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Annual Greater Mankato Growth Business Hall of Fame Awards

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The two businesses that were inducted into the Hall of Fame were Snell Motors and Paulsen Architects.
 
President of Paulsen Architects, Bryan Paulsen says, "I'm just excited to be honored here tonight and all my employees are here tonight to be a part of the celebration we have all worked hard to get to where we are today they're dedicated and growing professionals and they are deserving of this as I am."
 
CEO of Snell Motors, Todd Snell says, "Mankato is a great place to have a business we're very lucky to live here. I have traveled a bit and it's neat to see the diversity that this offers entrepreneurs and I think every business hopes a day like this will come and we are just thrilled to be honored this year."
 
The past business hall of Fame inductees date back 24 years ago in 1987.