The Duluth 1200 Fund Celebrates 40th Anniversary

DULUTH, MINN- The Duluth Twelve Hundred Fund celebrated their 40th anniversary at the Zeitgeist. The private non-profit supports entrepreneurs and business owners by providing mentorships and loans. They’re mission is to grow the economy and create jobs in Duluth.

Wednesday night’s celebration was to celebrate the hard work of everyone involve and success stories.

“We really hope that one, people walk away with understanding of who the twelve hundred fund is and what we do but also that everyone takes a moment to celebrate all mass of success that 12oo fund has got to be a part of so many business stories within our community.” Says  Duluth Manager of economic development Tricia Hobbs.

Hobbs goes on to say that the 1200 fund encourages everyone who is starting a business to reach out on their website.  They’re always happy to help.