Business After Hours Hosted by First Citizens Bank

Get ready! This month's Business After Hours hosted by First Citizens Bank is from 4-6PM on Thursday, October 5 at 2601 4th St SW in Mason City!

This tailgate party is complete with grilled food, drinks, games, and even a performance from the Mason City Pep Band! Don't forget the chance to win cash in the 50/50 and progressive drawings as well! We hope to see you there!

107th Annual Meeting - October 12

The countdown begins now! The Chamber's Annual Meeting is next Thursday, October 12 from 3:30-5PM at the NIACC Auditorium!

The theme for this year's meeting is "The (not-so) Late Show with the Mason City Chamber" and will feature some of your favorite late show skits! We will also recognize this year's award winners including Business of the Year, Boss of the Year, and Distinguished Citizen!

All Chamber members are encouraged to attend! This is one show you won't want to miss! Tickets are $25.

Click the video to watch the commercial!

Healthiest State Walk This Wednesday

The Iowa Healthiest State 13th Annual Walk is tomorrow, Wednesday, October 4 from 11-11:30AM! Participants will meet in front of the Commerce Center before the walk begins. See you tomorrow!

Last Call for Membership Directory Advertisements

This is the final call for any Chamber businesses who are interested in advertising in the 2024 “North Iowa’s Best Businesses” Membership Directory!

Contact Jeremiah by Friday to place your ad.

Wellness Seminar - October 19

The “Mental Health in the Workplace” Wellness Seminar is set for 1-3PM on Thursday, October 19 in the Anderson Event Room at the Commerce Center. The seminar will address mental health concerns, signs and symptoms, and guidance for helping others.

Presenter Emily Blomme, Executive Director of Foundation 2 Crisis Services, specializes in crisis response and youth and family services. She is passionate about improving the quality of life in others and is a firm believer that all people are capable of change.

Join us as we address this important topic and learn how to help others in the workplace.

Emily Blomme

Foundation 2 Crisis Services

Wellness Tip

Along with your physical health, your mental health is just as important to maintain. And what better way to keep the spirits up than to treat yourself! With October among us, there are plenty of fun things to do this season. Some examples include visiting a pumpkin patch, baking your favorite treats, or even dressing up for a Halloween party! Treating yourself with a fun activity is a great way to keep yourself happy and your brain healthy!

To learn more about the importance of mental health, check out this article here!

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.

• Sukup Manufacturing proudly presents Caleb Johnson's Classic Rock Time Machine from 7:30-9PM on Wednesday, October 4 at the NIACC Auditorium.

• There will be live music performed by Mike Oregano from 9-11PM on Wednesday, October 4 at Brix Wine & Whiskey.

• Roller City is hosting their monthly Adult Skate from 5-9PM on Thursday, October 5.

• The One Vision Children's Autism Annual Halloween Party is this Friday, October 6 from 4:30-6:30PM at Plain Ol' Pumpkins in Clear Lake.

• The VFW is hosting Karaoke Night from 8-11PM on Friday, October 6 at the All Vets Center.

• The final Mason City Farmers Market is this Saturday, October 7 from 9AM-Noon in Central Park.

• The 17th Annual Out of the Darkness Community Walk is this Saturday, October 7 with registration beginning at 9AM at Southbridge Mall.

• The MacNider Art Museum is hosting My Doll and Me: Pretty in Pink from 2-4PM on Saturday, October 7.

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