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Show your support for local agriculture by attending the Farm-City Week Event. The Agribusiness Committee has planned a fun and informative event that begins with an Ag Expo featuring local vendors. Exhibitors include: Ag Ventures Alliance, Billion Ford of Clear Lake, Cargill Protein, Cerro Gordo County Farm Bureau, Corporate Farmer, Farm Bureau Financial Services - Trent Adams, Fertile Valley Gardens, Fox Auction Company, Healthy Harvest of North Iowa, Honey Dome Farms, Landfill of North Iowa, Iowa State University Extension, 98.7 KISS Country/103.7 The Fox, and POET Biorefining-Hanlontown.

The buffet luncheon, featuring locally-sourced products, will be prepared by Hy-Vee East chef Scott Nelson. As you enjoy your meal, you’ll be entertained by area business leaders participating in the “Who Wants to Be a Farmer?” game show. Mason City School Superintendent Dave Versteeg, Fire Chief Al Dyer, and United Way of North Central Iowa CEO Jodee O’Brien will square off in a fun and informative competition. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to support local agribusinesses!

To purchase tickets, contact the Chamber at 641.423.5724 or [email protected]. Tickets are also available online at www.masoncityia.com.

Phone 641.423.5724 www.masoncityia.com [email protected] Fax 641.423.5725

November 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.

Farm-City Week EventVision. Leadership. Advocacy.

Time: 4:30-6:30PM

Date: Thursday, November 9

Location: Moorman Clothiers 1 S Federal Ave

Sponsored By:

VOTE YES!“Community development doesn’t just happen. It is the charge of business and community leaders to continuously look for opportunities and potential threats to economic growth. State officials approved our plan, and are ready to invest up to $10 million in it…”Kelly Hansen, Chairman of the Board, Mason City Chamber of Commerce

“The plan to incorporate an indoor/outdoor stage into the Plaza entrance to Southbridge will result in a big win for everyone—especially the Mason City Municipal Band which has been homeless for several years.”Russ Kramer, Director, Mason City Municipal Band Vote YES continues on page 2

Time: 4:30-6:30PM

Date: Thursday, November 30

Location: Charlie Brown Preschool & Childcare 1780 S Monroe Ave

Sponsored By:

Farm-City Week EventWednesday, November 15th, 11AM-1PM The Music Man Square11AM Ag Expo | 12PM Educational Gameshow & LuncheonTickets: $10 Chamber members, $15 non-members

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Join These Local Leaders in Voting YES!

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“Getting a 60% favorable vote on the two ballot questions is a tall order. But I’m betting on Mason City citizens. Just as they stepped forward a decade ago to approve the public library bond issue that was the linchpin for the Vision Iowa project, I think they’ll see the importance of voting YES and YES to move our community forward once again.”Robin Anderson, President & CEO, Mason City Chamber of Commerce

“As a retired U.S. Army soldier, I can tell you that protecting our way of life is important to me. And sometimes we have to take risks to keep the things we hold dear. The time to take action is NOW. Please join me in voting YES (and YES) on the ballot questions for the River City Renaissance project.”Major General Gary Wattnem, USAE (RET)

“We’re excited about this business model. It provides the best opportunity for the long-term sustainability of The Music Man Square complex, and frees up our volunteers to focus on sharing Meredith Willson’s musical legacy.”Warren Torkelson, Volunteer, The Music Man Square


New MembersCLEANiNG SoLuTioNSVincent Perry, owner541 6th Ave SEBritt, iA 50423(515) 341-0527 northiowacleaningsolutions.comvince@northiowacleaningsolutions.com Cleaning Solutions firmly believes that you’ll see the difference when you choose their company for any of your cleaning needs - whether it’s inside or outside.

RiVER CiTy ioWA REALTyJim Vaith, Broker/owner2007 4th St SW Mason City, iA 50401(641) [email protected] River City iowa Realty is a franchisee of the largest real estate company in iowa - iowa Realty. Service and availability separate our experienced sales force from other real estate companies.

