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December 2017The mission of the Mason City Area Chamber of Commerce is to promote progressive

community and economic development to benefit Chamber members and the North Iowa region.

Vision. Leadership. Advocacy.

Operation Thank Y♥U - December 14Save the date for the annual Operation Thank You event, Thursday, December 14. This is the day Chamber volunteers will be making a stop at member businesses to say “Thank You,” “Happy Holidays,” and deliver a packet containing the new 2018 Membership Directory and certificate, the Community Profile magazine, CMO cards for employees, and other pertinent membership information.

Since packets are hand-delivered to local members, volunteers are needed to help with distribution. Packets are sorted by neighborhoods, making it possible to deliver 5-6 in about an hour. This is a great way to meet business owners and managers! Please call the Chamber office at 641-423-5724 to volunteer for Operation Thank You,

Thank you to our Packet Sponsors:

The day will conclude with the Chamber’s holiday party featuring an appropriate theme, “We ♥ Our Members”, from 4:30-6:30PM at the North Iowa Regional Commerce Center. It will be an evening filled with food, fun, and thanks to members for their support in 2017!

Special thanks to one of the Chamber’s Premier Members, First Citizens Bank, for sponsoring this event!

(L to R): Colleen Frein, Allyson Krull, Robin Anderson, Kativa Weitzel, and Linda Johanns

Happy Holidays from the Chamber!

The Mason City Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to

OPERATION THANK YOU

Thursday, December 144:30-6:30PM

Chamber Office (Commerce Center)9 North Federal Ave

Mason City, IA

Sponsored by:

We ♥ Our Members

2018 Business After Hours

Does your business want to host a Business After Hours in 2018? Sponsorships are limited and filling up quickly! Contact Kativa at [email protected] or call 423-5724 to reserve a date!

hen the Leadership North Iowa (LNI) class selected a service project back in March, they came to a unanimous decision they wanted a project to unite the community and promote progress for the North Iowa region. LNI landed on creating an educational campaign to support the River City Renaissance

Project—they felt this project would provide new, exciting amenities needed to attract and retain a growing workforce.

LNI’s goal was to inform the public and educate voters for the November election. To accomplish this, LNI helped form the Mason City Says YES! committee. Together, they made numerous presentations in the community, created promotional videos, compiled FAQ documents, organized public forums, spoke at city council meetings, raised funds, planned advertising, and more, as part of the campaign.

The LNI class and the Mason City Says YES! Campaign want to thank all who contributed their time, talent, and energy to the River City Renaissance Project. This collaborative effort resulted in a 75% YES vote for the ballot items!

Mason City now has the citizens’ support to move forward with a Multi-Purpose Arena, Performing Arts Pavilion, Hotel, Skywalk, renovation to The Music Man Square for conference space, and construction of a new museum. The future of North Iowa is bright, and all involved sincerely appreciate the overwhelming support for the River City Renaissance Project. THANK YOU!


New MembersHISTORIC WAREHOUSE CLOCKTOWER PLAZAVance Jorgensen, Owner Representative503-513 S Federal Ave Mason City, IA 50401 (641) 512-1999 [email protected] www.historicwarehouse.com Gorgeous 3 story brick beauty with basement at the corner of 4th St & Federal. Restorable hardwood floors and old-growth heart pine timbers could make this a premier property for the right developer.

Thank you to the Premier members who have gone above and beyond in their support of the Chamber programs, events, and the North Iowa Band Festival.

GOLD ($6,000 & UP): Cargill ProteinFirst Citizens BankHoliday Inn Express & Suites – Mason CityMercy Medical Center – North Iowa

SILVER ($3,000 - $5,999): 98.7 KISS Country / 103.7 The Fox / KIOW 107.3 / KCHA 95.9Clear Lake Bank & Trust, Co.Dave & Phyllis Murphy Charitable FoundationDiamond Jo Casino - Worth CountyJohn K & Luise V Hanson FoundationMason City Motor CompanyPrincipal Financial Group

BRONZE ($1,000 - $2,999): Ag Ventures AllianceFarmers State BankHenkel Construction Co.

