Chamber News

Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Chamber Bowl This Week! See you at the Chamber Bowl this week on February 5, 6 and 7 at Mystic Lanes! Prizes will be awarded for high and low scoring teams, individuals, and for the best dressed team. Please submit bowler names to Kativa if you have not already. Registration - 3:30PM Bowling & Networking - 4PM Dinner - 7PM by Hy-Vee East We are planning on good weather, but just in case, we have a make-up date of Tuesday, February 12. Click here for lane assignments

Multi-Purpose Arena Groundbreaking Yesterday (February 4) was an exciting day in River City as project partners broke ground on the new Multi-Purpose Arena, a component of the River City Renaissance Project. Photos and video from the event can be found on the River City Renaissance Project Facebook page . This page will be updated on a regular basis as the project moves forward. Information will be provided by the project stakeholders that meet each week. The stakeholder group is made up of representatives from the City of Mason City, Mason City Chamber, North Iowa Corridor EDC, Main Street Mason City, Visit Mason City, Southbridge Mall, Mason City Foundation, and Mason City Youth Hockey.

Ag Breakfast Speakers Two great speakers will present at this year's Ag Breakfast at 7AM on Wednesday, March 20 at The Music Man Square . Attendees will also enjoy made-to-order omelets served by the Agribusiness committee. Vice President for ISU Extension & Outreach, Dr. John Lawrence, will present "ISU Serving Agriculture: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.” Assistant ISU Economics Professor, Dr. Wendong Zhang, will follow Lawrence and share “Seven Things You Should Know About China to Understand the Trade War.” Click here for additional information on the speakers. This year's Ag Breakfast will also feature an Ag Expo highlighting the work of our Chamber members. If you are interested in having a booth at this event, contact Kativa . Purchase Tickets Here! Thank you to the Ag Breakfast Sponsors:

Dr. John Lawrence Dr. Wendong Zhang

Band Festival - Register for the Parade!

Showcase your business or group’s pride and community participation by taking part in the 81st North Iowa Band Festival Parade. Encourage involvement by offering prizes to employees who participate, having a party to decorate, or getting a group to walk the day of the parade. What a great way to build company morale and celebrate the community! Contact Linda with any questions. You can register online or download the registration form . Parade Registration

Wellness Tip Financial wellness is a very important aspect of life. Money can be a stressful topic for families. Print out this Financial Freedom checklist to help guide you this year...it's Oprah approved! 

Member News

Ribbon cutting for new member Dharma Anatomy, LLC February 6 at 1PM Ribbon cutting for new owners of The Hungry Mind on February 6 at 1:15PM Winter Warm Up: 2019 River City Pool Championships February 7-10 at the North Iowa Event Congratulations for the many accomplishments of our Chamber members and their employees! Check out this week's Names & News in North Iowa Business.

Chocolate and Romance 2019: A fundraiser for the Humane Society of North Iowa will be held on February 9 from 4-6PM at the National Guard Armory.  TechTalk: Internet of Things will be held at the Commerce Center from 11:30AM-1:30PM on February 12. Please complete this survey to help Mason City-CAN (MCCAN) understand the educational needs of Mason City citizens. You could WIN 1 of 4 $100 Visa Gift Cards.

Decker Sporting Goods $5 off a purchase of $25 or more Prairie Ridge Billing Specialist

Chamber Website Member Directory Newsletter Commerce Center Band Festival

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