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Time: 4:30-6:30PM
Date: Thursday, September 1
Location: Hawkeye Auto Body 2111 S Federal Mason City, IA
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September 2016The 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.
Vision. Leadership. Advocacy.
100th Annual Meetinghe Mason City Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to celebrate a century of service in the business community! Join us from 11:30AM-1PM on Thursday, October 6 for the 100th Annual Meeting at The Music Man Square. This event is our chance to recognize individuals, businesses, and organizations for special achievements – including
Small Business of the Year, Boss of the Year, and Worksite Wellness Award. We will also be highlighting the Chamber’s accomplishments over the past century. The luncheon event features “A Taste of North Iowa.” Reserve your seat by calling Kativa at the Chamber or registering on our website.
Mason City Chamber of Commerce 100th Annual Meeting11:30AM-1PM on Thursday, October 6, 2016
The Music Man Square | 308 S Pennsylvania AvenueTIckets: $20 per person
This event is sponsored by our longest-standing Chamber members. Learn more about their history with the Chamber on our 100th Anniversary Page in this newsletter!
Our Global Familiarization Trips are directed toward helping Americans understand the culture, customs, and history of other countries as one step toward bringing the people of the world closer together. The vendors we select to provide these trips have expertise in designing itineraries that appeal to Chamber members.
Discover China | Spring 2017Due to popular demand, the Chamber is making a fourth visit to China. This value-priced trip includes accommodations in 5-star hotels and three meals each day.
South Africa | Fall 2017We are finalizing plans for this amazing travel experience, which includes tours of Johannesburg and Cape Town, safaris in Kruger National Park, and more! Stay tuned for further details!
Germany | Fall 2017 or Spring 2018 “On the Trail of Martin Luther”In partnership with area churches, the Chamber would like to offer a travel experience to celebrate the 500th year anniversary of the Reformation. Follow in the footsteps of Martin Luther and connect with the places he lived, studied, worked, and preached throughout Germany.
Please contact Allyson Krull at the Chamber ([email protected]) if you are interested in more information on any of our upcoming travel opportunities.
2017 Global Familiarization Trips
Time: 4:30-6:30PM
Date: Thursday, September 15
Location: Country Meadow Place 17396 Kingbird Ave Mason City, IA
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New MembersWAuSAu HoMeS oF MASon CITy Brett Schoneman 1819 4th St SWMason City, IA 50401 (641) 425-1233 [email protected] www.wausauhomes.comWausau Homes brings your perfect custom home to life with the highest quality and precision, one that fits your family’s needs and your budget.
RexIuS nuTRITIon Sam Benjegerdes 2468 4th St SW Mason City, IA 50401 (641) 420-4574 [email protected] www.rexiusnutrition.comRexius nutrition strives to give each and every customer personalized care and service so you can reach your maximal potential. Their goal is to help you lead a healthy lifestyle and in turn, help you look, feel, and live the way you envision.
eDWARD JoneS - JASon GevInG Jason Geving 15 n Federal AveMason City, IA 50401 (641) 421-1100 [email protected] www.edwardjones.com Jason Geving, AAMS* offers retirement planning and financial advice for investments in stocks, bonds, CDs, and more.
FRRRBABIez Inn Chad & Lindsay Kliven 940 S Taft Mason City, IA 50401 (641) 423-0082 [email protected] FrrrBabiez Inn is a full-service pet facility, offering boarding, daycare, and grooming.
ToDAy’S youR DAy Lisa Lofing 100 S Federal Ave, Ste 115 Mason City, IA 50401 (641) 420-8758 [email protected]’s your Day has unique balloon creations. From the ordinary to the extraordinary, they will create special, meaningful creations for your decorating needs.
From the PresidentWorkforce Attraction & Retention
“Help Wanted” signs are hanging conspicuously all over our community. We hear about the need for qualified workers—especially those who can pass pre-employment drug tests and background checks—in the coffee shops and at the board table. We know we have a mismatch between the skills of our workforce and the skills needed for many of our jobs…so how do we attract and retain the workforce talent we need to rev up our local economy?
