december 2019 - mason city chamber of commerce
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Operation Thank You is scheduled for Thursday, December 12. 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 2020 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:
“Mingle & Jingle” at the Chamber’s holiday party 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 2019!
Special thanks to one of the Chamber’s Premier Members, First Citizens Bank, for sponsoring this event!
Allyson Krull, Kativa Weitzel, Robin Anderson, Linda Johanns, Colleen Frein
Happy Holidays from the Staff !
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December 2019The mission of the Chamber of Commerce is to promote progressive community and
economic development to benefit Chamber members and the North Iowa region.
2 From the President Breaking Glass - December 18
3 New Chamber Board Members State of North Iowa - January 23
4 Ag Tax Seminar - January 30 Thank You CMO Card Sponsors YIELD Project
5 Chance to Enhance - Picture Day Incredible India Trip CEO Conversations Student Discounts
10 Holiday Gift Ideas Public Notice
11 Ribbon Cuttings Wellness
12 Upcoming Events
IN THIS ISSUE
Operation Thank You - December 12
The Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to
OPERATION THANK YOU
Thursday, December 124:30-6:30PM
Chamber Office (Commerce Center)9 North Federal Ave
Mason City, IA
Sponsored by:
Mingle & Jingle
Thank you to 98.7 KISS Country/103.7 The Fox for highlighting Business After Hours
on their stations!
My Christmas Wish List
e have a lot to celebrate this holiday season. Personally, I’m thankful for continued good health and the arrival of two new grandchildren—new territory for me! Professionally, my blessings include a terrific staff, board,
and volunteer base at the Chamber. But I still have a few things on my Wish List:
• Continued progress on the River City Renaissance project. The opening of the arena this month is cause for celebration, but I’m looking forward to next year’s construction season when the new Hyatt Place Hotel, renovations to The Music Man Square, skywalk, and Principal Performing Arts Pavilion are more than just “visions of sugar plums.”
• Completion of the Historic Egloff House. This is another important community development project that has been years in the making. Our goal is to have the house finished and ready to house college interns by next summer.
• Continued expansion of the Sculptures on Parade public art program by including the placement of permanent sculptures in all new community development projects.
• Expansion of the Building Our Brand mural program Downtown. These murals feature geometric designs in the spirit of Frank Lloyd Wright and are beautifying the back side of highly-visible buildings.
• Introduction of the That’s A Wrap program to beautify utility boxes in the downtown area with geometric designs. We received a project grant from the Iowa Arts Council—who embraced our idea to put public art in unexpected places.
• Progress on the Willow Creek Redevelopment project. It’s time to start seeing our rivers and streams as community assets! You’ll be hearing much more about this in the year ahead.
On behalf of the Chamber of Commerce staff and volunteers, we wish the very best to you this holiday season!
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From the President
Robin AndersonPresident & CEO
WNew Members
STURGES TAX & ACCOUNTINGJoshua Sturges, President1527 S Monroe AveMason City, IA 50401(641) [email protected] accounting and tax firm providing professional accounting, payroll, individual tax prep, business tax prep, and year round tax management.
THRIVENT FINANCIAL - TODD LEETTodd Leet, Financial Professional9 N Federal AveMason City, IA 50401(813) [email protected]/todd-leet/Integrating 17 years of executive church leadership into the financial world. Offering Financial Planning, Tax Efficiency, Retirement Planning, Retirement Income Planning, and Legacy/Estate Planning.
Breaking Glass - December 18December’s Breaking Glass Leadership Series, sponsored by Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Mason City, will encourage attendees to challenge their own notions of what it means to be strong – both mentally and physically. Held from 8-9:30AM on Wednesday, December 18, this session features Annie Brees and Abbie Mork, founders of the Women’s Barbell Classic.
The Women’s Barbell Classic started as a movement to uplift and empower women involved in strength training by inviting women of all ages and disciplines to “join forces, test their strength, and connect with other powerful women.” Brees and Mork now offer a lifting program for high school girls to help them build strength and confidence.
Attendees will learn how Brees and Mork have pushed themselves to succeed as business women and mentors in a traditionally male-dominated field. They will share their advice for continuing to show up and succeed, even when it feels like everyone around is saying, “you don’t belong here.”