ExChANGE CLuB oF MASoN CiTyTim Schupick, TreasurerPo Box 1094Mason City, iA 50402-1094www.nationalexchangeclub.orgThe Exchange Club was founded as a way to ‘’exchange’’ ideas about community service. in Mason City, the club contributes to a variety of causes and organizes the annual independence Day Fireworks.

MARkET 124katie Wold, owner124 N Delaware Mason City, iA 50401(641) [email protected] Market 124 features a paint-your-own pottery & fused glass studio, unique gift and home decor boutique, gourmet cupcakes, and iowa wines. Market 124 supports LoCAL in all of its featured products!

Congressman King also met with students from the 2017-2018 YIELD (Youth Investing Energy in Leadership Development) class. King shared his thoughts on leadership, as well as provided background on what motivated him to seek a leadership position. The YIELD students enjoyed the opportunity to speak candidly with a federal elected official.

Congressman King Visits Commerce Center

Congressman Steve King met with area business leaders during his visit to the Chamber office. He updated the group on the progress being made on the farm bill, health care, tax reform, and foreign relations. King also gathered input from those in attendance on several policies he is working toward, and he offered insight into President Trump’s leanings on issues that matter to Iowans.


ach of the candidates running for Mason City Council was asked to respond to the following email: “Thank you for stepping forward to represent our citizens in the upcoming city council election. While the Mason City Chamber of Commerce does not endorse candidates for public office, we DO take positions on issues. Our members indicate their biggest concern is workforce attraction and retention. With 40.3% of our local workforce age 55-64 and our population declining, we must reverse this trend to keep our local businesses supplied

with qualified workers. We believe the River City Renaissance Project will improve our community amenities, increase our tax base, and attract and retain workers for North Iowa. The project will leverage more than $15 million in private investment and up to $10 million in state investment to help fund $38 million in capital improvements to our community.

What do you think? Please help us to educate our members by providing your responses to the following questions: 1. Do you support the River City Renaissance Project and will you vote YES and YES on the two ballot questions?2. If not, what is your plan for Workforce Attraction and Retention, and how do you propose funding your plan?

Mayoral CandidatesAlex D. Klein: “Yes, I do plan on voting yes for both. However, we need to go further, we need to provide further initiatives to incentivize recreational activities to move into town, something that could be achieved with reasonable, but generous, tax abatements, assuming that they meet some requirements. If anything, I feel like this plan doesn’t go far enough, but it is well put together and has my absolute support.”

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Colleen Niedermayer: “I will vote for the lease agreement and bond issue, but am following very closely the financial calculations along with the final approval of the Development Agreement. If elected, I will fully support whatever the voters decide on these issues.”

Bill Schickel: “YES and YES.”

At-Large City Council Candidate Tom Thoma: “I plan to vote YES and YES.”

2nd Ward City Council CandidatesLionel J. Foster: “As it relates to both ballot questions, at this point I am undecided on how I will vote. According to www.northcentraliowa.net, ‘North Central Iowa has a powerful suite of incentive and assistance programs. Free ground, tax rebates or abatements, investment tax credits and workforce training programs are just a few examples of what could potentially be available to qualifying projects.’ Therefore, I would support enhancing the Chamber’s, and NCI’s, efforts to assist employers who face a shortage of workers in high-demand jobs.”

Troy Levenhagen: Did not respond, but publicly has stated he favors the project and will vote yes for both ballot items.

Will Symonds: “I’ll be voting YES on both ballot questions. I think that this has a pretty good risk to reward ratio. A project that could potentially bring in hundreds of thousands of dollars to Mason City and North Iowa seems like a great thing for us. Having a potential concert venue (among all the other things the Multi Purpose Areana can be used for) like this, along with the convention center can also be another method of bringing in and retaining the families we’re trying to bring to Mason City.”

4th Ward City Council CandidatesJohn W. Jaszewski: “I am strongly in favor of the project, and have been recruiting households to display VOTE YES signs!”