We decided to turn to a community that has a history of measureable progress in this area for a little advice. Year after year, decade after decade, Sioux Falls has demonstrated job growth and population growth. We’ve invited Evan Nolte, the President & CEO of the Sioux Falls Chamber, to come to Mason City and share the Sioux Falls success story with North Iowa business and community leaders.
His remarks will focus on specific strategies they employ in a disciplined fashion to ensure they ”home grow” and attract workers with the skills needed by local businesses and industry. He’ll share their planning processes, resource alignment strategies, and public/private partnerships.
We’re looking forward to what we can learn from Evan as a first step toward a new day in our region…and we’re ready to follow this session up by assisting with the development of a comprehensive community plan, and most importantly, the IMPLEMENTATION of that plan.
Robin AndersonPresident & CEO
Chamber Board Announces 2016-17 Leadership
Evan Nolte
Jeff Nichols DVP Community &
MembershipOpportunity Village
Steve Noto Past Chairman
Stoney Creek Hospitality Corporation
Dave BerganBoard Chairman
Smithfield
Rodney Huber DVP Business
Huber Supply Company
Kelly HansenDVP Government Affairs
& Chairman-ElectPOET Biorefining -
Hanlontown
Dr. Steve Schulz DVP Workforce North Iowa Area
Community College
The Chamber Board elected the following slate to serve the organization in 2016-17. They will officially begin their duties on October 1.
Craig MillerTreasurer
First Citizens Bank
Membership Director
Colleen Frein accepted the position of Membership Director effective August 1. She joined the Chamber’s staff last August as Program Director and will continue to staff the Chamber Ambassadors.
Colleen is a graduate of St. Cloud State University. Chamber members often recognize her as KIMT’s former morning co-anchor, Colleen O’Shaughnessy. She has vast experience as an award-winning multi-media journalist and public relations specialist.
In addition to membership recruitment and retention, Colleen will be offering two new services for our members. The Chamber now offers video production for social media and promotional purposes, and Colleen will use her expertise to develop, shoot, and edit these video messages ranging in length from 30 seconds to three minutes.
Colleen will also serve in the newly-created role of Community Concierge. The Chamber Board set a goal to create and fund this new position in response to requests from employers. Colleen will be available to assist member employees and their spouses with accessing services and getting connected in the North Iowa region. This is a strategy intended to accommodate workforce attraction and retention.
Colleen is a native of Rochester, but she has adopted Mason City as her hometown. She and her husband, Lucas, are the parents of a two-year old son, Johnathan.
Service & Operations Director
Linda Johanns joined the Chamber team on July 25 as Service & Operations Director. She replaces Mikki Baker who resigned to accept a new opportunity with North Iowa Collision Center. In this role, Linda will have responsibility for membership service and administration; budget and finance; operations; building & grounds; and assisting the North Iowa Builder’s Exchange. For the past five years, Linda has been employed as a loan processor at CENT Credit Union. She holds a degree from North Iowa Area Community College as well as several professional certifications.
Linda is a Mason City native, and she and her husband Gabe are the parents of two children, McKinzie and Logan. She enjoys spending time at the lake and at her children’s activities.
Program Director
Kativa Eckholt joined the Chamber full-time on August 15 in the role of Program Director. She will serve as staff liaison to the following standing committees: Agribusiness, Business Resource, Events, and Worksite Wellness. Kativa will also serve as coordinator for the annual North Iowa Band Festival, the Chamber’s signature community event.
Kativa is a recent honors graduate of Iowa State University with a degree in Event Management. In 2014, she served as a college intern at the Chamber, overseeing digital content and working on the Band Festival.
Kativa and fiancé, Zach, are both natives of Mason City and are expecting their first child in late October.
