Fuse Duluth Mission: Developing young leaders to strengthen our community
Established in 2005, Fuse Duluth is the young professionals program of the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce, dedicated to connecting and empowering emerging leaders in the community. Committed to professional development, networking, and community involvement, Fuse Duluth aims to cultivate the next generation of business leaders in Duluth.
Engaged young professionals become active contributors to their local economies; Fuse provides participants with the opportunity to deepen their understanding of economic components and build meaningful connections to the greater community.
The program serves three purposes:
- Develop and network young professionals (ages 20-40) looking to expand their roots in the Duluth business community,
- Connect employers with local talent, and
- Maximize collaboration between generations to grow our local workforce.
Get Involved
Involvement in Fuse is easy. Fuse Duluth does not operate within a membership model. Instead, all community members are encouraged to participate through events, volunteer opportunities, and sponsorship. As a program of the Chamber, Fuse offers discounted event prices for staff or students of Chamber member organizations. Join us at our many program offerings that are designed to fit with almost any schedule.
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Events
Fuse programming is open to all ages yet focused on providing unique development experiences that young professionals seek. Through experience-based learning, networking events, educational offerings, and groundbreaking tours, Fuse serves to elevate you as an active participant in the community and a leader in your career.
We can’t wait to meet you.
Initiatives
Today’s young leaders strive to make a difference for generations to come.
Project Party is an initiative by Fuse Duluth celebrating the birthdays of children in need. Our Volunteer Focus Committee hosts bi-monthly birthday parties at the Steve O’Neil apartments for their tenants and children who would otherwise not receive one. We believe that all children deserve a day to be celebrated surrounded by games, cake, decorations, and people who care.
Is there an age limit?
Just as schools need teachers and students, Fuse Duluth thrives on participation from business professionals of all ages. Fuse works by fusing emerging professionals with community-established professionals to develop a thriving regional workforce and encourage collaboration, networking, and mentorship.
Meet the Volunteers Behind Fuse Duluth
Fuse Duluth is a program of the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce and fueled by the Leadership Council, a group of motivated volunteers that drive the direction of Fuse Duluth. The Leadership Council members provide input, work on Fuse initiatives, volunteer at events and assist in promoting the program.
Aubrey Hagen
Director
Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce
Andrew Weisz
Past Chair
Finden Marketing & Chilly Billy’s
Hunter Bergerson
Chair
J3 Insurance
Matt Lunde
Chair-Elect
University of Minnesota Duluth
Brock Stram
Student Representative
University of Minnesota Duluth
Antonio Davis
Loffler Companies
Jordan DeCaro
DeCaro Real Estate
Madeline Joynes Evanson
Merrill Wealth Management
Amber Lewis
Northspan
Teran Lind
Zenith DCHS Apartments
Moe Ludwig
Gardner Builders
Kynze Lundeen
Lundeen Productions
Rebecca Martin
Aspirus St. Luke’s
Jason Reid
Bremer Bank
Samantha Repking
Benedictine Living Community
Angie Stier
City of Duluth
Bailey Thorson
Essentia Health
Stephanie Williams
Harbor City International School
Project Party Committee
Ashley Babcock, Shel/Don Print and Design
Jennifer Brannan, Pier B Resort
Alyssa Giffin, Sheraton Duluth Hotel
Erin Grabinger, Head of the Lakes United Way
Aubrey Hagen, Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce/Fuse Duluth
Heather Hughley, Pier B Resort
Camryn Joki, Duluth Community Education
Lindsay Kern, Kern & Kompany
Niki Lampi, Minnesota Masonic Children’s Clinic for Communication Disorders
Katie Marturano, Human Development Center
Danielle Sonday, Duluth Community Education
Erica Stark, Whole Foods Co-op
Bri Waldoch, Thrive Market
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Fuse Duluth is an essential recruitment and retention tool for developing the young professionals on your staff. Thank you to the generous sponsors of the Fuse program for contributing to our mission and investing in local emerging professionals:
Stay Connected
If you have questions about Fuse Duluth or how to get involved, please don’t hesitate to contact us:
Aubrey Hagen
Program Director of Fuse Duluth
Director of Membership Development & DEI
Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce
ahagen@duluthchamber.com
(218) 740-3758