Duluth Minnesota ChamberLeadership Duluth

Leadership Duluth
Leadership Duluth is our community’s premier leadership development program.  Designed to identify, orient, develop and network existing and emerging leaders, Leadership Duluth inspires participants to take an active role in ensuring the health and prosperity of our area. 
Our mission: to identify, educate and inspire leaders to serve our community.


A Healthy Community: The Big Picture
Participants will collaborate with each other and area leaders to determine and define the components of a healthy community.   Through a series of educational and hands-on opportunities, participants will come to understand the inner-workings of these components and how they contribute to the Duluth area’s overall health.  Finally, in response to Leadership Duluth’s call to action, participants will be asked to share their personal and business intentions for the future.

Program Objectives
Educate participants about Duluth’s cultural and business history, as well as the current issues facing the region.
Invite participants to work together to foster and facilitate positive change in their workplaces and in the community.
Equip participants with skills that will assist them in being more effective leaders in the workplace and in the community.
Motivate participants to pursue active leadership within those causes with which they identify.



Rewards

Participants in Leadership Duluth:

    ·      Engage area leaders in extensive discourse about issues impacting
         our community
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Gain VIP access to area organizations and institutions
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ncrease their visibility within their workplaces and the community
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Develop lasting relationships with other group members and 
         program contributors 
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Experience a tangible improvement in their leadership abilities

Candidates for Leadership Duluth demonstrate:


Marketing Opportunities
Quality leadership is a key ingredient in giving Duluth its well-earned reputation as an outstanding community.  Executives in top organizations know it is quality employees who help make their businesses successful.  Leadership Duluth affords organizations targeted marketing opportunities with benefits such as:


To Apply

Candidates may apply on their own volition or they may be nominated by an employer, colleague, or community organization.  Applications are accepted annually in April & May.  Tuition: $1300 for members; $1600 for non-members.  Space is limited.  Applications may be obtained by calling 218-722-5501 or visiting
www.duluthchamber.com.



Testimonials

Ramsey GordonGordon Ramsay
Duluth Police Chief
Leadership Duluth 2009
“Leadership Duluth has provided me with an incredible opportunity to see Duluth's business community from the inside out.  Additionally, the opportunities to meet and network with business leaders from throughout our community provided me with an experience that can't be replicated.  It has been a tremendous experience.”









Laura SiegerLaura Sieger
Vice President WestmorelandFlint
Leadership Duluth 2000
“Leadership Duluth provided me with an opportunity to learn more about many different aspects of our community. I met a lot of terrific people and gained new insights that I have used personally and professionally. It’s a great way for long-time Duluthians as well as people new to the community to really get a greater understanding of Duluth and all it offers.”








David RossDavid Ross
President & CEO Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce
Leadership Duluth 1991
“Leadership Duluth provided me the insight and inspiration necessary to focus my efforts to be a positive force within our beloved community. The Leadership Duluth experience made me far more aware of the challenges and opportunities that were in need of additional leadership to address. The program provided a timely connecting point between various community needs and the multiple talents and interests of my classmates. It was a transformational experience. I remain an unwavering advocate for Leadership Duluth.”







2009-2010 Leadership Duluth Class

Name Company Name Company
Bauer, Shane Laughingstock Design Linberg, Kurt College of St. Scholastica
Buller, Jon Duluth News Tribune Litman, Tiffany  
Cutler, Dawn North Shore Bank of Commerce Magnuson, Mark Lake Superior College
Dahl, Jeanine Northland Foundation Manion, David CW Technology
Daiken, Laurie UnitedHealthcare Menor, Dan Ikonics Corporation
Dolentz, Jackie SMDC Health System Moody, Grant SMDC Health System
Erpestad, Hanna Lake Superior College O'Connor, Don Duluth Builders Exchange
Esch, Jill Thibodeau, Johnson & Feriancek, PLLP Opack, Julie Duluth Entertainment Convention Center- DECC
Filzen, Lisa Edgewater Resort & Waterpark Perret, Brad Minnesota Power- An ALLETE Company
Fries, Dean Members Cooperative Credit Union Pionk, Karen Sheraton Duluth Hotel
Grussing, David Pfizer, Inc. Ross, Jason Republic Bank
Hassett, Betsy Orman, Nord, Spott & Hurd Ryan, Jeff Sawtooth Solutions & Support, Inc
Heffernan, Pat Wheeler Associates Seinola, Jean College of St. Scholastica
Henderson, Allegra Community Action Duluth Skluzacek, Amy UDAC
Hietapelto, Hugo Duluth Financial Group Smith, Eric Minnesota Power- An ALLETE Company
Jackson, Brad Minnesota Air National Guard- 148th Fighter Wing Stacken, Brian Minnesota Power- An ALLETE Company
Junge, Sara SMDC Health System Stolee, Patricia Northland Human Resource Association
Kaplan, Cheryl Compudyne, Inc. Sylvester, Fred Wells Fargo Bank
Laakso, Niki WesternBank- Umbrella Terhaar, Kim St. Luke's
Lahti, Lindsay College of St. Scholastica Walker Schulte, Kristi ShipRock Management
Layman, Michael Minnesota Air National Guard- 148th Fighter Wing Witty, Scott Hanft Fride, A Professional Association


Premier Sponsor:

Members Cooperative Credit Union

Platinum Sponsors:

SMDC Health System United Health Group Lake Superior College Minnesota Power

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