Chamber Staffing Updates
Phone 641.423.5724 www.masoncityia.com [email protected] Fax 641.423.5725
CAnDI KARSJenS MeDIA Candi Karsjens 15877 155th St Rockwell, IA 50469 (641) 512-1776 [email protected] Candi Karsjens Media advises clients and creates a strategy for increasing sales and revenue through traditional and digital marketing and advertising channels.
yeSWAy Scott Miller 1303 4th St SW Mason City, IA 50401 (641) 423-3503 [email protected] www.yesway.comyesway is a new convenience store chain in Mason City. yesway is committed to providing terrific customer service, improved product selection, expanded food service, and new/upgraded store facilities.
une in Friday mornings to the Chamber “Be Our Guest” program at 8:40AM on KRIB 1490 AM. Alpha Media provides this benefit to Chamber
members free of charge. Tune in for September’s guests!
Sept 2 FrrrBabiez Inn Chad Kliven
Sept 9 Kelly Services Sara Gienau
Sept 16 Hospice of north Iowa Kathryn Mills
Sept 23 Today’s your Day Lisa Lofing
Sept 30 Burns Insurance & Financial Bob Burns
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Colleen FreinMembership Director
Linda JohannsService & Operations
Director
Kativa EckholtProgram Director
New Members
At the turn of the century, area business leaders loosely banded together to form the Mason City Commercial Club. That club evolved into the Mason City Chamber of Commerce in 1916. Three of the original members of the Mason City Commercial Club are still operating in Mason City: Coca-Cola Bottling Company, United Sugars, and Wells Fargo Bank. These businesses are proud sponsors of the Chamber’s 100th Annual Meeting on Thursday, October 6th.
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United SugarsIn 1908, United Sugars Corporation also became part of the Mason City Commercial Club. At the time, the beet sugar plant was known as Northern Sugar Corporation. As you can see, the initial methods of delivering sugar beets were a little more cumbersome.
Coca-ColaCoca-Cola Bottling Company joined the Mason City Commercial Club in 1908. The business was originally located on Federal Avenue, before moving to its current home in southwest Mason City. This picture shows the old bottling line in the early 1900s.
Wells FargoWells Fargo Bank of Iowa joined the Mason City Commercial Club in 1912 as First National Bank. Here you see the inside of the building on North Federal in 1933,
one year before John Dillinger and his gang robbed the bank, making national headlines. On the back of the picture, bookkeeper Howard Stewart describes his role in figuring out how much cash was stolen.
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Membership Renewals
Congratulations to the members celebrating membership anniversaries in September.
Seventy Plus YearsCerro Gordo Abstract Company (73)
Sixty Plus YearsCarroll Sales Co., Inc. (69)Midland Concrete Products (66)Graham Tire Co. (64)
Fifty Plus YearsSchukei Chevrolet (51)
Thirty Plus YearsMason City Ford Chrysler (36)Principal Financial Group - Pension Center (35)Hogan - Hansen, P.C. (35)Mason City Community Theatre (34)Air Care, Inc. (32)Askeland & zirbel, CPA’s (31)Wal-Mart SuperCenter (31)Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC (30)Charlie Brown Preschool and Child Care (30)
Twenty Plus YearsSkarpness Photography (28)Mason City Clinic (27)Four oaks of Iowa (27)Radiologists of north Iowa, PC (26)Macnider Art Museum (26)Hospice of north Iowa (26)City Center & Kent Apartments (26)American Cancer Society (26)Floor to Ceiling Store (25)Grunwald & Kiger Fine Jewelers (24)Brown’s Shoe Fit Co. (24)Boy Scouts of America-Winnebago Council (23)Papa’s American Café (23)Wendy’s (22)Benchmark Agribusiness, Inc. (22)First Citizens Bank (21)north Iowa Area Council of Governments (21)Robinson Farm Real estate (20)Federal express (20)
Ag Tour 2016lease join us for our annual Ag Tour, scheduled from 2PM-4PM on Thursday, September 8th at North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC).
Guests will meet in the NIACC commons to be welcomed by President Steve Shulz. Then they have opportunity to alternate among three tour sites: the livestock facility, crop area, and the diesel lab. Refreshments will be provided and tour guides will share their vast knowledge of the programs.
