Small Business
Business Happy Hour – 03/25/26
Discovering a New Network at MDC Kicking off the start of spring, Minnesota Discovery Center hosted this month’s Business Happy Hour in their dining room area. Guests enjoyed signature drinks and delicious eats prepared by the catering staff at the Minnesota Discovery Center. The beautiful spring day even allowed guests to wander outside to enjoy…
Read MoreThank You February Renewing Members!
February 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 MoreMarch Warm Cups, Warm Community
Connecting with the Community over Coffee On Wednesday, March 4th we enjoyed spending the morning connecting with community members and visiting with guests at the Iron Trail Motors Event Center Warm Cups, Warm Community event. It was a great opportunity to hear from community members on topics such as housing and business development, as well as share…
Read MoreBusiness Happy Hour – 02/25/26
Casual Evening on the Course To celebrate a year of successful partnership, Northeast Title hosted this month’s Business Happy Hour at Copper Nickel on the Course. It was a casual evening filled with great food and even better conversations. Copper Nickel on the Course prepared some savory pork sliders, mac-n-cheese bites, and mini corn bread…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting – US Bank
Customer Appreciation: Ribbon Cutting for US Bank To honor their loyal customers, US Bank hosted a customer appreciation event at their Virginia Branch accompanied by a Laurentian Chamber ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The Laurentian Chamber of Commerce was grateful to meet the new branch manger and staff, as well as be…
Read MoreThank You January Renewing Members!
January 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 MoreUMD IRON Program Luncheon
Developing the Next Generation of Young Professionals The UMD Labovitz School of Business and Economics hosted an informational luncheon at the Sawmill Saloon & Restaurant on Tuesday, January 27th to share information about their Internships and Rural Opportunities Network (IRON) program with regional leaders. While enjoying a taco buffet lunch, attendees engaged in meaningful conversations…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting – NCCU
Lending a Hand: Ribbon Cutting for NCCU Following their striking remodel, Northern Communities Credit Union hosted a Grand Reopening Celebration accompanied by a Laurentian Chamber ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, January 22, 2026. The Laurentian Chamber of Commerce was grateful to be a part of this momentous occasion and to see the launch of NCCU’s…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting – MN Wilderness Hockey
Hometown Hockey: Ribbon Cutting for Minnesota Wilderness The Laurentian Chamber of Commerce was honored to join the Minnesota Wilderness Junior Hockey Team out on the ice for a special ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, January 16, 2026. Now in their second year, the Minnesota Wilderness Junior Hockey Team is bringing some action packed games and fresh…
Read More2025 16th Annual Gary Carlson Memorial Curling Funspiel
We Put the FUN in Funspiel! 2025 16th Annual Gary Carlson Memorial Curling Funspiel On Friday, December 12th, 2025, the Laurentian Chamber of Commerce hosted the 16th Annual Gary Carlson Curling Funspiel at the Range Recreation Civic Center, home to Curl Mesabi curling club. We had another great turnout with 32 teams participating in this…
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