Apr 2022
April Showers, Cocktail Hours & Easter Flowers
Participants in the April Showers, Cocktail Hours & Easter Flowers class create a do-it-yourself table centerpiece in time for Easter. This is an all-materials-included, step-by-step instructional class. Each participant who registers for the class will receive a free beverage. Limited space is available, no experience is needed, but prior registration is required. Sign up forfloralsake.com
Find out more »The Garden Wedding and Event Center Grand Opening
The space formerly known as Grandma’s Sports Garden Bar and Grill has been transformed into Duluth’s newest venue for everything from weddings, receptions and class reunions to trade shows, business meetings and fundraisers. During the grand opening the community is invited to take a tour, enjoy light appetizers and talk to staff. The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting at 4 p.m.
Find out more »Jun 2022
Olga Walker Awards and Author Event
Join members of the Duluth Library Foundation for a reception honoring library donors. The evening will feature Angeline Boulley, author of the No. 1 New York Times Bestselling young adult novel Firekeeper’s Daughter.
Find out more »Sep 2022
ARTcetera 2022
Miller-Dwan Foundation hosts a fundraiser social and art auction to support its efforts to improve mental health in the community.
Find out more »Oct 2022
2022 Candidate Forum: St. Louis County Sheriff
The Duluth Area Chamber and the Duluth News Tribune will provide an opportunity to meet local candidates this election season. Pictured: Candidates running for St. Louis County Sheriff, Jason Lukovsky (left) and Gordon Ramsay. Moderating will be Chamber President Matt Baumgartner and Duluth News Tribune Editorial Page Editor Chuck Frederick. Click here to register. This and all forums will be video-recorded by the News Tribune and made available for viewing later, on-demand, on the newspaper’s website.
Find out more »Duluth’s Parks Fund Levy
Mayor Emily Larson, parks officials, and others discuss a ballot question to change Duluth’s Parks Fund levy, first approved by voters in 2011, from a fixed dollar amount of $2.6 million a year to a percentage of property value. The change would allow Park Fund levy proceeds to grow over time. Register here. This event and all forums are video-recorded by the News Tribune and made available for viewing later, on-demand, at duluthnewstribune.com.
Find out more »Candidate Forums: House District 8A and House District 8B
The Duluth Area Chamber and the Duluth News Tribune will provide an opportunity to meet the candidates running for local office this election season. Pictured: Candidates debating for District 8A, Rep. Liz Olson (incumbent, top left) and Art Johnston (top right); for District 8B, Becky Hall (bottom left) and Alicia Kozlowski. Moderating will be Chamber President Matt Baumgartner and Duluth News Tribune Editorial Page Editor Chuck Frederick. Click here to register. This and all forums will be video-recorded by the…
Find out more »Candidate Forum: House District 3B
The Duluth Area Chamber and the Duluth News Tribune will provide an opportunity to meet the candidates running for local office this election season. Pictured: Candidates debating for Minnesota House District 3B, Rep. Mary Murphy (incumbent, left) and Natalie Zeleznikar. Moderating will be Chamber President Matt Baumgartner and Duluth News Tribune Editorial Page Editor Chuck Frederick. Click here to register. This and all forums will be video-recorded by the News Tribune and made available for viewing later, on-demand, on the…
Find out more »Candidate Forum: State Senate District 3 and 8
The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce and Duluth News Tribune are providing opportunities to meet candidates running for local office this election season. This session features candidates for Minnesota State Senate. The candidates for the District 3 seat are Grant Hauschild and Andrea Zupancich. District 8 candidates are Jen McEwen and Alex Moe. Moderating the forums will be Duluth Chamber President Matt Baumgartner and Duluth News Tribune Editorial Page Editor Chuck Frederick. Registration is not required. Free parking is available…
Find out more »SOAR Conference 2022
The fourth annual Seize Opportunities and Rise Conference is a three-day online and in-person seminar for women business owners, entrepreneurs and leaders in the Duluth area. The closing event on Oct. 13 is an in-person seminar at the Garden in Duluth. Thursday Schedule This event continues the virtual conference discussion in person and connects with more than 100 women entrepreneurs. Learn from local entrepreneur Lucie Amundsen how to lean into creativity to grow a small business. Check-in is at 4…
Find out more »May 2023
Stepping Up to Serve: Running for Public Office
This Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce Forum event is a moderated discussion and Q&A with former political candidates. It's an opportunity to learn more about the candidacy process by those who have been on the ballot before. Free parking is available behind the Garden. Register online at duluthchamber.com.
