New Member Luncheon This Thursday

The New Member Luncheon is this Thursday, August 24 from 11:30AM-1PM in the Anderson Event Room at the Commerce Center!

The New Member Luncheon is an opportunity for new Chamber members to connect with long-standing members of the Chamber, including board and committee members. Attendees learn more about the value of Chamber membership. 

This event is free to attend thanks to our sponsor, Clear Lake Bank and Trust!

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Business After Hours Hosted by ServiceMaster

Join us for this month's Business After Hours hosted by ServiceMaster! This special Business After Hours is a dual-chamber event as we have partnered up with the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce.

Stop by the Clear Lake Arts Center from 4-6PM for some delicious food and drinks along with great conversation. You’ll also get a chance to win some cash in the 50/50 and Progressive drawings. ServiceMaster will be giving away some prizes as well, including a $50 gift card to Louie's Meat Market! We hope to see you there!

Civics Bee Recap

Three students from the Mason City Community School District recently competed in the first statewide Civics Bee. Congratulations to Allison Long, Julie Hines, and Madeline Cornish! Special thank you to the Mason City Community School District, the Iowa Chamber Alliance, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation for partnering together on the Iowa Civics Bee!

Breaking Glass After Hours: Faith & Four Letter Words

Tara Thomas was the first person hired to take Jodi Huisentruit's desk just two months after her disappearance. One of her first assignments: clear Huisentruit's voicemail and clean out her belongings.

At this event, you will hear riveting personal details about the case and the people involved. Tara says "when I tell these stories, mouths drop in astonishment."

This first ever Breaking Glass After Hours event must have 200 people signed up in order to commence. Tickets have been reduced to $25, so now is the time to register!

Chamber Cup 2023 - September 14

It's time to gear up for the fourth annual Chamber Cup! The event is scheduled from 1-4PM on Thursday, September 14 in Downtown Mason City!

The Chamber Cup is an adult field day and team-building competition like no other. Businesses may enter teams of 4 people to compete in numerous challenges. Activities include a Hula Hoop Competition, Office Relay, and Office Chair Racing, to name a few. Events will vary in skill sets, but it’s important to note that this event does not require you to be an athlete. It’s all about having fun! Stay tuned for additional details.

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Annual Meeting Awards

The Chamber’s 107th Annual Meeting will be held from 3:30-5PM on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at the NIACC Auditorium. Boss of the Year, Business of the Year, and Workplace Wellness award winners will be honored at the event.

Be sure to submit a nomination for one of these prestigious awards! To make a nomination, please click here.

Wellness Tip

Ever have nights where you can't seem to fall asleep? It may be because of the use of your phone right before you sleep. The blue light that is emitted from your screen can cause restlessness and may affect the quality of your sleep. It is recommended that you put the phone away at least an hour before bed to set yourself up for a good night's sleep.

Check out this article to find out how you can save yourself from blue light before bed!

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.

• Wright on the Park is hosting a Murder Mystery Fundraiser from August 25-27 at the Historic Park Inn Hotel. The doors open at 5:30PM on Friday and Saturday, and 1:30PM on Sunday. Click here to register for Wright on the Park's biggest fundraiser of the year!

• This month's TechTalk about living independently with the help of home automation is from 5-7PM on Tuesday, August 22 at Lake Time Brewing in Clear Lake.

• The Clear Lake Public Library is hosting Story Time in the Garden events every Wednesday in the month of August from 10:30-11AM.

• The MacNider Art Museum is hosting an Art Bug event from 6-7PM on Thursday, August 24 and a Beginning Watercolors class from 12:30-4PM on Saturday, August 26.

• There are Fresh on Friday and Garden Explorers events this Friday, August 25 at Central Gardens of North Iowa. These events will take place every Friday morning from 9-11AM through September 1.

• There is a Scratch Cupcake Curbside Event as well as a TimberCrest Open House from 11AM-2PM on Friday, August 25 at Glen Oaks.

• The Willow Creek Trail Cleanup is from 9AM-Noon on Saturday, August 26 starting at the West Park Tennis Courts.

• Three Dog Night is performing at the Surf Ballroom starting at 8PM on Saturday, August 26. Tickets are $39 in advance and $44 at the door.

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