Twin Ports Juneteenth Celebrations 2023
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
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
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
2023 Spring Guide
Member to Member Fall Guide Support Local | Shop Local | Eat Local We encourage you to support, shop, and eat local utilizing our 2023 Spring Guide below. Browse our member messages and click to read more. After a long, painful year, the sun in brighter than
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
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