The NIACC Farm Lab consists of 260 no-till acres, 110 acres of pasture, livestock facilities for the swine and beef breeding herds, and provides Ag students with “hands-on” learning experiences. This is your chance to learn more about this great program offered right on in our own backyard!
This free tour is presented by the Chamber Agribusiness Committee. If you are interested in attending, please register by contacting Kativa at the Chamber at 641-423-5724 or on our website.
September 13 “Building Better” Workshop
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Are you looking to strengthen your leadership skills and build a better teamwork environment? The Chamber Business Resource Committee is partnering with the Human Resource Association of North Iowa (HRANI) to bring you “Building Better,” a professional development workshop featuring organizational behavior specialist Dr. Celina Peerman.
Peerman has spent more than 22 years training professionals from a wide range of industries. This half-day workshop will focus on building a better workplace, including “Talent Management & Employee Growth” and “Disagreements, Conflicts, & Resolutions” – both key areas for attracting and retaining quality employees.
The workshop will be held from 8AM-12PM on Tuesday, September 13 at the Commerce Center. Registration is just $20 for Chamber members, and includes breakfast. Contact Kativa at the Chamber to learn more, or register on our website today!
Ag Tour 2016NIACC Farm Lab | 500 College Drive
Thursday, September 8 | 2-4PM
YIELD Sponsorships
Dr. Celina Peerman
For the past thirteen years, the YIELD (Youth Investing Energy in Leadership Development) program has provided training for our future community leaders. Twenty high school juniors from Mason City who are recognized as good students and good citizens with leadership potential are selected to participate.
We are seeking $100 business sponsorships toward their course tuition. Please contact Allyson at the Chamber if you are interested in supporting this valuable leadership program.
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Tourism Marketing Grant deadline is October 3, 2016
Visitor-focused marketing projects completed October 1, 2016 – October 1, 2017 are eligible. Applications and complete program details are available online at
http://www.visitmasoncityiowa.com/index.php/tourism-marketing-grant
Ad Sales are Now Open! Advertise in the 2017 Mason City Travel Guide
Did you know that visitors spent an estimated $95.68 Million in Mason City during FY2014? Now’s the time to reserve your spot in Mason City’s premier travel publication and attract visitors to your business!
* The Mason City Travel Guide is available in both printed and electronic formats. * The printed guide is available for free to travelers and is available online
at www.VisitMasonCityIowa.com as well as on the Mason City community page on TripAdvisor®.
Links within the digital guide link directly to advertiser websites For more information, contact Tessa Bratrud at [email protected] or
641.422.1663.
COMING SOON: New VMC website
One of the primary tools Visit Mason City uses to reach all of our target audiences - Leisure Travelers, Meetings & Conventions, Sport Events and Group tours - is our website—www.VisitMasonCityIowa.com. Nearly 4,000 unique users access the site each month!
We are currently in the process of constructing a new website and look forward to unveiling the updated design in early fall.
The new site will provide visitors with comprehensive information and resources in a user-friendly format designed to automatically adjust to the size of the device the site is being viewed on. This is becoming increasingly important as our Google analytics indicate the number of visitors viewing our website from a mobile device is growing.
The new site will also provide our local partners - retailers, restaurants, attractions, and hoteliers - with improved listings featuring more photos, hyperlink phone numbers, map locators and more.
The site will also feature a new "LIVE HERE" page that will contain information, downloadable resources, and helpful links relevant to those who are looking to relocate to Mason City.
More information about the new Visit Mason City website will be coming soon. To learn more about enhanced listing opportunities for restaurants and retailers, contact Tessa Bratrud at [email protected] or 641.422.1663.