Tickets are $10 for Chamber members, $20 for non-members. Contact Kativa Weitzel ([email protected]) to register.
Be Our Guestune in Friday mornings to the Chamber “Be Our Guest” program at 8:40AM on KRIB 1490 AM, courtesy of Alpha Media.
Dec 6 First Citizens Bank Bob Klocke
Dec 13 MacNider Art Museum Edith Blanchard
Dec 20 Iowa State University Extension Sarah DeBour
Dec 27 North Iowa Collision Center Collin Sheriff
TAnnie Brees & Abbie Mork
Sponsored by:
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Membership Renewals
The Chamber is rolling out a new event in 2020 as an initiative of the Vision North Iowa strategic plan. The State of North Iowa breakfast provides an opportunity to hear the current state of affairs directly from city and county leadership. This event is scheduled at 8AM on Thursday, January 23 on the third floor of the Commerce Center and is sponsored by Clear Lake Bank & Trust.
Debi Durham, Director of the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) and Iowa Finance Authority (IFA), will serve as the keynote speaker. She was recently named by the Des Moines Business Record as one of the “Most Influential Business Leaders” and a “Woman of Influence.” She has also received the “Legislative Advocacy Leader” award.
Panelists include Mason City Mayor Bill Schickel, Clear Lake Mayor Nelson Crabb, County Supervisor Tim Latham, North Iowa Corridor EDC President & CEO Chad Schreck, and a North Iowa Central Alliance representative. Each panelist will highlight recent
accomplishments, outline future goals, and offer ideas about the current business climate and community issues.
Registration is $25 for Chamber members, which includes breakfast. Register online at masoncityia.com or by contacting Kativa at the Chamber ([email protected]).
Sponsored by:
State of North Iowa - January 23
Janelle KrugerKraft Heinz
Welcome New Chamber Board MembersEach year, up to five members are elected to serve a three-year term on the Board of Directors. In addition, the Board Chair appoints a Treasurer, and makes three appointments to one-year terms. Jaci Smith, editor at the Globe Gazette will complete the term of Sam Gett, who previously served as publisher at the paper.
The 2019-20 Board of Directors welcomes the following members:
Jessica ReithCargill Protein
Jeff GribbenFirst Citizens Bank
Katie WoldMarket 124
Andrew JohnstonHeiny, McManigal, Duffy, Stambaugh & Anderson,
PLC
Dan YoungYoung Construction
of North Iowa
Greg RottinghausHy-Vee West
1 Year Terms:
3 Year Terms:
Jamie Nelson98.7 KISS Country/
103.7 The Fox
Debi Durham, DirectorIEDA & IFA
Sixty Plus YearsMercyOne North Iowa Medical Center (68)O'Brien Moving & Storage (61)
Fifty Plus YearsHouse of Sports (53)
Forty Plus YearsStifel (49)Hy-Vee East (43)
Thirty Plus YearsSubway (31)Mason City Public Library (30)
Twenty Plus YearsElderbridge Agency on Aging (28)Ermer Insurance & Financial Services (27)CG Public Health (21)
Fifteen Plus YearsFarmers State Bank (16)Nora Springs Insurance (15)Golden Grain Energy LLC (15)
Ten Plus YearsEternity Wireless (13)
Five Plus YearsTierney Properties (6) Buck's Recycling LLC (5)
One Plus YearsCongressman Steve King (4)Healthy Harvest of North Iowa (4)The Place 2B! (4)Allstate Parts & Service Clear Lake (2)Jophiel Arts Studio (1)Cerro Gordo County Conservation Board (1)
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YIELD Project Ag Tax Seminar - January 30he Agribusiness Committee understands the importance of staying up-to-date with current laws and regulations in the agricultural world. An Ag Tax Seminar featuring speaker Kristine Tidgren is set for
11:30AM on Thursday, January 30 at the Commerce Center. This informative luncheon is designed to help break down current and new taxation laws and explain how they are impacting business.
