Chamber News
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
See you at Chamber Bowl!
It's Chamber Bowl week! See you at Mystic Lanes!

Time: Registration 3:30PM | Bowling begins at 4PM 
Date: Tuesday, February 2; Wednesday, February 3; Thursday, February 4
Makeup date: Tuesday, February 9
Location: Mystic Lanes | 2571 4th St SE, Mason City
Government Affairs Update - Week 3
During Week 3 of the Iowa Legislative session, both the Senate and House spent the beginning of the week working on education legislation and two constitutional amendments.

  • SF160, a bill requiring public schools to provide an in-person learning option (if requested) passed both chambers and was signed by Gov. Reynolds on January 29.

  • SF159, a bill related to education savings accounts, passed the Senate and was sent to the House on January 28.

  • SJR7, a proposed constitutional amendment ensuring the right to bear arms, passed both chambers and will be placed on a ballot in 2022 for voters to approve or strike down.

For additional information on week 3 of the State Legislative Session, click here.
Register for Breaking Glass on February 25
Iowa Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, Julie Kenney will be the Breaking Glass speaker this month. Attendance is limited to 25 people in person from 8-9:30AM on Thursday, February 25 at the Commerce Center. A virtual option is available.

Tickets are $10 for Chamber members and $20 for non-members. This session of Breaking Glass is sponsored by Clear Lake Bank & Trust.
Julie Kenney
Iowa Deputy Secretary
of Agriculture
Ag Breakfast - March 23
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and Bushel Boy Farms President Chuck Tryon are the headliners for the 39th annual Ag Breakfast. The event, which celebrates Ag Week, is scheduled from 7-8:30AM on Tuesday, March 23 at The Music Man Square.

Tickets are available in books of ten for $100 for Chamber members and $120 for non-members, and individual tickets are priced at $12 each and $5 each for students.

Read more about the speakers and event details here, and click the button below to reserve tickets. A limited number of in-person tickets will be sold to accommodate physical distancing.
Wellness Tip
Financial wellness is an important part of overall wellness. Print out this Financial Freedom checklist to help guide you this year.
Member News
Do you have an announcement for your business or an upcoming event? You can submit your events to our online calendar here, and we'll post it in this section of upcoming Chamber News emails.

  • KCMR and North Central Mechanical Services are teaming up to help someone with their heating bills. Click here for details on how to win $500.


  • Save the date for Business After Hours with Main Street Mason City from 4:30-6:30PM on Thursday, Febraury 11 at Southbridge Mall.

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