9 N Federal Ave | www.mainstreetmasoncity.com | 641.494.0003
Main Street Minute
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Thank You To Our Investment PartnersMain Street Mason City is a stand alone organization that relies on donations from the community to continue their work to promote, preserve and grow the downtown district. Thanks to the following investors who have committed to assist in our mission. Platinum: First Citizens Bank Gold: Mercy Medical Center - North IowaSilver: Metalcraft Inc. | Clear Lake Bank & Trust | Petersen Plaza | North Iowa Oral Surgery | Farmers State Bank | Moorman Clothiers | Central Park Dentistry | Henkel Construction
Friends of Main Street: Haines Insurance | Southbridge Mall | Jim & Amanda Ragan | Cerro Gordo Abstract Co. | Alliant Energy | The Historic Park Inn | Tierney Properties | Reflections Salon | NSB Bank | McGladrey LLP | Edwards Brandt & Associates | Waggoner & Wineinger Architects | Louis Althof - Thrivent | Veenstra & Kimm | Zilges Appliance Center | Brick Furniture | J & J Welding | Kristy Marquis - State Farm Insurance | Furniture Mattress Outlet | G8 Development Inc./Philip Chodur | Byron & Ann Beasley | Good Shepherd | Ermer Insurance & Financial Services, Inc. | Bergland + Cram Architects | Jones, Lemon, Meier Partnership | The Holiday Inn Express | Kent Apartments - City Center
Directors
Steven Van SteenhyusePartner Liaison - City of Mason City
Eric LevenhagenProWise Tax & Accounting
Hal BerdingCL Tel
Katie WoldMarket 124
Austin PehlWaggoner & Wineinger Architects
Southbridge [email protected]
Vice PresidentCally PetersonMoorman [email protected]
TreasurerChris DroschaClear Lake Bank & Trust [email protected]
SecretaryMindy KlapperichFirst Citizens [email protected]
StaffColleen M. DevineExecutive [email protected]
September 2016The 30th annual Iowa Downtown Conference, hosted by Main Street Mason City, was held August 2-4 in Mason City. The event is the premier statewide
annual conference for professionals and volunteers involved in downtown revitalization, and was centered in and around Music Man Square.
The conference included two days of classes, as well as a bonus day of “basic training” sessions in downtown development. Attendees were also
treated to their choice of nine different tours, exploring Mason City's architectural masterpieces and Hollywood history, and field sessions using Mason City as a living laboratory to demonstrate the successful use of the
Main Street Approach in the downtown district. Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who worked so hard to make the event a success!
Severe weather forced cancellation of Friday Night Live in August; the good news, though, is that there's another one this year, in conjunction with the Great River City Festival, scheduled for September 16-17 in downtown
Mason City! In addition to John Dillinger's mobsters robbing the First National Bank several times on Saturday, there will be great music on
Friday, as well as the Ethnic Lunch, by the North Iowa Diversity Appreciation Team. Enjoy Mexican, Filipino, German, Greek, Italian,
Norwegian, English and Indian fare, Take-home treats will also be offered. It will be a great fall weekend in downtown Mason City!
Are you or anyone on your staff interested in volunteering or serving on the Main Street City Board? If so, contact Main Street Mason City at
641-494-0003, or email [email protected].
Check Out Our Main Street Resource Center!Our web-based resource center, located on our
website, gives you access to all our local programs, state programs, historic preservation incentives, and
more. Visit www.mainstreetmasoncity.com and click Resource Center under the Live & Work tab.
CHAD SCHRECKPRESIDENT & CEO
SHAUN ARNESONVP, EXISTING BUSINESS & PROJECT
KEN BALESDEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
HUNTER CALLANANCOMMUNICATIONS & WORKFORCE
North Iowa Corridor EDC 9 North Federal Mason City, Iowa 50401 NorthIowaCorridor.com
CORRIDOR LOAN FUNDS AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS
T HE NORTH IOWA CORRIDOR has two revolving loan funds available to businesses in Cerro
Gordo County.
The Small Business Revolving Loan Fund is available to new and existing businesses to provide gap financing to small and emerging businesses in the area with an eye toward job creation and the leveraging of capital investment. This loan is available to all business sectors, including those in the retail, entertainment, and hospitality industries
To qualify for loan funding, applicant businesses must have a presence in Cerro Gordo County, employ fewer than 50 employees, produce less than $1 million in gross annual sales and meet additional established criteria. The loan fund will not compete with traditional business financing sources and loans are limited to $10,000 per applicant business.