Tidgren is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Agricultural Education & Studies Department and the Director for the Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation at Iowa State University. Kristine studies and interprets laws impacting the agricultural industry. She has written hundreds of articles to keep tax professionals, practicing attorneys, producers, and agribusiness professionals informed about legal developments affecting their businesses.
Registration (including lunch) for this event is $20 for Chamber members. Register online at masoncityia.com or contact Kativa ([email protected]).
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Kristine Tidgren
Thank You CMO Card Sponsors!The 2020 CMO (Chamber Members Only) Cards will be distributed during Operation Thank You on Thursday, December 12. On the card are 45 local businesses offering a special deal or discount for Chamber members and their employees. The Chamber would like to say a special “thank you” to the sponsors of the 2020 CMO Card! Please take advantage of these great deals!
Don’t forget - the 2019 card is good until December 31, 2019.
2020 Card Sponsors:
BeltoneCard & Co. Technology SolutionsChad Harrison, CPA PCCleaning SolutionsDecker SportsElite Boxing AcademyEnterprise Rent-A-CarGodfather's PizzaGrandma Sugar's Cupcakery LLCGrunwald & Kiger Fine JewelersHabitat for Humanity of North Central IowaHank's Plumbing Inc.Hardee's RestaurantHosmer HondaHosmer Toyota
Hy-VeeJeffrey Auto Repair ServiceJohnson Heating & Air ConditioningMason City Family YMCAMason City Super 8Mason City Tire ServiceMcCloskey ApplianceMidwest Duct WorksMillennium HallMoorman ClothiersMr. TacoMy Fair TradeMystic LanesNIP Fitness CenterNorth Iowa Golf Center & Driving Range
Overhead Door Company of Mason CityPapa's American CafePastime GardensPets PlusPita Pit Mason CityRoller CityStadheim JewelersSun Tan CityTaco John'sTech NerdsToni's TarotTransform Hot YogaUltrasound Studio 1Window World of Mason CityZ'Mariks Noodle Cafe
Each member’s Operation Thank You Packet should contain CMO Cards for all full- and part-time employees. It’s a good way to show appreciation for their hard work. Please let Chamber staff know if more cards are needed, it’s one of the benefits of membership!
YIELD students will be planting fruit trees in Mason City’s flood plain areas, to help rejuvenate the land and provide fresh produce to community members. They have named their project “Trees for the Town: Flooding Our Community with Fruit.”
Students have contacted local nurseries, conservationists, city staff, and will be selecting fruit trees and shrubs that will work best in the flood plain area north of East Park. Project details will be confirmed in the next month and students will plant the trees in conjunction with the City's Earth Day and Arbor Day activities in April.
Their goal is to raise enough money to purchase 100 trees. The City of Mason City is supportive of the project and has generously offered to help plant and care for the trees in the years to come.
While YIELD students are actively researching grant opportunities, they will also be contacting local businesses for donations to purchase trees. Please contact Allyson at the Chamber ([email protected]) to make a donation toward the project.
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Student Discounts
Chance to Enhance - Picture Day
Iowa’s very own Norman Borlaug helped engineer India’s Green Revolution, saving millions of Indians from starvation. In 1970, Borlaug received the Nobel Peace Prize; in 1986, he founded The World Food Prize. A statue in his honor is located in New Delhi, India where Chamber travelers will visit next fall.
Join the Chamber on the “Incredible India” Global Familiarization Tour November 15-23, 2020 to explore the history and culture of Northern India. This 9-day trip is only $2,799/person and includes round-trip airfare, transportation, hotel accommodations, and tour guides. Contact Allyson ([email protected]) for details or to register.
hether on a business card, website, or social media, a person's headshot may be the first thing potential clients see. This is am opportunity for Chamber members to ensure they are putting their best foot forward. The Chamber is hosting Chance to Enhance or
“Picture Day” from 10AM-2:30PM on Thursday, January 9 on the third floor of the Commerce Center. Christy Adams from Best Impressions Photography will take professional headshots to use for business cards, company newsletters, online profiles, and more. Arrive a few minutes early and take advantage of last minute hair and makeup touch-ups!
The $40 fee includes the professional sitting fee for the headshot and a digital copy of the photo. Each participant will take three photos and select one of the three for retouching.
