vision. leadership. advocacy. 2014 annual meeting

September 2014The mission of the Mason City Area Chamber of Commerce is to promote progressive

community and economic development to benefit chamber members and the North Iowa region.

Phone 641.423.5724 www.masoncityia.com [email protected] Fax 641.423.5725

Vision. Leadership. Advocacy.

Australia & New Zealand Info Session

2014 Annual Meeting

Join us on our biggest trip yet! The Chamber will be traveling on a 15-day journey to Australia and New Zealand April 14-28, 2015. There will be a no-obligation information session at 5:30PM on Thursday, September 4, 2014 at the North Iowa Regional Commerce Center. Stop by and get more information about the adventures down under! Please RSVP to 641.423.5724.

Australia/New Zealand: South Pacific Wonders15 Days leaving April 14, 2015 | $6,499* double occupancy

• Includes airfare from Des Moines (DSM)• Includes group transportation from Mason City to Des Moines• Meals: 12 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 6 Dinners• Optional 3-Night Extension to Fiji ($799 double occupancy)

Space is limited to 35 travelers; early registration is encouraged. For more information, contact Allyson Krull or Robin Anderson at the Chamber. *Includes a $500 discount for registering by October 3, 2014.

Time: 4:30-6:30PM

Date: Thursday, September 18

Location: Clear Lake Bank & Trust Co. - Downtown 100 E State St Mason City

Sponsored By:

Thursday, October 2, 2014 | 11:30AM – 1PM | The Music Man Square

Make your reservations for the Mason City Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting!

This annual event highlights the Chamber’s accomplishments and recognizes individuals, businesses,andorganizationsforsignificantachievements.Enjoy“ATasteofNorthIowa”asyou sample signature dishes from several Chamber members.

Sponsored by:

Want to help sponsor this event? Contact Tanner at the Mason City Chamber!

Australia/NZInfo Session:

September 45:30 PMNIRCC

Come see the beautifully renovated downtown location and join us for a ribbon cutting at 4PM!

obin Anderson has been appointed to a one-year term on the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100 (CCC100). The CCC100 has a long-standing reputation as one of the most prestigious appointments in the chamber community.

The Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100 is the primary advisory bodyfortheU.S.Chamber,dealingwithmattersrelatedtostateandlocal chambers of commerce. The U.S. Chamber relies upon these chamber leaders for input and advice and as a means to better understand the needs of American business on the grassroots level.

MembershipontheCCC100isbyinvitationonlyandislimitedtochamberCEOswithaprovenrecordofidentifyingemergingissuesthatwillimpactchambersandtheirmembers.“I’msurprisedandhonoredbythisappointment,”Andersonsaid.“IamlookingforwardtomeetingcolleaguesfromaroundthecountryandwilldomybesttorepresenttheinterestsofNorthIowa.”

Anderson Appointed to US Chamber Committee of 100

TheChamberBoardelectedthefollowingslatetoservetheorganizationin2014-15.TheywillofficiallybegintheirdutiesonOctober2,followingtheAnnualMeeting.

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Robin AndersonPresident & CEO

Membership Renewals

Congratulations to the following members celebrating their membership anniversaries in September.

Seventy Plus YearsCerro Gordo Abstract (71)

Sixty Plus YearsCarroll Sales Co., Inc. (67)Midland Concrete Products (64)Graham Tire Co. (62)

Forty Plus YearsSchukei Chevrolet (49)

Thirty Plus YearsMason City Ford Lincoln Mercury (34)Hogan-Hansen, P.C. (33)Principal Financial Group – Pension Center (33)Mason City Community Theatre (32)Air Care, Inc. (30)

Twenty Plus YearsAskeland & Zirbel, CPA’s (29)Wal-Mart SuperCenter (29)Charlie Brown Preschool & Child Care (28)Wells Fargo Advisors (28)Four Oaks of Iowa (25)Skarpness Photography (26)Mason City Clinic (25)American Cancer Society (24)City Center & Kent Apartments (24)Hospice of North Iowa (24)MacNider Art Museum (24)Radiologists of North Iowa (24)U.S. Postal Service (24)Floor to Ceiling Store (23)Grunwald & Kiger Jewelers (22)Boy Scouts of America – Winnebago Council (21)Papa’s American Café (21)Benchmark Agribusiness, Inc. (20)Wendy’s (20)

