DULUTH, MN – (December 4, 2025): Visit Duluth is pleased to announce Haley Hedstrom, the organization’s executive director, is featured on the 2026 Twin Cities Business 100 List. The list was unveiled last night at the publication’s Person of the Year & TCB 100 annual event.  

Each year, the editors of Twin Cities Business compile a list of the people in and around Minnesota businesses who are poised to make news and drive change in the year ahead. The TCB 100 list for 2026 highlights CEOs, founders, philanthropists, chefs, and more from a wide range of industries.

Hedstrom officially stepped into Visit Duluth’s executive director role in August 2025, leading the organization’s growth efforts in leisure tourism, meetings and conventions, and business travel, while overseeing the strategic direction, culture, and operations of Visit Duluth. Hedstrom brings a wealth of executive leadership experience and area knowledge to Visit Duluth, previously serving as the Executive Director of the Lake Superior Zoo for five years.

“I’m so honored to be highlighted on TBC’s list for 2026 among so many talented people in the Minnesota business community,” Hedstrom said. “Over the last few months, I’ve been able to dig in with our Visit Duluth team, partners, and this incredible community to strengthen Duluth’s presence as a destination. I’m excited for everything we’ll build together in the year ahead.” 

The full 2026 TCB list is linked here. 

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About Visit Duluth

Visit Duluth is a collaborative tourism initiative with the shared goal of increasing leisure travel, as well as conventions, events, and sports tournaments to the great port city. Learn about all Duluth has to offer at VisitDuluth.com or @VisitDuluth on Facebook and Twitter and @visit_duluth on Instagram.

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