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Date: Thursday, August 25

Location: MetalCraft 3360 9th St SW Mason City, IA

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August 2016The 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.

Nomination Committee Presents SlateThe Nominating Committee has recommended these candidates to serve three-year terms on the Board of Directors beginning October 1, 2016. Each is a Chamber member in good standing and has agreed to the responsibilities of directorship.

Rodney Huber, Huber Supply CompanyTyler Kerr, REG Mason City, LLC

Dr. Paul Manternach, Mercy Medical Center-NIVijay Muralidaran, Graham ManufacturingBrian Taylor, Mason City Motor Company

In addition, per Chamber Bylaws, incoming Board Chair Dave Bergan has made the following one-year appointments:

Craig Miller, First Citizens Bank--TreasurerJessica Reith, Cargill Kitchen SolutionsGarett McKiness, McKiness Excavating

Additional candidates may be nominated by a petition bearing the signatures of at least 20 Chamber members. If no petition is received by Monday, August 15, 2016, the nominees will be declared elected. If a petition is submitted and deemed proper, a ballot of all candidates will be sent to the membership. This publication serves as official notification to the membership of the action of the Nominating Committee.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to kick off the football season with legendary Hawkeye quarterback Chuck Long! The Chamber Tailgate is from 5-7PM, Thursday, August 4 at the Mason City Country Club. We want to see everyone representing their alma mater by wearing their favorite team’s apparel to the event!

The VIP party starts at 4:30PM and includes the chance to get an autograph and have your photograph taken with Chuck, plus enjoy complimentary beverages in the clubhouse.

The main event, including a tailgate-style dinner, starts at 5PM on the driving range (weather permitting). Event-goers will enjoy fun games, dinner, drinks, and networking. You can win fantastic prizes, including a Coleman stove, tailgate tent and chairs (courtesy of REG Mason City, LLC), and a pair of tickets from O’Keefe Elevator to attend the Hawkeye’s home opener!

At 6PM, Chuck will provide the keynote address, talking about his glory days playing for Coach Hayden Fry, his time in the NFL, and what his years on the gridirons have taught him about life. His speech will be sure to encourage you to pursue your goals in life and tackle whatever challenges come your way.

Tickets are just $20 for Chamber members and $40 for VIP tickets. Want to encourage team spirit in your office? Ask about “team” discounts! Call Colleen at the Chamber today to ensure you are part of this exciting event!

Chamber Tailgate to Kick Off August

Celebrating 100 Years

SAVE THE DATE

Chamber’s 100th Annual Meeting

The Music Man Square308 S Pennsylvania Ave

11:30AM | Thursday, October 6

Tickets: $20 Chamber members

Thank you to our sponsors!

Phone 641.423.5724 www.masoncityia.com chamber@masoncityia.com Fax 641.423.5725

New MembersNEW LIFE NuTrITION Lacey Craig, Co-Owner1427 N Hampshire Place Mason City, IA 50401 (641) 583-3554 coachnewlifenutrition@gmail.comwww.newlifehealthnutrition.comNew Life Nutrition helps people obtain optimal health by teaching them how to eat in 3s - Protein, Fat, Carbohydrates - which stabilizes blood sugar and turns their body into a fat-burning machine.

STAFF MANAgEMENT | SMX Augustino Quattrini, recruiting Manager500 S 17th St Clear Lake, IA 50428 641-357-2276 ext 24211 aquattrini@smxstaffing.comapply.smjobs.com SMXprovidesstaffingservicesintheNorth Iowa region exclusively for Serta Simmons.

NMC MATErIAL HANDLINg Bob Patten, Service Manager 11332 265th St Mason City, IA 50401 (641) 421-1869 bobpatten@nmcmh.com www.nmcmh.com NMC Material Handling is a full-service dealer with a multi-state reach, deliveringreliable,cost-effective,andenergyefficientforkliftandmaterialhandling solutions since 1970.

From the PresidentIt’s Time for a New Plan

For years, Mason City has had a reputation as a community that was “over-planned, and under-implemented”…meaning, we did a good job of putting our ideas down on paper, but perhaps not-so-good at putting those ideas into action. (You may recall some of these plan titles from my bookshelf: Developing Common Ground: Land Use & Joint Development Plan, Master Trails Plan, and the Willow Creek Master Plan, to name a few.)

