Listen to the Podcast on Spotify Here: Balance & Bloom Bookkeeping Behind every thriving small business is a clear financial picture, and in Cloquet, that clarity often comes from  Balance & Bloom Bookkeeping , owned and operated by  Sherri Johanson . Sherri is quick to share that her work goes far beyond reconciling numbers. Her goal is to reduce stress for business owners, uncover financial trends, and help clients better predict the future of their businesses. “I tell peo

Listen to the Podcast Here: Jerry's Auto Electric Tucked into an industrial corridor along Cloquet’s riverfront sits a business that many vehicle owners quietly rely on—but few truly understand the depth of expertise behind it. Jerry’s Auto Electric , owned and operated by Jason Liimatainen , is a specialized automotive repair shop focused on one of the most complex and rapidly evolving areas of the industry: automotive electrical and diagnostics. Jerry’s Auto Electric is a

Listen to Podcast Here: Super Duper When Reid Larson  and Derek Bloom  decided to launch their own business in the spring of 2025, they weren’t looking to build another cookie-cutter service company — they wanted something different. They wanted a company that blended top-tier technical skill with honest, down-to-earth service that actually feels good to call. That idea became Super Duper Plumbing, Heating & Cooling . Built on years of working together in the field, Reid and

Listen to Podcast: The Loft After 11 successful years serving the Duluth community, The Loft  has expanded — bringing its thoughtfully curated boutique consignment experience to downtown Cloquet . Business owner Laurie Gillen  officially opened the second location on November 8, 2025 , after purchasing the bright, inviting storefront at 1108 Cloquet Avenue  and transforming it into a stunning 5,000-square-foot retail space  designed for discovery, connection, and quality. Th