📅 Tuesday, October 27, 2026
| | Chamber News is a weekly e-newsletter for Chamber member employees, sharing event announcements, important reminders, and the latest updates from Chamber members themselves. | | Love Where You Live Video🧡 | | |
The Greater Mason City Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Visit Mason City, Main Street Mason City, and the City of Mason City, is proud to introduce the We Love Where We Live video and community culture statement, celebrating what makes Mason City a great place to live, work, visit, and do business.
Developed through the community’s Pride in Place survey and a Community Conversations event, these initiatives reflect Mason City’s shared values and vision for the future.
“In Mason City, we celebrate the history that grounds us, create a place where people choose to belong, and build for the future by thinking boldly and taking action.”
We encourage everyone to engage with and reshare the video on social media, sharing why you love living, working, or playing in Mason City. Together, we can celebrate our community pride and inspire others to see what makes Mason City special! Stay tuned for you and highlight your story of Why You Love Where You Live...
| | Vote 2026 - Election Information & Candidate Guide🗳️ | | |
Ahead of Election Day, the Greater Mason City Chamber of Commerce has created a nonpartisan election resource to help members and community residents stay informed and engaged. The page includes links to official voting information, sample ballots, polling place details, and responses from candidates for county, state, and federal offices to business-focused questions from the Chamber. We encourage voters to learn more about the candidates and issues before heading to the polls on November 3.
| | Now Hiring: Operations & Administrative Associate💼 | | |
Do you know someone who is organized, dependable, great with people, and takes pride in keeping things running smoothly? The Greater Mason City Chamber of Commerce is hiring a full-time Operations & Administrative Associate to serve as the first point of contact for callers and visitors, help manage the North Iowa Regional Commerce Center, and provide administrative, financial, and membership support.
Benefits include 100% employer-paid health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, compensatory time, professional development opportunities, and more. Learn more and apply today!
| | Passing the Torch - November 12🔥 | | |
“No organization stays the same forever, which is why succession planning and leadership transitions are important conversations for businesses of every size.” – Carrie Siedel, Hertz Farm Management
Join us Thursday, November 12, from 9–10:30AM at the Commerce Center for Passing the Torch: Navigating Leadership Transitions. Hear from experienced leaders as they share lessons learned, challenges, and practical advice, followed by small-group roundtables for questions and discussion. Whether planning a transition or stepping into a new leadership role, attendees will gain insights to help navigate change with confidence.
| | Apply for Leadership North Iowa!🌟 | | |
Calling business leaders at all levels! Leadership North Iowa (LNI) 2027 is gearing up for another dynamic year and applications are open for the next cohort. This immersive program gives emerging and established leaders a front-row seat to the region’s key industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, and government. Participants gain valuable insight, build meaningful connections, and apply their skills through a hands-on community impact project.
Up to 25 participants will be selected through an application process due December 1. For more information, contact Allyson Krull at the Chamber or (641) 423-5724.
| | Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Chamber’s weekly efforts to support members, strengthen the business community, and help North Iowa thrive. | | |
✨Last Week's Highlights:
- Frein and Krull represented the Chamber at the Rural Development Conference at NIACC sponsored by First Citizens Bank last week. Topics included employee engagement, multigenerational leadership, economic development, business succession planning, and using AI to improve business operations.
- Last Tuesday, Ruge joined the Iowa Association of Business & Industry (ABI) for its Elevate Iowa Manufacturing Tour, visiting Metalcraft and Kraft Heinz. Ruge and Schultz also assisted ABI with interactive activity for John Adams Middle School students focused on modern manufacturing careers. Students put their teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills to the test while learning more about the opportunities available in manufacturing.
- Frein returned last week from the Chamber’s Global Familiarization Tour to Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands. 20 travelers joined the tour, which immersed them in the rich culture of the South American country.
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Looking to spread the word about an announcement or an upcoming event?
Submit your announcement/events to our online calendar, or email Marketing Associate
Keagan Sifert at the Chamber to be featured in upcoming Chamber News emails.
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From Baker Floral:
Baker Floral would like to reassure the community that the shop will remain open! While the business has been listed for sale, the decision comes as the owner prepares for retirement, not because of a lack of business or road construction.
The goal is to find the right buyer who shares a love of flowers and a passion for making people smile. Until then, Baker Floral will continue serving customers and helping make life’s special moments even more beautiful.
Thank you to everyone who has reached out with questions and shown their support. Baker Floral looks forward to continuing to serve the community!
From Smithfield Foods:
Join us for a Driver Hiring Event on Tuesday, November 3 from 1-5PM at the Hog Production Office in Algona! Learn more about the following opportunities below:
CDL A Driver - Market Haul
CDL A Driver - Feed Delivery (Nights)
| | 🤝Community Events - Week of 10/27/2026
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Oak Leaf Comics & Collectibles is hosting its 49th Annual Halloween Comic Fest from 10AM-5PM on Saturday, October 31.
| | Check out the Chamber's Events Calendar to see all upcoming events from Chamber Members! | | Visit the Chamber's Job Postings page to view all available jobs from Chamber Members! | | | | |
