The business community plays an important role in creating a welcoming community that will attract and retain skilled workers from diverse backgrounds. Studies show that while employers may believe they are creating an inclusive environment within their organization, their employees are not experiencing it. To close that perception between what employers think they're doing
Notice of My Plan to Retire January 12, 2021 By David Ross For the past twenty-four years, it has been a remarkable privilege, and a joy, to serve as the Duluth Area Chamber’s President and Chief Executive Officer. I have thoroughly enjoyed serving you - our members. Additionally, I have been energized by the
While planning the 2021 calendars last fall, we recognized the need for a platform to discuss topics not often associated with traditional business development. To fill this gap, the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce has launched a new educational series for the 2021 calendar. We are delighted to introduce our newest educational offerings: The
Published in the Duluth News Tribune, January 1, 2020 The Chamber’s Board of Directors recently distributed a survey to our 980 members asking them to share with us what they believe should be our priorities as we enter 2021. Additionally, the twenty-two business community leaders who serve on our Board of Directors identified what they
