Juneteenth DEI Session This Friday

Tune into the Commerce Center this Friday for this month's DEI Session! This event will run from 1-2PM on June 16 and will be lead by Reverend Abraham Funchess, Jr., Human Rights Director of the City of Waterloo. He will be speaking about the celebration of Juneteenth.

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.

To register, contact Allyson for more information or click below!

Rev. Abraham Funchess Jr.

Human Rights Director

Chamber Golf Outing This Thursday

It's finally the week of the Chamber Golf Outing! There is only one spot left for a four-person team before the day of the outing.

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!

If your business would like to participate, Contact Noah for more information or click here to download the registration form. Act fast! There is only one spot left!

Tournament Sponsor

Peru Trip Info Session

Be sure to sign up for the Peru Trip Information Session happening Tuesday, June 20 from Noon-1PM! This is a can't miss presentation that will discuss important details about the upcoming trip. This session 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.

2023 Moonlight Bike Ride

The Moonlight Bike Ride is coming back on Friday, August 18 and we are planning for an evening of fun under the night's sky!

Come downtown at 8PM for registration and the activity center before embarking on a 10 mile loop through Mason City. Participants will also enjoy breakfast burritos provided by the Happy Donkey. All bike riders are required to sign a safety waiver and wear a helmet.

Click here to view the registration form. For more information about the event, contact Noah Harris.

Frein & Krull Become Certified

Congratulations to Jeremiah and Allyson on their Professional Guide Certifications!

Professional Guide Certification candidates complete a training program of interpretive guide best practices to deliver quality experiences to visitors. The final certification process is conducted at each individual’s place of work, where they must effectively demonstrate the professional guide practices most appropriate for their unique organization or attraction. Individuals who achieve Professional Guide Certification to provide quality Iowa visitor experiences earn this recognition and certification from Iowa State University.

Be sure to wave when you see these two providing tours around North Iowa!

Wellness Tip

We can all agree that sleeping is a wonderful thing. But sometimes we forget just how important sleeping is for ourselves. And with summer activities that require lots of energy, it's important that we make time to recharge ourselves with quality sleep that will leave us feeling fresh and healthy every day.

Check out these tips to help ensure that you get a good night's sleep each night!

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 a Pour Paint For Kids event beginning at 5:30PM on Tuesday, June 13 at the MacNider Art Museum. They are also offering an Art Bugs event for kids ages 2-4 at 6PM on Thursday, June 15.

• There are Fresh on Friday and Garden Explorers events this Friday, June 16 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 Collective Indifference" from 6-8PM this Friday, June 16 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.

• Jane Fischer & Associates is hosting their 5th Annual Shred It Event from 9AM-Noon this Saturday, June 17 in the front of their office.

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