Chamber Cup This Thursday!

Time to get pumped! Chamber Cup 2023 is just hours away! The tournament will run from 1-4PM on Thursday, September 14 in Downtown Mason City.

There is still room for 2 more teams to sign up. Be sure to register if you and your business are interested in creating a team!

107th Annual Meeting

Be sure to mark your calendar for this one-of-a-kind Annual Meeting happening from 3:30-5PM on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at the NIACC Auditorium!

Join us for "The (not-so) Late Show with the Mason City Chamber!" Our creative team will showcase highlights of legendary late shows while weaving in our annual business accomplishments. You might even see some of your favorite games live on stage!

Help us honor the Business of the Year, Boss of the Year, Workplace Wellness, and Distinguished Citizen. Tickets are $25 to attend.

Oversight & Responsibility Workshop

Looking to join a Board of Directors or oversight committee? This workshop is perfect to help you get started! The Chamber is partnering with the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce to offer “Oversight & Responsibility: What Every Nonprofit Board Member Needs to Know” at 9AM on Wednesday, September 20.

This workshop is for anyone who serves, or is interested in serving, on a Board of Directors or oversight committee. Sara Kurovski, CEO of Make-a-Wish Iowa, shares important lessons learned and guidance for organizational oversight.

Sara Kurovski

Make-a-Wish Iowa

Understanding Microaggressions - September 28

The Chamber is hosting its next Building CommUNITY session from 10-11AM on Thursday, September 28 via Zoom with Brian Jones.

Sign up to learn more about microaggressions and how to build an inclusive culture at work. Registration is free for Chamber members. 

Brian Jones

2024 CMO Cards

Don't forget to call the Chamber to reserve a "square" in the 2024 CMO (Chamber Members Only) Card! This is a great opportunity for members to advertise their services and encourage each other to shop with a Chamber member first.

For only $50, businesses can purchase a "square" to showcase a special deal reserved for Chamber Members Only. The discount will also be placed on a rotating basis at the bottom of our Chamber News emails, just like this one, and listed under "Hot Deals" on the Chamber website.

Contact Jeremiah Frein or call 641.423.5724 to reserve a spot today!

Wellness Seminar - Mental Health in the Workplace

Join us for our fall Wellness Seminar: “Mental Health in the Workplace” from 1-3PM on Thursday, October 19 in the Anderson Event Room at the Commerce Center.

The seminar will cover mental health concerns, signs and symptoms, and guidance for helping others. Presenter Emily Blomme will also provide information and resources for employers and their employees.

1 in 5 adults experience mental illness each year. It's more important than ever to help provide support, care, and resources to those in need. Equip yourselves with the tools to help others in your workplace!

Emily Blomme

Foundation 2 Crisis Services

Sutton Foster

First Citizens Bank proudly presents Sutton Foster at the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the NIACC campus at 7PM on Thursday, September 14, 2023. This presentation is part of the 2023-2024 Performing Arts and Leadership Series.

Straight from her Broadway run as Marian Paroo in The Music Man opposite Hugh Jackman, Sutton Foster is a Tony® Award-winning actress, singer, and dancer. Sutton Foster is a must-see powerhouse on the NIACC stage.

To learn more about Sutton Foster, visit their website at suttonfoster.com.

There are still tickets available for the show! Tickets can be purchased online at niacc.edu/boxoffice, or call the NIACC Box Office at 641-422-4188.

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.

• Mark your calendar for some upcoming events from the NIACC Pappajohn Center including Venture School, Grow with Google series, and the Tech-Driven Productivity seminar series.

• 97.9 FM KCMR is creating an event and entertainment guide called "What's Happening?" to help those who are looking for things to throughout North Iowa. Click here for more information about this new program!

• The MacNider Art Museum is hosting many events this week including Clay Class: Learning how to Throw, Color Fall Fun Designs, and Art Bugs. Times and dates can be found by clicking the corresponding links.

• There is an Author Talk event featuring Linda McCann from 2-3PM on Tuesday, September 12 at the Mason City Public Library.

• The North Iowa Diversity Appreciation Team is hosting their 18th Annual Ethnic Lunch by the Park from 11AM-1:30PM on Thursday, September 14 in Central Park.

• Roller City is celebrating 45 years with a monthly Late Skate starting Friday, September 15 from 9-11PM.

• There is live music happening this weekend with Tom Spielbauer performing from 7-9PM on Friday, September 15 at Fat Hill Brewing, and Eric Hagen & Red River Revival performing at 8PM on Saturday, September 16 at Brix Wine & Whiskey.

• Main Street Mason City is hosting their 3rd annual Brew to Brew Bike Ride from Noon-4:30PM on Saturday, September 16 meeting in downtown Mason City.

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