Jack Leaman: “YES”

Matthew E. Marquardt: Did not respond, but publicly stated to voting against both ballot items.

Phillip Sanchez: Did not respond, but publicly stated to voting against both ballot items.

Lionel Foster

John Jaszewski

Colleen Niedermayer

Troy Levenhagen

Jack Leaman

BillShickel

Will Symonds

Matthew Marquardt

Tom Thoma

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Jessica ReithCargill Protein

Welcome New Chamber Board Membersach year, up to five members are elected to serve a three-year term on the Chamber Board of Directors. In addition, the Board Chair appoints a Treasurer, and makes three appointments to one-year terms. The 2017-18 Board of Directors welcomes the following members:

Andy MeyerBergland+Cram

Architects

Ina CavinHy-Vee West

Bill PhillipsHenkel Construction

Company

Craig MillerFirst Citizens Bank

Treasurer

Traci KoehnCENT Credit Union

Danielle PaceClear Lake Bank &

Trust Co.

Husna KhanQuick Care

Urgent Care Clinic

1 Year Terms:

3 Year Terms:

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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.

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

Registration deadline is December 8, 2017.

JAPAN | Frank Lloyd Wright, Fuji, and FUN!August/September 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 Trips

New Members (cont)

MEDiCAL ASSoCiATES hEALTh PLANSZach Keeling, Chief Operating Officer1605 Associates Drive Dubuque, iA 52002(563) [email protected] Medical Associates health Plans offers health benefits for every business and cost-effective plans to meet employer’s needs and budget. They have a proven record of delivering benefit plans that help protect the bottom line while also protecting an employer’s greatest asset - their employees.

ioWA TRACTioN RAiLWAyJohn Richards, General Manager12045 W State St Mason City, iA 50401(641) 529-1433 [email protected] iowa Traction Railway is a railroad-shortline with connections to Canadian Pacific Railway and Union Pacific Railroad. Ship vial rail. Transload from rail to truck. Build your business on PGR Lines.

AShLEy FuRNiTuRE hoMESToRETom kovash, Vice President Ashley homestore Division2006 4th St SW Mason City, iA 50401(641) 201-8789 [email protected] Complete home Furnishings store selling furniture, mattresses and home decor for all rooms in the home. Selling the Number #1 brand of home furnishings in the industry!


Chamber Tour Visits U.S. Embassy in China

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Leadership North Iowa 2018Now in its 35th year, the Leadership North Iowa (LNI) program continues to identify and develop future leaders in our community. LNI provides lifelong learning and networking by connecting participants with emerging and established leaders. Participants will learn new leadership skills and complete a service project for community betterment. Employers will benefit from employees who are more engaged in the community, have a greater appreciation of North Iowa, and are more committed to staying in the area.

TUITIONTuition for LNI is $395 for Chamber members and $500 for non-members. The cost includes a one-year membership to the Mason City Jaycees, instruction fees, study materials, refreshment breaks, and graduation. Tuition may be paid by the employer, sponsoring organizations, or by the participant.

TIME COMMITMENTEach participant is expected to attend class sessions held every Thursday from January 4 - March 22, with a graduation ceremony on March 29. Class times vary; most sessions will be 2-3 hours during the workday.

REGISTRATIONDue to limited enrollment capacity, applicants are encouraged to register soon to ensure acceptance into the program. Registrations can be completed online at masoncityia.com or contact Allyson Krull at the Chamber at [email protected] or 641.423.5724.