Premier Members

Mason City Said YES!

It’s a Bargain to Live in North IowaThe Chamber participates in research to assist the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) in producing the quarterly Cost of Living Index. Raw data from urban and suburban areas across the United States is analyzed to compare the cost of living in various geographic locations.

An index of 100 represents the mean; an index lower than 100 means the region’s cost of living is less than the average, and a number higher than 100 indicates the cost is higher than average. In the most recent survey, Mason City has an index of 85.9. By comparison, the Manhattan borough in New York City—the most expensive place to live—has an index of 242.9, which is more than twice the national average. The least expensive locale in the study is McAllen, TX with an index of 76.7, more than 20 percent below the national average.

Here’s an example of how to use this information. Assume that City A has a composite index of 98.3 and City B has a composite index of 128.5. If you live in City A and are contemplating a job offer in City B, you can calculate how much of an increase in your after-tax income is needed to maintain your present lifestyle. In this case, 30.72%, or about a 31% increase in after-tax salary to maintain the same living standard.

The table below illustrates the most recent data for Iowa Micro-Urban communities and compares the cost of living in Mason City to peer Iowa communities.

City & Composite Score

Groceries Housing Utilities Transportation Health Care Misc. Goods & Services

Mason City 85.9 94.2 73.1 99.9 84.7 90.3 88.6

Ames 89.7 89.1 91.6 81.1 102.4 100.7 86.2

Burlington 83.0 88.2 61.7 110.5 85.7 101.2 87.0

Dubuque 89.9 98.0 69.9 89.3 105.0 91.9 98.4

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he Leadership North Iowa (LNI) program is beginning its 35th year and is designed to identify and develop future leaders in our community. Good leaders know the importance of lifelong learning and networking; LNI provides both by connecting participants with emerging and established leaders. LNI graduates

strengthen their leadership skills and complete a service project for community betterment.

LNI 2018 will be held every Tuesday from January 4 through March 22 with a graduation ceremony on March 29. The registration fee is $395 for Chamber members and $500 for non-members. Registration closes December 29, 2017 if the class has not already been filled.

Please register online at masoncityia.com or contact Allyson Krull at the Chamber at [email protected] or 641.423.5724.

A special thank you to our Leadership North Iowa Sponsors:

Membership Renewals

Congratulations to the members celebrating membership anniversaries in December!

Sixty Plus YearsMercy Medical Center - North Iowa (66)

Fifty Plus YearsO’Brien Moving & Storage (59)House of Sports (51)

Forty Plus YearsStifel (47)Hy-Vee East (41)

Twenty Plus YearsSubway (29)Mason City Public Library (28)Anastasi Counseling Services (27)Elderbridge Agency on Aging (26)Ermer Insurance & Financial Services (25)

Ten Plus YearsFarmers State Bank (14)Nora Springs Insurance (13)Golden Grain Energy LLC (13)Eternity Wireless (11)

Five Plus YearsPita Pit (9)

One Plus YearsTierney Properties (4)My Happy Place (4)Buck’s Recycling LLC (3)Congressman Steve King (2)Healthy Harvest of North Iowa (2)Central Holidays West (2)Mason City Brewing (2)The Place 2B! (2)


With Love, From YIELDThis year’s YIELD (Youth Investing Energy in Leadership Development) class assembled and shipped care packages to military men and women deployed overseas this holiday season, to show gratitude to these brave members of our armed forces.

With the upcoming holidays, the YIELD group wanted to honor these heroes who are away from their families during this special time of year. The YIELD students contacted the Iowa National Guard and sent dozens of packages to Iowa soldiers stationed in Afghanistan. Packages were also sent to deployed military members in Turkey, Japan, and other locations, as identified by local families. The students hope their gesture of a simple care package filled with letters from young people, snacks, personal items, and games/activities will brighten their holiday season.

