Inc.Meyer & Sons - TV & ApplianceMicrotel Inn & Suites by WyndhamMinnesota Assistance Council for VeteransMinnesota Business Center of the Principal Financial Group - St. Peter officeMinnesota Financial ServicesMinnesota Valley Lutheran High SchoolMinnesota Wedding ShopMinuteman PressNAPA Auto Parts of MankatoNesbit AgencyNeubau HoldingsNew Ulm Furniture CompanyNimbus StudiosNoodles & CompanyNorth Links Golf Course and Banquet FacilityNuStar RealtyOnce Upon a ChildOne Bright StarOphthalmology Associates of MankatoOrthodontic Specialists of Southern MinnesotaPanera BreadPapa John’sPappageorge Restaurant & BarParties & Weddings PlusPartners Funding, Inc.Patterson’s Diamond CenterPearle VisionPeters StripingPicker-Uppers LLCPiepho Moving & StoragePietsch ConstructionPizza Ranch - MankatoPlanned ParenthoodPOET Biorefining Lake CrystalPrairie River Home Care Inc.Premier Veterinary CenterPrimeSource FundingPRO TRAIN AviationProfessional Cleaning Services, Inc.Promotions Powerhouse, LLCQuality Overhead Door of Mankato, Inc.R. Henry ConstructionRealife Cooperative of MankatoRegional Center for Entrepreneurial FacilitationRehnelt Excavating LLCReichel InsulationRickway CarpetRingheim Family Limited PartnershipRiver Hills Pet Care HospitalRiver Valley DentalRiverfront Technology LLC

RiverRidge ChiropracticRobinson Appraisal & AssociatesRon’s Auto Repair of Mankato, LLCRooms and RestRounders Sports Bar & GrillSCR - Southern DivisionSFMSharkTooth NetworksSherwin GroupSherwin Williams CompanyShoGun Sushi and HibachiShoreland Country ClubShred RightSkogen Mechanical LLCSmartSearchSnap Fitness - North MankatoSouth Central Minnesota SCORESouth Central Service CooperativeSouthern Minnesota EndodonticsSpinners Bar & GrillSquirrels Nest Resort AssociationSt. Peter Food Co-op & DeliStarbucks Coffee CompanyStarr CycleSteffen Electric of Le Center & Mankato, Inc.Sun Tan CitySupreme & Lincoln OutdoorSylvan Benefit ConsultantsTacAeroTaco John’s - Madison AvenueThe Coffee HagThe LighthouseThe Salvation ArmyThe Service Rack Inc.The Travel CenterThe UndergroundTheuninck Construction LLPThin Film TechnologyThorset Comfort Systems IncTidy CleanTimber Lake SodTow DistributingTownhomes at Parkside Homeowners’ Association, Inc.Valley News CompanyVideo Services Inc.Viking JR. MotelVINE Faith in ActionVision 4 LessW W Blacktopping, Inc.Wasko/ Liberty Heating, Cooling & PlumbingWEB Construction Company, Inc.Weber’s Custom CateringWeggy’s on CampusWilliams Diamond CenterWillow Brook Senior CooperativeWomeninc MagazineWoodside Apartments 1, LLCWorkforce Resources, Inc.Y Barbers / Onatah On BelgradeZiegler Farms

GOVERNMENT MEMBERSBlue Earth CountyBlue Earth County Attorney’s OfficeBlue Earth County Library SystemBlue Earth County License CenterBlue Earth County Sheriff’s DeptartmentCity of Eagle LakeCity of Lake CrystalCity of Le Sueur

City of Madison LakeCity of MankatoCity of North MankatoCity of Saint PeterEduCareMankato Area Public Schools - District 77Nicollet CountyRegion Nine Development Commission

ASSOSIATE MEMBERSDouglas W. JohnsonFred LutzJerry CrestKenneth SaffertNorberg Paulsen, TamiRandy BerklandTom Riley

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PLATINUM LEVEL PARTNERMayo Clinic Health System

GOLD LEVEL PARTNERConsolidated CommunicationsGislason & Hunter LLPMinnStar Bank StifelTailwind Group

SILVER LEVEL PARTNERArthur J. Gallagher & Co. Atwood Property Management Inc.Blethen, Gage & Krause, PLLPBrennan ConstructionColdwell Banker Commercial Fisher GroupHilton Garden InnISGLloyd ManagementPub 500The Loose Moose Saloon & Conference CenterU.S. Bank - City CenterUnited Prairie Bank - City CenterVisit Mankato