Membership Renewals

One Hundred Plus Yearsunited Sugars Corporation (109)

Eighty Plus YearsGlobe Gazette (83)

Seventy Plus YearsNorthwestern Mutual Financial Network (77)

Sixty Plus YearsBlackmore Nursery, inc. (60)

Fifty Plus YearsMetalcraft, inc. (59)hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel (57)holtz Realty (57)

Forty Plus Yearshy-Vee Drugstore (48)Budweiser of Mason City (47)Good Shepherd health Center (47)iowa heartland Credit union (45)Farm Credit Services of America (43)

Thirty Plus YearsCroell inc. (38)Dental Center of North iowa (37)kCMR-FM inspiration 97.9FM (37)North iowa Events Center (37)hawkeye Auto Body (35)Northwestern Steakhouse (35)Wayne’s Ski & Cycle (34)Buena Vista university - Graduate & Professional Studies (33)Dr. Robert J. Friedrichs (33)Office Elements (33)Martin Marietta (31)Pioneer Animal hospital (30)Pamela Little, inc. (30)Smithfield (30)

Twenty Plus YearsMason City Country Club (28)Skott & Anderson Architects (28)Mason City Lumber (28)Mason City Tire Service (28)Larry Elwood Construction, inc. (27)WWA-Architects (27)AgriCare Farm Management, inc. (26)u.S. Cellular (26)Landfill of North Iowa (26)Purina Animal Nutrition (26)Mason City Glass Service (25)one Vision (formerly opportunity Village) (24)Monroe Storage (23)Spatial Designs Architects & Consultants (23)Woodharbor Custom Cabinetry & Design Showroom (23)Americinn Motel of Clear Lake (22)

Meet Our InternThe Chamber is excited to welcome Shane Bernhardson as our Digital Content Intern. Shane is from Apple Valley, Minnesota, and is back in Mason City for a third season with the North Iowa

Bulls hockey team, where he plays as one of the team’s defensemen.

At the Chamber, Shane manages our social media content and website analytics, schedules email blasts, and assists with a number of other Chamber programs such as YIELD, Leadership North Iowa and Operation Thank You.

During the hockey season, Shane lives in Mason City with his billet family, the Corsellos. When home in Apple Valley, he lives with his parents Dave, Becky, his younger brother Cole, and his younger sister Lauren.

Shane Bernhardson

articipants in the Chamber’s trip to China enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit the

American Embassy in Beijing and meet with American Ambassador Terry Branstad. Ambassador Branstad was extremely generous with his time and shared information on his meetings with Chairman Xi Jinping as well as how his family is adjusting to life in China.

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

Visit Mason City unveils interactive display Visit Mason City recently unveiled a new, interactive display located at the Top of Iowa

Welcome Center (along I-35). The “hands-on” display was designed to engage visitors in learning about Mason City as a tourism destination while enticing them to visit and experience

the community first-hand. “We wanted the display to be unique and interactive, but free of electricity,” said Lindsey James, Executive Director. “We did consider digital, touchscreen options, but felt visitors of all ages would be more likely to interact with this type of display and hopefully learn a thing or two about Mason City.” The new display features large, vibrant images on the exterior panels which pay homage to Meredith Willson and Frank Lloyd Wright architecture. Rotating blocks feature a photo puzzle as well as question and answer trivia. An informational “flipbook” provides a community overview featuring attraction, dining, shopping, event, and lodging information. Posters within the flipbook are interchangeable and can be updated by VMC staff as needed. Visitors can step inside the display to learn more about Meredith Willson and even take a short lesson on 37-key piano. Additional instruments, donated by Rieman Music and the Mason City Foundation, were also incorporated into the design. “We are very excited about this project,” said James, “It’s more than just a promotional piece, it tells Mason City’s story.” Of the 18 Iowa Welcome Centers in the state, the Top of Iowa Welcome Center is the most visited with more than 30,500 travel parties (84,000+ individual visitors) signing the guest book in 2015. According to the 2015 Iowa Welcome Center survey, nearly 69% of visitors who stopped at the Top of Iowa Welcome Center were 54-75+ years old and nearly 40% stopped at the Center seeking visitor information.

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.

uPCOminG eVenTS:

Small BusinessSaturday

November 25thSupport your local

businesses!

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

Steven Van Steenhuyse City of Mason City

Susan RebedeauN IA Therapy Associates

Mike TickalOak Leaf Comics and Collectibles

Cally Peterson Moorman Clothiers

October 2017

Mason City Says Yes

It wouldn't be right if we didn't devote this month's newsletter toward supporting the River

City Renaissance Project. All of us at Main Street Mason City are volunteers devoted to seeing

Mason City's downtown thrive and this project is a strong step forward for our community.