Fifteen Plus YearsFirst Citizens National Bank (19)North Iowa Area Council of Governments (19)Federal Express (18)Robinson Farm Real Estate (18)Cartersville Elevator (17)Community Kitchen of North Iowa (17)Riddles Jewelry (16)

Ten Plus YearsStebens Children’s Theatre (14)Thrivent Financial (14)Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. (14)LifeServe Blood Center (13)

2014-15 Chamber Leadership

Bob Klocke, Chairman

First Citizens National Bank

Kim Pang, Past Chair

Diamond Jo Casino- Worth County

Steve Noto, Chair-Elect &

DVP Government AffairsStoney Creek Hospitality

Corporation

Todd Kirkpatrick, Treasurer

Clear Lake Bank & Trust

Julie Valencia, DVP Business

Kaplan University

Traci Rohrer, DVP Community & Membership

Wells Fargo Bank

Holly Eichmann, DVP Workforce

Express Employment Professionals

Membership Verification FormsTHANKStoallwhohavereturnedtheirChamberMembershipVerificationforms,butifyouhaven’thadachancetocompleteyourform,pleasedosobeforeSeptember15th.TheseformswereincludedintheAugustnewsletterandalsosentviaemailduringthefirstweekofAugust.Accurateinformationwillbenecessaryforthepublicationofthe2015MembershipDirectoryandforupdatestoourOnlineBusinessDirectory.Ifyoumisplacedyourform,we’llbegladtosendareplacement.


Membership Renewals

Be Our Guestune in Friday mornings to the Chamber “Be Our Guest” program at 8:40AM on KRIB 1490 AM. Three Eagles

Communications provides this benefit to Chamber members free of charge. If you would like to schedule a guest spot on the show, please contact the Chamber. Listen in for September’s guests!

September 5 Life Connections Shelly Codner

September 12 Country Meadow Place Megan McConnell

September 19 Premier Cleaners Tim McClintock

September 26 Ag Ventures Alliance Jude Conway

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Commercial Air Service Returns to Mason City

irChoiceOnewillbeginserviceoutoftheMasonCityMunicipalAirportinearlyNovember.TheSt.Louis-basedcarrierwillprovidedailyflightstoChicago-O’Hare,the nation’s second-largest airport. According to Airport Manager Pam Osgood, this airlinewillprovideexcellentaccesstolocaltravelers.“Weareextremelypleasedwiththis

announcementandarelookingforwardtoagreatworkingrelationshipwithAirChoiceOneforthenexttwoyears.”

Currently,AirChoiceOnehasEAScontractsinBurlingtonIA,DecaturIL,IronwoodMI,andJonesboro AR, and operates a second hub at St. Louis Lambert International Airport. Mason City’s commercialairservicewillbeprovidedbyaCessnaGrandCaravanfleet,atop-of-the-lineturbine-poweredaircraftwhichoffersplushleatherseatingandspaciouslegroom.

AirChoiceOnewasfoundedin1979andisfamily-ownedandoperated.Moreinformationregardingfarestructureandflightscheduleswillbereleasedinthecomingweeks.

East State Street Project UpdateSeptember is a big month for the East State Street rehabilitation project. In addition to the Historic EgloffHouse,threehomesfromtheFEMAbuy-outprogramwillbemovedfromtheEastParkPlaceneighborhood to the 300 block of East State Street. Residents and drivers in the area can expect roadclosingsandshort-termpoweroutagesduringthemove,whichisexpectedtotakeacoupleofdays.

After utilities have been restored and repairs are completed, the three homes willbeofferedforsale.TheHistoricEgloffHousewillbeusedasahostelforcollegestudentswhoareinMasonCityonashort-term basis for medical school rotations, student teaching, internships, etc.

CommunityBenefit-MasonCity,ajointprogram of the Chamber, Wright on thePark,andIowaBusinessGrowthisspearheadingthisprojectwithhelpfromvolunteers and the City of Mason City.

FOX 47 KXLT-KTTC NBC TV-MeTV & CW (13)Amish Heirlooms (10)Mike Korthals, OD (10)

Five Plus YearsDiamond Jo Casino (9)PostNet (9)Securitas Security Services, USA (9)OmniTel’s Technology Central Business Solutions (8)Westside Wireless (8)Clear View Eye Clinic (7)Quality Medical Services (7)Surf Ballroom (6)The Law Office of Timothy L. LaPointe, P.C. (6)Trophies Unlimited (6)

One Plus YearsAmerican Realty Group (4)Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant (4)Complete Nutrition (3)Mason City Red Power (3)Creative Sound Productions (3)Nora Springs Care Center (2)Otto’s Oasis (2)

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Iowa Wine & Beer sweepstakes features Mason City

The Iowa Beer and Wine Promotion Board, in partnership with the Iowa Tourism Office, recently featured Mason City as one of four Iowa destinations in their “Pick Your Sip” Giveaway. The sweepstakes showcased a variety of wineries, breweries and tourism experiences throughout Iowa. Communities highlighted in the prize packages included Council Bluffs, Cedar Rapids, Quad Cities and Mason City. Over 1,030 entries were received throughout the 10-day promotion.