BRONZE LEVEL PARTNERBrunton Architects & EngineersCliftonLarsonAllen LLPCoughlan CompaniesDino’s Gourmet PizzeriaDotson Iron CastingsFrentz & CompanyJBeal Real Estate GroupJohn Fritz Construction, LLCKato Insurance AgencyLand to Air Express, Inc.MAS CommunicationsMinnesota Valley Federal Credit UnionMinnStar BankNumber 4 American Bar & KitchenPagliai’s PizzaPresenceMaker, Inc.Quest MarketingRed Door CreativeSchwickert’s Tecta America of MankatoShort Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. (SEH)Stinson Leonard Street LLPTavern on the AvenueThe Free PressThe Neighbor’s Italian BistroThe Travel CenterVoyager Bank

BASIC LEVEL PARTNERS

A Plus Systems Group/A Plus Security, Inc.Abdo, Eick & Meyers, LLPAntje Meisner ConceptsBent River OutfitterBlue Earth County Historical SocietyBuffalo Wild WingsCarlson-Tillisch Eye ClinicChildren’s Museum of Southern MinnesotaDairy QueenEarl Johnson FurnitureEcumen Pathstone LivingEmployee Benefits & Insurance Services Agency, Inc.FPX, LLCFraternal Order of EaglesGallery 19 - Gregg Andersen PhotographyGraif ClothingGuenther’s CafeHy-Vee - DowntownKato Cab Inc.Kato GlassKato Moving & Storage, MayflowerLime Valley Advertising, Inc.Mankato Area FoundationMankato City Center HotelMankato PlaceMankato Symphony OrchestraMayberry Insurance Agency - State FarmMD Advisors GroupNicollet Bike ShopRadio MankatoRick & Stacey StrakaRidley Inc.Salvage SistersSMILES Center for Independent LivingSnell MotorsSouthern Minnesota Orthodontics PASpinners Bar & GrillSubway RestaurantsThe Jewelry BenchThe Pita PitThe UndergroundTwin Rivers Council for the ArtsVoyageurWebYWCA Mankato

Additional Investors in the City Center Partnership

Boards & StaffGREATER MANKATO GROWTH BOARD OF DIRECTORSTodd Loosbrock, U.S. Bank Julia Ketcham Corbett, Blethen, Gage & Krause, PLLP, (Past Chair)Jim Marzolf, CliftonLarsonAllen (Vice Chair)Chad Surprenant, ISG (Secretary/Treasurer) Jim Beal, Chair of Regional Economic Development Alliance (Executive Committee Member) Rob Else, EI Microcircuits (Executive Committee Member) Ron Vetter, Vetter Stone (Executive Committee Member) JO Guck Bailey, Chair of Visit MankatoStephanie Bottner, Taylor Corporation/Pear Tree GreetingsDr. Richard Davenport, Minnesota State University, MankatoMike Drummer, Drummers Garden Center & FloralJoe Duncan, Bolton & Menk, Inc.Brian Fowler, Quality 1 HR Foto/Sports PixTom Fredrick Jr., City Center PartnershipPat Hentges, City of MankatoPam Jagdfeld, Nifty Home ProductsGreg Kutcher, MD., Mayo Clinic Health System (Past Chair)John Kvamme, Vice Chair of Regional Economic Development AllianceJoe Meidl, The Music Mart*Dr. Annette Parker, South Central CollegeMarvin Rhodes, KEYC News 12 - Fox 12 MankatoJennifer Spaude, Consolidated CommunicationsTim Tupy, LIV Aveda Salon & Spa/ Mankato BreweryJay Weir, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.*Retiring

VISIT MANKATO BOARD OF GOVERNORSJO Guck Bailey, Radio Mankato (Chair)Jennifer Epper, Buffalo Wild Wings (Vice Chair) Alissa Brekke, Pioneer Bank (Secretary/Treasurer)Kevin Buisman, Minnesota State University, Mankato Athletics (Executive Committee Member) Gerry Burke, Holiday Inn Express (Executive Committee Member)*Mike Drummer, Drummer Companies (Executive Committee Member) Tanya Ange, City of MankatoJennifer Heimer, MTU Onsite EnergyDr. Cuong Huynh, Discover ChiropracticRandy Knutson, Knutson+Casey Law/Mud RunBurt Lyman, Verizon Wireless CenterSandra Oachs, Hilton Garden InnPeter Olson, Children’s Museum of Southern MinnesotaJessica Potter, Blue Earth Historical SocietyJay Reasner, Pub 500Gwenn Wolters, Rasmussen College*Retiring

