The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce hosts over 100 events annually. Our diverse array of offerings include 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 browse our various offerings and look forward to seeing you at an upcoming event.
To find an upcoming event, please utilize our full event calendar.
Signature Events
The Duluth Chamber hosts several annual events that are held in high regard around the community. These are impactful – and fun – opportunities that continue to bring great value to membership and the Duluth business community.
Golf Classic
The Annual Chamber Golf Classic tees off each July as the largest business-to-business golf event in the Northland. The full day event hosts 300 golfers within two shotgun starts, for 18 holes of golf. Included with each registration is a light breakfast, incredible grilled lunch, an after party with appetizers and drinks at the conclusion of the afternoon round, and plentiful networking. If you are seeking to grow excellent connections over a round of golf, this is the place to be.
55th Annual Chamber Golf Classic
Presented by the Aluminum Cabinet Co.
Monday, July 22, 2024
Ridgeview Country Club
::Golfer Registration will open in June::
Sponsor opportunities for the event are available. Contact Kathleen Privette at kprivette@duluthchamber.com.
Annual Dinner
Celebrating business since 1870, the Annual Meeting & Dinner Celebration is the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce’s biggest fundraiser and Duluth’s largest professional gathering place. 1,400 business professionals gather to celebrate our collective accomplishments and learn from an engaging keynote speaker. The event also showcases the Chamber’s Board of Directors, and announces Ambassador of the Year, Fuse Duluth Young Professional of the Year, and Volunteer of the Year.
Be a part of the celebration, mark your calendars for the next Annual Meeting & Dinner Celebration.
153rd ANNUAL MEETING & DINNER CELEBRATION
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
Sponsor opportunities for the event are available. Contact Kathleen Privette at kprivette@duluthchamber.com.
Duluth and St. Louis County at the Capitol Days
The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce coordinates the most effective regional citizen lobbying event at the State Capitol, which attracts over 500 people from Northeastern Minnesota.
27th Annual
Duluth & St. Louis County at the Capitol Days
Wednesday, March 6, 2024 and Thursday, March 7, 2024
St. Paul, Minnesota
Zenith Digital Marketing Conference
Designed for marketing pros of all levels who want to engage in meaningful digital marketing programs, Zenith brings innovative marketing pros to Duluth, where they will provide attendees the strategies, tactics, and tools necessary to make more money through digital marketing. Attendees will gain actionable knowledge they can use right away to help them sell more, generate valuable leads, boost online engagement, increase social market share, and avoid wasteful online spend.
2024 Zenith Digital Marketing Conference
Save the Date: April 11, 2024
Greysolon by Black Woods and Zeitgeist Theatre
Networking Events
In today’s business world, leaders prefer to make transactions with those they trust. Get to know people who can help you grow your business – that’s the goal of networking. Members enjoy year-round opportunities to meet colleagues and potential business prospects at events that serve to connect your business to others in the community. View our monthly networking events below.
After Hours
After Hours is our most popular monthly networking series. Area businesses and their employees enjoy appetizers and beverages at this happy hour event, while establishing quality connections with professionals. Join us at our next After Hours to learn about local business, products and services.
When: Typically the third Tuesday of the month
Where: A Chamber Member location – See each event for more details.
Price: $5 Chamber Members // $10 Non-Members
Finally Fridays
Finally Fridays is our morning social series which provides guests the opportunity to start their day with professional accompaniment, breakfast beverages and snacks. Join us at our next Finally Fridays to learn about local business, products and services.
When: Typically the first Friday of the month
Where: A Chamber Member location – See each event for more details.
Price: Free for Chamber Members // $10 Non-Members
Education Opportunities
The Duluth Area Chamber offers plentiful educational opportunities that provide you and your team tangible methods to grow your skills. Each of our educational events host qualified, knowledgeable, and experienced presenters; deliver defined course objectives; and train applicable skills for the workplace.
Live Webinars
Professional Development Workshops
The Professional Development Workshops are an educational series designed to enrich leadership skills in the workplace and career. This program consists of nine seminars, each 60-minutes in length, and scheduled throughout the calendar year. Sessions feature qualified, knowledgeable, and experienced presenters, offering topics that provide high-quality management trainings in the area of leadership, sales, diversity, HR, workplace culture and more.
The 2023 Professional Development Workshops are generously sponsored by The College of St. Scholastica Stender School of Leadership, Business & Professional Studies.
Small Business Development Workshops
The Small Business Development Workshops are an educational series designed to enrich specific skills needed in the workplace. This program consists of nine
seminars, each 60-minutes in length, and scheduled throughout the calendar year. Sessions feature qualified, knowledgeable, and experienced presenters, offering topics that enhance hard skills utilized by entrepreneurs and staff. These programs dive deep into the “how-tos,” ranging from press release writing, social media, product markup, and more.
The 2023 Small Business Development Workshops are generously sponsored by Lake Superior College.
Leadership Development
Leadership Duluth
Leadership Duluth is the nine-month leadership development program of the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce that offers a structured series of educational and hands-on opportunities. Designed to identify, orient, develop and network existing and emerging leaders, Leadership Duluth inspires participants to take an active role in ensuring the health and prosperity of our area.