Mason City featured as Road Trippin’ Destination Mason City was recently featured as a Midwest weekend getaway

destination by CBS affiliate station KGAN-TV in Cedar Rapids. Five segments were aired throughout the week of August 4th, highlighting various locations in Mason City including the Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, Frank Lloyd Wright Stockman House and Historic Park Inn, The Music Man attractions, Lime Creek Nature Center and Mason City Brewery. Other communities featured throughout the summer series included Milwaukee, Ames, Omaha, Kansas City, Madison, Clinton, Iowa City/Coralville, Burlington and Cedar Rapids.

To view the Mason City Road Trippin’ page and watch the videos visit: http://www.cbs2iowa.com/shared/news/features/trippin/mason_city/

2015 Travel Guide Ad sales for the 2015 Mason City Travel

Guide will soon be underway. This guide is the community’s primary visitor fulfillment piece. It contains comprehensive information about Mason City and the area including attractions as well as listings of community restaurants,

accommodations and many other travel services. Once again, the 2015 Travel Guide will be available in both printed and electronic formats. The printed guide is available for free to travelers and is used to fulfill travelers’ requests for information about Mason City as well as: * All Iowa Welcome Centers. * Welcome Bags for meetings, reunions, group tours, etc.

* Mason City / Clear Lake High tourism traffic locations including lodging, attractions, campgrounds, dining, retail, Visitor Info Center and more.

* Visitor requests from major travel publications such as Better Homes & Gardens, Family Living, Ladies Home Journal, Family Circle, AAA Home & Away, Midwest Living, Our Iowa, Iowa Travel Guide, etc. State, regional and national travel shows. During 2012-2013 Visit Mason City fulfilled

over 40,000 visitor requests received from phone calls, walk-in traffic, ads, emails, brochure route, kiosks, etc. Visitors spent an estimated $95.29 million while visiting Mason City.

The digital Travel Guide is available for viewing and download on the Visit Mason City website – www.VisitMasonCityIowa.com, which is used by nearly 50,000+ users each year.

For more information about the Mason City Travel Guide or advertising information, contact Lindsey James at 641.422.1663 or [email protected].

www.mainstreetmasoncity.org

9 North Federal Avenue

Mason City, IA 50401

641.494.0003

Main Street Minute

PresidentT.J. JustSouthbridge [email protected]

Vice PresidentCally PetersonMoorman [email protected]

TreasurerEric LevenhagenProWise Tax & [email protected]

SecretaryMindy KlapperichFirst Citizens National [email protected]

DirectorsSteven Van SteenhyusePartner Liaison - City of Mason City

Kendall PetersenPetersen Plaza

Joy EdwardsKush Spa & Salon

Chris DroschaClear Lake Bank & Trust

Hal BerdingCL Tel

StaffJodee O’BrienExecutive [email protected]

The CulTure & CharaCTerOf Our COmmuniTy

IS OUR DOWNTOWN!

Our mission is to enhance, promote

and preserve downtown Mason City as a diverse business, cultural and residential

destination, for the benefit of the entire

community.

Congratulations Main Street Mason City’sVolunteer & Business of the Year

The festival in historic downtown Mason City celebrates the spirit of an American era & commemorates the March 13, 1934 robbery of the First National Bank by John Dillinger.

Main Street Mason City honored their Volunteer of The Year & Business of The Year at their annual meeting held on August 28th.

Business of the Year- Mason City Brewing: Having only been open just days over a year and a half, Mason City Brewing has become a downtown landmark, attracting people from all over. They deserve credit for bringing people to our downtown and helping to make it as successful as it is today. Mason City Brewing offers several different craft beers. They

are located at 28 E. State St. and are open Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. MCB is owned & operated by Arian Schuessler, Justin Merritt & Jake Rajewsky.

