Aug 2016
Prospecting: One Component of Sales Success
Join this free informational session with local prospecting expert Kirk Johnson. With over 40 years of sales experience, Kirk will share his proven prospecting strategies.
Find out more »Sep 2016
Coaching, Feedback and Developing Employees
Bob Hartl, associate professor of management at the College of St. Scholastica, leads this seminar on business coaching, a process through which a leader or manager helps employees set goals, take action and assess progress toward desired outcomes.
Find out more »How to Trim Your Waste Line
In this Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce Small Business Development series informational session, A.J. Axtell of the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District offers tips to keep those "waste" lines lean and green.
Find out more »Oct 2016
Coaching, Feedback and Developing Employees
In this installment of the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce's "Professional Development Series," speaker Stephen Shaner of Health Partners offers techniques to help take control of mood and attitude in any situation or circumstance, build strong relationships with small attitude adjustments and do simple and fun activities to increase energy.
Find out more »Employee Retention Strategies
In this Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce Small Business Development series informational session, Patricia Stolee of Northland Human Resource Association will share employee-retention strategies.
Find out more »Nov 2016
The Multi-Tasking Myth: Focus vs. Bizzy
Multi-tasking can be practically impossible to do well. So, how do successful executives or organizations bridge the gap between chaos and efficient intentionality? They don't, mostly. Yet, they are still able to succeed. This "Personal Development Series" event will explain how.
Find out more »Small Business Development Series: Stand Out Hiring Techniques
Rick Moran from University of Wisconsin-Superior will talk on the topic of "Stand Out Hiring Techniques" as part of the Small Business Development Series. The event is free to members and $25 for non-members.
Find out more »Dec 2016
Fuse First Thing: Managing Your Finances
Fuse hosts an event aimed at people in their 20's, 30's and 40's to help them manage their finances. Tyler Kimber from Members Cooperative Credit Union, Scott Wegler from Members Cooperative Credit Union and Breanne Tepler from The College of St. Scholastica lead a session to help adults learn about their personal financial experiences and lessons learned about monthly budgeting, credit, borrowing and loans, savings and income.
Find out more »Jan 2017
Chamber Skills Series
Carl Crawford of the City of Duluth talks about inclusive communication and diversity in the workplace. The event is free for Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce members and $25 for non-members.
Find out more »Feb 2017
Chamber Skills Series: Marketing and Messaging in a College Community
The topic at this Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce Skills Series is "Marketing and Messaging in a College Community: Connecting with the Next Generation on its Terms." Attendees can learn how a better understanding of marketplace, targeted audiences and renewed institutional and community pride is helping two local higher-education institutes adapt their messaging and marketing strategies to successfully appeal to a younger audience. The session features both Leah Kolhts of University of Wisconsin-Superior and Dan Fanning of Lake Superior College.…
Find out more »Apr 2017
Using Project Management to Get Things Done
In this presentation, a project-management approach is applied to demonstrate how to understand the work that needs to be done and prepare a plan for accomplishing the work. The cost is free for Duluth Chamber members and $25 for non-members. Registration can be completed here.
Find out more »Influence & Persuasion
Charlie DeVille has negotiated for FOX 21 for over six years and has compiled an arsenal of successful negotiating tricks and sales skills that he will share. The event is in the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce's conference room. The cost is free for Duluth Chamber members and $25 for non-members. Registration can be completed here.
Find out more »Sales: Present with Impact
"Sales: Present with Impact" is a session that aims to help attendees gain focus on the visual, vocal and verbal components of presentation delivery. Ann Robertson hosts the conversation along with Director of Membership Development Roz Randorf of Dale Carnegie. Registration can be completed here.
Find out more »May 2017
Lynn Kainbach: Authentic Leadership
This session focuses on breaking down some of the misconceptions regarding authentic leadership. Speaker Lynn Kainbach of The College of St. Scholastica will explore a framework for understanding how people can become more authentic in their interactions with others.