This fall, the YIELD students solicited item donations from local businesses and monetary contributions to pay for shipping costs. Students conducted radio interviews, contacted

businesses, and shared with family and friends. In mid-November, the group gathered all of the supplies and assembled the care packages. Thanks to contributions from local residents and businesses, the students were able to fulfill their mission to reach out to both Iowa soldiers and other active military members from North Iowa this holiday season, all in time for the Christmas holiday.

Last Call for Leadership North Iowa

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Update from the Community Conciergehe Community Concierge service is celebrating a successful first year in operation! Many Chamber members are now referring new employees and their families to the Community Concierge, Colleen Frein. Frein helps to familiarize them with North Iowa, assist with employment for a trailing spouse, find quality rental

housing, learn about school or daycare options for their children, and much more. As the Premier Sponsor of the program, Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa is utilizing the service to help with physician and executive recruitment. Executive Sponsor Cargill Protein is already seeing the benefits pay off for several of their new employees who were referred to the service in 2017. Holiday Inn Express & Suites also sees value in the service and will be a Supporting Sponsor in 2018.

The Concierge Card is another way the Chamber is assisting new residents to the community. This card connects employees who are new to the area with local service providers. The Concierge Card features dozens of Chamber members, including chiropractors, attorneys, and financial planners, who are offering a free consultation or professional service for card holders. This gives people the opportunity to find the best fit for them. The card can be purchased by the employer or employee for $100, and the user can visit up to five different providers from the Concierge Menu.

Contact Colleen Frein at the Chamber (641.423.5724) to learn more about the Community Concierge service or to discuss ways the Concierge Card could benefit your business or employees.

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Farm-City Week EventThe Agribusiness Committee welcomed nearly 100 people for the “Who Wants to Be a Farmer?” Farm-City Week Event on November 15 at The Music Man Square! Many local businesses and non-profits showcased their work and innovation in the agribusiness sector at the Ag Expo.

Participants enjoyed a lunch prepared by Hy-Vee East, featuring Smithfield ham, an assortment of vegetables from Fertile Valley Gardens, cookies from Hy-Vee West, and water from Culligan. The program featured a game show, “Who Wants to Be a Farmer?”. Mason City Says YES! Campaign Chair Loni Dirksen beat out Mason City Community Schools Superintendent Dave Versteeg and United Way of North Central Iowa CEO Jodee O’Brien by proving her knowledge of agriculture.

Ag Ventures Alliance was a generous Gold Sponsor for the event. Committee members are already making plans for a 2018 Farm-City Week event! Top: Jodee O’Brien, Dave Versteeg, and Loni Dirksen

Bottom: Ag Expo exhibitors interact with attendees

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Video ServicesThe Chamber is offers video production services! Whether you are looking for a short clip to promote an upcoming event, or a longer video to showcase your business, we can help you with your video marketing.

Promotional Video (Long) - $1,000• 3:00-8:00 minute video• Majority video content (shot by

contractor)• Script/outline developed by

contractor in collaboration with purchaser

• Featured in weekly Chamber News for one month

• Post to Chamber social media sites• Digital copy provided to purchaser

with rights to own/use video

Promotional Video (Short) - $500• 1:30-3:00 minute video• Majority video content (shot by



• Featured in weekly Chamber News for one month

• Post to Chamber social media sites• Digital copy provided to purchaser

with rights to own/use video

Social Media Video (Long) - $250• 1:00-1:30 minute video• Majority video content (shot by



• Post to Chamber social media sites

Social Media Vdieo (Short) - $100• :30-1:00 minute video• Photo/video content (video shot by


purchaser (may collaborate with contractor)

• Post to Chamber social media sites

Contact Colleen at the Chamber ([email protected] | 641.423.5724) for more information.

ovember was a busy month for Chamber travel. Two groups headed to South Africa

to tour Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, and Cape Town. The itinerary included the UNESCO World Heritage site of Robben Island, unforgettable African safaris, breathtaking views of the Southern Cape, and more!