Volunteer of the Year- Eric Levenhagen: Eric has been on the Main Street Mason City board since July 2013 and in that time has proven his dedication and belief in our community’s downtown district. He has assisted in taking our organization to the next level as Treasurer and is always trying to log the most volunteer hours. Eric is the only Certified Tax Coach in Iowa and is the author of the bestselling book, “Secrets of a Tax Free Life: Surprising Write-Off Strategies Most Business Owners Miss.” Eric is the founder and managing member of ProWise Tax & Accounting, LLC in Mason City, Iowa.

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 19THETHNIC LUNCHEON

11am-1:30pm North Iowa Diversity Appreciation Team

Ethinic Food • Cultural Displays Embracing Diversity Awards • Music

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20THTROLLEY RIDES, VENDORS

& FAMILY ACTIVITIES10am-4pm

BANK ROBBERY OF MARCH 13, 1934 REENACTMENT

11:00 am • 1:00 pm • 3:00 pmAuthentic reenactment by

the Public Enemies of 1934

Details are on the MainStMasonCity

Facebook pagein the Great River City Festival Event

SCULPTURE SCAVENGER HUNTFriday - Sunday

RIVER CITY RAMBLE PUB CRAWL6:00-10pm

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN TOURS10:00 am - 2:45 pm

This walking tour will show you downtownMason City through the eyes of history.

ART CRAWL 2:30 - 7 pm

Downtown Businesses

641.422-1663 / 800.423.5724 www.VisitMasonCityIowa.com

[email protected] 641.422-1663 / 800.423.5724 www.VisitMasonCityIowa.com [email protected]

Iowa Wine & Beer sweepstakes features Mason City

The Iowa Beer and Wine Promotion Board, in partnership with the Iowa Tourism Office, recently featured Mason City as one of four Iowa destinations in their “Pick Your Sip” Giveaway. The sweepstakes showcased a variety of wineries, breweries and tourism experiences throughout Iowa. Communities highlighted in the prize packages included Council Bluffs, Cedar Rapids, Quad Cities and Mason City. Over 1,030 entries were received throughout the 10-day promotion.

Mason City featured as Road Trippin’ Destination Mason City was recently featured as a Midwest weekend getaway

destination by CBS affiliate station KGAN-TV in Cedar Rapids. Five segments were aired throughout the week of August 4th, highlighting various locations in Mason City including the Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, Frank Lloyd Wright Stockman House and Historic Park Inn, The Music Man attractions, Lime Creek Nature Center and Mason City Brewery. Other communities featured throughout the summer series included Milwaukee, Ames, Omaha, Kansas City, Madison, Clinton, Iowa City/Coralville, Burlington and Cedar Rapids.

To view the Mason City Road Trippin’ page and watch the videos visit: http://www.cbs2iowa.com/shared/news/features/trippin/mason_city/

2015 Travel Guide Ad sales for the 2015 Mason City Travel

Guide will soon be underway. This guide is the community’s primary visitor fulfillment piece. It contains comprehensive information about Mason City and the area including attractions as well as listings of community restaurants,

accommodations and many other travel services. Once again, the 2015 Travel Guide will be available in both printed and electronic formats. The printed guide is available for free to travelers and is used to fulfill travelers’ requests for information about Mason City as well as: * All Iowa Welcome Centers. * Welcome Bags for meetings, reunions, group tours, etc.

* Mason City / Clear Lake High tourism traffic locations including lodging, attractions, campgrounds, dining, retail, Visitor Info Center and more.

* Visitor requests from major travel publications such as Better Homes & Gardens, Family Living, Ladies Home Journal, Family Circle, AAA Home & Away, Midwest Living, Our Iowa, Iowa Travel Guide, etc. State, regional and national travel shows. During 2012-2013 Visit Mason City fulfilled

over 40,000 visitor requests received from phone calls, walk-in traffic, ads, emails, brochure route, kiosks, etc. Visitors spent an estimated $95.29 million while visiting Mason City.

The digital Travel Guide is available for viewing and download on the Visit Mason City website – www.VisitMasonCityIowa.com, which is used by nearly 50,000+ users each year.

For more information about the Mason City Travel Guide or advertising information, contact Lindsey James at 641.422.1663 or [email protected].

Fertile Valley Gardens | Fertile, IA | Friday, October 3, 2014

Please join us on our annual Ag Tour, scheduled from 1PM-4PM onFriday,October3rd.ThedestinationthisyearisFertileValleyGardens,2milesNorthofFertile,Iowa.WewillbelearningallaboutwhatittakestogrowandraisevegetableshereinIowaandhowitdifferssomuchfromour“conventionalagriculture.”