CITY CENTER PARTNERSHIP BOARD OF GOVERNORSTom Frederick, Jr., Pub 500 (Chair)

Tami Paulsen, ISG (Vice Chair)Steve Olson, MinnStar Bank (Secretary/Treasurer)Jerry Crest, Retired (Past Chair)*Tanya Ange, City of MankatoBarbara Dorn, YWCA Tony Frentz, Neutral Path Communications*John Harrenstein, City of North MankatoDavid Jones, Minnesota State University, MankatoLarry Krmpotich, StifelSandra Oachs, Hilton Garden InnKyle Smith, Tailwind GroupStacey Straka, PresenceMakerChad Surprenant, ISGAnna Thill, Visit MankatoKevin Velasquez, Blethun, Gage & Krause, PLLPJim Whitlock, Brickhouse Graphics/Business on BelgradeAndy Willaert, Gislason & HunterRandy Zellmer, Stinson Leonard Street LLPJonathan Zierdt, Greater Mankato Growth, Inc.*Retiring

GREATER MANKATO GROWTH, INC. STAFFTrudie Gustafson, Executive Vice President Jonathan G. Zierdt, President & CEO

GREATER MANKATO GROWTH STAFFPatrick Baker, Director of Government & Institutional Affairs Joelle Baumann, Member Relations AssistantJohn F. Considine III, Business Development Resource ManagerShannon Gullickson, Talent Programs DirectorBrittany Junck, Marketing & Communications AssistantAmy Linde, Director of Marketing & CommunicationsRebecca Rosier, Finance ManagerJim Santori, New Business Development DirectorLiz Sharp, Special Events DirectorKaren Toft, Member Relations DirectorSharlene Vrtacnik, Administrative AssistantSam Ziegler, Director of Project ABERichelle Ballenger, Marketing & Communications Specialist *Tom Riley, New Business Development Director**On staff for part of 2015

VISIT MANKATO STAFFJoelle Baumann, Administrative AssistantDanielle Duffey, Convention Sales DirectorAnna Thill, PresidentChris Willaert, Sports Commission DirectorMatt Lee, Sports Commission Coordinator*Larissa Mrozek, Senior Sales Director*Kathryn Reeder, Brand Manager*Paige Schuette, Visitor Engagement Manager**On staff for part of 2015

CITY CENTER PARTNERSHIP STAFF Megan Flanagan, DirectorEric Harriman, Executive Director*Noelle Lawton, Special Initiatives Coordinator**On staff for part of 2015

