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2024 Candidate Forums

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

By |2024-09-23T12:22:59-05:00August 26th, 2024|2024, Duluth Chamber News, Events, Forum, Foundation|Comments Off on 2024 Candidate Forums

Duluth Area Chamber Board Update

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,

By |2024-08-12T13:24:28-05:00August 12th, 2024|2024, Duluth Chamber News, Members|Comments Off on Duluth Area Chamber Board Update

Duluth Area Chamber Foundation Partners With Monaco Air on Aviation Advocacy

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

By |2024-07-10T09:09:49-05:00July 9th, 2024|2024, Advocacy, Duluth Chamber News, Education, Employers, Workforce Development|Comments Off on Duluth Area Chamber Foundation Partners With Monaco Air on Aviation Advocacy

Supporting Our Future: The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce Backs the Technology Referendum

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

By |2024-07-09T09:20:32-05:00May 10th, 2024|2024, Duluth Chamber News, Education|Comments Off on Supporting Our Future: The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce Backs the Technology Referendum

Workforce Development Grants now available, up to $1,000 per individual, from the Duluth Area Chamber Foundation

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

By |2024-07-09T09:21:32-05:00February 27th, 2024|2024, Duluth Chamber News, Education, Employers, Foundation, Workforce Development|Comments Off on Workforce Development Grants now available, up to $1,000 per individual, from the Duluth Area Chamber Foundation

Duluth Chamber Foundation surveys residents about priorities

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

By |2024-07-09T09:24:36-05:00September 11th, 2023|2024, Duluth Chamber News, Employers, Foundation, Workforce Development|Comments Off on Duluth Chamber Foundation surveys residents about priorities

2023 Candidate Forums

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

By |2024-07-09T09:27:13-05:00September 1st, 2023|2023, Duluth Chamber News, Events, Forum, Foundation|Comments Off on 2023 Candidate Forums

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

By |2024-01-12T09:10:51-06:00June 26th, 2023|2023, Duluth Chamber News, Education, Events, Leadership, Workforce Development|Comments Off on Leadership Duluth Class of 2023

Policy & Advocacy Update: D&SLC Recap and Support for the 148th FW

Thank you to the record number or participants who joined us for the 26th Annual Duluth & St. Louis County Days at the Capitol event last week. Numbers are now confirmed and nearly 600 people attended the Grand Reception on Wednesday evening, including eighteen state senators and thirty-eight state representatives - the largest number

By |2023-02-17T09:59:10-06:00February 17th, 2023|2023, Advocacy, Duluth Chamber News, Employers, Events, Leadership, Legislation|Comments Off on Policy & Advocacy Update: D&SLC Recap and Support for the 148th FW

Chamber Hires Jebeh Edmunds to Lead Leadership Duluth

The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the hiring of Mrs. Jebeh Edmunds to oversee the Chamber’s Leadership Duluth program. Jebeh brings an impressive slate of talent, expertise, and experience to the program. Jebeh Edmunds is the founder and CEO of Jebeh Cultural Consulting LLC. Jebeh has decades of experience training

By |2023-02-06T16:41:53-06:00February 6th, 2023|2023, Duluth Chamber News|Comments Off on Chamber Hires Jebeh Edmunds to Lead Leadership Duluth
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