Mason City's downtown is the heart of our community and the time is now to invest in our

future.

We wholeheartedly hope you will search for the facts, take that leap and vote YES in pursuit of a

better future for our entire community.

Volunteer OpportunitiesAre you interested in making a difference in your

community in a tangible way?

Contact Main Street Mason Cityto see how you can help!

[email protected]

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

[email protected]

Main Street Minute

your future focus mindset, to start the conversation within teams about how different personal approaches to the future can strengthen each other. “We can’t afford not to understand how our mindsets are getting in the way of the future.”

The Schwinns spent a sabbatical year traveling the world to find leaders who understand the importance of creating meaningful work. They sought answers to, “What do companies and communities need to do to attract workers and work places to create thriving communities where people want to live?” People they interviewed “challenge the assumption about what it means to lead,” Carol Schwinn said. Their examples demonstrate that investments in helping employees find meaning in their lives resulted in organizational success.

“The transformative workplace, as part of its essential purpose, creates the context in which people can grow and develop to their highest potential, as fully aware and conscious participants in the evolution of life on our planet,” she said. “A commitment to expanding the consciousness of people enlarges the purpose of the organization, leads to its prosperity, and ultimately to greater possibilities of more peace in the world.”

Pals challenged North Iowans to take these examples back to their own workplaces. “I am counting on you to continue this conversation about what’s possible, to create a workplace where people thrive.”

CHAD SCHRECKPRESIDENT & CEO

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SHAUN ARNESONVP, EXISTING BUSINESS & PROJECT

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KEN BALESDEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

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HUNTER CALLANANCOMMUNICATIONS & WORKFORCE

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

TRANSFORMING WORKPLACESTODAY’S WORLD IS UNDERGOING transformational, disruptive change, and the mindset of North Iowa leaders needs to be focused on the future.

“The places where we work, and the people who manage and lead us, can influence a shift in how we address the challenges we face,” according to David and Carol Schwinn, educators and authors of “The Transformative Workplace.”

In September, the Schwinns spoke with community leaders in Mason City about transforming the work culture here. They were joined by Rox Pals of 3Consulting, an organizational change consultant (rp3consulting.com), and Dr. Chris Groscurth, future of work expert and founder of Leadership 4iR, a future of work think tank (Leadership4iR.com).

Their discussions relate to the Vision North Iowa initiative to create a strategy for regional economic growth and prosperity. North Iowa Corridor EDC, Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and Mason City Chamber of Commerce sponsored the meetings because encouraging employers to improve workplace culture can lead to better retention of workers and community growth.

“This is a conversation we’re just beginning to have in North Iowa, about what we see in terms of the future of work,” said Pals. “These are not the kinds of changes we experienced 30 years ago. Everything right now is what we consider transformational change. We have to begin to change our world view to create that future. The very

nature of work is changing.”

The workforce also is changing dramatically. “There is no time in our history where we’ve had as many generations, with different perspectives, working together before.” Pals said today’s workers demand meaning and purpose; the chance to use their talents; jobs that fits their lives; and organizations that share their values.

Groscurth said only one-third of today’s employees are considered engaged in their work, meaning involved, enthusiastic, and committed. That percentage goes down to 22 percent for Millennials (born between 1980 and 1996), and by 2020 they will make up half of the workforce.

Technology is progressing at an exponential rate and transforming work. “The Fourth Industrial Revolution is upon us,” Groscurth said. “It’s the fourth major economic era in modern history.” While the first three revolutions were marked by leaps in mechanical inventions, today’s revolution is driven by “the convergence of the physical world, the digital world, and the biological world.”

“How do I develop a future mindset?” he asked. “I want to give people hope about this. I don’t want to live in a world where the Fourth Industrial Revolution is the last industrial revolution we talk about, the last of the great improvements we’ve made as a society.”

