Chamber News 10/15/19

Chamber News

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Business After Hours - Thursday, October 17

Join us from 4:30-6:30PM this Thursday, October 17, for Business After Hours hosted by Young Construction of North Iowa (1539 N Federal Ave).

Young Construction is celebrating the completion of their building remodel and can't wait to show you around. Butcher's Catering will be serving delicious food, and you have the chance to win great give-away prizes, including Minnesota Vikings game tickets!

See you Thursday!

Business After Hours hosted by Young Construction

Lunch & Learn - Next Week

There's still time to register for the Lunch & Learn at Noon on Tuesday, October 22 about " Employee Retention Techniques Using Workspace Trends ".

Workforce shortage is a hot topic among business leaders in North Iowa. Storey Kenworthy has unique employee retention ideas that can help your company stand out from the rest.

CEO Conversations - Quarterly Series

The first session of the CEO Conversations quarterly series is set for 11:30AM-1PM on Thursday, November 7, at the Commerce Center.

Rod Schlader is the President & CEO at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center will be our November speaker. Schlader joined MercyOne North Iowa in 1989 beginning as director of regional finance before moving to controller in 1996. Schlader's executive roles in Catholic health care include Chief Financial Officer in Mason City and the Iowa Region of Trinity Health. He has also served as the Interim CEO in Mason City and Sioux City.

CEO Conversations is an educational series held during the lunch hour, led by well-recognized CEO's offering sage advice to participants. Sessions are limited to 20 guests to encourage thoughtful, valuable conversations.

Rod Schlader, CEO

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center

Reserve a seat

Incredible India Info Session

The Chamber is offering a travel program to India , November 15-23, 2020. This 9-day tour of incredible India explores the three highlights of Northern India: Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra.

Join us for an info meeting/webinar Wednesday, November 20 at 12PM to discuss the itinerary, cultural destinations, and experiences participants will have during the trip.

Connect conveniently from your home or office computer. Or, feel free to join us in person at the Commerce Center to view the webinar as a group.

Visit our website for more information or contact Allyson .

Wellness Tip

The number of farmer’s markets is growing AND helping the economy. Growers who sell locally create 13 full time jobs per $1 million in revenue earned. The final North Iowa Farmer’s Market for this season is on October 31. Eat Local.

Member News

Congratulations to Chamber members Midwest Duct Works, Kingland, and Cabin Coffee for being chosen as a finalists for the NIACC Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala Awards.

Southbridge Mall is hosting a Family Fun Night on Wednesday, October 16 from 5-7PM.

$2 Rummage Sale at First Presbyterian Church October 17-19. Click here for details.

Marco "lunch bytes" webinar series begins at noon on Wednesday, October 16. Click here for more information.

Buena Vista University Bachelor Degree classes begin October 21st.

The Reminders will be performing at NIACC on Wednesday, October 23 at 6:30PM.

One Vision Children's Autism Center is holding a sensory friendly Halloween Party on Friday, October 25 from 5:30-7PM at the Best Western in Clear Lake.

The Price Is Right Live! will be at NIACC at 7:30PM on Friday, October 25.

The Warrior Workshop for Crisis Intervention Services will be held on October 26 from 12-2PM and is free to the public.

Transform Hot Yoga

Bring a friend to one free class.

Elderbridge Agency on Aging

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