Below are more opportunities for Global Familiarization Tours where

travelers can gain first-hand experience to other countries and customs, and gain a better understanding of the United States’ role in the global economy.


Chamber Leads Trip to South Africa

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The Chamber offers Global Familiarization Tours to expose our Chamber members and friends to the global economy and other cultures of the world.

Last Call for Germany! Final payment deadline is December 8, 2017!

GERMANY | In the Footsteps of Martin Luther - 500th Anniversary Jubilee TourMarch 13-21, 2018

$3,599 Double Occupancy includes:• International round-trip airfare from MSP• Transportation and hotel accommodations• 7 breakfasts and 3 dinners• English speaking guides & sightseeing fees

Optional 2-day Extension to Munich:• $599 double occupancy• Sights include: Munich, Heidelberg Castle, Neuschwanstein Castle, and

Oberammergau

JAPAN | Frank Lloyd Wright, Fuji, and FUN!August 2018

The Chamber is heading to Japan in 2018! Experience Japan’s beautiful landscapes, famous landmarks, and original culture. Travelers will experience a variety of Frank Lloyd Wright designed buildings, climb a portion of Mt. Fuji, and more! Itinerary and final pricing will be released soon.

Please contact Allyson Krull at the Chamber ([email protected]) if you are interested in more information on any of our upcoming travel opportunities, or visit our website at www.masoncityia.com.

Global Familiarization Tours

Weitzel Receives Scholarship

Program Director Kativa Weitzel was recently awarded a scholarship to further her professional development and better serve the members of the Mason City Chamber of Commerce.

Weitzel was awarded a National Scholarship by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to attend the Institute of Organization Management (IOM) program in Tucson, Arizona in January.

Given to professionals across the country, the National Scholarships recognize each recipient for their involvement in industry professional organizations, community service, and professional background. IOM is a 4-year professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. It is the premier nonprofit professional development program for association and chamber professionals, fostering individual growth through interactive learning and networking opportunities.

Kativa WeitzelProgram Director

641.422-1663 / 800.423.5724 www.VisitMasonCityIowa.com [email protected]

North Iowa awarded $50,000 The North Iowa Sports Authority, a partnership of

Visit Mason City and the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, has been approved for a $50,000 Regional Sports Authority District grant from the Iowa Economic Development Authority for FY2018.

“We’re grateful to once again receive this funding from the Iowa Economic Development Authority and the Iowa Tourism Office,” said Lindsey James, Executive Director. “The amount of economic impact sports events bring into Iowa and the local community is huge, and we’re thankful that the State continues to support this program.”

The grant awarded to the North Iowa Sports Authority will be used to attract new events to the area while retaining and expanding existing events. Sporting event partners receiving funding from the FY18 program include Mason City Soccer, Mid States Horse Shows, King Classic Softball Tournament, North Iowa Spin Cannonball Cross, and TRI Clear Lake.

"Sporting events draw in more than just participants," said James. "Coaches, judges and fans stay in hotels, dine in local restaurants and shop while they are here, making a significant impact on our local economy."

The North Iowa Sports Authority’s application included over $6.3 million in economic impact. Other communities receiving FY18 funding from this program include Ames, Burlington, Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Dubuque, Grinnell, Iowa City, Sioux City, and Waterloo/Cedar Falls. Funding is applicable for events taking place from July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018. Partner applications for the FY19 program are available at www.travelnorthiowa.com/sports.

Created during the 2007 legislative session, the Regional Sports Authority District program was designed to certify up to 10 districts in the state of Iowa for the active promotion of youth sports, high school athletics, the Special Olympics, or other nonprofessional sporting events. The North Iowa Sports Authority's mission is to promote sports in Cerro Gordo County by attracting and supporting quality athletic sporting events that generate visitor spending in the area. More specifically, the objective is to attract, retain, and expand area‐sporting events that attract visitors to the area and generates visitor spending. A visitor is an individual that lives beyond 90‐miles of Cerro Gordo County.