Duluth Leadership Conference
Showcasing local leaders, this event is different from other conferences. Topics are relevant, presentations will be given by familiar faces, and tangible takeaways will inspire and strengthen your leadership skills. Join us at the region’s only full-day conference designed to motivate, inspire and benefit you and your organization.
2023 Leadership Conference TBA
Lunch and Learn Events
Lunch and learn events are a great opportunity to hear about timely community updates from local leaders over a catered meal. Known for their combination of quality networking and engaging presentations, the Chamber’s lunch and learn events continue to be popular among members.
Let’s Do Lunch, Duluth
Let’s Do Lunch, Duluth is one of the Chamber’s most popular programs. It is designed to provide Chamber members a venue to build connections with Duluth business professionals, while listening to influential leaders. Each presentation highlights a community leader and issues that are timely, relevant, and engaging. Held at Greysolon Ballroom by Black Woods, the value of this program is illustrated through its record-setting attendance and the enthusiastic feedback we receive from our members.
Let’s Connect @ Clyde
Let’s Connect @ Clyde is a luncheon event that blends education and networking in a relaxed, informal venue. Those who attend will have the opportunity to meet and interact with fellow Chamber members – potential business partners – and hear from a community leader. The Let’s Connect @ Clyde luncheons are held at Clyde Iron Works Restaurant, Bar and Event Center.
Ignite Your Fuse
A series by the Fuse Duluth Young Professionals program. Duluth professionals love experience-based learning; that is why the Ignite Your Fuse series is anything but a typical sit-down luncheon. Tour some of the most exciting locations in our area, meet dynamic leaders, and learn about the latest happenings in Duluth.
Public Policy Events
The Chamber provides business advocacy by raising awareness of the critical issues that affect the business community and assisting in the creation of solutions. Our public policy events aim to facilitate conversation among business leaders and community members, provide knowledge of pressing issues, and accelerate regional advocacy to elected officials.
Duluth And St. Louis County At The Capitol Days
The Duluth and St. Louis County at the Capitol Days is the largest regional advocacy event in the state. The Chamber works with the City of Duluth and St. Louis County, along with several community stakeholders, to bring the voice of Northeastern Minnesota to elected officials. Together with a unified voice, the event aims to share community challenges, strengths, and how we seek their support during each legislative session.
This event traditionally attracts over 500 people from Northeastern Minnesota. Throughout the day, Duluthians and Northeastern Minnesotans meet face-to-face with legislators from all over Minnesota. The same evening, legislators and their staff join the contingency at an informal reception designed to promote continual dialogue. As a result of this event, lawmakers at the Capitol hear about our region’s legislative initiatives directly from voters.
Duluth and St. Louis County at the Capitol Days
The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce coordinates the most effective regional citizen lobbying event at the State Capitol, which attracts over 500 people from Northeastern Minnesota. Join us in St. Paul at one or both of these events in 2024. Dates to be announced.
Grand Reception
Legislators and their staff are invited to the Grand Reception to meet local stakeholders and discuss developments in the Northland. Visit vendor booths, enjoy local food and beverages and have our voices heard. Free to Attend.
Legislative Breakfast
Learn from Minnesota’s leading elected officials what is unfolding within the Senate and House. Find out how Duluth and St. Louis County are faring within this legislative session.
Location & Hotel Accommodations:
The location of the Grand Reception and the Legislative Breakfast will be at the InterContinental St. Paul Riverfront Hotel.
11 East Kellogg BLVD, St. Paul.
Legislative Priorities
Each year the Chamber publishes a Legislative Priorities Booklet that details how each industry seeks support from elected officials this year. The booklet is mailed to Minnesota legislators, event sponsors and stakeholders, and distributed via email to Chamber members. To stay apprised of Duluth & St. Louis County at the Capitol updates, sign up to receive Policy & Advocacy emails here.
The Forum
Think of it as a modern spin on the town hall meeting, a gathering place to discuss issues that affect businesses. The Forum endeavors to inspire candid conversation among people of diverse interests and opinions.
The Forum is an exciting way of exchanging information; always unpredictable, always opinionated, always to the point. Hear a variety of Chamber members, politicians, and in-the-know persons discussing current, timely issues.
Forum events are held on an as-needed basis to address current business issues.
Chamber member interests will drive Forum topics. Some recent topics discussed include:
- Local candidate debates
- Regional Childcare Shortage
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Economic development and stability in Duluth
- Local taxes
- Health care costs for businesses
- Government regulations
- Zoning issues in the city of Duluth
View events calendar for upcoming forums.
Military Affairs Committee
The Military Affairs meetings are open to committee-members. The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee promotes and supports the economic impacts of local branches of the military.
Young Professionals Events
Fuse Duluth is the Young Professionals Program of the Duluth Area Chamber. Fuse offers a variety of events that are designed to advance professionals in their personal lives and careers. Through the networking opportunities, educational offerings, expert presenters, ground breaking tours, and experience-based learning opportunities, Fuse serves to grow you as an active participant in the community and a leader in your career.
We welcome you to stream past events on our YouTube page.