Vietnam Info Webinar - February 15

Be sure to tune into the virtual informational session from Noon-1PM this Thursday, February 15 if you're thinking about taking a trip to Vietnam with the Chamber! The webinar will review the incredible itinerary packed with fascinating culture and history. Following the presentation, participants are encouraged to ask questions about the trip.

The session will be offered free as an online webinar. Participants must register to receive the connection link for the session (each participant will need their own link to enter).

North Iowa Civics Bee 2024

If your middle schooler is interested in entering into the North Iowa Civics Bee and bring positive change into the community, this is the last week to enter a submission! The deadline to enter is Monday, February 19.

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!

This event is a partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.

Chamber Trivia Night

Start your studying! Chamber Trivia Night is going to be here before we know it! This event is scheduled from 4-8PM on February 29 at The Music Man Square.

Teams of six will test their knowledge of randomized trivia in a multi-round format. Themes will include music, literature, geography, history, and more! Between rounds, players will be able to win giveaways, enjoy food and drinks, and network with other teams.

Registration is $200 for a team of 6. This is one exciting event that you won't want to miss out on!

Breaking Glass - Emily Peters

The Chamber is excited to bring you TWO Breaking Glass sessions in back-to-back months! And with that said, the next session will feature Emily Peters on March 14 from 8:30-10AM.

Peters' love for business, and the desire to make a difference, led her to Union Pacific Railroad where she began her career in 2012. Since, she has worked in various business units including Intermodal, Scrap Steel, Food & Refrigerated, LPG, Crude Oil & Petroleum, Grain, and Grain Products. Emily, and her husband, Brandon (“Maverick”), own their own real estate and property management business. She is a licensed realtor and loves helping people find their dream homes. Emily is a devoted wife and mother, who is passionate about real estate, economic development, agriculture, and her faith.

Tickets are $10 for Chamber members and $20 for non-members.

Emily Peters

Union Pacific

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Do you have an announcement for your business or an upcoming event? You can submit your events to our online calendar here, or email [email protected] and we'll post it in this section of upcoming Chamber News emails.

• MercyOne is having Same Day Interviews & Job Offers from 3-6PM on Tuesday, February 13 in the MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center Auditorium.

• There will be a Pancake Supper hosted by St. James Lutheran Church from 5-6:30PM on Tuesday, February 13.

• The next session of Zumba Toning is from 5:40-6:30PM on Tuesday, February 13 at N.I.P. & Fitness Center East gym.

• The Mason City Public Library is having their Weekly Baby & Toddler Storytime session from 10-10:30AM on Wednesday, February 14.

• Celebrate Valentine's Day at Fat Hill Brewing with their Valentine's Day Flight Night from 4-9PM on Wednesday, February 14.

• The Mason City Community Theatre is presenting "Misery" from February 15-25 with opening night this Thursday, February 15 from 7-9:30PM.

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