Breaking Glass is This Thursday!

Get ready! Breaking Glass is just two days away! This month's session will feature Rowena Crosbie.

Rowena is the President of Tero International and co-author of Your Invisible Toolbox. She is a powerful speaker, and found success in the corporate training business that was previously dominated by men. Rowena will join us for Breaking Glass at 8:30AM this Thursday, June 8. If you are interested in attending, there is still time to register!

Rowena Crosbie

Tero International

Juneteenth DEI Session - June 16

The next DEI Session for the month of June is from 1-2PM on Friday, June 16 at the Commerce Center. This session will focus on the Juneteenth Celebration and will be lead by Reverend Abraham Funchess, Jr., Human Rights Director of the City of Waterloo.

In addition to speaking about Juneteenth and inclusiveness of people of color, Rev. Funchess will also share information about the MKL Freedom Bus Tour he leads out of Waterloo. Registration for the DEI session is free for those enrolled in the Certified Inclusive Employer program.

Contact Allyson for more information or to register.

Rev. Abraham Funchess Jr.

Human Rights Director

Chamber Golf Outing

The Chamber Golf Outing is only a week away! This is the last call to sign up a four-person team for the event on Thursday, June 15 at Highland Park Golf Course in Mason City!

The $400 registration fee covers two carts, two meals, green fees, and the opportunity to win various door prizes for each member of your golf team! This is a four-person best shot tournament where you will get the opportunity to network with over 100 golfers and sponsors throughout the day. Public relations opportunities like this don’t come along every day!

Contact Noah for more information or click here to download the registration form.

Tournament Sponsor

Peru Trip Info Session

Here's your reminder that the info session for the upcoming Peru Trip is next Tuesday, June 20 from Noon-1PM! The travel presentation will be held in person at the Commerce Center but is also available online via zoom, at your convenience.

The Global Familiarization Tour is scheduled for March 11-20, 2024. From the sacred citadel of Machu Picchu to the floating islands of Lake Titicaca, the magical wonders of Peru are waiting behind every corner. This small group tour will be capped at 22 passengers, so register soon! To learn more about the trip, Contact Allyson.

Click here to RSVP to the info session.

North Iowa Builders Exchange Golf Outing

The North Iowa Builders Exchange Golf Outing will be held on Thursday, June 29 at Buffalo Run Golf Club in Nora Springs!

Hole sponsorships are available for $100 and four-person registrations are $300.

Hole sponsors are encouraged to set up at their holes and provide information, brochures, games, and more! Each four-person team will receive two six packs of beer, green fees, and a steak dinner. All of the proceeds from the North Iowa Builders Exchange Golf Tournament will go towards supplying a scholarship to a North Iowa student who is entering the Building Trades industry.

Contact Noah for more information or click here to download the registration form.

Wellness Tip

As Summer comes into full swing, it will begin to get warmer outside. It’s important to mitigate your risk of heat-stroke by staying cool, drinking plenty of water, and moderating your time outside.

Check out these tips for June to help keep you cool and healthy this Summer!

Do you have an announcement for your business or an upcoming event? You can submit your events to our online calendar here, or email chamber@masoncityia.com and we'll post it in this section of upcoming Chamber News emails.

• Dow Chemical has announced a collaboration with New Energy Blue to supply Dow with bio-ethylene for making plastics derived from corn stalks instead of petroleum. Click here to view the press release of this announcement.

• The ABI Foundation is hosting their annual Business Horizons program on July 16-20 at Drake University. Click here to learn more information and how to register.

• Stebens Children's Theatre is presenting James and the Giant Peach from June 7-18. The show begins at 7PM each night.

• There is an Adult & Teen Clay Class beginning at 5:30PM on Tuesday, June 6 at the MacNider Art Museum. They are also offering Creating With Clay classes for younger kids at 10AM on Thursday, June 8.

• There are Fresh on Friday and Garden Explorers events this Friday, June 9 at Central Gardens North Iowa. These events will take place every Friday morning from 9-11AM through September 1.

• This week's Friday Night Live event is featuring "The Mercury 3" from 6-8PM this Friday, June 9 at the Principal Pavilion.

• The VFW is hosting Karaoke Nights every Friday night in the month of June starting at 8PM each night at the All Vets Center.

• The MacNider Arts Festival is from 9AM-5PM this Saturday, June 10 at the MacNider Art Museum. Alongside the festival, the MacNider Outdoor Art Market is also taking place from 9AM-4PM at the Lawns of MacNider Art Museum & Library.

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