Find out more »Members Connect
Members Connect is a new Duluth Chamber network and roundtable-discussion opportunity tailored for members who are new to the Chamber, new to their job, or want to engage more in what the Chamber offers. The discussions explore sales, marketing, performance management and motivational topics in a roundtable format. Ann Robertson, director of membership development at the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce and Wanda Grew-Jasken, professional trainer, human resources consultant and owner of Edge Consulting will lead the conversation. Sessions are…
Find out more »Jun 2017
15 Invaluable Laws of Growth
Based on the book, "The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth" by John Maxwell, this presentation covers a few of the laws that "help anyone continue to grow." John Maxwell Certified Speaker, Coach and Trainer, Rob Stenberg, will talk about a few of these laws and the basics of the book. Discussion topics include: The Law of the Mirror: You Must See Value in Yourself to Add Value to Yourself The Law of Awareness: You Must Know Yourself to Grow Yourself…
Find out more »Chamber Skills Series: Successful Women in Higher Education
The topic at this Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce Skills Series is "Successful Women in Higher Education." The talk features Dr. Renée Wachter and Dr. Jackie Weissenburger of The University of Wisconsin-Superior. The cost is free for Duluth Chamber members and $25 for non-members.
Find out more »Jul 2017
Consumer Behavior: What You Should Know
The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce's Professional Development Series continues with a presentation by Parnell Thill of Amsoil on consumer behavior.
Find out more »Members Connect
Members Connect is a new Duluth Chamber network and roundtable-discussion opportunity tailored for members who are new to the Chamber, new to their job, or want to engage more in what the Chamber offers. The discussions explore sales, marketing, performance management and motivational topics in a roundtable format. The theme of this session is "Creating and Implementing Timely Communication With Prospects and Customers." Sessions are free to members and $25 for prospective member guests. Registration can be completed here. The…
Find out more »Aug 2017
2017 Professional Development Series: Managing Stress
Angel Hohenstein from the City of Duluth gives a session on managing stress in the workplace to help attendees learn what techniques they can adopt or enhance to improve their resiliency to stress. Registration is $25, or free to those who have signed up for the 2017 Professional Development Series.
Find out more »Chamber Skills Series: A Lesson in Design
Guest Ted Schick of Schick Corporate Learning talks about giving effective presentations. In this session, he will share ten "critical components of a great presentation." Registration can be completed by calling 218-722-5501 or e-mailing [email protected] The presentation is free to Duluth Chamber members.
Find out more »Nov 2017
Chamber Skills: How to Love Metrics Even if you Hate Math
"How to Love Metrics Even if you Hate Math" is a workshop taught by former math-phobe turned research analyst, Maude Dornfeld. The cost is free for Chamber members and $25 for non-members. Registration can be completed here.
Find out more »Dec 2017
Top 10 Employment Tips for Supervisors
The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce's Professional Development Series continues with a presentation by Stacy Johnston of Audaccity. Johnston promises a fast-paced session that will build confidence, expand skill sets and offer advice on avoiding legal problems.
Find out more »The Art & Hard Knocks of Cold Calling
Members Connect is a Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce networking and roundtable-discussion opportunity tailored for members who are new to the chamber, new to their job, or want to engage more in what the chamber offers. The one-hour discussions explore sales, marketing, performance management and motivational topics. In this edition, Gage Hartman tells the story of how he kick-started his career as a real estate professional by making cold calls from the phone book and by knocking on doors in…
Find out more »Jan 2018
Don’t Let the Pressure Derail You in 2018
The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce's Professional Development Series kicks off 2018 with a presentation by Pam Solberg-Tapper of Success, Inc. Pam promises a session full of practical strategies to deal with short-term pressure situations as well as tools to build a long-term pressure-management skill set. The event is free to Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce Members and their employees. Click here to register.
Find out more »Chamber Skills Series: Taking Control of Your Workspace
Guest Kim Schlichting of Live Simply with Kim talks about keeping office spaces functioning like well-oiled machines. Registration can be completed by calling 218-722-5501 or e-mailing inquiry @ duluthchamber.com. The presentation is free to Duluth Chamber members and $25 for non-members.
Find out more »Feb 2018
Managing Technology Projects as a Non-IT Manager
The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce's Professional Development Series continues with a presentation by Lynne Hamre of the College of St. Scholastica This session explores one way of looking at projects that include technology from a non-IT perspective. Attendees will learn an easy model for approaching a new project or initiative that includes technology. The event is free to Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce Members and their employees. Click here to register.
Find out more »Mar 2018
Top 10 Practices of Successful Projects
The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce's Professional Development Series continues with a presentation by Dr. Brandon Olson of the College of St. Scholastica. This session identifies common sources of project failure and practices that improve a project's chances for success. The event is free to Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce Members and their employees. Click here to register.
