Monthly Archives: June 2023

Leadership Duluth Class of 2023

For more than three decades, Leadership Duluth has been educating and empowering Duluth area leaders to take an active role in the betterment of their community and workplaces.  Join us in congratulating the Leadership Duluth Class of 2023. 2023 Leadership Duluth Graduation Celebration The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce, Duluth Area Chamber Foundation, along

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Importance of Representation

June 15, 2023 Written By Stephanie Williams In 1995, just 2 years after my family relocated to Duluth, I was asked by my 8th grade history teacher to explain my experience with colorism to the whole class. I was the only Black kid in my class; in the whole

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Employer Champions Working Together to Do More

June 14, 2023 Written By Elena Foshay, Director of Workforce Development, City of Duluth There has been a lot of movement among area employers around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion over the past three years. The combination of a workforce shortage and social movements has pushed businesses and organizations to reflect

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Twin Ports Equity Walk

June 13, 2023 Twin Ports Equity Walk: An Analysis for Organizations to Bridge Who You Are to Who You'd Like to Be Minnesota's culture and community is evolving. It is essential that individuals and businesses develop strategies for continuous self-reflection and improvement, especially when it comes to opportunities to

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Juneteenth and Anti-Racism Book List

June 8, 2022 In 2022, Zenith Bookstore compiled a robust book list about and for Juneteenth. This year, Zenith Bookstore has added new must-reads. In addition to your personal learning, these titles would also make excellent choices for gifts, employee appreciation giveaways, book club, and/or seminars. Zenith Bookstore's business-to-business program offers top-tier

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Call for Chamber Board Nominations

You have an exciting opportunity to strengthen our Chamber by nominating a talented business leader to serve on our board of directors. This person can be a colleague of yours or yourself. Serving on our board is an effective and enjoyable way to connect with leaders who concurrently are dedicating time and talent in

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The Power of DEI to Level-Up Your Leadership Style

June 7, 2023 Written by Jebeh Edmunds Owner, Jebeh Cultural Consulting I’m excited to tell you about my new course, How to Be a Culturally Competent Leader. This course is just what you need to level-up your leadership style. Here are just a few of the benefits of integrating

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Power an Inclusive Community with the Northland BIPOC Business Directory

June 6, 2023 The Northland BIPOC Business Directory, which debuted in the summer months of 2022, was compiled and launched through a collaborative effort by the City of Duluth’s Department of Planning & Economic Development, the Duluth 1200 Fund, Entrepreneur Fund, and Nomadic Black. This community resource exists to celebrate,

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Activate Your Organization by Participating in Juneteenth Events

June 2, 2023 Get Involved Instituting change within our community starts with commitment. Your support is needed for these events and beyond. As an individual or an organization - your time, monetary support, and presence at these events make an impact. Twin Ports Juneteenth Celebration 12:00pm - 6:00pm Harrison

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