Visit Mason City awards grants The Visit Mason City Board of Directors recently announced approval of four marketing grants to be used for projects promoting Mason City attractions and events. Award amounts ranged from $142.00 to $1,500.00. Award recipients include the following:

North Iowa Band Festival for printed brochures Charles H. MacNider Art Museum for printed brochures Mid States Horse Shows LLC for printing of Prize Book & event welcome receptions Wright on the Park for printed brochures and DOT signage

Visit Mason City’s Tourism Marketing Grant provides financial assistance for marketing projects that promote events, tournaments, conventions, activities, and facilities that attract tourism activity to Mason City, Iowa. Projects must have a focus outside a 90-mile radius of Mason City. The next round of applications for the tourism marketing grant program are due on February 1, 2018. Applications are available online at www.visitmasoncityiowa.com/tourism-marketing-grant/

9 N Federal Ave | www.mainstreetmasoncity.com | 641.494.0003

The CulTure & CharaCTer Of

Our COmmuniTyIS OUR DOWNTOWNOur mission is to

enhance, promote and preserve

downtown Mason City as a diverse

business, cultural and residential destination, for

the benefit of the entire community.

THANK YOUto all our

2017 Holiday Light sponsors and volunteers!

Thank You To Our Investment PartnersMain Street Mason City is a standalone nonprofit organization, relying on donations from the community, to promote,

preserve and grow the downtown district. Thanks to the following investors who have committed to assist in our mission.

Platinum: First Citizens Bank Gold: Mercy Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa

Byron & Ann Beasley | Good Shepherd | Ermer Insurance & Financial Services, Inc. | Bergland + Cram Architects | Jones, Lemon, Meier Partnership | The Holiday Inn Express | Kent Apartments - City Center

November 2017

Home for the Holidays

It was a busy month of November with our downtown Home for the Holidays Events.

We hope you participated in our Family Event with crafts that included everything from

ornament and plate painting to reindeer dust, cookie decorating, celebrity book reading, letters

to Santa and the polar express trolley.

Perhaps you drank hot cocoa while you took in the beauty of Una Vocis choir at the Tree

Lighting Ceremony.

Maybe you joined the Jingle Mingle bar hop and found out how many fantastic places downtown

Mason City has for night life these days.

A huge thank you to all our volunteers and downtown businesses that made this event such a success. It is inspiring to see what our downtown

can accomplish working together!

Silver: Metalcraft Inc. | Clear Lake Bank & Trust | Petersen Plaza | North Iowa Oral Surgery | Farmers State Bank | Moorman Clothiers | Central Park Dentistry | Henkel Construction

Friends of Main Street: Haines Insurance | Southbridge Mall | Jim & Amanda Ragan | Cerro Gordo Abstract Co. | Alliant Energy | The Historic Park Inn | Tierney Properties | Reflections Salon | NSB Bank | McGladrey LLP | Edwards Brandt & Associates | Waggoner & Wineinger Architects | Louis Althof - Thrivent | Veenstra & Kimm | Zilges Appliance Center | Brick Furniture | J & J Welding | Kristy Marquis - State Farm Insurance | Furniture Mattress Outlet |

PresidentAustin PehlWaggoner & Wineinger Architects

Vice PresidentKatie WoldMarket 124

SecretaryMindy KlapperichFirst Citizens Bank

TreasurerChris DroschaClear Lake Bank & Trust

Steven Van Steenhuyse City of Mason City

Susan RebedeauNIA Therapy Associates

Mike TickalOak Leaf Comics and Collectibles

Cally Peterson Moorman Clothiers

Executive Director Emily Ginneberge [email protected]

Main Street Minute

Home for the Holidays Family Fun

December 2017

Karla Wymore, counselor at Mason City High School, said, “We’re lucky in our area to have so many great businesses, with opportunities at all levels, for students right out of high school to those coming back from college. To see the school and the community work together on this is awesome.”