GREATER MANKATO GROWTH AMBASSADORSJO Guck Bailey, Radio Mankato/Sign ProRachel Carpenter, Water’s EdgeAlan Cole, University Square & Village AptsMarsha Danielson, South Central CollegeKathy Depuydt, Bradley’s on StadiumBeth Fasnacht, Brunton ArchitectsLaurie Folsom, Spectrum ReachTom Frederick, Jr., Pub 500 Christina Froehlich, BankVistaAmber Goblirsch, Taylor CorpBruce Gratz, First National Bank MinnesotaErik Hagedorn, Wells Fargo Bank, NA- Business BankingChris Harstad, Wells Fargo Home MortgageAmy Ites, Rasmussen CollegeDouglas Johnson, Retired Devin Krienke, Devin Krienke Agency - American Family InsuranceBrian Leonhardi, EI Microcircuits Fred Lutz, Retired Karla Haley, Malone Coldwell Banker Welcome Home Realty Karry Meyer, The True Team Re/Max Dynamic AgentsVicky Meyer, U.S. BankMark Mitzel, ProfiniumVictoriaMoorhouse, Hilton Garden InnEric Oleson, Oleson+Hobbie Architects LLCClaire Patterson, Mankato ClinicDennis Paul, Ameriprise FinancialLeah Pockrandt, School Sisters of Notre DameTami Reuter, South Central College Foundation William Simonette, Diversified Financial ServicesRyan Spaude, Eide Bailly Stephanie Stack, Mayo Clinic Health SystemBilly Steiner, Radio Mankato Tricia Stenberg, Greater Mankato Area United WayBenjamin Suker, Minnesota Valley Federal Credit UnionDavid Sunderman, BENCO ElectricJon Teeslink, Snell Motors Chastity Valvick, Consolidated CommunicationsJen Wanderscheid, The Free PressTiffany Ward, Indulge Salon & TanningTom Warrant, Tire Associates Greg Weis, Mankato MoondogsPam Weller, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Art Westphal, Bethany Lutheran College Christi Wilking, Mayo Clinic Health System GREATER MANKATO GROWTH CAVALIERSDan Baker, CENTURY 21 Atwood Realty, Inc.Russell Blaschko, First National Bank MNRick Chandler, R-U Wireless/THINK Toner & InkLisa Cownie, KEYC News 12 - Fox 12 MankatoSheila Daggett, Mayo Clinic Health SystemJohn Daley, Valuation SpecialistsCate DeBates, Leisure Education for Exceptional People (LEEP)Jenn Faust, Eide BaillyCarrie Flanagan, Thrivent FinancialTessa Flies, Courtyard by MarriottConnie Hanek, Paragon Printing, Mailing & SpecialtiesRick Harbarth, Agstar Financial ServicesBriana Hinz, Profile by SanfordLisa Hoffman Wojcik, Open Door Health CenterTrisha Homan, AmericInn Hotel & Conference CenterTodd Joyal, Buffalo Wild WingsJoy Kelley, ECS - Your Wiring ProsMike Kennedy, Alliance Insurace Jake Krier, Bethany Lutheran CollegeMegan Lange, AflacJulie Leiferman, Schwickert’s Tecta AmericaKate Loging, Eide BaillyKarla Marshall, Exposure CreativeSandra Oachs, Hilton Garden InnDuane Olenius, Pioneer BankBrandon Olson, Lil Bee’s Learning CenterBrooke Olson, Water’s Edge Nicole Panko, ISGAmber Pietan, Amber Pietan Travel AgencyAmber Power, Minnesota State University, MankatoLorri Rieff, CENTURY 21 Atwood Realty, Inc.Judy Ringler Mountain, New York Life InsuranceKayla Rossiter, Jersey Mike’s SubsKathy Sanger, Rasmussen CollegeKris Simpson, MRCI WorkSourceLiz Sparacino, Exclusively DiamondsLiz Thiesse, Subway Restaurants Jamie Wolfe, Digity RadioChrista Wolner, Drummer Companies/Weichert Group

PROJECT ABE STEERING COMMITTEEJim Marzolf, CliftonLarsonAllen (Chair)Jim Beal, JBeal Real Estate Group

Travis Brovold, McGladreyMitch Davis, Davis Family HoldingsBrad Freking, New Fashion PorkMeg Freking, New Fashion PorkJodie Hermer, AgStar Financial ServicesSteve Kibble, Kibble EquipmentGary Koch, Gislason & Hunter LLPBrian Martensen, Minnesota State University, MankatoSheryl Meshke, AMPIBrad Schloesser, South Central CollegeTom Seigfreid, Rembrandt EnterprisiesChad Surprenant, ISGPat Yockey, DuPont Pioneer

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTMark Greenwood, AgStar Financial ServicesDenny Dotson, Dotson Iron FoundryJerry Kopel, Profinium Inc.Duane Thompson, Eide BaillyPat Yockey, DuPont PioneerMike Humpel, City of FairmontMike Nolan, Small Business Development CenterMichael Sparby, AURI(Agriculture Utilization Research Institute)Dave Priesler, Minnesota Pork Producers Association

PROMOTIONS Jim Marzolf, CliftonLarsonAllenJodie Hermer, AgStar Financial ServicesSheryl Meshke, AMPIKent Thiesse, MinnStar Bank

EDUCATION Brad Schloesser, Southern Minnesota Center of AgBrian Martensen, Minnesota State University, MankatoVal Johnson, Christensen Farms Wally Thomas, Bremer BankPaul Peterson, Saint Peter SchoolsEmily Combs, DuPont PioneerMark Jaeger, HerdStarMark Spence, Davisco Foods