12:45PM LoadbuspromptlyattheNorthIowaEventsCenter1:30PM ArriveatFertileValleyGardens4:00 PM Leave Fertile and return to Mason City Spaceislimited.PleaseRSVPtotheChambertoreserveyourspot.

aveaspecialdeal?Leteveryoneknowaboutit!

These cards are distributed in December as part of Operation Thank You - a special dayweTHANKourmembersfortheirloyaltyanddelivernewpublicationsandCMO

Cardstotheirdoor.IfaChambermemberwouldliketopurchaseadditionalcardsfortheirfamily,the fee is only $1 per card.

For only $50 each, up to 45 businessescanofferspecialdiscounts to Chamber Members Only via this marketing opportunity.Yourdiscountwillalsobe placed on a rotating basis in theweeklyelectronicChamber NewsaswellasbeinglistedontheChamberwebsiteHotDeals.

ThisisaGREATpriceforayearlong advertisement that reaches more than 13,000 people!

Limited spaces available - call the Chamber and reserve your spot today!

2014 CMO Card

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New MembersMercy HealthworksDr. Howard Kim1501 4th St SWMason City, IA [email protected] occupational health services such as employee physicals, workers compensation, drug & alcohol screenings, and onsite wellness screenings to businesses in Northern Iowa and Southern Minnesota.

Ryken Engineering & Land Surveying, Inc.Lee Gallentine103 E State St, Ste 430Mason City, IA [email protected] engineering and land surveying services for municipal, residential and commercial.

The Dimensional Group +Community Quick Print + Main Street MailerVirginia Fransiscus, Marketing Dir.325 N Jackson AveMason City, IA 50401641-423-0037www.dimensionalgroup.comA unique combination of manufacturing expertise. Whether you need printed communication materials, custom imprinted vinyl products, decals, tags, labels, or a combination of products into a cohesive package, The Dimensional Group is positioned to support your sales objectives!

The YardShannon Gold19 8th St SE (south entrance)Mason City, IA 50401641-494-5580www.theyardmc.comThe Yard training facility is a truly unique facility. The indoor training facility consists of 17,000 square feet of pro turf playing surface equipped with 4 batting cages, 1 Iron Mike pitching machine, portable pitching mounds, fitness training area, room for tee work, throwing and much more.

2014 Ag Tour

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Identity Theft: Business to BusinessPresentedBy:DavidAKochwithLegalShieldDate: Thursday, September 11, 2014Time: 11:45-1PMLocation:NorthIowaRegionalCommerceCenterCost: (for lunch) $15 Chamber Members, $20 Non Members

Asstateandfederalidentitytheftbillsandlawsarepassed,theresponsibilityfordevelopingemployeeprogramsensuringawarenessandpreventionlandssquarelyontheshouldersofallbusinesses.Joinusforaninformationalluncheonaswepresenthowtolimityouremployee’sriskand your company’s liability.

Contact Tanner at the Chamber to register: 641-423-5724, [email protected]

Building Trust for Over a Century

Sponsored by:

Ribbon Cuttings


Blue Zones Project ®

To date, nearly 40 Chamber members have achieved designation as a Blue Zones Worksite®. Watch this column for their best practices.

North Iowa Area Community College

NIACC was Mason City’s first designated worksite and is a strong supporter of Blue Zones Project efforts. The college made these environmental changes:

• Added healthy vending machines

• Added a water bottle filling —station 19,309 uses so far this year!

• Organized Walking Moais®

• Offers employees monthly “mini” massages (7 min.) by a licensed masseuse.

• Offered the seven-week “Wellness on a Shoestring” program.

• Offered well-being sessions on meditation and creating a positive aura.

Shelly Schmit, VP-Institutional Effectiveness and Organizational Development, serves on the Blue Zones Worksite Committee and leads the BZ effort for the college.

NEW OWNERSLloyd & Cindy Graves

Salon 220103 E State Street

2nd Floor Brick & Tile Building

Leadership North Iowa

The Music Man in ConcertMason City Premieres New Show!

TheNorthIowaCommunityAuditoriumistheplacetobeSeptember18&19whenOscar-winningactressShirleyJonesreturnsto River City. She chose Mason City to open the 50th anniversary celebrationofherfavoritemoviemusicalentitled,“TheMusicMan—InConcert.”Theshowco-starsPatrickCassidyandfeaturesmemorable songs and dances from the Meredith Willson classic.