Schreck pointed out that only 22 percent of jobs require a college degree, in North Iowa and nationally. Approximately 55 percent require middle skills, some post-secondary education but not necessarily college level. That’s raising discussions about a tendency to emphasize four-year colleges as the next expected step after high school. “We’re starting to ask, are we teaching to the wrong area?” Schreck said.

“One of our biggest concerns is filling in the 1,200 jobs posted for this county, up to 2,400 if you include the counties around us,” he said. “Employers here are crying, ‘We can’t get the people for all the jobs we have, but we need to grow.’ We don’t want to lose their growth to

someplace else.”

CHAD SCHRECKPRESIDENT & CEO

[email protected]

SHAUN ARNESONVP, EXISTING BUSINESS & PROJECT

[email protected]

KEN BALESDEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

[email protected]

HUNTER CALLANANCOMMUNICATIONS & WORKFORCE

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North Iowa Corridor EDC 9 North Federal Mason City, Iowa 50401 NorthIowaCorridor.com

CORRIDOR SUPPORTINGLOCAL TALENT PIPELINE EFFORTSTWENTY NORTH IOWA BUSINESSES planted seeds for the future among junior-year students at a Mason City High School Career Expo in November.

The expo is designed to grow future local employees, while giving students a chance to explore career ideas and learn about work opportunities right here in this area.

Instead of an old-style job fair where students wander around booths, this annual event is more like speed dating. Students sit down at five company booths of their choice for presentations and questions. Each stop during the afternoon fair lasts exactly 12 minutes, with music marking the travel time in between presentations.

“It gives them a chance to find out what the business does, where it’s located, training provided, what they look for in employees, and their high-demand needs,” said Hunter Callanan. The fair is sponsored by the Corridor, IowaWORKS North Iowa, and Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services.

In the morning, students also had the opportunity to take the ACT National Career Readiness Certificate test. “The NCRC measures not so much what you know, as how do you figure things out,” Callanan explained. Results are reported as certificate levels, instead of a number score. “It’s something the student can put on a resumé, and it’s also a good gauge of what students need to work on.”

“This is the third year for the fair, and the businesses have loved it,” said Chad

Schreck. “They want to be engaging students. They know they won’t get a workforce out of it tomorrow, but they are playing the long game.”

Kelly Hanson, General Manager of POET Biorefining in Hanlontown, said, “Clearly this is where we want to be. We’re able to describe local jobs and opportunities. We see so many young people going away to college and not coming back. Our counties are shrinking. As an employer, we have to go outside our area to recruit for some of our tech jobs. We’re hopeful that at this junior-year level, we might be able to put an idea in someone’s head.”

Hanson said at least half of his 46 employees have more than a high school degree, and it’s a young workforce, with an average age of 26. “We’re looking for new ideas and lots of energy. These are well-paying jobs, and you can make a great living.”

Other employers attending represented healthcare, public services, construction industries, manufacturers, food services, and biotechnology.

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DECEMBER 2017

“NIACC does not discriminate in employment or education. See http://www.niacc.edu/about/non-discrimination-statement/ for additional information.”

When Dave and Mary Hopper decided to take over the family business, Natural Plus Nursery, they realized that they needed expert advice. “We had no idea what it meant to own or buy a business,” Dave said. “So we reached out to the NIACC Pappajohn Center for help.” The Hoppers took the Launch and Grow business class, a ten week course offered to individuals interested in starting their own business.

The Pappajohn Center taught them the ‘behind the scenes’ aspect of running a business, including all the things they hadn’t considered such as choosing an accountant, finding a lawyer, networking with community members and other businesses, and how to analyze their business success. Even after four years of owning Natural Plus Nursery, Dave and Mary have continued to seek advice from the Pappajohn Center.