REDA ADVISORY COMMITTEEBrad Ahrenstorff, City of Lake CrystalEric Anderson, City of MankatoJim Beal, City of Eagle LakeBruce Beatty, Nicollet CountyBob Broeder, City of Le SueurMark Dehen, City of North MankatoMike Fischer, City of North MankatoNicole Griensewic Michelson, Region Nine Development CommissionTaylor Gronau, City of Lake CrystalJohn Harrenstein, City of North

MankatoPat Hentges, City of MankatoCarolyn Hiniker, City of Madison LakeRyan Krosch, Nicollet CountyJohn 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 EnergyTeresa Webster, Kato Engineering Inc./Emerson

ICLV PLANNING COMMITTEEAnne Frentz, Tandem BagelsBen Ellingson, Eide BaillyBrian Benshoof, MRCI WorkSourceDan White, Office Space DesignJim Santori, Greater Mankato GrowthJennifer Pfeffer, Ecumen Pathstone LivingJohn Harrenstein, City of North MankatoLiz Sharp, Greater Mankato GrowthPeter Olson, Children’s Museum of Southern MinnesotaTanya Ange, City of MankatoTodd Prafke, City of Saint PeterTrudie Gustafson, Greater Mankato Growth, Inc.

GREATER MANKATO YOUNG PROFESSIONALS COUNCIL & COMMITTEESNathan Hanel, Capstone (Chair)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEETonya Hobbie, Taylor Corporation and Elizabeth Harstad, Greater Mankato Area United Way (Chairs)Casey Christensen, Lime Valley AdvertisingPatrick Baker, Greater Mankato Growth

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Angela Guentzel, Guentzel Family FarmsBrian Welch, ISGKelli Poppitz, ISGCuong Huynh, Discover ChiropracticChris Lienemann, Minnesota State University, MankatoBrianna Hoffman, AgStar Financial ServicesAlec Pfeffer, U.S. Bank

SOCIAL COMMITTEEJason Fisher, Mankato Clinic (Chair)Kelsey Splinter, Pear Tree GreetingsTom Johnson, Lloyd ManagementJess Hatanpa, Hatanpa InsuranceJohn Considine, Greater Mankato GrowthShelly Fromm, Pear Tree Greetings

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Dianna Lyngholm, Carlson Craft and Jaci Sprague, Junior Achievement of Greater Mankato (Chairs)Carlie Stevens, Swanson Hinsch & Co.Kelsey Splinter, Pear Tree Greetings Chastity Valvick, Consolidated Communications Amber Honsey, Mankato ClinicBrent Krohn, B&B Krohn Farms Paul Lawton, ISGPaul Shneider, Blethen, Gage & Krause, PLLPSeth Ferkenstad, Abdo, Eick & MeyersAndrea Johnson, Pioneer BankShelly Fromm, Pear Tree Greetings Nick Burger, Community Insurance Lindsey Walker, Mankato Clinic

GREATER MANKATO LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE STEERING COMMITTEE (2015-16) Chastity Valvick, Consolidated Communications (Chair)John Bulcock, Minnesota State University, MankatoJennifer Ceminsky, South Central CollegeAdam Fries, Johnson Outdoors Patti Kramlinger, Minnesota State University, MankatoBen McAninch, Blethen, Gage & Krause PLLPJennifer Rorick, Mayo Clinic Health SystemJaci Sprague, Junior Achievement of Greater Mankato

GREATER MANKATO LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE STEERING COMMITTEE (2014-15) Jaci Sprague, Junior Achievementof Greater Mankato (Chair)Deb Addis, Mankato ClinicNick Burger, Community InsuranceCarrie Flanagan, Thrivent FinancialMary Kaisershot, U.S. BankPatti Kramlinger, Minnesota State

University, MankatoTami Reuter, South Central CollegeFoundationChris Sandquist, Gislason & HunterLLP

SOUTH CENTRAL TOUR OF MANUFACTURINGPARTNERSHIPRob Anderson, Brown County Economic Development Partners, Inc.Pat Baker, Eide BaillyJohn Considine, Greater Mankato GrowthJennifer Faust, Eide BaillyHeather Gleason, South Central WorkForce CouncilDiane Halvorson, South Central WorkForce CouncilRandy Long, Department of Employment and Economic DevelopmentLindsey Preuss, City of Fairmont

