Small business training sessions for bridge closure
Small-business owners: Are you preparing for the Blatnik Bridge closure? The Bridge: A Small Business Training Series, led by the Development Association, offers practical trainings and resources to help small businesses prepare, adapt, and navigate the challenges and opportunities ahead. Join us for the Kick-Off on Monday, Oct. 26, and choose the trainings that best […]
City of Duluth Announces 3rd Annual Snowplow-Naming Contest
Enger Plower was the winning name among more than 300 entries in 2024. In 2025 it was The Big Leplowski that won. What will be the winning name in the third annual City of Duluth snowplow-naming contest? The city will begin accepting submissions for suggested names of a city snowplow beginning Friday, Oct. 9, 2026. […]
Profiles of Leadership: Tom Hanson
Tom Hanson laughs when people describe him as one of the Northland’s most influential business leaders. “I still think I’m just a restaurant guy,” he says with a smile. The statement sounds almost unbelievable coming from the man who transformed a struggling diner into one of Duluth’s best-known restaurants, helped ignite the revitalization of Lincoln […]
TSA Is Hiring at DLH
The TSA (Transportation Security Administration) is currently seeking entry-level officers for part-time positions at Duluth International Airport (DLH). This exciting opportunity offers competitive pay in a fast-paced environment, great benefits and a chance to enter a world of possibilities within the federal government. Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) play a critical role in maintaining the security […]
‘Seeds of Growth’ Event for Small Businesses and Resource Providers Set for Oct. 6
Small business owners, entrepreneurs, those aspiring to start a business, and area organizations that support small business development are invited to Small Business Seeds for Growth on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 10 am to 2 pm at the Clyde Iron Works Event Center in Duluth. Lunch is provided. This no-cost opportunity is hosted by the Northland Foundation, Northland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Huntington […]
Candidate Forums to Be Held at Garden Event Center
The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce and the Duluth News Tribune are hosting the 2026 Candidate Forums on Sept. 28 from 5-7:45 pm and Sept. 29 from 5-8:45 pm at The Garden Event Center. These forums will provide a timely opportunity to meet the candidates running for state and local offices this election season. The 2026 […]
Ecolibrium3 Offering Free Technology Classes
Ecolibrium3 (Eco3) has been selected as a 2026 AARP Community Challenge grantee to address the growing need to help older community members develop and enhance digital skills in today’s technological world. The Community Challenge grant program supports projects that improve public places, housing, transportation, digital connectivity, disaster resilience, and more. These grants are part of […]
UMD to Host AI Summit Focused on Practical, Human-Centered Uses of Artificial Intelligence
University of Minnesota Duluth will host the UMD AI Summit: Beyond the Hype: Practical AI, Human-Centered Work on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m. in the UMD Ballroom. A reception will follow from 4 to 5 p.m. The Summit, which is free and open to the public, will bring together faculty, staff, […]
3D Robotics Duluth Opens New Space at Tech Village with Public Open House
At its July 2025 Investor-Member meeting, economic development agency APEX showcased regional FIRST Robotics teams and shared the impact this STEM programming can have for our future workforce. Since then, APEX helped 3D Robotics Duluth move into a new space in downtown Duluth, in the Duluth Technology Village, 11 E. Superior St., Suites 145 & 165. The […]
Imagine Downtown Duluth Plan Moves from Vision to Action
Duluth’s Imagine Downtown Plan is moving into its implementation phase, with community leaders focusing on housing, homelessness, business development and improvements to public spaces as priorities for the city’s downtown. The plan, developed through community input and working groups, was laid out at a presentation at Greysolon Ballroom the morning of Thursday, Aug. 27. The […]