Find out more »Contingency Planning: The Power of Preparation
The speaker: Shane Bauer of Grandma's Marathon. Large-scale events such as marathons are often susceptible to variables outside of the organizer’s control. This presentation will share some of the ways in which the Grandma’s Marathon team prepares to be adaptable and how people can apply them to their own business plans.
Find out more »Apr 2018
Chamber Skills Series: How to be a R.E.A.L. Success
Rob Stenberg of Stenberg & Associates gives talk titled How to be a R.E.A.L. Success - What Every Leader Needs to Know, based on John Maxwell's book of the same title. He will be discussing one of the four pillars of Maxwell's leadership model, which are relationships, equipping, attitude and, perhaps not surprisingly, leadership. Registration can be completed by calling 218-722-5501 or e-mailing [email protected] The presentation is free to Duluth Chamber members and $25 for non-members.
Find out more »May 2018
Chamber Skills Series: Well-being in the Workplace
University of Wisconsin-Superior Health Services Counselor Randy Barker gives a workshop on well-being in the workplace. Attendees will learn strategies to boost social-emotional well-being, support the well-being of colleagues and employees and foster a workplace culture of well-being. Lessons in the workshop are based on current scientific research in the fields of positive psychology, business and neuroscience. Registration can be completed by calling 218-722-5501 or emailing [email protected] The presentation is free to Duluth Chamber members and $25 for non-members.
Find out more »Jun 2018
Just Because they Heard it, Doesn’t Mean they Learned It!
The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce's 2018 Professional Development Series features Kathlynn McConnell of Members Cooperative Credit Union. McConnell will discuss a method of speaking that encourages the listener to comprehend and remember the message.
Find out more »Jul 2018
The Power of Design
Join the principals of Creative Arcade -- a Duluth design, inbound marketing and web-development company -- as they share their thoughts about the value and power of graphic design.
Find out more »Aug 2018
Negotiation Lessons Learned
The eighth installment of the Chamber Skills Series features attorney Kay Biga of the Spott Law Office. Kay negotiation lessons she learned during her 35 years as a business owner. Registration for the event is required and can be done online.
Find out more »Oct 2018
Contemporary Approaches to Organizational Change
Organizational-change theory has been undergoing an evolution in the past several years. Traditional ways of implementing change are failing more often than they succeed. Meanwhile, newer approaches often have higher success rates and better engage employees and other stakeholders. Bob Hartl of the College of St. Scholastica will discuss the reasons why during this presentation. To register for this event visit, duluthchamber.com.
Find out more »Nov 2018
Using Game and Theory to Make Strategic Decisions
Using principles from game theory, Bob Hoffman explores the strategic thinking of firms. While much of the focus of strategic thinking has been to find ways for firms to find ways to outdo its adversaries, more recent research has focused on how firms can find ways to cooperate in order to find actions that benefit all parties. To register for this event visit duluthchamber.com.
Find out more »Jan 2019
The Five Keys to Your Professional Success
The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce's Professional Development Series continues with this lecture by Ted Schick of Schick Corporate Learning on how one can become more "professional."
Find out more »Navigating Generational Differences at Work
This installment of the Chamber Skills Series features Dr. Maria Stalzer Wyant Cuzzo of the University of Wisconsin-Superior. This session will briefly explore these topics as an overview: defining the generations that are working together today and the key characteristics of each one, listing the most common clashpoints that exist in today’s workplace between generations and a few brief suggestions on how to build a positive workplace culture inclusive of generational differences. Registration for the event is required at duluthmncoc.com.…
Find out more »Jun 2019
Navigating Generational Differences at Work
This installment of the Chamber Skills Series features Dr. Maria Stalzer Wyant Cuzzo of the University of Wisconsin-Superior. This session will briefly explore these topics as an overview: defining the generations that are working together today and the key characteristics of each one, listing the most common clashpoints that exist in today’s workplace between generations and a few brief suggestions on how to build a positive workplace culture inclusive of generational differences. Registration for the event is required at duluthmncoc.com.…
Find out more »Sep 2019
How to Be the CEO of Your Career
Part of the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce Professional Development Series. In this lively and informative presentation, attendees can learn the best practices of people who are successful and fulfilled in their careers. The Professional Development Series is brought to Chamber members and their employees free of charge.
Find out more »Oct 2019
Chamber Skills Series: Being a Diversity Advocate in the Hiring Process
The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce hosts Dr. Jerel Benton of the University of Wisconsin-Superior to explore the importance of diversity in the search process and discuss the role of unconscious bias in the hiring process. The session is free for chamber members and $25 for non-members. To RSVP visit duluthchamber.com.