However, in preparation for the new millennium, then-Mayor Bill Schickel commissioned an ambitious visioning and planning project known as the Mason City 2010 Strategic Plan. Our community and local government used this plan in conjunction with the Mason City Comprehensive Plan to set annual goals and objectives, as well as to align resources with these strategies.

Well, 2010 has come and gone and we’ve been operating without a formal community plan for awhile now. Actually, everything was moving along just fine in this mode; in fact, Mason City was clicking on all cylinders. But now…it seems we’re at a crossroads. Earlier this year, the City Council identified strategic planning as a priority. As a community and economic development partner, the Chamber board has offered resources and support to the City of Mason City to move ahead with a planning process. After all, the entire North Iowa region relies upon the economic health and well-being of Mason City. We believe charting a course to encourage growth and development is critical to our region’s success.

Robin AndersonPresident & CEO

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August 19 Humane Society of NI Sybil Soukup August 26 Chamber Ag Tour John Sjolinder

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Chamber Awards - Nominations DueAre you proud of where you work? Does your employer go above and beyond within their business or in the community? Help us recognize their achievements at the Chamber’s 100th Anniversary Annual Meeting on Thursday, October 6 by nominating them for one of three significant awards!

The Chamber is now accepting nominations for Small Business of the Year and Boss of the Year. Forms are available at the Chamber or on our website under “Member Zone – Forms.” You have until Friday, August 26 to submit a nomination form to the Business Resource Committee.

This year, we are also honoring worksite wellness achievements in our business community. The Chamber’s Worksite Wellness Committee, in partnership with the Blue Zones Project® and the Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health, is proud to announce the first annual Workplace Wellness Award and Recognition program. Applications for the Workplace Wellness Award and Recognition program are also available on our website under “Member Zone – Forms.” They are due by August 31, and will be scored by the Worksite Wellness Committee.

We will announce the recipients of all three awards, along with the Distinguished Citizen award, at the Chamber’s 100th Anniversary Annual Meeting on Thursday, October 6.

Clear Lake Bank & Trust’s President and CEO Mark Hewitt congratulates 2015 Small Business of the Year honoree Doug Huber with Huber Supply Co.

Sign up now to take part in these upcoming Lunch & Learns! Each is held from 12-1PM at the Commerce Center.

Tuesday, August 9: “2016 is the year I learn to balance my home and work life!” Balancing your commitments at home and in the workplace is often a struggle, and may leave you feeling stressed and overwhelmed. This constant battle can have a very real impact on your health. WellSource will provide solutions to help you get control of your calendar!

Tuesday, August 23: “2016 is the year I commit to setting and meeting my goals!” Whether they’re small goals (like getting organized) or big ones (like taking the next step in your career), Andy O’Brien of ActionCOACH of North Iowa will give you the tools you need to meet them.

Registration is just $10, and includes lunch. To sign up for these sessions, or for more information on any of the Chamber’s upcoming Lunch & Learns, contact Colleen at the Chamber.

his year’s annual Ag Tour is scheduled from 2PM-4PM on Thursday, September 8th at the NIACC Farm Lab, located at 500 College Drive in Mason City.

The NIACC Farm Lab consists of 260 no-till acres, 110 acres of pasture, livestock facilities for the swine and beef breeding herds, and provides Ag students with “hands-on” learning experiences in the areas of crop protection and management, precision farming technology, crop and livestock management, show pig and club calf production, and business planning and decision making. This is your chance to learn more about this great program offered right in our backyard!

This free tour is presented by the Chamber Agribusiness Committee. If you are interested in attending, please register by contacting the Chamber at 641-423-5724.

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Congratulations to the members celebrating membership anniversaries in August.

Sixty Plus Years Fareway Stores, Inc. #491 (67)Bergland + Cram Architects (60)

Forty Plus YearsHaas Chiropractic Clinic (40)

Thirty Plus YearsMint Springs Dentistry (37)Kaplan university (33)Dean Snyder Construction (32)

Twenty Plus Yearsunited LP (27)river City Communications, Inc. (27)girl Scouts of greater Iowa (27)geJo’s by the Lake (23)City of Mason City (21)TeamQuest Corporation (20)

Fifteen Plus YearsCare Initiatives, Manly (18)Demro Orthodontics (17)Fitzsimmons & Vervaecke Law Firm, PLC (17)CENTurY 21 Preferred (16)Children’s Dental Center of Mason City (15)