There is also opportunity to enhance your business listing on the Chamber’s website. A staff member will walk you through the Membership Information Center (MIC) and help you look your best online! Add details to your business listing in the Chamber’s online directory, learn how to create events for the online calendar, add photos, post news releases, and more!
To register, visit masoncityia.com and select the 15-minute time slot of your choice (there will be 5 sittings per time slot). Once registered, an email will be sent the week of the event to confirm the time and provide tips for a great photo!
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Incredible India Trip
CEO ConversationsRod Schlader, President & CEO of MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center kicked off CEO Conversations in early November. It was a sold out event and attendees left with tangible resources to guide them on their leadership journey.
The next session is March 26, 2020 with Paul Stevenson, President of Clear Lake Bank & Trust and Tony Brownlee, President of Kingland. Register online at masoncityia.com or contact Kativa ([email protected]).
Does your business offer a discount for college students? NIACC and the Chamber are working to compile a list of student discounts from North Iowa businesses, which will be shared with NIACC’s student body and the Chamber’s College Connections interns.
Complete the simple form on NIACC’s website or email the discount to Kativa ([email protected]). What a great way to get students in your doors and they may become a future staff member!
Student Discount Form Website: https://www.niacc.edu/business-community/college-discount-offer/
Email Kativa: Business name, discount/offer & expiration date.
Australia Trip
A handful of Mason City travelers climbed to top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge on a recent trip to Australia.
North Iowa travelers on the Sydney Harbour dinner cruise.
641.422-1663 / 800.423.5724 www.VisitMasonCityIowa.com [email protected]
CongratulationsSpirit of Tourism
Tourism Excellence
Friend of Tourism
Visitors’ Choice Restaurant
Visitors’ Choice Hotel
Visitors’ Choice Attraction
“I love being a part of the Main Street Mason City organization because of the fun events I get to help with and meeting community members that I wouldn’t otherwise meet. It is inspiring to see how this group really comes together and believes in the overarching goal of bettering Mason City’s downtown district.“
Kristen Bohman Board Member & Promotions Committee Volunteer Bergland + Cram
“Being a part of Main Street Mason City as a volunteer of the Promotions Committee truly brings joy to my life on a personal level. I love being involved with the community and helping to bring life to our Downtown District with fun events and family friendly activities. Everyone in the MSMC organization puts their heart and soul into the volunteer work we do. It’s fun, a great way to meet like-minded community members, and a great way to give back to the community”
Tessa Bratrud Promotions Committee Volunteer MercyOne North Iowa
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Promotions Committee • Market the downtown district’s defining assets • Communicate unique features through storytelling • Support the buy-local experience
Design Committee • Create an inviting, inclusive atmosphere • Celebrate historic character • Foster accessible, people-centered public spaces
Economic Vitality Committee • Build a diverse economic base • Catalyze smart new investment • Cultivate a strong entrepreneurship ecosystem
Organization Committee • Build leadership and strong organizational capacity • Ensure broad community engagement • Forge partnerships across sectors
Event VolunteersVolunteers are always needed and welcomed at any event that Main Street Mason City puts on. It is a great way to be active in your community and give back!
Main Street Awards
St. Paddy’s Day Bar Hop
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degree I’m steering towards. I’m helping them find the right fit for them. I want to meet their needs. That might be a certificate, a one- or two-year degree.” She mentioned areas with big workforce needs right now include health care, trades, and advanced manufacturing.
“There are a lot of natural connections between NIACC and schools,” Toebe added. “But my role isn’t just a NIACC hat. I want to do whatever is best for that student.”
Bringing students together with real workers in their communities creates a more comfortable space for career conversations, according to Toebe. Students have told her it was great having someone to answer their questions, as they might not have phoned a college or local business.
Toebe says building these relationships across the region is very rewarding. “I feel like I’m making a difference every time. It helps the kids feel their community is behind them.”
