City Center Partnership Board of Directors

Executive Committee

Bryan Sowers, Chair
US Bank

Dan White, Vice Chair &
Aesthetics & Vitality Chair
iSpace Environments

Jessica Potter, Secretary/Treasurer
Aesthetics & Vitality Vice Chair
Blue Earth County Historical Society

Wes Gilbert, Development & Livability Chair
Mankato Computer Repair

Max DeMars, Development & Livability Vice Chair
DeMars Construction

JO Bailey, CityArt Liaison
Sign Pro

Cate DeBates
Coldwell Banker Commercial Fischer Group

Louise Dickmeyer
Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota

Stephanie Drago
Taylor Corporation

Justin Ek
Bellissimo Paint & Coatings

Tom Frederick
Pub 500

Tony Friesen
2 Pins Bakery

Lane Gravely
Tailwind Group

John Harrenstein
City of North Mankato

Christopher Person
Mankato Independent Originals

Kent Stanley
Minnesota State University, Mankato

Paul Vogel
City of Mankato

Jim Whitlock
Brickhouse Graphics

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Downtown Revitalization through Public Art – CityArt Mankato Turns Ten

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An innovative public art program, CityArt Mankato, celebrates its tenth anniversary. Community leaders, involved with the program since its inception, discus...

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Cale Wunderlich was awarded the Preservation Stewardship CityDesign Award in 2020 for his work in preserving Mankato's "The Little Stone House." This category recognizes projects that work to celebrate and maintain the historic integrity of a property, building, or landscape.We are now accepting project nominations for the 2021 CityDesign Awards! Nominations may be made for renovation or new construction projects in a variety of budget categories. More information here: bit.ly/3AMhnea ... See MoreSee Less

Little Stone House ready to stand beside Mankato's mansions

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MANKATO — Until the pandemic hit, everything was in place for a storybook ending for "The Little Stone House."

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Congratulations on 10 years with the organization to our Finance & Benefits Manager, Rebecca Rosier. Thank you for all that you do!At a recent all-staff meeting, we celebrated Rebecca Rosier's 10 year anniversary at Greater Mankato Growth!Please help us congratulate Rebecca, Finance & Benefits Manager, on her big milestone. We are so appreciative and thankful for everything you do, Rebecca! ... See MoreSee Less

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Submit a CityDesign Award Nomination!

This annual award recognizes excellent architectural and design enhancements that elevate the perceptions of the City Center. Nominations may be made for renovation or new construction projects in a variety of budget categories. Nominations are due September 15, 2021.

Bonus Gift Card Program Round 2 Launching

For a limited time, the purchase of at least $50 in food, merchandise and/or gift cards from a participating City Center business will earn you a FREE $20 gift card to a City Center business listed below.

Alive After 5 Returns!

Alive After 5 is a free summer concert series held on Thursday nights from 5:00-7:30 p.m. in August. This fun after hours event is a social gathering for co-workers, friends and family to enjoy live music, artisan market, food and beverages in a relaxed outdoor setting.