Ten Plus YearsCulver’s of Mason City (14)Mason City Chiropractic, Inc. (14)ServiceMaster of Mason City (14)CenturyLink (13)Westview Corporation (12)Ng Property Management, LLC (11)Wright on the Park, Inc. (11)Mason City rentAll (10)raymond James & Associates (10)

Five Plus YearsMason City Senior Activity Center (9)QPS Employment group (9)Nutriquest, LLC (8)universal Pediatrics (6)Albert Lea Public Warehouse (6)Oakwood Care Center (6)Mason City Public Library Foundation, Inc. (5)ActionCOACH of North Iowa (5)

Membership Renewals

August Lunch & Learns

AG TOURNorth Iowa Area Community College Farm Lab 2-4PM | Thursday, September 8th NIACC | 500 College Drive

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1st InsuranceC.I. Snyder started this insurance agency in 1921, and joined the Mason City Chamber of Commerce the same year. His son, Ned Snyder, joined him in the business. John Pappajohn started the Pappajohn Agency across the alley in 1955 and his brother Tel, joined the firm in 1956. John moved to Des Moines in 1961, and in 1967 Tel merged the agency with Ned Snyder’s to become Snyder-Pappajohn Insurance Agency, which is now known as 1st Insurance. Aristotle Pappajohn continues to be an active partner in the firm.

Hugh Shepard, pictured here circa 1935, was a founder of the law firm now known as the Locher Law Firm. A member since 1920, the firm has been a long-time supporter and leader in the Chamber. Hugh Shepard also played a role in organizing the Mason City Country Club and the Mason City Noon Rotary Club.

Clarence Schukei (left), founder of Schukei Motor Co., delivers a 1929 Model A Ford to a customer in Mason City. Schukei Chevrolet became a Chamber member in 1965.

Phone 641.423.5724 www.masoncityia.com chamber@masoncityia.com Fax 641.423.5725

Membership Renewals (cont.)

Five Plus Years (cont)Historic Park Inn (5)NIP Fitness Center (5)

One Plus Yearsryken Engineering & Land Surveying, Inc. (2)Shabby Chic Home Decor & Consignment (1)great Plains Title Co (1)Little Angel’s Child Care & Preschool (1)

Invest in Local Youth ince 2003, the Chamber has provided training for our future community leaders through YIELD (Youth Investing Energy in Leadership Development). High school juniors from Mason City who are recognized as good students and good citizens with leadership potential are selected to participate in the program.

We are seeking $100 business sponsorships toward their course tuition. Please contact the Chamber if you are interested in supporting this valuable leadership program.

College Connections a Summer Success

Interns enjoy a round of mini golf and socializing at North Iowa Golf Center in mid-July.

Leadership North Iowa

Dan McGuire, Senior Vice President of Human Resources with First Citizens Bank talks to the interns about resumes, interviewing and what to look for in a job ofer.

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2015-16 YIELD Graduates

YIELD students complete the low ropes course at the Mason City YMCA.

For the 2015-16 Community Impact Project, students worked on their “Clothe Our Community” project.

It has been a great summer getting to know the young talent in and around Mason City! The College Connections program had another successful year! Special thanks to all of the Lunch & Learn speakers and the program sponsors who helped provide programming free to participants. Thank you to the many businesses who encouraged their interns to participate and allowed them time away from the office!

Leadership North Iowa 2017 Begins January 3rd!

Our popular leadership program is back and registration will open soon. This 12-week course is to identify and develop future leaders in our community. Participants learn leadership skills, examine economic and social issues of our area and complete a service project.

Contact Allyson at the Chamber (akrull@masoncityia.com) for more information and to register. Space is limited, so register today!

See what past participants had to say about the program:

“What a unique opportunity to learn from, tour and experience first-hand the many businesses we have in North Iowa!” - Lisamarie Odeen, 2014

“Leadership North Iowa was a great experience and I would recommend it to all future leaders of the area. It real-ly helped me gain knowledge of North Iowa and develop my professional skills for the future.” - Logan Brinkman, 2012

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The Great Race visits Mason City On June 25th, hundreds of spectators made their way to Mason City’s beautiful East Park to welcome The

Great Race to town. Over 100 antique cars and trucks (and one vintage motorcycle) rolled in for an afternoon lunch stop, coordinated by Visit Mason City.