His website offers a free tool to identify

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

North Iowa Area Community College’s John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center will celebrate thinking globally and engaging locally with Global Entrepreneurship Week events on November 13-19, 2017. Activities are to spark and feed the entrepreneurship spirit in North Iowa. “Global Entrepreneurship Week is a wonderful opportunity to recognize those entrepreneurs who have taken the steps and accepted the risks that go along with starting a new business,” said Tim Putnam, Pappajohn Center Director. “It's also a nice opportunity to encourage people to look into what being an entrepreneur is all about. They can even give it a try with our NIACC Marketplace event where students, faculty, alumni, and staff are provided a venue to sell their art, jewelry, and other creations.

The NIACC Marketplace will take place Thursday, November 16 from 10am to 2pm in the Activity Center. This tax free shopping extravaganza is a great chance to pick up some holiday gifts and support our local entrepreneurs. The public is invited.

PAPPAJOHN CENTER STAFF

Tim Putnam, Director Brook Boehmler, SBDC Director Daniel Pitts Winegarden, Acceleration & Incubation Services 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

November Upcoming Events Start Smart Workshop November 8—6:00-8:00 pm; NIACC, Pappajohn Center room 117—500 College Drive, Mason City November 29—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 November 21—5:00-7:00 pm; Mason City Brewing, 28 E. State St, Mason City

NIACC’s John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center Celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week November 13-19


Membership Renewals (cont)

Twenty Plus Years (cont)Mason City Jaycees (20)Cupola inn Bed & Breakfast (20)Goodwill of the Great Plains (20)Storey kenworthy (20)Mediacom (20)Country Meadow Place (20)Accord Architecture (20)Rye Construction, inc. (20)Culligan Water Conditioning (20)Atlas Mini-Warehouses (20)

Fifteen Plus YearsAuto Edge, inc. (18)Schoneman Realtors, inc. (18)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (17)Mason City kennel Club, inc. (17)Alpha Media uSA - kLSS,kGLo,kiAi,kyTC,kRiB (16)Martin Brothers Food Market (16)Crime Stoppers of North Central iowa (16)

Ten Plus YearsPappas Landscaping Service (14)Pebble Creek Associates (14)Domino’s Pizza (13)Best Buy (13)Brown, kinsey, Funkhouser & Lander, PLC (12)Salon 220 (12)Noddle Companies/Plaza West (12)kramer Ace hardware (12)hank’s Plumbing inc. (11)Petersen Plaza (11)98.7 kiSS Country / 103.7 The Fox / kioW 107.3 / kChA 95.9 (10)Graham (10)Buffalo Wild Wings (10)Edward Jones - David Stine (10)

Five Plus YearsServpro (9)Sun Tan City (9)Discount Computer Repair (8)NTB (8)Taco John’s (8)A. h. hermel Co. (8)Sherwin-Williams (8)WebWise Solutions, inc. (8)young Construction of North iowa (8)holiday inn Express and Suites - Mason City (7)Ruby Tuesday (7)Praise Community Church (6)State Street Deli (6)SkyWorks Crane inc. (5)iTC Midwest (5)Mason City Noon Lions (5)Clear Lake Arts Center (5)Tobacco outlet Plus (5)Tug’s Daycare & Preschool (5)

Blue Zones Project ®Clear Lake Bank and Trust Company achieved Blue Zones Worksite certification at all four locations in Clear Lake, Mason City, and Garner!

By completing the designation process, the bank has demonstrated its commitment to employees and their families to provide a culture of well-being and the opportunity for a more livable, vibrant, and healthy future.

“Having all of our Clear Lake Bank & Trust branches become designated Blue Zones worksites solidifies our long-standing priority of caring for our employees. The past several years we have been increasing our wellness benefits for employees and the Blue Zones certification process has allowed us the opportunity to continue to focus on employee well-being.” - Aimee Kern, Vice President Human Resources

Ground Breaking

GRoUNDBREAKINGMercy Medical Center –

North Iowa Behavioral Health Center

1000 4th St SW

YIELD Community Impact Projecthis year’s YIELD students have chosen to assemble and ship care packages to military men and women deployed overseas. The holidays will soon be upon us, and these heroes will be away from their families during this special time of year; a simple care package filled with letters from young people, snacks, personal items,

and games/activities will brighten their holiday season.

