The Lundeen Group

01/03/2026

Join the Duluth Wedding Show — the region’s premier wedding-planning event. Discover top vendors, explore gown & décor inspiration, enjoy tasty samples, and plan your dream celebration in one unforgettable day at the Duluth Entertainment & Convention Center.

03/30/2025

For Business owners:

“Time Theft” is a real thing! Employees clock in……get to work. Don’t work or simply screw around? Must not want the job!

You’re out the door.

02/27/2025

Reposted from Austan Lundeen's LinkedIn Post:

🤝 The secret to marketing success? Relationships. 🤝
Marketing is often seen as data-driven, content-focused, and ROI-obsessed. But behind every campaign, every strategy, and every win is a network of meaningful connections that drive real growth.
Here’s what I’ve learned:
💡Collaborate to Elevate:
The best ideas often don’t come from sitting at your desk—they’re sparked in conversations with others. Cross-functional teamwork can unlock breakthroughs that one team simply can’t achieve alone.
💡Invest in Relationships, Not Just Campaigns:
Building trust with business development, sales, and external partners can lead to exponential opportunities—whether it’s securing buy-in for your next big idea or tapping into an untapped audience.
💡Listen, Then Lead:
Strong relationships don’t just happen by broadcasting your expertise. They start with listening to what others need and tailoring solutions around them.
In marketing, relationships aren’t a “nice to have”, they’re an essential strategy. They turn ideas into action and connections into conversions.
What’s one relationship-building strategy that’s helped you grow personally or professionally?

12/03/2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Bluebird Foundation Hosts Annual Holiday Celebration and Scholarship Awards Event

Duluth, MN – December 2, 2024 – The Bluebird Foundation invites the community to its annual holiday celebration and scholarship awards event this Thursday, December 5, at the Clyde Ironworks Event Center in Duluth. The festivities run from 5 PM to 9 PM, offering an evening of holiday cheer, live entertainment, and recognition of young talent in the performing arts.

Highlights of the evening include:

• Live Music Performances: Featuring Tom O’Hara, Rickey Lee Biggs, Bing Allen and the Manhattans, Croon Juice, and Tom Cawcutt Sr.

• Silent Auction: Bid on unique items to support the foundation’s mission.

• Interactive Activities: Gaming tables provided by Sounds Unlimited and a photo booth by Euphoric Entertainment.

• Release of the Annual Christmas by the Lake CD: A Northland holiday tradition featuring 16 songs by local artists, available as a collector’s CD. Pre-orders for a limited-edition vinyl version, delayed due to international shipping issues, will also be accepted.

Recognizing Excellence in the Arts

At the heart of the evening is the presentation of the Audrey A. Lundeen Scholarship, a $2,500 award honoring an outstanding student pursuing a career in the performing arts. Additionally, four $500 grants will be awarded, including:

• The Patrick Perfetti Music Excellence Award
• The Jim Putnam Award, sponsored by the Cloquet Eagles Club Aerie #1163
• The Cloquet Eagles Club Aerie #1163 Award
• The Charles "Chuck" Main Percussion Award

Since 2014, the Bluebird Foundation has awarded over $60,000 in scholarships and grants, championing the growth of young artists and their pursuit of careers in performing and culinary arts.

An Evening of Impact

This annual celebration is not just a festive gathering but also a vital fundraiser supporting the foundation’s mission to nurture youth in the arts. Attendees can enjoy the holiday spirit while making a meaningful difference in the lives of regional students.

For more information about the Bluebird Foundation, its mission, and the holiday event, visit www.bluebirdfoundation.org or follow the foundation on Facebook.

About the Bluebird Foundation
The Bluebird Foundation is dedicated to empowering youth in the performing arts. Through scholarships, grants, and community support, the foundation fosters self-esteem, cultural understanding, and academic achievement while celebrating the transformative power of the arts.

02/21/2024

TWO LOCAL CHARITIES TO BENEFIT FROM 2024 Duluth Women’s Expo this Saturday.

Again this year, Lundeen Productions remains committed to helping Northland area charities that benefit women and families. By attending the Duluth Women's Expo, visitors contribute to these noble causes. This year’s charities benefitting are Safe Haven Shelter through the annual Duluth Women’s Expo Health and Hygiene Drive and Star of the North Maternity Home with a Silent Auction in Pioneer Hall.

Tickets will be available at the door for $5 or it's free to get in with a donation of a health & hygiene product for Safe Haven!

The Duluth Women's Expo is THIS Saturday, February 24th at the DECC from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Express ticket holders are admitted at 9:00AM. Express tickets are SOLD OUT.

01/23/2024

In sales, always try to get to "YES!"

If you don't have exactly what your potential client is looking for be creative and present options. If the answer ends up being NO then let that be their decision.

Avoid saying NO without trying.

08/21/2023

Last day to vote! Thank you to those who have taken a minute out of their day to vote for us-- We appreciate our LP Family!

Check it out now!