Chad Schreck, President & CEO of the North Iowa Corridor, said, “The Corridor hopes that these funds will spur growth in small business start-ups, as well as provide existing small businesses with the assistance they may need to grow.”
The second funding resource is the Corridor Revolving Loan Fund. The loan fund is administered by an independent board of trustees and serves as a gap financing resource for growing primary sector businesses. It is not intended to
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compete with other available sources of funding, but rather to provide money necessary to leverage those resources.
Schreck said the fund has been used to leverage existing industry growth as well as to assist in the attraction of new business to North Iowa, including Sunny Fresh Foods, Inc., now Cargill Kitchen Solutions, which today employs close to 200 people in Mason City.
He added that without the generous contributions of the original seeders of the fund and sound management, this resource would not be possible.
“The contributors to this fund made an investment in the betterment of North Iowa, and the excellent management of a series of highly capable trustee boards have positioned the Corridor RLF to be one of the strongest in the state,” Schreck said.
For more information on either loan fund, please contact Schreck at [email protected] or 641-423-0315.
IN THE
SEPTEMBER 2016
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dan Varnum, Chairman of the Board Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa
Deb Blaser Gretillat, Vice Chairman NutriQuest
Tim Esbeck, Treasurer Manufacturer’s Bank & Trust
Terry Peterson, Secretary AmericInn Clear Lake
Gary Schmit, Past Chairman Henkel Construction Company
Mayor Eric Bookmeyer City of Mason City
Mayor Nelson Crabb City of Clear Lake
Dr. Steven Schulz North Iowa Area Community College
Tom Drzycimski Cerro Gordo County
Scott Flory City of Clear Lake
Brent Trout City of Mason City
Nate Carney Dean Snyder Construction
Joleen Fleming First Citizens Bank
Travis Hickey City of Mason City
Arthur Jones International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 238
Brian Perkins MetalCraft
Paul Stevenson Clear Lake Bank and Trust
Jay Urdahl Cerro Gordo County - Board of Supervisors
Officers:
Ex-Officios:
Directors:
Save the Date! Join the NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center,
the North Iowa Corridor, and the Technology Association of Iowa at TechBrew North Iowa
on Sept. 20 at Mason City Brewing.
For more information or to RSVP, go to TechnologyIowa.org.
“NIACC does not discriminate in employment or education. See http://www.niacc.edu/about/non-discrimination-statement/ for additional information.”
This fall marks the 20th Anniversary of the creation of the five John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Centers. In September 1996, John Pappajohn and then-Governor Terry Branstad traveled to the University of Iowa, Iowa State University, North Iowa Area Community College, Drake University and University of Northern Iowa. One by one, each institution was awarded funds to use in the development of an entrepreneurial center that would provide the education, resources and coaching to support aspiring entrepreneurs. There were no strings attached, just the generous opportunity to make Iowa the most entrepreneurial state in the country.
John and Mary Pappajohn made an initial investment of $5 million dollars. Today their investment in the five Pappajohn Centers exceeds $25 million. The Pappajohn Centers collectively have had a tremendous impact in the Great State of Iowa and
beyond over the past 20 years with 6,123 start-ups that created 11,941 new jobs. The number of program participants who have been a client, took a business class or attended a workshop totals 237,524 and counting!
In September, John and Mary Pappajohn will be honored for their vision, prudence, and the passion that created the five Pappajohn Centers. As part of this celebration we have partnered with the Des Moines Register to help recount John and Mary’s story as well as the history of the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Centers. The Des Moines Register will publish the special insert in the Sunday, September 11, 2016 edition.
