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Power an Inclusive Community with the Northland BIPOC Business Directory

June 6, 2023 The Northland BIPOC Business Directory, which debuted in the summer months of 2022, was compiled and launched through a collaborative effort by the City of Duluth’s Department of Planning & Economic Development, the Duluth 1200 Fund, Entrepreneur Fund, and Nomadic Black. This community

June 6th, 2023|Categories: Commitment to Change: Juneteenth|Tags: |

Activate Your Organization by Participating in Juneteenth Events

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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