Building CommUNITY - November 30

The Chamber is relaunching it's Building CommUNITY initiative on Thursday, November 30 in the Anderson Event Room in the Commerce Center. This event will help businesses determine what it truly means to build a place of pride, safety, and belonging in North Iowa. You're invited 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

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

Click here for speaker bios.

Space is filling up quickly! Be sure to register today! 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!

2024 Job Expo

The Chamber is collaborating with NIACC and Iowa Workforce Development to present the 2024 Job Expo. This event is scheduled from 11AM-2PM and 5-7PM on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 in the NIACC Gymnasium.

Businesses are invited to host a booth to promote job openings or apprenticeship opportunities. 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.

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 North Iowa Concert Band is having their Fall Concert on Tuesday, November 21 starting at 7:30PM at the NIACC Auditorium.

• Fat Hill Brewing is hosting live music this weekend with The Sweet Nuthins performing from 7-10PM on Friday, November 24, and Nate Boots performing from 3-6PM on Saturday, November 25.

• The Pork Tornadoes are performing with Dirty Rotten Scoundrels starting at 8PM on Friday, November 24 at the Surf Ballroom.

• The Mason City Arena is hosting a Public Skate Night from 9:30-11:30PM on Friday, November 24.

• The MacNider Art Museum is hosting a Holiday Gnome Family Class from 1-4PM on Saturday, November 25.

• The 2024 Home for the Holidays event begins on Saturday, November 25 starting at 2PM in Downtown Mason City.

• The Salvation Army is hosting their 24th Annual Action from 9AM-Noon on Saturday, December 2 at The Music Man Square.

• KCMR is hosting a Christmas Cookie Contest. Cookies must be dropped off between December 11-14. Judging will take place on Friday, December 15. Click here to learn more!

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