Networking
Business Happy Hour – 12/17/25
Holiday Happy Hour For the grand finale of 2025, December Business Happy Hour hosted by Frandsen Bank & Trust was a magical evening full of festive music, delicious hors d’oeuvres, and connecting with industry peers. Held at the Sawmill Saloon & Restaurant, the lively hosts transformed the space into a winter wonderland and topped it off…
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…
Read MoreBreakfast Connections – 12/10/25
Framing a New Network Business Professionals from all over the region came together for a fun and festive morning at the December Breakfast Connections hosted by Advanced Optical. The cozy space and welcoming team from Advanced Optical created the perfect space to reminisce with former colleagues, make new connections, and enjoy a hot breakfast prepared…
Read More2nd Annual Community Bonfire
Spreading Some Warmth at the Community Bonfire The Laurentian Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2nd Annual Community Bonfire on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at Silver Lake Beach in Virginia, MN. Even with a little drizzle, the festive evening brought families, friends, and neighbors together to kick off the holiday season with warmth, good food, and…
Read MoreBreakfast Connections – 11/12/25
Contributing to a Welcoming Community The November Breakfast Connections hosted by Virginia Community Foundation and Northern State Bank of Virginia was a morning filled with making new connections, meeting new faces, and hearing about all the great updates going on around the community. The intimate space allowed guests to engage in meaningful conversations and enjoy…
Read MoreBusiness Happy Hour – 10/22/25
Major Improvements Coming to Essentia Health The October Business Happy Hour, hosted by Essentia Health in Virginia, was an unforgettable evening that allowed the community to engage in meaningful discussions with Essentia staff, local leaders, and elected officials. Attendees also had the opportunity to sample the award-winning chili and favorite fall treats prepared by the…
Read MoreBreakfast Connections – 10/08/25
Showcasing this Multi-Use Facility October Breakfast Connections at Iron Trail Motors Event Center brought business and community leaders together for a morning of networking, updates, and collaboration. Attendees enjoyed a delicious hot breakfast prepared by the hosts and engaged in meaningful conversations about the impact that the state of the art facility has on the…
Read MoreBusiness Happy Hour – 09/24/25
Happy Hour and Unique Finds at Potluck Kitchenware Our September Business Happy Hour at Potluck Kitchenware brought the Laurentian Chamber community to the heart of Ely for an evening of connection, local flavor, and small business celebration. Hosted by Kelsey Lee of Potluck Kitchenware, guests enjoyed appetizers from Sheridan Street Delicatessen and sweet treats from…
Read MoreBreakfast Connections – 09/10/25
More Than Just a Store September Breakfast Connections at True North Goodwill brought business and community leaders together at the Career Navigation Center in Plaza 53 West building for a morning of networking, updates, and collaboration. Attendees enjoyed breakfast and conversation in the newly reimagined space which was once home to the Laurentian Chamber conference…
Read More2025 Women’s Leadership Summit
2025 Women’s Leadership Summit: Resilience, Redefined On May 8, 2025, nearly 170 women from across northeastern Minnesota came together at the Minnesota Discovery Center for the 3rd Annual Women’s Leadership Summit. It was a day filled with meaningful conversation, connection, and a renewed sense of purpose. This year’s theme, Resilience, Redefined, invited us to move…
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