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Breakfast Connections Recap: MnDOT Virginia HQ Job Site
October 14, 2026 Breakfast at the MnDOT Virginia headquarters job site This morning’s Breakfast Connections took members inside one of the biggest construction projects on the Range, the new MnDOT Virginia headquarters. Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP) hosted us at the District 1 job site at 101 Hoover Road. The $86 million…
Read More2026 Annual Gala & Awards Recap
Thank you to everyone who joined us at Fortune Bay Resort Casino on Friday, October 2 for the 2026 Laurentian Chamber Annual Gala. Members, partners, and friends from across the Iron Range came together for a black-tie evening honoring this year’s Annual Award winners. The 2026 Laurentian Chamber Annual Award winners. Photo by Mark Sauer.…
Read MoreBusiness Happy Hour – 06/24/26
Kicking Off the Summer with Flaimer’s & W.A. Fisher The June Business Happy Hour at Flaimer’s, co‑hosted with W.A. Fisher, proved that even a dreary day can’t dampen the spirit of our local business community. Despite gray skies and a steady drizzle outside, the atmosphere inside was anything but gloomy. With strong attendance from professionals…
Read MoreBreakfast Connections – 06/10/26
Connections That Carry a Region Forward Northeast Service Cooperative (NESC) hosted this month’s Breakfast Connections, where community partners filled the space with the kind of conversation that only happens when people genuinely care about the future of our region. Although it was a dreary morning, the welcoming team at NESC brightened everyone’s day with a…
Read MoreThank You May Renewing Members!
May Renewing Members We want to thank our renewing members for their continued investment in the Laurentian Chamber. Chamber Membership demonstrates an organizations belief in not just growing their business, but strengthening the entire local economy. Membership helps fuel advocacy, support workforce development, and build the partnerships that move our community forward. Not yet a…
Read More2026 Golf Classic Presented by Essentia Health
2026 Annual Golf Classic Presented by Essentia Health The Laurentian Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Classic – proudly presented by Essentia Health – delivered exactly what makes this event a regional favorite: sunshine, camaraderie, and a full day of friendly competition on the course. With 31 teams representing a wide range of industry partners, the…
Read MoreBusiness Happy Hour – 05/27/26
A Bright Afternoon of Connection at the Waschke Family Dealership The May Business Happy Hour co‑hosted by Waschke Family Dealers and Pohaki was nothing short of a community highlight. With fantastic attendance from local professionals, entrepreneurs, and partners, the event buzzed with conversation, collaboration, and genuine connection. The setting couldn’t have been better. The dealership’s…
Read More2026 Women’s Leadership Summit
2026 Women’s Leadership Summit Lead with Intent: The Power of Purposeful Action Nearly 160 women from across northeastern Minnesota gathered at the Minnesota Discovery Center on May 14th for a day that went far beyond typical networking or professional development. The 2026 Women’s Leadership Summit pushed past surface‑level inspiration and dug into real conversations about…
Read MoreBreakfast Connections – 05/13/26
Building Community Connection North St. Louis County Habitat for Humanity hosted the Breakfast Connections event this month and it was more than a morning meetup – it was a reminder of what happens when people gather with purpose. The room was full, the conversations were lively, and Nathan’s famous breakfast burritos set the tone with…
Read MoreThank You April Renewing Members!
April Renewing Members We want to thank our renewing members for their continued investment in the Laurentian Chamber. Chamber Membership demonstrates an organizations belief in not just growing their business, but strengthening the entire local economy. Membership helps fuel advocacy, support workforce development, and build the partnerships that move our community forward. Not yet a…
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