The students have named their program “With Love, From YIELD” to show their gratitude to our brave members of the armed forces. The students have contacted the Iowa National Guard and will be sending packages through the Yellow Ribbon program to Iowa soldiers stationed abroad. Students are also looking to reach North Iowa military personnel. In order to accomplish this, they encourage North Iowans with immediate family members who are deployed to supply YIELD with an overseas mailing address for their loved one. Students will seek donations for supplies and raise funds for shipping costs.

If you would like to make a donation to help, or if you would like a package sent to an active military family member, please contact YIELD coordinator Allyson Krull at [email protected].

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One Plus YearsG8 Development inc. (4)Wheel Man Auto LLC (4)Aaron’s (4)Crescent Electric Supply Company (4)Johnson Financial Services, inc. (4)Gary Wattnem (4)REG Mason City, LLC (4)Arby’s DRM inc. (4)North iowa Collision Center (4)1910 GRiLLÉ (3)First united Methodist Church (3)Legacy Manor of Mason City (3)Grace united Methodist Church (3)Castle Financial (2)Gary & Sharon Lindgren (2)Main Event (2)Next Level Extreme Fitness (2)Pro’s Sandwich Shop (2)CouNSEL (1)Creative Sound (1)Marketing#360 (1)Fat hill Brewing (1)Legacy Financial Services (1)Legacy Logistics Freight, inc. (1)Boulder Tap house (1)Art on the Plaza (1)ozonics hunting, LLC (1)Crazy h Distributing/VeRuS Pet Foods (1)Frein Audio Engineering (1)Gourley, Rehkemper & Lindholm PLC (1)North iowa Figure Skating Club (1)Runde Real Estate (1)Premier Polysteel (1)Mason City Noon kiwanis (1)TDk Real Estate (1)Beanzy’s (1)

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Membership Renewals (cont)

Be Our Guestune in Friday mornings to the Chamber “Be Our Guest” program at 8:40AM on kRiB 1490 AM.

November 3 Diamond Jo Casino Abby harriman

November 10 Clear Lake Bank & Trust Co. Joy olson & Casey Purcell

November 17 hospice of North iowa Barb Godfrey

November 24 Art on the Plaza Pam Coffey

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RENovATIoNPerkins Restaurant

2201 4th St SW

NEW MEMBERCleaning Solutions

541 6th Ave SE, Britt

NEW LoCATIoNLee Realty

107 1st St NE

RENovATIoNTurning Leaf Counseling

103 E State St, Ste 301

NEW MEMBERRiver City Storage

785 15th St SW

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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 City

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]

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December 14 Operation Thank You

FridayNov 10

North iowa Band Festival Committee | 12:15-1PMBand Festival Room | Commerce Center | 9 N Federal Ave

Get Involved/Committee Meetings

Agribusiness Committee | 7:30-8:30AMMeeting Room | Hy-Vee East | 551 S Illinois Ave

WednesdayNov 8

ThursdayNov 30

Networking Events

Ambassador Meeting | Noon-1PMThird Floor Event Room | Commerce Center | 9 N Federal Ave

TuesdayNov 7

Educational Opportunities

WednesdayNov 22

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

ThursdayNov 9

Business After Hours | 4:30-6:30PM Sponsored by Moorman ClothiersMoorman Clothiers | 1 S Federal Ave

Farm-City Week Event | 11AM-1PMThe Music Man Square | 308 S Pennsylvania Ave

WednesdayNov 15

Election Day -- VoTE yES! | Polls Open: 7AM-8PMVoting Centers in Mason City

TuesdayNov 7

november 2017 - mason city chamber of commerce · 11/9/2014 · jim vaith, broker/owner 2007 4th...

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