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Business After Hours – 02/28/24
Discovering Nature’s Oasis: The Olcott Park Greenhouse February 28th, the Olcott Park Greenhouse transformed into a cozy gathering spot for the Business After Hours event. Hosted by the non-profit Friends of the Greenhouse, it was an evening filled with lush greenery, tasty food, and good vibes. The Olcott Park Greenhouse is a gem, boasting with…
Read More2024 Annual Luncheon
The Laurentian Chamber of Commerce 2024 Annual Luncheon Thank you to everyone who attended the Laurentian Chamber of Commerce Annual Luncheon! It was a delightful afternoon filled with engaging discussions, delicious food, and valuable insights. We welcomed our new board members for 2024, whose dedication and expertise will undoubtedly contribute to the chamber’s continued success.…
Read MoreBreakfast Connections – 02/14/24
Breakfast Connections – 02/14/24 Valentine’s Day was extra sweet this year as we gathered for a morning breakfast networking event hosted by North Star Credit Union at their new location on Rock Ridge Drive in Mountain Iron. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the tantalizing scent of homemade egg bake filled the air as we…
Read MoreIron Range Nonprofit Board 101
Iron Range Nonprofit Board Training 101 On February 8, 2024, The Laurentian Chamber of Commerce and the United Way of Northeastern Minnesota hosted a first-of-its-kind event: Iron Range Board Training 101. This event, sponsored by the Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation, was presented by Kelly LaCore of Minnesota Council of Nonprofits. Kelly joined…
Read MoreBusiness After Hours – 01/24/24
Business After Hours at the Chalet ❄ January’s Business After Hours was held at Giants Ridge in Biwabik. There were many newcomers to join this popular networking event and watch the sunset over the beautiful hills. Some even joined us after an afternoon spent on the slopes – the weather was ideal! Tubing is open…
Read MoreBreakfast Connections – 01/10/24
Breakfast Connections – 01/10/24 A Morning of Connections: VCCU’s Breakfast Event Virginia Cooperative Credit Union (VCCU) took center stage this morning as the host of our January Breakfast Connections event. The gathering, filled with delicious food and attended by numerous local businesses, offered a unique opportunity for networking and community engagement. The aroma of the…
Read MoreBusiness After Hours – 12/13/23
Business After Hours – 12/13/23 Sipping and Mingling: A recap of Super One Liquor’s Festive Business After Hours Event Super One Liquor located in Virginia, a hub for quality libations, recently played host to a spectacular Business After Hours event that left attendees buzzing with excitement. This annual extravaganza, held in the spirit of the…
Read More14th Annual Gary Carlson Memorial Funspiel – 12/08/23
Champions are made on the Iron Range – from business to curling On Friday, December 8th, 2023, the Laurentian Chamber of Commerce 14th Annual Gary Carlson Curling Funspiel at the Range Recreation Civic Center, home to Curl Mesabi curling club. A maxed-out 32 teams participated in this year’s event, sponsored by U.S. Steel, including new and longstanding members.…
Read MoreBreakfast Connections – 12/06/23
Breakfast Connections – 12/06/23 The last Breakfast Connections of the year was hosted by Pohaki in Virginia this morning. Pohaki recently had a ribbon-cutting and open house to show the public their new Designs showroom. Today was a great day to meet Nicki (their newest designer), do some Christmas shopping, network with local businesses and…
Read MoreBusiness After Hours – 11/15/23
Business After Hours – 11/15/23 November Business After Hours was hosted by Iron Trail Motors at Virginia Elks Club. Historically, November Business After Hours has been the kick-off to start Festival of Trees weekend at the Virginia Elks Club. This year the catering was done by The Sugar Shack who provided a beautiful charcuterie spread…
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