TicketsareavailableattheNIACCBoxOffice($45/$35)forthe7:30PMshowsonThursdayandFridayevenings.

FollowingtheperformancesinMasonCity,thetourwillmoveontoMinneapolisandotherMidwestcities.Ifreviewsandticketsalesarefavorable,theproductionwillembarkonanationaltour.

Leadership North Iowa (LNI)isaneducationalandinformational12-weekcourseheldatvariouslocationsinNorthIowa.Thisprogramisdesignedtoidentifyanddevelopfutureleadersinourcommunity. Participants learn leadership skills and examine the economic and social issues of our area and complete a service project.

The2014LNIClasschosetwoserviceprojects:helpingbuildaHabitat for Humanity home and organizing a bake sale to raise funds for the Mason City Noon Rotary’s Layettes for Nicaragua project.

LNI Participants present a check to the Mason City Noon Rotary for their Layettes for Nicaragua project. Donations totaled $1,254.

The 2015 Leadership North Iowa class begins January 6 and runs through March 31. Contact Allyson at the Chamber for more information!

Members of the 2014 LNI class workedonaHabitatforHumanityhome in May.

Chamber Leadership

Executive CommitteeKim Pang, Chairman of the Board Diamond Jo CasinoBob Klocke, Chair-Elect First Citizens National BankTodd Kirkpatrick, Treasurer Clear Lake Bank & TrustGary Hall, Business Division Vice President Iowa State University ExtensionTraci Rohrer, Community & Events Division Vice President Wells Fargo BankHolly Eichmann, Workforce & Leadership Division Vice President Express Employment ProfessionalsSteve Noto, Government Affairs Division Vice President Thompson Companies

Board of DirectorsStewart Anderson, Wal-Mart SuperCenterSherry Becker, NIVC ServicesDave Bergan, Armour-Eckrich MeatsBrian Janssen, Allied PurchasingPam Klukow, Century 21 PreferredJerry Knoll, Hawkeye Auto BodyTara McLaughlin, Country Inn & Suites- Worth CountyDr. Paul Manternach, Mercy Medical Center —North IowaHoward Query, Globe GazetteScott Smith, Mercy Medical Center-North IowaJulie Valencia, Kaplan UniversityChad Wickman, Northern Cedar ServiceJoel Yunek, Yunek Law Firm PLC

StaffRobin Anderson, CCE, IOM President & Chief Executive Officer [email protected] Krull Marketing & Leadership Development Director [email protected] O’Brien, Program Director [email protected] Lindgren, Membership Development Director [email protected] Lindgren, Membership Services Director [email protected] Baker, Service & Operations Director [email protected]

This is a Mason City Chamber of Commerce Publication. Mason City, Iowa 50401 641.423.5724

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Oct 2 Annual MeetingOct 3 Ag TourOct 7 Business Savvy

Upcoming Events MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Ambassador Meeting | 12-1PMHeritage Care & Rehabilitation Center | 501 S Kentucky Ave

Tuesday September 2

TuesdaySeptember 30

Business Savvy Series | 8-9AMBoard Room | NIRCC | 9 N Federal

Ribbon Cutting | 4:00-4:30PM Business After Hours | 4:30-6:30PM Clear Lake Bank & Trust | 100 East State St

Thursday September 18

Chamber Board Retreat | 12-4PMThird Floor Event Room | NIRCC | 9 N Federal

WednesdaySeptember 10

Ag Business Committee | 7:30-8:30AMWine Room | Hy-Vee West | 2400 4th St SW

Business Information Committee | 12-1PM Farrer Room | NIRCC | 9 N Federal

Wednesday September 3

Oct 23 Business After Hours Henkel Construction

Oct 23 Next Level Leadership Tour

Thursday September 4

Australia/New Zealand Info Session | 5:30-7PMThird Floor Event Room | NIRCC | 9 N Federal

Ribbon Cutting | 11:30AM-12PM Life Connections | 202 1st St SE, Ste 108

Tuesday September 9

Events Committee Meeting | 12-1PMFarrer Room | NIRCC | 9 N Federal

Lunch & Learn - Identity Theft | 11:45AM-1PM Third Floor Event Room | NIRCC | 9 N Federal

ThursdaySeptember 11FridaySeptember 12

Band Festival Committee | 12:15-1PMThird Floor Event Room | NIRCC | 9 N Federal

Ribbon Cutting | 10-10:30AM Huber Supply Co. | 149 4th St SW

FridaySeptember 5

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