Find out more »Tax Basics for Social Service Providers (and Anyone Else)
An opportunity to ask questions in a supportive and non-judgmental atmosphere. Learn how working families and people with disabilities can benefit from tax credits and volunteer-assisted tax prep.
Find out more »Nov 2019
Understanding and Managing Project Stakeholders
As a part of the Duluth Chamber of Commerce Professional Development Series, Shanna Skallet from the College of Scholastica gives a presentation about "who project stakeholders are, how to identify them, and techniques for stakeholder management strategy, including stakeholder mapping, analysis, and engagement assessments." In addition, the presentation considers some of the interpersonal skills needed for successful stakeholder management. Skallet presents in the Chamber Conference Room. Registration is free for Duluth Chamber Members and $25 for non-members.
Find out more »Chamber Skills Series: Social Media as Customer Service
Elizabeth Hansen of the Flint Group presents on social media as costumer service. The presentation is free for Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce members and $25 for non-members.
Find out more »Jan 2020
Speak with Confidence, Clarity and Credibility
The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce's Professional Development Series continues with this lecture by Pam Solberg-Tapper of Coach for Success, Inc. on professional speaking. The lecture is free for chamber members and $25 for non-members.
Find out more »Chamber Skills Series: Want to Actually Help Community Organizations?
Margie Nelson of Life House, Inc. discusses most effective ways to help nonprofit organizations of all sizes in the community. From what questions to ask to how to get the best bang for the buck, Nelson shares what individuals and businesses can do to really make a difference. The presentation is free for Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce members and $25 for non-members.
Find out more »Feb 2020
Professional Development Series: Get a Grip on Your Business
Kevin McArdle discusses six key components of successful businesses and provides a set of tools to yield better results. This event is free for Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce members and $25 for non-members.
Find out more »Chamber Skills Series: Tax Basics for Social Services Providers (and Anyone Else)
This educational presentation by Julia Cheng from Community Action Duluth focuses on tax basics for social services providers, which also applies to the general public. The presentation is free for Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce members and $25 for non-members.
Find out more »Chamber Skills Series: Incorporating Mindfulness and Well-Being Into Your Work
Randy Barker from University of Wisconsin-Superior shares his tips on how to incorporate mindfulness and well-being at work in this educational presentation. The presentation is free for Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce members and $25 for non-members.
Find out more »Mar 2020
Professional Development Series: Leadership Competency & Organization Development Principles
Robert Hartl from The College of St. Scholastica discusses leadership competency and organization development principles. This event is free for members of the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce and $25 for non-members.
Find out more »Apr 2020
Professional Development Series: Let Me Be Brutally Honest with You
Note: This event will not be held in person as initially planned. A digital offering is being considered. Kathlynn McConnell from Members Cooperative Credit Union is brutally honest in this educational presentation. This event is free for members of Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce and $25 for non-members.
Find out more »May 2020
Professional Development Series: Data Analytics for Decision Making (Canceled)
This event has been canceled. Brandon Olson from the College of St. Scholastica shares tips on data analytics for decision making. This event is free for members of Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce and $25 for non-members.
Find out more »Oct 2020
Chamber Skills Series: Fundraising and Event Planning Communication
Monica Hendrickson shares her tips on how to communicate properly for fundraising and planning events. The presentation is free for Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce members and $25 for non-members.
Find out more »Jan 2021
Chamber Skills Series: Get Engaged with Virtual Tools
Elissa Hansen of Northspan Group speaks. The presentation is free for Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce members and $25 for non-members. Register at duluthmncoc.com.
Find out more »Feb 2021
Chamber Skills Series: Break Even Calculation and Determining Correct Product Sales Markup
The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce's Skills Series provides workplace education through a series of "how-to" programs held on select Wednesday afternoons. The speakers for this edition are Curt Walczak and Michael Colclough of the Northeast Minnesota Small Business Development Center. The presentation is free for Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce members and $25 for non-members. Register at duluthchamber.com.
Find out more »Mar 2021
Chamber Skills Series: Email Marketing in a Nutshell
The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce's Skills Series provides workplace education through a series of "how-to" programs held on select Wednesday afternoons. In this edition Aaron Abramson of Pro Sound & Light presents "Email Marketing in a Nutshell" The presentation is free for Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce members and $25 for non-members. Register at duluthchamber.com.
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