The Superior Express -

The Mankato Chamber of Commerce June regular monthly meeting took place last Wednesday at Bob’s of Mankato. Eleven members were present. Minutes of the last meeting and the treasurer’s report were approved as read. 

Moonlight Workshop had made membership certificates. They were distributed to a portion of the members at the meeting. Haley Nelson will finish disturbing or mailing the remainder.

Six plots have been rented at the community garden. There are six remaining plots available. The plots are 10’x20’. Contact Brian Shulda to reserve a plot. 

The Highway 36 Treasure Hunt will take place as usual this year. The event will be discussed further in detail as it gets closer. It has not yet been determined if the chamber will participate because of COVID-19. 

Jewell County has been awarded $132,000 to support business grants for entities hurt by COVID-19. An application is expected to be available for qualifying businesses soon.

The next meeting will take place July 8 at Bob’s of Mankato.