National Apprenticeship Week

It is officially National Apprenticeship Week! And to celebrate, the Chamber and NIACC are hosting a Breakfast Meeting at 8AM this 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.

Building CommUNITY - November 30

The Chamber’s Workforce Committee is reframing the Building CommUNITY initiative to get buy-in from the business community. This will help businesses determine what it truly means to build a place of pride, safety, and belonging in North Iowa.

The Chamber invites you to join in an engaging in an active discussion as well as a short presentation.

All Chamber members are encouraged to attend, free of charge. If you're looking to help enhance the on-going efforts of inclusion in our community, register today!

Breaking Glass - December 7

Be sure to sign up for the next Breaking Glass session scheduled for December 7 from 8:30-10AM at the Commerce Center! This session will feature two prominent North Iowa women in construction: Chelsy Snyder of Dean Snyder Construction and Cheryl Hubbard of Henkel Construction.

Chelsy Snyder Anderson is the 3rd generation of Dean Snyder Construction with the role of Business Development. She recently found herself at the forefront of workforce development efforts becoming an advocate for the next generation of skilled trades.

Cheryl Hubbard began her career with Henkel as an intern in college and was later hired as a business development/marketing person. She has since been promoted to Project Manager and has earned the trust and respect of countless owners with her knowledge, expertise, and her relentless drive to provide clients with positive outcomes.

Tickets are $10 for Chamber members and $20 for non-members.

Cheryl Hubbard

Henkel Construction

Chelsy Snyder

Dean Snyder Construction

Operation Thank You - Share Your Stories!

This holiday, the Chamber is hosting its annual Operation Thank You celebration featuring this year's theme of "North Iowa Holidays". North Iowa is home to people from around the world where holidays are celebrated in many different ways.

Now, we're calling on you, the residents of North Iowa, to share your holiday experiences with us by filling out this short Google form and letting us know how YOU celebrate the holiday season. What

are some things you remember doing as a kid to celebrate the holidays?

We’d also like to feature your business in the invite video! Record a short video of yourself saying “Happy Holidays” (or whichever holiday you celebrate), and send the clip to Noah at nharris@masoncityia.com!

Leadership North Iowa 2024

There is still time to sign up for Leadership North Iowa! This year's program is from January 11-May 24, 2024!

Connect with other leaders in the community and learn all about the challenges and opportunities facing North Iowa while developing leadership skills.

Twenty-five students will be selected in early December via an application process. Apply today!

North Iowa STEM Festival

Don't miss out on a chance to promote your business at this year's STEM Festival! This event will be held from 4-7PM on Wednesday, April 17 at the NIACC Gymnasium.

Businesses are invited to host 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.

2024 Legislative Preview

One of the Chamber's most essential functions is to advocate for our members and North Iowa businesses as a whole, and we believe we are stronger when many voices speak as one. That's why we are members of the Iowa Chamber Alliance, an advocacy group formed to represent the 14 largest chambers of commerce and economic development groups in Iowa.

At 1PM on Wednesday, November 15, Iowa Chamber Alliance lobbyist Dustin Miller will share a presentation on the issues we are tracking, as well as ways we are working to grow our workforce and economy. We welcome our members to attend and share their experiences or priorities with Miller, so that he is better able to represent us at the statehouse.

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.

• Wealth Progression Group is hosting a three part Financial Strategy Session with the first part running from 6:30-8PM on Monday, November 20 at the Commerce Center. Email Todd Leet to sign up or ask questions.

• NSB Bank and KIMT-TV proudly present Champions of Magic starting at 7PM on Tuesday, November 14 at the North Iowa Community Auditorium.

• The Grow with Google: Thrive in a Digital World session is from 11AM-Noon on Wednesday, November 15 at the NIACC Pappajohn Center.

• The Mason City Family YMCA is having their Mandi's Miles 24 hour fundraiser starting at 8AM on Thursday, November 16.

• The Holiday Sip, Sample & Shop is happening from 5-7PM on Thursday, November 16 at Simply Nourished.
• Brix Wine & Whiskey is hosting a Comedy Open Mic Night from 7-9PM on Thursday, November 16.

• The next Artist Talk at the MacNider Art Museum will feature Rob Wallace starting at Noon on Saturday, November 18.

• The Pre-Thanksgiving Indoor Farmer's Market is happening from Noon-3PM on Saturday, November 18 at Fat Hill Brewing.

Mason City Chamber | 641.423.5724 | chamber@masoncityia.com | www.masoncityia.com

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