Launch and Grow provides the tools to move from business concept to reality, or to prepare your existing business for new growth. The next Launch and Grow course will be held February 15 – April 19, 2018 at the NIACC campus from 6:00—9:30 pm. Tuition is $259 (includes LivePlan 6 month subscription). If you plan to attend with a business partner and share materials, it is only $149 for the second person.

To register for Launch & Grow Your Business, please call (641) 422-4358. We help you ask the right questions!

PAPPAJOHN CENTER STAFF

Tim Putnam, Director Brook Boehmler, SBDC Director Daniel Pitts Winegarden, Accelerator Director Kelley O’Rourke, School Partnership Entrepreneurial Coordinator Mary Spitz, Administrative Assistant Pappajohn & SBDC Joyce Martin, Communications and Program Coordinator

500 College Drive, Ste. 120 · Mason City, IA 50401 Visit us online @ www.niacc.edu/pappajohn 1-888-GO-NIACC or 641-422-4111

December Upcoming Events Start Smart Workshop December 6—10:00—Noon; IowaWORKS, 600 S. Pierce Ave., Mason City December 13—6:00-8:00 pm; NIACC, Pappajohn Center room 117—500 College Drive, Mason City Call 641.422.4342 to register for the free session. North Iowa TechBrew December 19—5:00-7:00 pm; Mason City Brewing, 28 E. State St, Mason City To Register, email Mandy McWherter at [email protected]

North Iowa Business Flourishes through Launch and Grow Program


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NEW MEMBERIowa Traction Railway12045 W State St

NEW NAMEOne Vision1200 N 9th St W, Clear Lake

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Be Our Guest

une in Friday mornings to the Chamber “Be Our Guest” program at 8:40AM on KRIB 1490 AM. Tune in for

December’s guests.

December 1 Oak Leaf Collectibles Mike Tickal

December 8 MacNider Art Museum Edith Blanchard

December 15 First Citizens Bank Bob Klocke

December 22 Henkel Construction Co. Bill Phillips

December 29 Cleaning Solutions Vincent Perry

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Blue Zones Project ®

Assessing Company Health

It is important to assess a company’s total worker health on an annual basis. A healthy workforce is key to a successful, thriving business.

The following key factors impact employee and company well-being:

• Sense of purpose • Social relationships • Financial security • Physical health • Relationship to your community

Reflect on these five factors as the year winds down. Work stress, lack of coping habits, and lack of sleep are just a few examples of the things that negatively impact personal health and employee productivity.

Does your workplace offer an annual assessment? How can you help your company achieve and maintain those 2018 goals?

In 2016, Iowa was in the 3rd quintile for overall well-being. The 2nd quintile is not far away, help Iowa make that jump!


Holiday Gift IdeasLooking for some unique gift ideas? The Chamber offers a variety of merchandise items to make the perfect holiday gift! Or, purchase Chamber Bucks to be used at any of the 650+ Chamber member businesses!

“Mr. Toot” lapel pins $5“Mr. Toot” ornaments (suitable for engraving) $10Mason City Afghans $50

Chamber BucksChamber Bucks make great holiday gifts, employee incentives, and special prizes. They are available for purchase at CENT Credit Union, Clear Lake Bank & Trust, First Citizens Bank and NSB Bank. Chamber Bucks are redeemable for goods and services at ANY Chamber of Commerce member business.

Check out the Chamber’s online membership directory for a full list of participating buinsesses and more information at www.masoncityia.com.

Thank you CMO Card Sponsors!he 2018 CMO cards will be distributed during Operation Thank You on Thursday, December 14. Watch for these new discount cards in Operation Thank You packets. On

the card are 45 local businesses offering a special deal or discount for Chamber members and their employees. Thank you to the sponsors of the 2018 CMO card. Remember to take advantage of these great deals!

Don’t forget - the 2017 card is good until December 31, 2017!