PAPPAJOHN CENTER STAFF
Tim Putnam, Director Brook Boehmler, SBDC Director Daniel Pitts Winegarden, Incubation & Acceleration Services Director Kelley Crane, School Partnership Entrepreneurial Coordinator Anna LaVallee, Administrative Assistant-Accelerator Mary Spitz, Administrative Assistant-NIACC JPEC & SBDC
Pappajohn Centers Celebrate 20 Years
500 College Drive, Ste 120 · Mason City, IA 50401 Visit us online @ www.niacc.edu/pappajohn 1-888-GO-NIACC or 641-422-4111
September Upcoming Events Start Smart Workshops September 7—6:00-8:00 pm; NIACC, PC 117, 500 College Drive, Mason City, IA September 28—6:00-8:00 pm; NIACC, PC 117, 500 College Drive, Mason City, IA North Iowa Tech Brew September 20—5:00-7:00pm; Mason City Brewing, 28 E. State St, Mason City, IA Launch & Grow Your Business September 15—December 1 (one evening class per week for 10 weeks) 6:00-9:00 pm; CL Tel, 107 N 4th St., Clear Lake, IA/ Tuition $199/Course number 102835 Call 641.422.4342 to register for the free sessions.
Phone 641.423.5724 www.masoncityia.com [email protected] Fax 641.423.5725
Membership Renewals (cont.) ow in its 34th year, the Leadership North Iowa (LNI) program continues to identify
and develop future leaders in our community. LNI provides lifelong learning and networking by connecting you with emerging and established leaders. Participants will learn leadership skills and complete a service project for community betterment.
Employers will receive employees who are more engaged in their community, have a greater appreciation of North Iowa, and are more committed to staying in the area.
TUITIONTuition for LNI is $375 for Chamber members or $500 for non-members, and includes a one-year membership to the Mason City Jaycees, instruction fees, study materials, refreshment breaks, and graduation. Tuition may be paid by the employer, sponsoring organizations, or by the participant.
TIME COMMITMENTEach participant is expected to attend class sessions held every Thursday from January 5 - March 23, with a graduation ceremony on March 30. Class times vary; most sessions will be 2-3 hours during the workday.
REGISTRATIONDue to limited enrollment, applicants are encouraged to register soon to ensure acceptance into the program. Registrations can be completed online at masoncityia.com or contact Allyson Krull at the Chamber at [email protected] or 641.423.5724.
Leadership North Iowa 2017
NTen Plus YearsHelena Chemical (19)Community Kitchen of north Iowa, Inc. (19)Riddles Jewelry (18)veenstra & Kimm, Inc. (16)Thrivent Financial (16)Stebens Children’s Theatre (16)LifeServe Blood Center (15)Fox 47 KxLT, KTTC/nBC, CW, MeTv and H&I. (15)Mike Korthals oD (12)Amish Heirlooms (12)Postnet (11)Diamond Jo Casino - Worth Co. (11)iWireless (10)omniTel’s Technology Central Business Solutions (10)
Five Plus YearsQuality Medical Services (9)Clear view eye Clinic (9)The Law Offices of Timothy L. Lapointe, P.C. (8)Trophies unlimited (8)Johnson Appraisal (8)Community Quick Print (8)American Realty & Management Inc. (6)Mason City Red Power, Inc. (5)Complete nutrition (5)
One Plus Yearsnora Springs Care Center (4)otto’s oasis (4)Air Choice one (2)St. John’s episcopal Church (2)north Iowa Cooperative (2)First Congregational united Church of Christ (2)Iowa Independent Film Festival (2)Houck Transit Advertising (2)MC Home Inspections (1)Prime n Wine (1)Rest & Relaxation Massage LLC (1)Pro Clean (1)
2017 “Best Businesses” DirectoryIncrease your exposure to the North Iowa Business Community by advertising in the Chamber’s annual 2017 “North Iowa’s Best Businesses” Membership Directory! The directory will include all Chamber members in alphabetical order and by business category.
A minimum of 800 copies will be distributed and all Chamber members will receive a free directory during Operation Thank You in December. Directories are also distributed in relocation packages and membership packets.
Please contact Allyson via phone at 641-423-5724 or email at [email protected] by September 30th to place an advertisement!
