Breaking Glass After Hours - Faith & Four Letter Words

Save the date! The first ever Breaking Glass After Hours event will feature Faith & Four Letter Words from 5-9:30PM on September 7 at the Surf Ballroom.

Through humor and raw honesty, Tara and Amanda empower other women to find their voice and never apologize for using it. Both longtime former TV news anchors, the duo walked away from the business led by faith and frustration. Today they are professional speakers, social media influencers and communication consultants with a collective reach of 50,000+.

This event must have 200 people signed up in order to commence.

DEI Training Session This Thursday

Last call for this month's DEI Training Session! Join us at 1PM this Thursday, July 27 at the Commerce Center to learn more about recruiting and retaining individuals with disabilities in the workforce with our guest speaker Tyler Hansen.

Tyler Hansen from Iowa’s University Centers for Excellence in Development and Disabilities will provide resources and teach attendees how to accommodate and support individuals with disabilities in the workplace.

Registration is free for Certified Inclusive Employers. To learn more about Building CommUNITY and becoming a Certified Inclusive Employer, contact Allyson.

New Member Luncheon - August 24

The New Member Luncheon will be held from 11:30AM-1PM on Thursday, August 24 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 from each member of the Chamber team.



If you are a new Chamber-member or a new employee of a Chamber-member business, attendance to this informational luncheon is free!

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2023 Chamber Cup Tournament

Start your training! The fourth annual Chamber Cup is 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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Wellness Tip

When you wake up in the morning, one of the best things you can do to improve your health is to start your day with a glass of water. Your body goes many hours without hydration while you sleep. Drinking a full glass of water in the morning can aid digestion, flush out toxins, enhance skin health, and give you an energy boost.

Take a look at this article to learn more about the benefits of drinking water in the morning!

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.

• On July 22, Dr. Noemi Cruz-Orcutt of Mint Springs Dentistry was honored with the award of the Academy of General Dentistry Fellowship (FAGD). Only 6% of dentists have earned this award and it truly displays the hard work of Dr. Cruz-Orcutt and her dedication to her patients. Click here to read more about her outstanding achievement!

• This month's TechTalk all about internships is from 5-7PM on Tuesday, July 25 at Lake Time Brewery.

• The MacNider Art Museum is hosting a 2 Thumbs Up handprint creation event from 5:30-7:30PM on Thursday, July 27. They are also hosting a family class of Unicorn Painting from 1-4PM on Saturday, July 29.

• There are Fresh on Friday and Garden Explorers events this Friday, July 28 at Central Gardens of 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 "Betty & the Gents" from 6-8PM this Friday, July 28 at the Principal Pavilion.

• There is a Winnebago River Cleanup event from 9AM-Noon on Saturday, July 29 starting at East Park and ending at the Averydale Access.

• The Bash at the Lake is happening from 11AM-8:30PM on Saturday, July 29 at the Clear Lake City Park.

• Fat Hill Brewing is hosting live music performed by Fred the Bear from 7-10PM on Saturday, July 29.

• The Picnics & Performances series continues this Sunday, July 30 at Central Gardens of North Iowa. These events will take place every Sunday from 5-6PM through September 3.

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