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Activate Your Organization by Participating in Juneteenth Events

June 2nd, 2023|Categories: Commitment to Change: Juneteenth|Tags: |

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

Twin Ports Juneteenth Celebrations 2023

May 31st, 2023|Categories: Commitment to Change: Juneteenth|Tags: |

June 1, 2023 The History of Juneteenth Juneteenth, also known as Juneteenth Independence Day or Freedom Day, is an American holiday that commemorates the abolition of slavery. It was on June 19, 1865 when U.S. General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to inform enslaved African-Americans

Local Projects Move Forward Thanks to the 2023 Legislative Session

May 26th, 2023|Categories: 2023, Advocacy, Leadership, Legislation, Resources|

The 2023 Minnesota legislative session adjourned Monday night, wrapping up what has been a very busy and eventful several months. We, at the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce and Duluth Area Chamber Foundation, have made dozens of trips to Saint Paul over the past few months, have had many meetings

How the Duluth Chamber Supports Small Business

March 29th, 2023|Categories: 2023, Advocacy, Members, Resources|Tags: , , , , , |

Small businesses are, and always have been, a critical component of our vibrant local business community. Small business owners are your neighbors, family, and friends. They are there when you need a thoughtful gift for a loved one; a handcrafted dessert for a joyous celebration; personalized service

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

February 17th, 2023|Categories: 2023, Advocacy, Duluth Chamber News, Employers, Events, Leadership, Legislation|

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

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