PUBLIC AFFAIRS STEERING COMMITTEEJay Weir, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (Chair)Kay Wallerich, Minnesota State University, Mankato (Vice Chair)Tami Paulsen, ISGJohn Harrenstein, City of North MankatoRandy Berkland, RetiredRich Grace, Mayo Clinic Health SystemPat Hentges, City of MankatoJoe Meidl, The Music MartRyan Spaude, Eide BaillyDave Sunderman, BENCO Electric CooperativeGeoff Roise, Lindsay WindowsAndy Willaert, Gislason & HunterDavid Wittenberg, Stifel

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICE POLICY TEAMAlan Augustin, SMILES Center for Independent LivingRyannon Frederick, Mayo Clinic Health SystemLinda Leiding, MRCI WorkSourceScott Michaletz, Kato Insurance AgencyJennifer Pfeffer, Ecumen Pathstone LivingSteve Schoener, LivingLinks

TRANSPORTATION POLICY TEAMAndy Willaert, Gislason & Hunter LLP (Chair)Bonnie Barrier, Pepsi-Cola of Mankato Inc.Chuck Brandel, ISGChris Cavett, Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. (SEH)Jerry Crest, Retired

Mark 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, Stifel

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 Braun, Gustavus Adolphus CollegeAudra Nissen Boyer, Mankato Area Public Schools - District 77Marilyn Wells, Minnesota State University, Mankato

REGIONAL RECREATION FACILITIES STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERSBrett Skilbred, Coughlan CompaniesJulia Corbett, Blethen, Gage & Krause, PLLP Denny Dotson, Dotson Company Larissa Egli, MANTAS Swim Club Dr. Jim Nack, Mankato Clinic Beth Fowler Rohrich, SPX Sports Chad Surprenant, ISG Dave Wittenberg, StifelStephanie Loeffler, Mayo Clinic Health SystemChris Frederick, City of Mankato Mark Piepho, Blue Earth County Commissioner Jack Kolars, Nicollet County Commissioner Mark Dehen, City of North MankatoFacilitators: Mark Erickson, MN Amatuer Sports Commission; Jonathan Zierdt, Greater Mankato Growth, Inc.Anna Thill, Visit MankatoChris Willaert, Visit MankatoPatrick Baker, Greater Mankato Growth

REGIONAL RECREATION FACILITIES TECHNICAL ADVISORY TEAM MEMBERSPat Hentges, City of MankatoPaul Vogel, City of MankatoJohn Harrenstein, City of North Mankato Bob Meyer, Blue Earth County Ryan Krosch, Nicollet County Audra Boyer, Mankato Area Public Schools - District 77 Marsha Danielson, South Central College Jared Larson, All Seasons Arena Kevin Buisman, Minnesota State University, Mankato Athletics Don Westphal, Bethany Lutheran CollegeJohn Kind, Mankato Family YMCA

LEISURE THINK TANKGinny Bergerson, The Free PressJoseph P. Flood, Minnesota State University, MankatoAmy Linde, Greater Mankato GrowthKate Loging, Eide BaillyPeter Olson, Children’s Museum of Southern MinnesotaGwenn Wolters, Rasmussen College

CONVENTION SALES COMMITTEESandra Oachs, Hilton Garden InnBrian Sather, Verizon Wireless CenterLucas Newbauer, Mankato City Center HotelTessa Flies, Courtyard by MarriottKaaren Grabianowski, Country Inn & Suites Hotel & Conference CenterAnna Thill, Visit MankatoDanielle Duffey, Visit Mankato

CITY CENTER COMMITTEETanya Ange, City of MankatoSandra Oachs, Hilton Garden InnSteve Tacheny, Hilton Garden InnBrian Sather, Verizon Wireless CenterEric Jones, Verizon Wireless CenterBurt Lyman, Verizon Wireless CenterRick Lecy , Mankato City Center HotelAnna Thill, Visit MankatoDanielle Duffey, Visit Mankato

iKNOW MANKATO TASKFORCEJay Reasner, Pub 500Jennifer Epper, Buffalo Wild WingsPam Kirby, Country Inn & Suites Hotel & Conference CenterJessica Potter, Blue Earth County Historical Society