CHAD SCHRECK PRESIDENT & CEO
SHAUN ARNESON VP, EXISTING BUSINESS & PROJECT
MANAGEMENT [email protected]
HUNTER CALLANAN WORKFORCE SPECIALIST
North Iowa Corridor EDC 9 North Federal Mason City, Iowa 50401 NorthIowaCorridor.com
NIACC CAREER CONNECTIONSHELPING TO BUILD THE TALENT PIPELINENIACC CAREER CONNECTIONS is building connections between students, teachers, and businesses in local communities, to foster a stronger workforce for North Iowa.
As Director of Work-Based Learning with NIACC Career Connections, Gayla Toebe coordinates experiences such as job shadowing, worksite tours, in-school career fairs, and other opportunities. As the liaison between 19 school districts and the businesses in these communities, she focuses on person-to-person contacts that might help students someday find work in this region and help businesses attract the workers they need.
“When working in each school, we want to focus on their communities and their businesses,” Toebe said. For instance, a recent Career and College Exploration Day at Mason City High School, in which North Iowa Corridor partnered with NIACC Career Connections, brought students together with employees from local businesses. It builds career awareness and workplace readiness.
“Kids think, ‘There’s nothing here, I’m not staying here.’ We’re building a community relationship, to give students the sense that these people really care, and feel “They want me to come back and work for them.’”
NIACC Career Connections partners with over 300 businesses in North Iowa. Toebe said, “We want businesses to understand we’re trying to recruit their future workforce. The hard part is, businesses are all overworked and short-staffed. It’s hard for them to find
time to work with students.”
These programs help students learn about the jobs in many career paths, even the ones not immediately apparent. “In healthcare, it’s not just doctors and nurses. It’s accountants, office workers, lab technicians, and many others. In manufacturing, it’s not just production and welding. That business needs office workers and maintenance people to keep things running.”
Job shadowing sets up opportunities for individual students to spend a day observing a person on the job. “Job shadowing is a foot in the door,” Toebe said.
Worksite tours recently included taking students inside the construction site for the new arena in downtown Mason City, to talk with contractors. In summer, Toebe arranges tours for teachers in local businesses, so they can take that information back to their classrooms.
For career days, she asks business people to come to the school and talk directly to students about a typical day in their jobs or what path they took to get that position.
“I talk to kids about first impressions and employability skills, like being on time, team building, and customer service. These are really important to businesses. We also do mock interviews, because everybody has to face an interview someday.”
Toebe said she seeks to meet individual needs. “It’s not always a four-year
IN THE
DECEMBER 2019
JOYCE MARTINMARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
Wishing you a Happy
Holidays!From the team at the North Iowa Corridor
“NIACC does not discriminate in employment or education. See http://www.niacc.edu/about/non-discrimination-statement/ for additional information.”
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Upcoming Events Start Smart Workshops
December 4—6:00-8:00 pm; NIACC, Pappajohn Center #117, 500 College Drive, Mason City
December 18—6:00-8:00 pm; NIACC, Pappajohn Center #117, 500 College Drive, Mason City
Please call 641-422-4111 or email [email protected] to register.
The 2019 Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala celebrated North Iowa’s entrepreneurs on October 29, 2019 at a special recognition event at North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City. Entrepreneurs and businesses across North Iowa were invited to apply for four awards categories: Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, the Innovation Award, and Business of the Year. Twelve finalists were named, and the winners were announced at the gala. In attendance at the gala was distinguished guest
Governor Kim Reynolds. The keynote address was delivered by Gary Schoeniger, co-author of “Who Owns the Ice House?”. John K. and Luise V. Hanson were honored with the Legacy Award (posthumous). The Legacy Award recognizes an entrepreneur who has made significant contributions to North Iowa through their vision, passion, and leadership. The award was accepted on their behalf by their children John V. Hanson and Mary Jo Boman.
The other winners by category were: Young Entrepreneur of the Year—Scott Soifer of McSoifer’s Inc. (Charles City); Entrepreneur of the Year—Derek Balsley of The Art of Education University (Osage); Innovation Award— E-Z Manufacturing, founded by Bruce and Connie Goddard (Charles City); Business of the Year—Kingland (Clear Lake); Student Entrepreneur—Samantha Schupanitz (Mason City) for her business, Sami’s Sock Monkeys.
