Second Harvest Northland Reports Regional Food Shelf Statistics in advance of the Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign
Region asked to donate food and funds to support regional hunger relief during the March 1 through April 6 Campaign As communities across Minnesota prepare for the annual Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign, Second Harvest Northland is calling attention to the growing and urgent need for food access across NE Minnesota and NW Wisconsin. As the […]
A Growth Mindset for Duluth: Pat DeGrood Leads with Collaboration and Optimism
When Pat deGrood first came to Duluth as a college intern in 2009, the construction industry was reeling from a national downturn. But what he discovered at Jamar Company — a mechanical contracting firm with deep local roots — wasn’t just a job opportunity. It was a challenge. “I didn’t plan to go into the […]
Volunteer and Board Match Event Connects Community Members with 20 Local Nonprofits
Community members looking to make a difference are invited to attend the upcoming Volunteer and Board Match Event on Wednesday, March 4, from 3:30–6 pm at The Garden, 425 S Lake Ave. This free happy hour–style event includes complimentary appetizers, with beverages available for purchase.Hosted in partnership with the Duluth Chamber of Commerce, Head of […]
Head of the Lakes United Way Hosts Fifth Annual Experience Auction
Head of the Lakes United Way (HLUW) will hold its fifth annual Experience Auctionhighlighting fun, experience-based items throughout the region. The auction is March 2-16 and includes more than 80 experiences available for bidding. The auction will be held online through theHLUW website, with bidders having the opportunity to interact virtually. “We are excited to […]
Meet 2025 Board Chair Dr. Chiamaka Enemuoh
For its first hundred years, the Duluth Chamber of Commerce was something of a men-only business organization until 1971 when women were finally invited to the annual dinner. Two years later, Julia Marshall became the first woman appointed to the Chamber’s Board of Directors. In 1988 another milestone was achieved when Cynthia Haden became the […]