New Blatnik Bridge Design Promises Safer Crossing — and Years of Disruption
The new Blatnik Bridge will stretch farther, stand taller and be built to last a century. But getting there will mean years of construction, a closure expected to last up to 56 months, and a fundamental reshaping of how people and freight move between Superior and Duluth. At a public meeting in Superior on Aug. […]
Bus Stop Art Dedicated
Zeitgeist, in partnership with the Duluth Transit Authority (DTA) and local artist Carolyn Olson, hosted a Bus Shelter Art dedication on Wednesday, July 22, at the bus shelters located at 13th Avevnue East and Superior Street, near the Plaza Shopping Center and Burggraf’s Ace Hardware. This dedication celebrates the installation of four new bus shelter […]
Meet Your Chamber Ambassadors
Sara Niemi – President, Head of the Lakes United Way What is your role at your organization? I am the President at Head of the Lakes United Way, a nonprofit located in Duluth that strengthens communities by connecting people and resources. Why would you encourage an organization tobecome a member of the Duluth Area Chamberof […]
McKnight Grants $1 Million to Northland Foundation, Part of a $6 Million Investment in the Minnesota Initiative Foundations Serving Greater Minnesota
The future of Minnesota depends on the strength, leadership, and innovation of Greater Minnesota. As the Northland Foundation and five other Minnesota Initiative Foundations mark 40 years of service, the McKnight Foundation has announced a $6 million investment in the people, ideas, and locally led solutions shaping rural communities across the state. Each of the six foundations […]
Women in Leadership Conference: Full Agenda Now Available
The Duluth Chamber is proud to present the fourth annual Women in Leadership Conference — a signature event designed to inspire, connect and elevate women leaders at every stage of their careers. Rooted in storytelling and empowerment, this year’s conference brings together dynamic keynote speakers, practical workshops, a workplace wellness & belonging panel, breakout sessions for […]
Cirrus Launches “Let’s Go Fly!” Immersive Apple Vision Pro Flight Experience
Cirrus (Cirrus Aircraft Ltd.) today launched Let’s Go Fly!, a first-of-its-kind app created for Apple Vision Pro® that delivers an immersive introduction to Personal Aviation™—the freedom, convenience and accessibility of flying oneself for business, leisure and travel. Soar over the American Southwest through a captivating seven-minute demonstration flight in the SR Series and explore full-scale 3D renditions of the SR […]
Minnesota Cooperative Summit to Showcase How Cooperatives Are Meeting This Moment
Building on the success of the inaugural sold-out Minnesota Cooperative Summit, five statewide leaders are coming together to host the second annual Co-op Summit July 28-29 at The College of St. Scholastica. CoMinnesota, Minnesota Farmers Union, The College of St. Scholastica, Northspan and Arrowhead Regional Development Commission are collaborating to host the event, which will […]
City of Duluth Awarded Community Tree Planting Grant
The City of Duluth has been awarded a Community Tree Planting grant of $213,705 from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The funding will support the removal and replacement of boulevard trees lost to emerald ash borer (EAB) damage in 10 neighborhoods across Duluth. The DNR’s Community Tree Planting grant program prioritizes awards for projects that […]
Avoiding the ‘Silent Epidemic’: Burnout is High Among Entrepreneurs and Executives
William Shakespeare may have been the first one to use the term “burned out” in a psychological sense when he described a “burn’d out” love in his poem “The Passionate Pilgrim.” But it wasn’t until 1974 when psychologist Herbert Freudenberger borrowed a term from the drug culture of the 1960s referring to someone who has […]
The Importance of Internships in Shaping Future Leaders
The competition for internships is tight. Career development site Handshake reported an average of 109 applications per internship posting in 2025. That’s almost double the average from the previous year. Why? Both employers and smart students realize Internships play a critical role in shaping the next generation of business leaders by bridging the gap between […]