2018 Card Sponsors:Amish HeirloomsAndersen’s MarketBiz Wiz MarketingBoulder Tap HouseBrick FurnitureCleaning SolutionsDecker SportsEnterprise Rent-A-CarGodfather’s PizzaGrunwald & Kiger Fine JewelersHabitat ReStoreHank’s PlumbingHardee’s of Mason CityHoney Dome FarmsHosmer HondaHosmer ToyotaHy-Vee East, West & Drugstore

Johnson Heating & Air Conditioning, LLCLucy & OliveMason City Family YMCA Mason City Super 8Mason City Tire ServiceMcCloskey ApplianceMcGregor’s Furniture & MattressMoorman ClothiersMystic LanesNext Level Extreme FitnessNIP Fitness CenterNorth Iowa Golf Center & Driving RangeOtto’s Oasis

Overhead Door Company of Mason CityPapa Murphy’s Take N Bake PizzaPapa’s American CaféPastime Gardens Perkins RestaurantRiver City StorageRoller CityServProStadheim JewelersSun Tan CityTaco John’sThai BistroUltrasound Studio 1Window World of Mason CityZ’Mariks Noodle Café

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Chamber Leadership

Phone 641.423.5724 www.masoncityia.com [email protected]

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Executive CommitteeKelly Hansen, Chairman of the Board POET Biorefining - Hanlontown Steve Noto, Past Chairman Stoney Creek Hospitality CorporationCraig Miller, Treasurer First Citizens BankTyler Kerr, Government Affairs Division Vice President REG Mason City, LLCRodney Huber, Business Division Vice President Huber Supply Co.Dr. Steve Schulz, Workforce & Leadership Division Vice President North Iowa Area Community College Jeff Nichols, Community & Membership Division Vice President One Vision FKA Opportunity Village

Board of DirectorsDr. Kyle Burgmeier, Burgmeier DentistryIna Cavin, Hy-Vee West Husna Khan, Quick Care Urgent Care ClinicTraci Koehn, CENT Credit UnionDr. Paul Manternach, Mercy Medical Center -North IowaDavid Mayberry, Globe GazetteAndy Meyer, Bergland+Cram ArchitectsVijay Muralidaran, Assa AbloyDanielle Pace, Clear Lake Bank & Trust Co.Bill Phillips, Henkel Construction CompanyJessica Reith, Cargill ProteinCrystal Shellhart, Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Mason CityScott Smith, Diamond Jo Casino - Worth Co.Brian Taylor, Mason City Motor Company

StaffRobin Anderson, CCE, IOM President & Chief Executive Officer [email protected] Krull Marketing & Leadership Development Director [email protected] Colleen Frein Membership Director/Community Concierge [email protected] Weitzel Program Director [email protected] Johanns Service & Operations Director [email protected]

This is a Mason City Chamber of Commerce Publication. Mason City, Iowa 50401 641.423.5724

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January 4 Leadership North Iowa beginsJanuary 9 Lunch & Learn hosted by WebWise SolutionsJanuary 16 Business After Hours sponsored by Quick Care Urgent Care Clinic & Ideal ReflectionJanuary 23 Lunch & Learn hosted by Prairie Ridge

Get Involved/Committee Meetings

Events Committee | Noon-1PMBoard Room | Commerce Center | 9 N Federal Ave

WednesdayDecember 20

Networking Events

Board Meeting | 7-8:30AMBoard Room | Commerce Center | 9 N Federal Ave

WednesdayDecember 20

Educational Opportunities

ThursdayDecember 14

Opearation Thank You “We ♥ Our Members”4:30-6:30PM | Co-hosted by First Citizens Bank3rd Floor Event Room | Commerce Center | 9 N Federal

7@7 hosted by Henkel Construction | 7-8AMBoard Room | Commerce Center | 9 N Federal Ave

TuesdayDecember 12

Operation Thank You Packet Delivery | 8AM-4PMBand Festival Room | Commerce Center | 9 N Federal

ThursdayDecember 14

Chamber Office Closed

Happy Holidays!WednesdayDecember 25 - January 1

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