Chamber Members Only CardReserve your space now on our 2017 CMO Card! This is a great opportunity for Chamber members to advertise a special deal and encourage one another to shop with a Chamber member first.
For only $50, up to 45 businesses can offer special discounts to Chamber Members Only via this marketing opportunity. Your discount will also be placed on a rotating basis in the weekly electronic Chamber News, and will be listed under “Hot Deals” on the Chamber website. This is a GREAT price for a yearlong advertisement that reaches more than 13,000 people!
CMO Cards are distributed in December during Operation Thank You - a special day we reserve to THANK our members for their loyalty. If a Chamber member would like to purchase additional cards, the fee is only $1 per card.
Limited Spaces available - Call Colleen at the Chamber and reserve your spot today!
2016 LNI Class
NEW MEMBERToday’s Your Day100 S Federal Ave, Ste 115
Blue Zones Project ®
An initiative of the Mason City Chamber of Commerce has been named a winner for a national award presented by the Association of Chamber of Commerce executives (ACCe).
Through its partnership with Mason City’s Blue zones Project ®, the Chamber’s Worksite Wellness Committee has been recognized for maintaining a focus on well-being in local worksites.
The ACCe Regional Innovation Award recognizes organizations committed to building strong and vibrant communities through groundbreaking collaboration and program development. Award winners are community pioneers that focus on four principles of regional stewardship: an innovative economy, livable communities, social inclusion, and a collaborative style of governance.
The award was presented during ACCe’s convention in Savannah on August 10. A panel of judges comprised of previous award winners and ACCe board members selected the winners out of four finalists of exemplary regional programs.
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NEW MEMBERLucy & Olive7 S Federal Ave
Ribbon Cuttings
NEW MEMBERNew Life Nutrition9 N Federal Ave
Farm-City Week Event - November 9he Mason City Chamber of Commerce’s Agribusiness committee will host Farm-City Week Event at The Music Man Square on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. The event starts at 11AM with an Ag Expo featuring local vendors. At 12PM, enjoy lunch in the Reunion Hall while watching business leaders tackle Ag-related questions in the “Who
wants to be a Farmer” game show!
You are invited to host an Agribusiness display to educate attendees for the first hour of the event. These 10x10 booths (equipped with an 8’ table and 2 chairs) must be ag-related, educational, and demonstrate the farm-city connection. Booths are limited and filled on a first come, first served basis. Sponsorships are also available for this event. All sponsor levels include group tickets, premium seating and business recognition, among other inclusions. Sponsoring the Chamber’s Farm-City Week Event is a great educational opportunity for employees and marketing opportunity for your business! Please contact the Chamber at 641-423-5724 for more details.
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Executive CommitteeSteve noto, Chairman of the Board Stoney Creek Hospitality CorporationBob Klocke, Past Chair and Treasurer First Citizens BankDave Bergan, Chair-elect SmithfieldKelly Hansen, Government Affairs Division vice President POET Biorefining - HanlontownSherry Becker, Community & Membership Division vice President NIVC ServicesDr. Steve Schulz, Workforce & Leadership Division vice President North Iowa Area Community CollegeJulie valencia, Business Division vice President Kaplan University
Board of DirectorsJosh Brueggeman, Accord ArchitectureDr. Kyle Burgmeier, Burgmeier DentistryIna Cavin, Hy-Vee West Todd Kirkpatrick, Clear Lake Bank & TrustJerry Knoll, Hawkeye Auto BodyGarett McKiness, McKiness Excavating, Inc.Dr. Paul Manternach, Mercy Medical Center —North IowaDavid Mayberry, Globe GazetteJamie nelson, North Iowa BroadcastingJeff Nichols, Opportunity VillageKirk Paulson, NSB BankCrystal Shellhart, Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Mason City
StaffRobin Anderson, CCe, IoM President & Chief Executive Officer [email protected]
Allyson Krull Marketing & Leadership Development Director [email protected] Colleen Frein Membership Director [email protected]
Kativa eckholt Program Director [email protected]
Linda Johanns Service & operations Director [email protected]
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