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AESTHETICS & LIVABILITY COMMITTEEStacey Straka, PresenceMaker (Chair)Landon Bode, City of MankatoKatie Boone, Envision LabPeg Ganey, Atwood Property ManagementMark Konz, City of MankatoCourtney Kramlinger, City of MankatoNoelle Lawton, Twin Rivers Council for the ArtsMatthias Leyrer, Taylor CorporationStacey Lienemann, community memberBen Lundsten, community memberSamantha Meyer, student at Minnesota State University, Mankato Tami Paulsen, ISGJessica Potter, Blue Earth County Historical SocietyKayla Rossiter, Jersey Mike’s SubsKevin Velasquez, Blethen, Gage & Krause PLLPAnn Willaert, South Central CollegeAndy Willaert, Gislason & Hunter LLP

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & RETENTION COMMITTEEAndy Willaert, Gislason & Hunter LLP (Chair)Gregg Anderson, Gallery 19 – Gregg Andersen PhotographyJerry Crest, community memberMike Fischer, City of North MankatoTony Frentz, Neutral Path CommunicationsTodd Loosbrock, U.S. BankBryan Paulsen, ISGJerry Pietz, Kato Moving & Storage, MayflowerKristin Prososki, City of MankatoDan Robinson, Lidstrom Commercial RealtorsDavid Schooff, Coldwell Banker Commercial Fisher GroupStacey Straka, PresenceMakerJim Whitlock, Brick House Graphics/Business on BelgradeJohn Considine, Greater Mankato GrowthMegan Flanagan, City Center Partnership

CITYART COMMITTEEDawn Ulrich-Spitzer, Mankato Mental Health Associates (Chair)Shannon Beal, JBeal Real Estate Group

Yvonne Cariveau, VoyageurWebJason Femrite, Bolton & Menk, Inc.Michael Fischer, City of North MankatoJeanne Gallaway, retiredJordan Greer, The Free PressJO Guck Bailey, Radio MankatoSteve Mork, retiredSandra Oachs, Hilton Garden InnPeter Shophammer, City of MankatoAmy Sinning, artistStephanie Stoffel, Twin Rivers Council for the ArtsAmanda Wirig, artistNoelle Lawton, Twin Rivers Council for the ArtsMegan Flanagan, City Center Partnership

MARKETING & PROMOTIONS COMMITTEERandy Zellmer, Stinson Leonard Street LLP (Chair)Shawn Ange, Spinners Bar & GrillTheresa Carlberg, PresenceMakerBarb Dorn, YWCA MankatoHeather Fisher, Salvage SistersJO Guck Bailey, Radio MankatoEric Jones, Verizon Wireless CenterNoelle Lawton, Twin Rivers Council for the ArtsChelsea Mann, KEYC News 12 - Fox 12 MankatoBetty Ouren, MinnStar BankKayla Powers, Profinium Inc.Tricia Stenberg, Greater Mankato Area United WayStacey Straka, PresenceMakerRyan Sturgis, True Façade PicturesJim Whitlock, Brick House Graphics/Business on BelgradeMegan Flanagan, City Center PartnershipLiz Sharp, Greater Mankato Growth

SHOP SMALL IN THE CITY CENTER COMMITTEEDanelle Erickson, Blue Earth County Historical SocietyHeather Fisher, Salvage Sisters Jordan Greer, The Free PressJO Guck Bailey, Radio MankatoEllen Koenigs, Y Barbers - Onatah on BelgradeNoelle Lawton, Twin Rivers Council for the ArtsBrooke Stenzel, White Orchid BoutiqueStacey Straka, PresenceMakerBrenda Wilcox, Y Barbers - Onatah on BelgradeRandy Zellmer, Stinson Leonard Street LLPMegan Flanagan, City Center Partnership

POST OFFICE REUSE TASK FORCEJerry Crest, (Chair)Malda Farnham, community

memberTony Filipovitch, community memberJO Guck Bailey, Radio MankatoMike Lagerquist, School Sisters of Notre Dame Central Pacific ProvinceSteve Olson, MinnStar BankBryan Paulsen, ISGLiz Perez, Minnesota State University, MankatoJerry Pietz, Kato Moving and Storage/MayflowerJessica Potter, Blue Earth County Historical SocietyRick Straka, Minnesota State University, MankatoStacey Straka, PresenceMakerPaul Vogel, City of MankatoJim Whitlock, Brick House Graphics/Business on BelgradeAndy Willaert, Gislason & Hunter LLPJim Santori, Greater Mankato Growth Anna Thill, Visit MankatoJonathan Zierdt, Greater Mankato Growth, Inc.

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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.

Greater Mankato Growth, Inc.1961 Premier Drive, Suite 100

Mankato, MN 56001507.385.6640

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