2019 Pappajohn Center Gala Honors Area Entrepreneurs
Pictured left to right, front to back are the Pappajohn Center Staff: Brook Boehmler, Joyce Martin, Tim Putnam, NIACC President Steve Schulz, Candi Karsjens, Mary Spitz , and Kelley O’Rourke.
Looking for some unique gift ideas? The Chamber offers a variety of merchandise items to make the perfect holiday gift! These merchandise items can be found in the Chamber’s new online store with the option to ship or pick up at the office. Check out the store at business.masoncityia.com/store. 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) $10 Mason City Afghans $50
Chamber 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.
For a full list of participating businesses, visit the Chamber’s online membership directory at www.masoncityia.com.
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Title of Publication: Mason City Chamber of Commerce Newsletter Publication No. 060-350 Date of filing: October 1, 2019 Frequency of issue: Monthly No. of issues published annually: 12 Annual Subscription price: $20 Complete mailing address of known office of publication: 9 N Federal Avenue, Mason City, IA 50401 Complete mailing address of headquarters of General Business office of publisher: Mason City Chamber of Commerce, Robin Anderson, 9 N Federal Avenue, Mason City, IA 50401 Full Names and complete mailing addresses of publisher and editor: Mason City Chamber of Commerce, 9 N Federal Avenue, Mason City, IA 50401 Managing Editor: Chamber of Commerce, 9 N Federal Avenue, Mason City, IA 50401 Owner: Robin Anderson, 9 N Federal Avenue, Mason City, IA 50401 13. Publication Title: Mason City Chamber of Commerce 14. Issue date for circulation data: October 1, 2019 15. Extent and nature of circulation: Monthly Newsletter Average No. copies each No. copies of single issue issue during preceding 12 months published nearest to filing Total number of copies (net press run) 679 651 b. Paid circulation (by mail) 1. Mailed outside-county paid subscriptions stated on PS form 3541 82 79 2. Mailed in-county paid subscriptions stated on PS form 3541 597 572 3. Paid distribution outside the mails including sales through dealers and carriers, street vendors, counter sales, and other paid distribution outside USPS 0 0 4. Paid distribution by other classes of mail through the USPS 0 0 Total paid distribution (sum of 15b (1, 2, 3 & 4) 679 651 Free or nominal rate distribution (by mail & outside the mail) 1. Free or nominal rate outside-county copies, on form 3541 0 0 2. Free or nominal rate in-county included on form 3541 20 20 3. Free or nominal rate copies mailed at other classes through USPS 0 0 4. Free or nominal rate distribution outside the mail 0 0 e. Total free or nominal rate distribution (sum of 15d (1, 2, 3 & 4) 20 20 f. Total distribution (sum of 15c & 15e) 699 671 g. Copies not distributed 0 0 h. Total (sum of 15f and 15g) 699 671 i. Percent paid 97% 97% 17. Publication of statement ownership: if the publication is a general publication, publication of this statement is required; will be printed in the December 2019 issue of publication. I certify that all information furnished on this form is true and complete. I understand that anyone who furnishes false or misleading information on this form or who omits material or information requested on the form may be subject to criminal sanctions (including fines and imprisonment) and/or civil sanctions (including civil penalties). Mason City Chamber-Publisher: Dec. 01, 2019.
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Ribbon Cuttings
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Wellness
5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count! Summit
The 5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count! Summit was held on October 22 in Des Moines. Attendees learned about the importance of community involvement and multi-sector coalition building to strengthen health and wellness in their communities. Laura Perdue, RD, MPH with the University of Minnesota Extension spoke about “Creating Sustainable Change through Policies, Systems and Environmental Adjustments.” Perdue explained that an individual’s effort to make healthy choices are deterred or encouraged by the environments where they live, learn, work, and play.
Partners from Mason City were represented during a panel discussion, “5-2-1-0 Efforts in the Mason City Community.” Panelists discussed the multi-sector approach our community has taken to improve the health and well-being of Mason City and North Iowa.
Those interested in joining the Worksite Wellness committee to help plan the Moonlight Bike Ride, Workplace Seminars, and various other wellness related programs, may contact Kativa Weitzel at [email protected].
