Storytelling one of the oldest artforms throughout history. We see stories wherever we go; they are the foundation of our meetings, the news we see, magazines we read, even the billboards along the highway. Storytelling is how we build connections and create inspiration. This article is adapted from a Chamber presentation by Annie Harala
Northeastern Minnesota needs your help to be the voice of business to our elected officials. In its 25th year, Duluth and St. Louis County at the Capitol Days is the largest regional advocacy event in the state. The Duluth Area Chamber is collaborating with the City of Duluth and St. Louis County, along with
2022 Chamber Events Calendars are Now Available! The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce hosts over 100 events annually. Offerings including monthly networking opportunities, educational series, leadership programming, and advocacy initiatives. Make valuable connections and engage with other business professionals at any one of our unique events. We encourage you to check out the event
On Thursday, November 18, 2021, Leadership Duluth visited CHUM Food Shelf to deliver a large donation for holiday meals. The Chum Food Shelf is a humble recipient of food drive funds donated by Leadership Duluth, the region’s premier leadership development program of the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce. The Thanksgiving Food Drive, including turkeys
Application Portal for the Minnesota Main Street COVID Relief Grants will be open September 20-29, 2021. Main Street COVID Relief Grant Website The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) will oversee the Main Street Covid Relief Grants Program approved by the Minnesota State Legislature and signed by Gov. Tim
More Minnesota workers will soon be able to request and receive pregnancy accommodations and stay on compensated time to express milk in the workplace due to an expanded law that strengthens workplace protections for expectant and new parents. Governor Tim Walz recently signed legislation into state law that strengthens workplace protections for new and
In an effort to create clear communication to your patrons, the Duluth Area Chamber has created downloadable flyers and posters that encourage your guests to be safe through wearing a mask. Simply download the poster and print to hang on your business window or door. Choose from a variety of designs and sizes.
The voice of business since 1870, our Chamber serves as the premier advocate for Duluth area commerce and industry by facilitating collaboration between the leaders of business, government, education, labor, and the greater community. We actively create innovative opportunities for business to advance within local and regional economies. Committed to moving business forward, the
The U.S. Small Business Administration has been recognizing the contributions of entrepreneurs with National Small Business Week since 1963. Small businesses are vital to our economy, accounting for half of America’s workforce, and creating more new jobs than any other source. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, supporting our local entrepreneurs has become
Remember the feeling of connecting in-person with a new potential client? The handshake, greeting, hand-off of the business card, followed by the hopeful next meeting. Those were the days. Those are the days we hope will return soon. Just a year ago, networking was fluid. It casually happened in passing without force. We felt
