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."

Tickets are now $25. Be sure to join us for this one of a kind Breaking Glass After Hours event that you won't want to miss!

Annual Meeting Awards & Registration

Mark your calendars! The Chamber’s 107th Annual Meeting will be held from 3:30-5PM on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at the NIACC Auditorium.

The theme for this year's event is "The (not-so) Late Show with the Mason City Chamber!" Our show host is sure to bring memories from your favorite legendary late show hosts through the years. You might even see some of your favorite games live on stage! Tickets are $25.

Don't forget to submit a nomination for Boss of the Year, Business of the Year, Distinguished Citizen, and Workplace Wellness! Nominations are due by Friday, September 1. To make a nomination, please click here.

Oversight & Responsibility Workshop

The Chamber is partnering with the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce to offer “Oversight & Responsibility: What Every Nonprofit Board Member Needs to Know” at 9AM on Wednesday, September 20.

This workshop is for anyone who serves, or is interested in serving, on a Board of Directors or oversight committee. Sara Kurovski, CEO of Make-a-Wish Iowa, shares important lessons learned and guidance for organizational oversight.

Interested in registration? Click here!

Sara Kurovski

Make-a-Wish Iowa

Understanding Microaggressions - September 28

This month's DEI Training session of Understanding Microaggressions is from 10-11AM on Thursday, September 28. This event will be held online via zoom.

Microaggressions are all those little (and not so little) actions and comments that erode an inclusive and welcoming culture. Our guest speaker Brian Jones has been working in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion field for more than 19 years, starting at Indiana University where he studied Business Marketing. He currently serves as a Promotions and Events Manager at American Family Insurance. He has previously served on the Commission on Human Rights, the Board of Directors for Missouri SHRM, the American Red Cross Board and on the Advisory Board of the Inclusive Impact Institute. His goal is to build a united community, one conversation at a time.

Brian Jones

2024 CMO Cards

Chamber members are encouraged to call now to reserve a space on the 2024 CMO (Chamber Members Only) Card. This is a great opportunity for members to advertise their services and encourage each other to shop with a Chamber member first.

For only $50, businesses can purchase a "square" to showcase a special deal reserved for Chamber Members Only. The discount will also be placed on a rotating basis at the bottom of our Chamber News emails, just like this one, and listed under "Hot Deals" on the Chamber website.

Because of the nature of the card, this offer is limited to just 45 businesses. Contact Jeremiah Frein (jeremiah@masoncityia.com | 641.423.5724) to reserve a spot today!

Wellness Tip

When we wake up in the morning, one of the first things that we like to do is stretch. But did you know that thoroughly stretching your whole body every morning is actually very beneficial for your day-to-day routine? A good stretch in the morning can increase muscle blood flow, improve your performance in physical activities, and decrease the risk of injuries.

Take a look at this article for more benefits of morning stretches!

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.

• John Adams Middle School of Mason City is seeking partners who would be interested in working with middle school students in the collaborative classroom. These students will work to solve problems in their community using art and industrial technology. Click here for more information about this project!

• CENT Credit Union is hosting their annual CENT Divided Tailgate from 11AM-1PM on September 8th at the CENTer. Stop by for burgers, raffles, and a whole lot of fun!

• The Alzheimer's Association is hosting a Walk to End Alzheimer's on Sunday, September 10 at NIACC. Registration begins at 11:30AM with a ceremony at 12:30PM. The walk will officially commence at 1PM. Click here to register for this event!

• The last Story Time in the Garden event is from 10:30-11:00AM on Wednesday, August 30 at Central Gardens of North Iowa in Clear Lake.

• There is an Old Fashioned Speed Dating event from 7-9PM on Wednesday, August 30 at Fat Hill Brewing.

• The final Fresh on Friday and Garden Explorers events are this Friday, September 1 from 9-11AM at Central Gardens of North Iowa.

• The VFW is hosting Karaoke Nights every Friday night in the month of September starting at 8PM each night at the All Vets Center.

• The Mason City Farmers Market continues on each Saturday in the month of September from 9AM-Noon each day.

• There is one last Picnics & Performances event from 5-6PM on Sunday, September 3 at Central Gardens of North Iowa in Clear Lake.

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

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