The 2016 Great Race began in San Rafael, CA on June 18th. Throughout the week, driver/navigator teams traveled an undisclosed route, making their way to their final destination in Moline, IL on June 26th. The 2,400-mile route took the races along the Lincoln Highway in six states – California, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Iowa and Illinois – in addition to a side trip to South Dakota to see Mount Rushmore and the Badlands. A time-speed-endurance competition, Great Race teams were not aware of their route until the day in which they traveled it. Each morning they were given precise instructions, detailing every move down to the second. They were scored at secret check points along the way and penalized one second for each second either early or late. As in golf, the lowest score determines the winner. An arrival ceremony began in East Park around 1pm on June 25th. Teams began to arrive shortly thereafter. Presentation of the flags and Color Guard were provided by the North Iowa Detachment #859 Marine Corps League. Tiffany Munshower performed the National Anthem. As the cars arrived, Brian “MotorMouth” Goudge, spokesman of the Great Race crew, kept the crowd entertained as he announced each vehicle and shared cool facts and figures about the cars and stars of the Great Race. With assistance from members of the local River City Street Rods group, drivers parked their vehicles, which were quickly swarmed by spectators wanting to get a closer look, take photos and get autographs from the teams. Visit Mason City staff and volunteers served the racers a “Unique to Mason City” lunch—loose meat sandwiches (provided by Pro’s Sandwich Shop), “Iowa” sweet corn (provided by Hy-Vee East), and ice cream (provided by

Birdsall’s Ice Cream). Lunch was sponsored by Mason City Ford. Drivers and navigators came from all over the world – some even had their vehicles shipped to the United

States in order to compete in the race! As the teams signed the Visit Mason City guest book it was noted that we had visitors in Mason City, Iowa from Japan, Finland, Canada and from both sides of the coast in the United States.

Held in conjunction with the 11th Annual Cannonball Day festivities, the event not only provided a great day of fun for visitors and residents, but also great publicity for our community.

A BIG thank you to all of the volunteers who helped make the Great Race event a success!

Willow Creek Waterfall featured

Did you know that Mason City is home to a picturesque waterfall? If you answered no, you’re not alone. Though it is on private property and is not open to the public, the Willow Creek Waterfall is “hidden” in plain sight. Passersby can sneak a peek from the East State Street bridge, located within the Rock Glen-Rock Crest Historic District, across the street from the Frank Lloyd Wright Stockman House.

Recently featured in two posts from OnlyInYourState.com — The Ultimate Iowa Waterfall Road Trip and 9 Hidden Waterfalls in Iowa—this local cascade has quickly turned into quite a little attraction this summer. Many visitors have stopped into the Mason City Visitor Information Center, as well as other Mason City businesses to inquire about how to find the waterfall.

MAIN STREET MINUTEAugust 2016

Main Street Mason City to Host 2016 Iowa Downtown Conference!

The 30th annual Iowa Downtown Conference will be held August 2-4 in Mason City, Iowa. The event is the premier statewide annual conference for professionals and volunteers involved in downtown revitalization in Iowa and neighboring states. It provides opportunities to make new connections, hear about the latest trends, acquire practical information and ideas, and learn strategies relevant to rural, mid-sized and urban communities. The conference includes two full days of timely and relevant classroom sessions, offering practical ideas and solutions presented by industry experts. In addition, there will be a bonus day with a series of “basic training” sessions, providing a comprehensive introductory to downtown development presented by Iowa Downtown Resource Center staff. Attendees may also select from nine tours, including opportunities to explore a community that is famous for architectural masterpieces and Hollywood history, and field sessions using Mason City as a living laboratory to demonstrate the successful use of the Main Street Approach in the downtown district. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis.

The Iowa Downtown Conference is hosted by the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Iowa Downtown Resource Center, in partnership with Main Street Mason City and Visit Mason City.

Friday Night Live!

Main Street Mason City’s Friday Night Live events have, in just a few short years, become a popular North Iowa tradition, with music, food, and fun for grownups and kids. August’s Friday Night Live is scheduled for Friday, August 19, with local favorites, the Hepperly Band, providing the music; sponsorship opportunities are still available--call 641-494-0003 to inquire. Save the date!