Find out more »Sep 2023
Candidate Forum: Duluth School Board District 3 and At-Large
The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce and Duluth News Tribune provide opportunities to meet candidates running for local office each election season. The forums are open to the public. In this forum, Duluth School Board District 3 candidates Henry Banks and Loren Martell, and Duluth School Board At-Large candidates Alanna Oswald and Stephanie Williams, share the stage. Chamber Executive Director Daniel Fanning and News Tribune Editorial Page Editor Chuck Frederick are serving as moderators. Registration is not required. Free parking…
Find out more »Candidate Forum: Duluth Mayor
The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce and Duluth News Tribune provide opportunities to meet candidates running for local office each election season. The forums are open to the public. This forum features incumbent Duluth Mayor Emily Larson and challenger Roger Reinert. Chamber Executive Director Daniel Fanning and News Tribune Editorial Page Editor Chuck Frederick are serving as moderators. Registration is not required. Free parking is available in the lot behind the Garden. The forums will also be recorded by the…
Find out more »Candidate Forum: Duluth City Council At-Large
The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce and Duluth News Tribune present this Duluth City Council At-Large forum featuring incumbent Arik Forsman, Lynn Marie Nephew, Miranda Pacheco and Jenna Yeakle. Chamber Executive Director Daniel Fanning and News Tribune Editorial Page Editor Chuck Frederick serve as moderators.
Find out more »Candidate Forum: Duluth City Council District 1 and District 4
The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce and the Duluth News Tribune provide opportunities to meet candidates running for local office each election season. The forums are open to the public. Present at this forum will be candidates for Duluth City Council District 1 (Wendy Durrwachter and Timothy Meyer) and Duluth City Council District 4 (Tara Swenson). Howie Hanson will will not be present. Chamber Executive Director Daniel Fanning and News Tribune Editorial Page Editor Chuck Frederick serve as moderators.
Find out more »Candidate Forum: Duluth City Council District 5
The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce and the Duluth News Tribune provide opportunities to meet candidates running for local office each election season. The forums are open to the public. Duluth City Council District 5 candidates (incumbent Janet Kennedy and Ginka Tarnowski) will be present at this forum. Chamber Executive Director Daniel Fanning and News Tribune Editorial Page Editor Chuck Frederick serve as moderators.
Find out more »Oct 2023
Essentia Health Job Fair
Essentia Health talent recruiters and department managers will be on-site from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the Essentia Health Job Fair. They are hiring for a variety of positions, including registered nurses, respiratory therapists, environmental services, nutrition services, radiology, registration and more. Attendees are invited to stop by and learn more about Essentia, meet with hiring leaders and discuss our current opportunities. Many positions will be interviewing on the spot so candidates are asked to bring a resume, but…
Find out more »Fuse Fright Night — Featuring Duluth Ghost Tours
Gather your friends, plan your costume and join Fuse Duluth for a haunted evening of wickedly good appetizers, ghost stories and music The evening will begin with hors d’oeuvres and networking at The Garden, followed by a spooky tour through Canal Park led by Kim with Duluth Ghost Tours. After the tour, attendees will circle back to The Garden to enjoy music and Halloween-themed desserts. Beware of the scare and come to network if you dare! Register here...if you are…
Find out more »Jan 2024
Lunch at the Garden: Mandy Turpin
Film producer Mandy Turpin ("Merry Kiss Cam") is the featured speaker. Her latest movie, “Rescuing Christmas,” is out now on the Hallmark Channel. Turpin will share more about why she chose Duluth and what makes it a great place to shoot movies, as well as discussing what it takes to turn Duluth into a film hub.
Find out more »Feb 2024
Legislative Engagement 2.0
Hosted by the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce and APEX. Hear from a panel of leaders from Enbridge, Cirrus Aircraft, Minnesota Power and Giant Voices about creating a better business environment through advocacy.
Find out more »Mar 2024
COGGS Gala
Cyclists of Gitchee Gummee Shores host an annual gala to support the mission to develop sustainable trails, equitable trail access across the Twin Ports and to welcome outdoor recreational culture by promoting opportunities, education, programming, partnerships and healthy outdoor fun. The COGGS Gala features a dinner with live and silent auctions. To reserve a spot and see a full schedule of the night, visit www.coggs.com/gala.
Find out more »Springtime Floral Centerpieces DIY Class
The Garden is hosting a do-it-yourself, instructor-led floral class demonstrates how to create a unique, colorful table centerpiece, just in time for Easter! The class includes all the items needed to create your centerpieces and one free beverage. Limited space is available so register at forfloralsake.com. 10:30 a.m. is social hour and the class demonstration start at 11 a.m.
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