Duluth Chamber of Commerce and LSC hold Diversity Equity and Inclusion Summit

DULUTH, Minn.  — The topic of equity and inclusion took center stage Thursday in Duluth for business leaders, educators, and people in the community.

The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce and Lake Superior College put on the summit.

Experts talked about how noticing, listening, and engaging can create more value and inclusive workplaces and communities.

Several speakers and panels went in-depth on topics of poverty, accessibility, and inclusion.

“We really want people to understand that an inclusive workforce will solve a lot of the workforce problems we are facing in the community by really opening our minds to who we can hire. Who isn’t at the table? Who should be at the table? So, we’re really getting together talking about those solutions, and we really thank Minnesota DEED for their support.” said Aubrey Hagen, Director of Membership Development and DEI, Duluth Chamber of Commerce.

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) funded the summit.