New Interim Executive Director

Main Street Mason City welcomes our new interim Executive Director, Colleen Devine. Colleen is a longtime local business owner, media personality and community volunteer, and is enjoying working with another media-savvy Colleen in the North Iowa Regional Commerce Center! Usual office hours are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 8:30-4:30, and other times for events, etc. Reach her at 641-494-0003, or stop by to say ‘hello.’

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

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

BUSINESS RETENTION AND EXPANSION PROGRAM UPDATE

T HE NORTH IOWA CORRIDOR EDC annual Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) program is over

halfway complete for 2016. The BRE program is used to identify opportunities for growth and any impediments that discourage local expansion.

Shaun Arneson, Vice President, Existing Business and Project Management and the North Iowa Corridor staff conduct in-depth interviews throughout the year with major employers in manufacturing, ag-related and service-related business in the region to gather information. The same questionnaire is used for each company visit to help identify individual business needs, concerns and suggestions about the local business climate. The North Iowa Corridor has completed similar interviews in past years. By utilizing the Synchronist Business Information System, a software tool to organize, analyze and report company information, the Corridor gains invaluable insight into the dynamics of the local economy. All company information gathered is kept strictly confidential and results are only available in aggregate form. An annual report will be compiled and distributed to the companies which will track trends over time.

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Of the companies interviewed so far in 2016, ten have indicated future expansion with an estimated total capital investment of $64 Million and the potential for 98 new jobs. This is a very promising sign for the North Iowa Corridor region. We monitor those companies with possible expansion plans and when they are ready to proceed we work with them and provide them with the necessary resources to assist with their plans.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dan Varnum, Chairman of the Board Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa

Deb Blaser Gretillat, Vice Chairman NutriQuest

Tim Esbeck, Treasurer Manufacturer’s Bank & Trust

Terry Peterson, Secretary AmericInn Clear Lake

Gary Schmit, Past Chairman Henkel Construction Company

Mayor Eric Bookmeyer City of Mason City

Mayor Nelson Crabb City of Clear Lake

Dr. Steven Schulz North Iowa Area Community College

Tom Drzycimski Cerro Gordo County

Scott Flory City of Clear Lake

Brent Trout City of Mason City

Nate Carney Dean Snyder Construction

Joleen Fleming First Citizens Bank

Travis Hickey City of Mason City

Arthur Jones International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 238

Brian Perkins MetalCraft

Paul Stevenson Clear Lake Bank and Trust

Jay Urdahl Cerro Gordo County - Board of Supervisors

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Total Onsite Visits: 14

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

The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center conducted the Youth Entrepreneurial Academy (YEA) on June 20-24. This free annual academy is offered to all high school students interested in entrepreneurship. Participants receive a $500 NIACC scholarship sponsored by the John K. and Luise V. Hanson Foundation and John Pappajohn when they attend NIACC. This year 13 area high school students completed the academy which is held as a day camp from 8:30am-4:30pm. This is the fourth year the curriculum called Business Model Canvas has been used. Entrepreneur mentors provide coaching all week and guest speakers present on specific topics: Tyler Anderson of Roller City (Being an Entrepreneur), Brad and Angie Barber of Cabin Coffee (Customer Service), Miriah Whitehurst of Marketing #360 (Social Media Marketing). Tony Halsted from Hoover’s Hatchery in Rudd provided motivational inspiration to the young entrepreneurs as the keynote speaker.

On the final day, the students pitched their business ideas by submitting an executive summary that included a company description, financial plans, and key measures that were scored by regional judges (Rick Whalen, Butler County REC; Mary Hopper, Natural Plus Nursery; Renee Anderson, NIACC Project Manager—Grants & Workforce Initiatives; Barrett de Cathelineau, SVP—NSB Bank and Tyler Anderson, Roller City.) Six students received $500 seed money for the businesses they developed during the week. The participants and schools represented were: Travis Brick, Blake Buttweiler, Carson Johnson and Sami Shupanitz (Mason City); Ethan Evans (Lake Mills); Mel-onie Gretillat (Mason City Newman); Katie Hirv and Morgan Krull (Rockford); Alex Kreitlow (Clear Lake); Mariah McKenzie, Trevor Singh and Tyson Stromer (Charles City) and Allisa O’Dell (Hampton-Dumont).

