Operation Thank You This Thursday!

It's almost time! The Chamber's annual Operation Thank You celebration is just days away! This year's theme, "North Iowa Holidays", will recognize the many holidays celebrated by North Iowa during this season.

Because North Iowa is home to people from around the world, holidays are celebrated in many different ways. The Chamber believes that everybody deserves a seat at the table, and everyone’s voice should be

heard.

You're invited to stop by the Chamber from 4-6PM on Thursday, December 14 for food, drinks, networking, and a holiday celebration! If you're looking to really get into the holiday spirit, you won't want to miss this!

Click Here for some Holiday Wishes!

2024 Job Expo

Be sure to register your business for the 2024 Job Expo! By signing up, employers are able to promote full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities to college students and the general public. This is a great opportunity to access a diverse group of talent, network with business professionals, and promote your company brand. Booths are available for $100, and are filled first come, first served.

This event is scheduled from 11AM-2PM and 5-7PM on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 in the NIACC Gymnasium.

Picture Day 2024

Are you looking to update your professional headshot? Sign up for Picture Day coming up on January 11, 2024!

Chamber members will be able to update their professional headshots and use them for business cards, websites, profiles, or whatever they may need. They will also get the opportunity to enhance their business's listing on the Chamber's website by walking through the Membership Information Center.

Christy Adams with Best Impressions will be on site from 8:30AM-12:30PM on Thursday, January 11. To register, visit masoncityia.com and select a 15-minute time slot.

The State of North Iowa

Save the date for the 2024 State of North Iowa!

The State of North Iowa is an annual report to North Iowa business leaders about the county-wide Vision North Iowa strategic planning efforts, and serves as an opportunity to hear directly from city and county leadership from Mason City, Clear Lake, and Greater North Iowa as they highlight recent accomplishments, outline future goals, and offer ideas about current business and community issues. This year’s event will focus on two industries that affect North Iowa’s economy: renewable fuels and childcare.

This event is scheduled for Thursday, January 18 from

8-10AM at the NIACC Activity Center. Tickets are $25.

Ag Tax Seminar

Every other year, the Chamber hosts an Ag Tax Seminar to assist Chamber members with staying up to date with current laws and regulations in the agricultural world. The upcoming seminar will be held from 11:30AM-1PM on Thursday, January 25 at the Commerce Center.

Kristine Tidgren

Center for Agricultural Law

and Taxation

2024 North Iowa Civics Bee

Calling all middle school students! It’s time to enter the 2024 North Iowa Civics Bee! This annual event is a partnership with the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation.

Students in grades 6-8 can qualify for the live bee by submitting a short essay that identifies an issue in the community and details how the student would use civics principles to address it. The top three students move on to the Iowa Civics Bee, and this year the winner at the state level moves on to the National Civics Bee in Washington, DC!

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.

• The New Horizons Holiday Concert begins at 4PM on Wednesday, December 13 at The Music Man Square.

• Roller City is hosting How the Grinch Stole Christmas Escape Room Experience events from 5-9PM on Thursday, December 14 and Friday, December 15.

• The MacNider Art Museum is hosting an Art Bugs session from 6-7PM on Thursday, December 14 and a Santa's Helpers event from 2-4PM on Saturday, December 16.

• Southbridge Mall's Holiday Market Place will run from 10AM-7PM on Friday, December 15.

• The Mason City Family YMCA is hosting a Cookies N' PJ's with Santa event from 6-8PM on Friday, December 15.

• The Avey Grouws Duo will be performing from 7-10PM on Friday, December 15 at Fat Hill Brewing.

• Jane Fischer & Associates is hosting a Paws With Santa Claus event from 10AM-1PM on Saturday, December 16.

• There will be Breakfast With Santa from 9-11:30AM on Sunday, December 17 at Highland Park Golf Course.

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