Advancing Business for a Stronger Community As the Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development organization serving the regional Marketplace, Greater Mankato Growth advances business in eight strategic areas: existing business support, new business growth, business promotion, talent development, public affairs, community marketing, visitor attraction and servicing and civic engagement. In October, 2007 the Greater Mankato Chamber of Commerce and Greater Mankato Economic Development Corporation merged to form Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. - an organization committed to providing effective, integrated business development, trade and traffic and community development programs that make Greater Mankato a vital community in which to live and do business. Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. exists to support and promote the economic growth and vitality of our members and the regional marketplace.