PAPPAJOHN CENTER STAFF

Tim Putnam, Director Brook Boehmler, SBDC Director Daniel Pitts Winegarden, Incubation & Acceleration Services Director Kelley Crane, School Partnership Entrepreneurial Coordinator Anna LaVallee, Administrative Assistant-Incubator Mary Spitz, Administrative Assistant-NIACC JPEC & SBDC

JPEC Hosts Youth Entrepreneurial Academy

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

August Upcoming Events Start Smart Workshops August 17—10:00am– Noon; Iowa Works Center, 600 S. Pierce, Mason City August 24—9:00-11:00am; 110 S 3rd St., Sheffield, IA 50475 August 24—6:00-8:00pm; 110 S 3rd St., Sheffield, IA 50475 North Iowa Tech Brew August 19—5:00-7:00pm; Lake Time Brewery, 801 Main Ave, Clear Lake Call 641.422.4342 to register for the free sessions.

Phone 641.423.5724 www.masoncityia.com chamber@masoncityia.com Fax 641.423.5725

Premier Members reparations are already underway for the 2017 Membership Directory, and subsequent

updates to the Online Membership Directory. All members will be listed by business name and by category.

Since our website Membership Directory is accessed daily by hundreds of people, we strive to be as accurate as possible with membership information. Chamber staff works diligently to maintain an updated membership database, but occasionally businesses make changes in staff or locations and forget to inform us.

A verification form is included as an insert in this newsletter and an electronic version will be e-mailed early this month. We request your assistance in returning this form to the Chamber by Friday, September 9th.

Did you know, as a member, you may request a login and password that will grant you access to your online business directory listing so that you can confirm your business information, add new employees, post events, add hot deal or job postings? Call or email the Chamber to request your user name and password. (chamber@masoncityia.com or 641.423.5724)

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PThank you to this year’s Premier members who have gone above and beyond in their support of the Chamber programs, events and the North Iowa Band Festival. These members have made commitments to our Investor Packages or customized their own package from our many events, sponsorships and marketing packages. Premier status gives members special mentions in the monthlynewsletter,firstchanceat events and sponsorships, and special recognition at the Annual Meeting.

gOLD ($6,000 & uP): CurriesFirst Citizens BankPrincipal Financial group

SILVEr ($3,000 - $5,999): Clear Lake Bank & TrustDiamond Jo CasinoHoliday Inn Express & Suites – Mason CityITC MidwestWells Fargo Bank of Iowa

BrONzE ($1,000 - $2,999): 98.7 KISS Country / 103.7 The Fox / KIOW 107.3 / KCHA 95.9, Casey’s general StoreCENT Credit unionCorporate FarmerFarmers State BankHenkel ConstructionKingland SystemsKwik StarMercy Medical Center – North IowaNIACCPoetBiorefining–Hanlontownrieman MusicSKYBLuE by CL Tel

“Building Better” Workshop: September 13Picture your ideal workplace. Now what will it take to get your business there? The Chamber Business Resource Committee is partnering with the Human Resource Association of North Iowa (HRANI) to bring you “Building Better,” a professional development workshop featuring organizational behavior specialist Dr. Celina Peerman.

Peerman has spent over 22 years training professionals from a wide range of industries. This half-day workshop will focus on building a better workplace, including “Talent Management & Employee Growth” and “Disagreements, Conflicts, & Resolutions” – both key areas for attracting and retaining quality employees.

The workshop will be held from 8AM-12PM on Tuesday, September 13 at the Commerce Center. Registration is just $20 for Chamber members, and includes breakfast. Contact Colleen at the Chamber to learn more, or register on our website today!

Dr. Celina Peerman

Chamber Named Finalist for National AwardThe Mason City Chamber of Commerce has been named a finalist for a national award presented by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE). ACCE’s Regional Innovation Award recognizes organizations and alliances that are committed to building strong and vibrant communities through groundbreaking collaboration and program development.

This year’s award, which will be announced on August 10 in Savannah, will recognize a chamber that is investing in health and wellness. Our chamber’s work with Mason City’s Blue Zones Project® partners to assist in sustaining the Worksite Committee efforts was praised by ACCE as a best practice. The other finalists for the award are the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Rochester (NY) Chamber, and the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce.

2017 “Best Businesses” Directoryncrease your exposure to the North Iowa Business Community by advertising in the Chamber’s annual 2017 “North Iowa’s Best Businesses” Membership Directory! The directory will include all Chamber members in alphabetical order and by business

category.

