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Leadership Program

Reach Your Potential. Lead with Purpose.

The Cloquet Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program is designed for emerging and established leaders who want to grow professionally, strengthen their leadership skills, and make a lasting impact on their workplace and community.

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Through engaging sessions, local business leaders, and community connections, participants gain valuable insight into the people, organizations, and opportunities that shape the Cloquet area. The program is offered every other year and brings together professionals from a variety of industries to learn, collaborate, and grow.

Next Session: December 2027-May 2028

What You'll Experience

Participants take part in a series of interactive sessions focused on both personal leadership and community engagement.

Topics may include:

  • Leadership Development

  • Communication & Team Building

  • Personal Branding

  • Business & Economic Development

  • Community Leadership

  • Government & Public Service

  • Workforce Development

  • Networking with Local Leaders

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Each session is designed to provide practical leadership tools while connecting participants with the people and organizations shaping the future of the Cloquet area.

Participants in a leadership program workshop.

Benefits of the Leadership Program

✓ Six-Month Leadership Journey
A comprehensive program that builds leadership skills through interactive monthly sessions.

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✓ Lasting Professional Connections
Create valuable relationships with local business leaders and fellow professionals.

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✓ Community Knowledge
Explore the businesses, organizations, and resources that shape the Cloquet area.

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✓ Leadership Confidence
Strengthen your leadership potential through practical experiences and personal growth.

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✓ Lead with Purpose
Return to your organization prepared to take on new challenges, inspire others, and make a greater impact.

Congratulations to our 2025-2026 Leadership Graduates!

Participants of a leadership program posing for a group photo in a conference room.

Rhonda Adams

North Shore Mortgage

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Aaron Adkins

Kolar Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac

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Blake Anderson

Upper Lakes Foods

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Joshua Beaupre

USG Interiors

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David Biegert

Hunt Electric

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Sarah Boynton

Frandsen Bank & Trust

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Justin Cheever

Fairchild Equipment

Casey Gillman

Carlson Duluth Company

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Lindsey Jackson

Northwoods Credit Union

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Kaitlyn Krippner

US Bank

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Samantha Laveau

Northwoods Credit Union

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Hannah Mitchell

Minnesota Power, ALLETE

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Jacquelyn Munoz

Northwoods Credit Union

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Mickie Naperala

Sappi North America

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Rachel Nentl

Promoting Me

Collin Peterson

USG Interiors

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Kyle Potswald

National Bank of Commerce

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Heidi Reimer

Reliable Insurance Agency

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Caleb Rhodes

Farmers Insurance – Rhodes Agency

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Eric Thorn

Hunt Electric

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Amber Tobeck

Northwoods Credit Union

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Audrey Tusken

Community Memorial Hospital

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