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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.”







2008-2009 Leadership Duluth Class

Name Company Name Company
Abernethy, Jinell Anytime Fitness Levang, Jim Builders Commonwealth
Beal, Keith Pro Print Lichtenberg, Tami Rural Health Resource Center
Beard, Brenda Junior League of Duluth Maki, Kimberly ANDRESEN & BUTTERWORTH, P.A.
Bradt, Scott Wells Fargo Bank Manning, Paul Arrowhead Builders Association
Bringman, Heidi LHB, Inc.  Mattson, Steve SMDC Health System
Chick, Kim The Inn on Lake Superior Mickelson, Anna Hanft Fride, A Professional Association
Cleet, James Minnesota Air National Guard - 148th FW Osborne, Brett St. Luke's
Cohen, Stacia FirstPlan Pessenda, Dave Minnesota Power - An ALLETE Company
Colclough, Michael M&I Bank - Superior Pierce, Julie Minnesota Power - An ALLETE Company
DeFoe, Breanne Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce Ramsay, Gordon City of Duluth - Police Department
Erikson, Lisa Minnesota Air National Guard - 148th FW Roseth, Lisa College of St. Scholastica
Gasele, John Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick, P.A. Shelton, William Shelton Excavating, Inc.
Gordon, Wade Lake Superior College Swanson, Brian Reuben Johnson & Son, Inc. and Affiliated Companies
Graber, BreAnn Duluth News Tribune Tewes, Kane Krech Ojard & Assoc., P.A. Engr. & Architects
Graham, Nancy Ayres Associates Theis, Chris US Bank
Gum, Joellyn LHB, Inc.  Tidrick, Tina SMDC Health System
Hanson, Erica DSGW Architects Watts, Jim Orman Nord Spott & Hurd
Koecher, Tina Minnesota Power - An ALLETE Company Welles, Jon C. Liscomb-Hood-Mason Co.
Kurtz, Kelly PAVSA Wheeler, Andrew Wheeler Associates
Larson, Sandi UMD - Center for Economic Development Zuniga, Celeste Lake Superior College
Latuska, Kelli Northland's NewsCenter    


Premier Sponsor:

Members Cooperative Credit Union

Platinum Sponsors:

SMDC Health System United Health Group Lake Superior College Minnesota Power

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