A minimum of 800 copies will be distributed and all Chamber members will receive a free directory during Operation Thank You in December. Directories are also distributed in relocation packages and membership packets.

Please contact Allyson via phone at 641-423-5724 or email at akrull@masoncityia.com by September 30th to place an advertisement!

NEW CONSTRUCTIONHampton Inn & Suites2111 4th St SW

Blue Zones Project ®

Blue zones Project®-Mason City and the Mason City Volunteer Center congratulate First Citizens Bank on being chosen as business winner in the medium category of governor Terry Branstad’s give Back Iowa Challenge.

The give Back Iowa Challenge is a campaign encouraging employees to volunteer and log their hours as part of an eight-week challenge, April 1-May 31, across the state of Iowa. Winners were selected in three categories based on the highest average number of volunteer hours per employee.

First Citizen’s Blue zones Worksite pledge work included a volunteer policy. First Citizens Bank supports bank-wide community involvement through the encouragement of its employees to be active participants. They will receive a visit from the governor or Lt. governor in the coming months andacertificateofrecognition.

If you would like to learn more about engaging your worksite to improve our community through volunteering, please contact the Mason City Volunteer Center at 641-424-7181.

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Upcoming Events MArK YOur CALENDAr

Executive CommitteeSteve Noto, Chairman of the Board Stoney Creek Hospitality CorporationBob Klocke, Past Chair and Treasurer First Citizens BankDave Bergan, Chair-Elect SmithfieldKellyHansen,GovernmentAffairs Divison Vice President POET Biorefining - HanlontownSherry Becker, Community & Membership Division Vice President NIVC ServicesDr. Steve Schulz, Workforce & Leadership Division Vice President North Iowa Area Community CollegeJulie Valencia, Business Division Vice President Kaplan University

Board of DirectorsJosh Brueggeman, Accord ArchitectureDr. Kyle Burgmeier, Burgmeier DentistryIna Cavin, Hy-Vee West Todd Kirkpatrick, Clear Lake Bank & TrustJerry Knoll, Hawkeye Auto Bodygarett McKiness, McKiness Excavating, Inc.Dr. Paul Manternach, Mercy Medical Center —North IowaDavid Mayberry, Globe GazetteJamie Nelson, North Iowa BroadcastingJeffNichols,Opportunity VillageKirk Paulson, NSB BankCrystal Shellhart, Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Mason City

Staffrobin Anderson, CCE, IOMPresident&ChiefExecutiveOfficer randerson@masoncityia.com

Allyson Krull Marketing & Leadership Development Director akrull@masoncityia.com Colleen Frein Membership Development Director cfrein@masoncityia.com

Linda Johanns Service & Operations Director ljohanns@masoncityia.com

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Events Committee | 12-1PMFarrer Room | Commerce Center | 9 N Federal Ave

Wednesday August 3

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

Wednesday August 24

Thursday August 11

Wednesday August 10

Agribusiness Committee | 7:30-8:30AMWine Club Room | Hy-Vee West | 2400 4th St SW

TuesdayAugust 2

Get Involved/Committee Meetings

Networking Events

Ambassador Meeting | 12-1PMWhiskey Creek Woodfire Grille | 1519 4th St SW

Sept 1 Business After Hours Sponsored by Hawkeye Auto BodySept 8 Ag TourSept 13 Professional development workshop: “Building Better”Sept 15 Business After Hours Sponsored by Country Meadow Place

Blue zones Worksite Committee | 3:30-4:30PM Board Room | Commerce Center | 9 N Federal Ave

ThursdayAugust 18

Chamber Tailgate | (VIP 4:30PM) 5-7PMMason City Country Club| 3331 19th St SW

ThursdayAugust 4

Business After Hours - Metalcraft | 4:30-6:30PMMetalcraft, Inc.| 3360 9th St SW

ThursdayAugust 25

Lunch & Learn | 12-1PM“2016 is the year I commit to setting and meeting my goals!” | ActionCOACH of North IowaBand Festival Room | Commerce Center | 9 N Federal Ave

TuesdayAugust 23

TuesdayAugust 9

Educational Opportunities

Lunch & Learn | 12-1PM“2016 is the year I learn to balance my home and work life!” | WellsourceBand Festival Room | Commerce Center | 9 N Federal Ave