The Always-On Workplace
Not long ago, leaving work meant leaving work. The office closed, the commute home began and the rest of the day belonged to family, hobbies, friends and personal responsibilities. Today, that line has become much harder to see. Emails arrive during dinner. Notifications buzz during your kids’ sports games. Technology has made communication easier than […]
Leading Across Generations
For decades, business leaders have been told that managing multiple generations in the workplace is one of their greatest challenges. Generation Z wants flexibility. Millennials want purpose. Generation X values independence. Baby Boomers prefer traditional workplace structures. At least that’s the narrative. Today, for the first time in modern history, many organizations have four generations […]
Is Sponsoring Local Events a Smart Marketing Investment?
Few communities embrace events quite like Duluth. From Grandma’s Marathon and the Bayfront Festival Park concert season to youth sports tournaments, nonprofit fundraisers, business expos, community festivals and local races, events have become a defining part of the region’s culture and economy. On any given weekend, thousands of residents and visitors are gathering somewhere across […]
Going Bananas Run One Week Away, Registration Nears 700 Participants
With just one week to go until the Going Bananas Run takes over downtown Duluth, excitement continues to build as registration approaches 700 participants for what has quickly become one of the city’s most unique and energetic community events. Set for Saturday, May 30, the Going Bananas Run invites participants of all ages and abilities […]
Brewery Creek Terrace to Host Community Open House for New Workforce Housing Development in Duluth
Heirloom Property Management will host a public Community Open House for Brewery Creek Terrace on Tuesday, May 26, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 627 E 4th St, in Duluth. The event celebrates the transformation of a formerly vacant and fire-damaged property into 20 new workforce housing units in Duluth’s growing Craft District neighborhood. The […]
What Is the Best Way to Future-Proof a Tech System?
For most small- to mid-sized businesses, “future-proofing” sounds like building something once and not having to touch it again for a few years. That would be ideal, but it’s just not how things work anymore. Technology moves too fast. Software updates, vendors change, security risks evolve and what worked even a couple years ago can […]
The Biggest Marketing Mistake Duluth Businesses Are Making Right Now
As you probably know as someone in the Duluth business scene, Duluth’s business landscape is uniquely positioned. It benefits from a strong sense of community, a steady influx of tourism and a consumer base that actively seeks to support local. Yet despite these advantages, many businesses are not realizing their full growth potential. The issue […]
How Can Businesses Get Big Marketing Results on a Small Budget?
Small business marketing has never been about having the biggest budget. It has always been about making the right decisions with the resources available. Today, that matters more than ever. Advertising costs continue to rise, digital platforms change constantly, and business owners are asked to do more with less. Yet many of the companies seeing […]
Duluth’s Most Bananas Fun Run Returns to Duluth on May 30th
Duluth’s Most Bananas Fun Run is back. The Going Bananas Run returns on May 30, 2026, bringing hundreds of banana-suited runners to the streets for one of the most fun, high-energy events of the spring. Started in Duluth in 2025, the Going Bananas Run has quickly built a loyal following, known for its lighthearted atmosphere, […]
Juice Pharm Celebrates Grand Opening Under New Ownership
Juice Pharm officially celebrated its grand opening under new ownership this past week, marking a public milestone for a transition that has been in place for several months. New owners Katie and Alex have been operating the business quietly as they settled into day-to-day operations, but the event served as their formal introduction to the […]