~ Happy Halloween from the Chamber! ~

Business After Hours Hosted by Pritchard Companies

It's almost time for Business After Hours hosted by Pritchard Companies! This month's event is from 4-6PM this Thursday, November 2 at 4600 4th St SW in Mason City.

Be sure to stop by Pritchard GMC & Nissan for food, drinks, and even a tour of the locations. And don't forget about the prizes and giveaways that you could win! We hope to see you there!

Leadership North Iowa 2024

The Chamber wants YOU to join Leadership North Iowa from January 11-May 24, 2024!

If you're looking to develop leadership skills and knowledge, connect with other leaders in the community, and learn about the challenges and opportunities facing North Iowa, this program will provide you with extensive knowledge for all of the above.

Twenty-five students will be selected in early December via an application process. Apply today to help make a difference in the community!

North Iowa STEM Festival

We’ve been working with area partners to host a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Festival for North Iowa which will be held from 4-7PM on Wednesday, April 17 at the NIACC Gymnasium.

Businesses are invited to promote, inspire, and engage youth and parents to STEM careers by hosting a booth with compelling, educational, entertaining activities. Consider conducting an experiment, playing a game, or providing an interactive demonstration. These hands-on activities get children excited about careers in science, technology, engineering, and math!

Registration is free and required by December 15. Contact Allyson Krull for more info about hosting a booth.

National Apprenticeship Week

Join the Chamber and NIACC for a breakfast meeting celebrating National Apprenticeship Week at 8AM on Thursday, November 16 in the Anderson Event Room at the Commerce Center.

Learn how employers and career seekers both benefit utilizing work-based learning and registered apprenticeships. North Iowa employers and apprentices will be present to discuss their programs and answer questions about the process.

Use the button below to RSVP to the free event by November 10. Contact Allyson with questions.

Breaking Glass Postponement

The next Breaking Glass session featuring Ashley Hinson scheduled for Wednesday, November 1 has been postponed until further notice.

Stay tuned for updates regarding a new session in the near future!

Ashley Hinson

U.S. Representative

Wellness Tip

Tonight is Halloween night, and with a fun night of trick-or-treating in store, it's important to keep the following tips in mind:

• If you or a young one is going outside in your costumes, be sure to dress very warmly along with the rest of your outfit.

• Remember to be aware of your surroundings such as cars and other trick-or-treaters.

• Set limits for your Halloween candy intake. Although it may be the best part about Halloween, remember to keep a balanced snacking habit.

Click here for more tips on having a healthy and safe Halloween!

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.

• Holiday Inn Express & Suites is looking for local businesses or individuals to bring candy to pass out to kids inside the hotel as an alternative trick-or-treat with the cold weather. Each participant will be provided with a small space to set up. Anyone interested is asked to call Lexi at the hotel at (641)-424-1200.

• KCMR and Floyd & Leonard are having an Ariens Snow Thrower Giveaway. Entry blanks and contest rules are available from 8AM-4PM Monday-Friday and Floyd & Leonard and KCMR Radio. Drawing ends December 11.

• The first session of the Ceramic Ornament Workshop is from 5:30-7:30PM on Tuesday, October 31 at Blooming Lotus Pottery.

• Avion Azul - at the Airport is having their 2nd Annual Day of the Dead Celebration from 11AM-9PM on Wednesday, November 1.

• Fat Hill Brewing is hosting Live Music this weekend with Jordan Messerole performing from 7-10PM on Friday, November 3, and Scott Wilcox performing from 3-6PM on Saturday, November 4.

• The NIACC Performing Arts & Leadership Series is presenting Annie on Sunday, November 5 at 7PM in the North Iowa Community Auditorium.

• The United Way Power of the Purse Auction is taking place from 6:30-8PM on Tuesday, November 7 at the Clear Lake VFW. Click here to make a one-time donation to the Women United foundation.

• The Human Resource Association of North Iowa is hosting their Employment Law Conference from 8AM-3:30PM on Wednesday, November 8. Click here for the complete schedule and registration.

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