Welcome New AmbassadorsThe Chamber Ambassadors recently voted two new members into the committee. Angelica Brager (Young Construction of North Iowa) and Anthony Romualdo (IOOF Home & Community Therapy Center) were chosen from an impressive selection of candidates.
The Ambassadors are the welcoming arm of the Chamber. They assist at ribbon cuttings, help welcome new businesses, and greet attendees at Chamber events. The group is limited to 25 members, representing a variety of businesses and non-profits.
Anthony RomualdoIOOF Home &
Community Therapy Center
Angelica BragerYoung Construction of
North Iowa
Chamber Leadership
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Executive CommitteeTyler Kerr, Chairman of the Board REG Mason City, LLCAndy Meyer, Chair Elect Bergland+Cram ArchitectsRodney Huber, Past Chairman Huber Supply Co.Danielle Pace, Treasurer Clear Lake Bank & Trust Co.Jane Fischer, Community & Membership Division Vice President Jane Fischer & Associates, LLC Scott Smith, Government Affairs Divison Vice President Diamond Jo Casino - Worth Co.Terry Schumaker, Workforce & Leadership Division Vice President North Iowa Area Community College Jeff Gribben, Small Business Division Vice President First Citizens Bank
Board of DirectorsAndrew Johnston, Heiny, McManigal, Duffy, Stambaugh & Anderson, PLCJanelle Kruger, Kraft HeinzDr. Paul Manternach, MercyOne North Iowa Medical CenterJamie Nelson, 98.7 KISS Country/103.7 The FoxDr. Noemi Cruz-Orcutt, Mint Springs DentistryBill Phillips, Henkel Construction CompanyEvan Raulie, SmithfieldJessica Reith, Cargill ProteinGreg Rottinghaus, Hy-Vee WestJaci Smith, Globe GazetteBert Vigen, Good Shepherd Health CenterKatie Wold, Market 124Dan Young, Young Construction of North Iowa
StaffRobin Anderson, CCE, IOM President & Chief Executive Officer [email protected] Frein, IOM Membership Director/Community Concierge [email protected] Krull, IOM Marketing & Leadership Development Director [email protected] Kativa Weitzel Program Director [email protected] Johanns Service & Operations Director [email protected]
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Get Involved/Committee Meetings
Board Meeting | 7-8AMBoard Room | Commerce Center | 9 N Federal Ave
WednesdayDecember 18
Networking Events
Operation Thank You Packet Delivery | 8AM-4PMBand Festival Room | Commerce Center | 9 N Federal
ThursdayDecember 12
Professional Development
ThursdayDecember 12
Operation Thank You - Mingle & Jingle Holiday Party4:30-6:30PM | Co-hosted by First Citizens Bank3rd Floor Event Room | Commerce Center | 9 N Federal
Breaking Glass Leadership Series | 8-9:30AMThird Floor Event Room | Commerce Center | 9 N Federal Ave
WednesdayDecember 18
Ambassador Meeting | Noon-1PMThird Floor Event Room | Commerce Center | 9 N Federal Ave
TuesdayDecember 3
Ribbon Cutting - Kwik Star | 11AMKwik Star | 1502 S Federal Ave
Ribbon Cutting - First Citizens Bank | 9AMFirst Citizens Bank | 2601 4th St SW
Ribbon Cutting - Multi-Purpose Arena | 10AMSouth Main Arena Entrance | Southbridge | 100 S Federal Ave
TuesdayDecember 17
FridayDecember 13
The Commerce Center will be closed for the Holidays, Dec 23-Jan 1.
Ribbon Cutting - Raymond James & Associates | 4:30PMRaymond James & Associates | 10 N Washington, Ste 300
ThursdayDecember 19
January 9 | Leadership North Iowa BeginsJanuary 9 | Chance to Enhance – Picture DayJanuary 16 | Business After Hours hosted by Thrivent FinancialJanuary 23 | State of North IowaJanuary 30 | Ag Tax Seminar
Agribusiness Committee Meeting | 8-9AMBoard Room | Commerce Center | 9 N Federal Ave
Wednesday December 11
Program Committee Meeting | Noon-1PMFarrer Room | Commerce Center | 9 N Federal Ave