Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

Fuse Duluth Presents: The "Ready for the Real World" Series 10/1/2026 4:30 PM - 10/1/2026 7:00 PM

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 22:22:45 GMT

Fuse Duluth & Lake Superior College Career Services Present: The "Ready for the Real World" Series

As the Duluth Chamber’s young professionals initiative, Fuse Duluth has spent the past 21 years dedicated to connecting and empowering emerging leaders in the community. Committed to professional development, networking, and community involvement, Fuse aims to recruit and retain young talent as well as cultivate the next generation of business leaders in Duluth.

With this mission in mind, Fuse Duluth and Lake Superior College Career Services are excited to debut the “Ready for the Real World Series" at LSC, continuing our commitment to preparing local university students for professional success. During this special preparatory workshop, students will learn real-life career skills such as interviewing tactics, personal branding, professional email verbiage, negotiation skills, and how to effectively network. The event will feature short skills presentations, mock interviews, résumé/online profiles review, and roundtable discussions with industry professionals.

This event is FREE for Lake Superior College students to attend; food and beverage will be provided.

Sponsorships Now Available

$1,000 Presenting Sponsor (one available)
Opportunity to provide a 10 minute skills-centered presentation during the event
Logo displayed prominently on event webpage & materials
Company marketing collateral displayed prominently at event
Roundtable sponsorship included
Access to attendee list at end of event

$500 Roundtable Sponsor
Lead a roundtable discussion for students based on select industry or career skills
Company marketing collateral available at table
Opportunity to share open job positions with students at the roundtable

If you are a local employer and are interested in sponsoring this event, please reach out to ahagen@duluthchamber.com for more information.

Fuse Spark Exchange - Lead Generation Group 10/6/2026 4:30 PM - 10/6/2026 6:00 PM

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 20:13:37 GMT

Fuse Spark Exchange is a new monthly lead generation group designed for businesses, nonprofits, young professionals, and entrepreneurs looking to grow their networks in a welcoming, action-driven space. Bring a lead, share a connection, and spark new opportunities — no rigid rules, just real results. Give a lead. Get a lead. Grow together.

Wild Rose Company at Norway Hall Event Center is our 2026 meeting location host; they will kick off each meeting with a welcome and information about their new event space!

Fuse Spark Exchange is open to current Chamber members and costs $5 at the door. Non-Chamber members may attend one meeting to try out the group. If you are interested in hosting or sponsoring, reach out to ahagen@duluthchamber.com.

If you would like to be added to the email list for future Fuse Spark Exchange events, please sign up here.

Ignite Your Fuse Experiential Luncheon - Loll Designs Story & Tour 10/8/2026 12:00 Noon - 10/8/2026 1:00 PM

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 19:14:07 GMT

Duluth professionals love experience-based learning; that is why the Ignite Your Fuse series is anything but a typical sit-down luncheon. Join Fuse Duluth on October 8th to get an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Loll Designs!

Based in Duluth, MN, Loll Designs is a designer/manufacturer of durable, all-weather, outdoor furniture and accessories made with HDPE (high density polyethylene), partially from recycled plastics like milk jug containers and shampoo bottles. Using thoughtful, original designs and unique materials, Loll creates innovative, fun and high quality products proudly crafted in the USA.

Your admission also includes a delicious box lunch and time to network with fellow attendees following the tour. We hope to see you there!

Let's Do Lunch - Landmark Development 10/13/2026 11:30 AM - 10/13/2026 1:00 PM

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:32:27 GMT

Join us for Let's Do Lunch featuring Landmark Development. Sponsored by our friends at Minnesota Power - An ALLETE Company.

Finally Fridays Networking Event - Life House 10/23/2026 7:30 AM - 10/23/2026 9:00 AM

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 18:27:30 GMT

Finally Fridays: Morning Networking Events to Elevate Your Profile

Finally Fridays is the Chamber’s morning social series which provides guests the opportunity to start their day with professional accompaniment, breakfast beverages, and snacks. Join us at this special Finally Fridays hosted by Life House to learn more about the critical work they do for the youth in our community.

In lieu of a registration fee, the Duluth Chamber team will collect cash donations at the door that will go directly to support the mission of Life House. Credit card donations will also be accepted. A $5 minimum donation is encouraged.

About the Host

Life House provides comprehensive supportive services to meet the needs of our youth and young families ages 14 to 24 who are unstably housed and/or navigating various challenges in life.

We provide a place for them to connect with compassionate staff where they can feel and express all their emotions as well as heal from their wounds.