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Breakfast 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…
Read MoreA Week of Connection, Collaboration, and Community Building at the Iron Trail Motors Event Center
A Week of Connection, Collaboration, and Community Building at the Iron Trail Motors Event Center This past week was one of the busiest, and most energizing weeks of the year for the Laurentian Chamber of Commerce. With four days of back‑to‑back programming hosted at the Iron Trail Motors Event Center, we were reminded just how…
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Association Luncheon
Alzheimer’s Association Luncheon Happy Spring from the Alzheimer’s Association! On April 8th, the Alzheimer’s Association hosted a luncheon at the Chamber office to inform the community about the Alzheimer’s Association and the services they provide locally, along with nationally. These services are provided at no cost to those that need them due to the fundraising…
Read MoreBreakfast Connections – 04/08/26
Advocating for a Sustainable Community The Laurentian Chamber of Commerce’s Breakfast Connections event, hosted this month by Mining Minnesota and Northeast Technical Services, felt like a snapshot of everything that makes the Iron Range such a powerful, resilient region. It was a full room, a great meal, and a reminder that when our businesses and…
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