The 2026 Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce Summer Guide is here! Summer reminds us why so many people choose to live, work, visit, and invest in Northeastern Minnesota. With longer days, active waterways and trails, and communities welcoming visitors from near and far, the season brings both energy and opportunity across our region. While summer
The 2025 Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce Holiday Guide is here! This digital guide is your go-to resource for discovering where to shop, dine, and support local businesses and organizations across Northeastern Minnesota this holiday season. When you choose local, you’re doing more than finding the perfect gift or meal — you’re helping keep dollars
The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce and the Duluth Area Chamber Foundation were proud to partner once again with the Duluth News Tribune to offer our community the opportunity to hear directly from candidates running for local office. Free and open to the public, the 2024 Candidate Forums were moderated by Duluth Chamber Vice
This year, the Duluth Area Chamber's Board of Directors was full, and nominations were not necessary. This was due to a bylaw amendment changing the term schedule of directors. Next year, once again, there will be an open call. However, we did have two special circumstance cases that, per our board policy and procedure,
The Duluth Area Chamber Foundation and the Monaco Air Foundation recently merged to create one unified and effective voice for aviation advocacy in our region. The Monaco Air Foundation has worked closely with the Duluth Airport Authority and other aviation partners for many years, helping advocate for expanded air service in partnership with the Duluth
June 11, 2024 Drive for 5 Initiative In response to the nearly 200,000 jobs remaining open in Minnesota after the short but severe pandemic recession in 2020, Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan created the Drive for 5 initiative to create sector partnerships across the state and help fill in-demand positions in technology, the trades,
As President of the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce, I am proud to announce that our Board has unanimously approved a resolution in full support of the Duluth Public Schools Technology Referendum. This decision reflects our steadfast commitment to fostering a thriving economy in Duluth, underpinned by a well-prepared and technologically adept workforce. The board
The Duluth Area Chamber Foundation is now awarding Workforce Development Grants, up to $1,000 per individual, to help address workforce needs in the region. Grants can be used for short-term required trainings, education, certificates, testing and more. The grant application is now available on the Duluth Area Chamber Foundation’s website. The goal of the program
Homelessness, lack of affordable housing, downtown safety, taxes, street conditions and workforce challenges were identified as the top concerns of Duluthians in formal, citywide research commissioned by the Duluth Area Chamber Foundation in August. These and other findings will now be used by the Duluth Area Chamber Foundation to help prioritize areas of focus for
View recordings of the 2023 Candidate Forums, courtesy of the Duluth News Tribune: Duluth School Board District 3 (Henry Banks, Loren Martell) and At-Large (Allana Oswald, Stephanie Williams) Duluth Mayor (Roger Reinert, Emily Larson) Duluth City Council At-Large (Arik Forsman, Lynn Marie Nephew, Jenna Yeakle, Miranda Pacheco) City Council District 1 (Timothy Meyer, Wendy
