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2 From the President Tooting Our Own Horn!
3 Tooting Our Own Horn! (cont) Chamber Website as a Resource
4 Business Intern Toolkits Available ArnesonJoinsChamberStaff That's a Wrap!
5 2020 Band Festival Spirit Week
10 2020 LNI Graduates
11 March Ribbon Cuttings CommunityProfileMagazine
12 Upcoming Events Golf Outing Moved to July 30
IN THIS ISSUE
The Chamber's Business After Hours events are on hold until further notice. Businesses who were supposed to host in the past couple of months will be rescheduled to a later date.
Stay tuned as we continue to adapt to the changing times; Business After Hours may look a little differentinthefuture.
We can't wait to mingle and network with you all again soon!
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June 2020June 2020The mission of the Chamber of Commerce is to promote progressive community and
economic development to benefit Chamber members and the North Iowa region.
We're Here for YouWhile “Plan A” may have been waylaid and “Plan B” postponed, we look forward to moving to “Plan See”…perhaps more aptly named “Plan Wait-and-See.”
We know you’re struggling, and we’re struggling, too. The Chamber staff has tried hard over the past few months to be a resource for you to connect to programs, tips, and pick-me-ups that can help your employees and your business make it through to the “New Normal”…whatever that may be.
In the meantime, we’re implementing “Plan See” on programs and events such as the Ag Breakfast, Breaking Glass, Moonlight Bike Ride, and the Chamber Cup. Other programs, such as CEO Conversations and College Connections will be held online or in small groups.
The Commerce Center will re-open to the public on June 1st, and we’re implementing new safety measures and procedures:
• Gatherings will align with Iowa guidelines in terms of size, which is currently a maximum of 50% capacity, to allow for appropriate social distancing.
• All conference rooms will be set up to accommodate appropriate physical distancing and will be sanitized between meetings.
• Elevator use will be restricted to one person at a time.• Please wear a mask to enter the building. Meeting organizers will make the
determination on whether or not to require masks in the conference room.• Markings on the floor will indicate physical distancing from the reception desks.
As always, we’re here to serve…and we’ve missed you! Stay safe and be well!
CEO Conversations - June 9CEO Conversations featuring Steve Doerfler, President & CEO of Metalcraft, will be held from 11:30AM to 1PM on Tuesday, June 9 via Zoom Conference Call.
CEO Conversations provides an opportunity for aspiring leaders to learn from accomplished professionals.
Steve Doerfler joined Metalcraft in 1984 as an independent manufacturer’s representative. He was later promoted to Sales Manager, and became a minority owner shortly thereafter. In 1998, Doerfler was named Vice President of Sales and Marketing in recognition of his success leading this division. Doerfler earned the title of President & CEO in 2012 and has helped Metalcraft make great strides.
Registration is limited. Sign up online at masoncityia.com or by contacting Kativa Weitzel ([email protected]) at the Chamber for more information.
Steve DoerflerPresident & CEO,,
Metalcraft
CEO Conversations Series Sponsor:
UNPRECEDENTEDt’s that word again. I know we’re sick of hearing it, but I’m willing to bet “unprecedented” will be the Webster Dictionary Word of the Year for 2020. The term is an adjective meaning “never done or known before” - and every politician, community leader, news
reporter, committee chair, event planner, business owner, employee, student, health care worker, and basically, anyone who talks--has probably uttered this word more than once in the past few months.
Unprecedented or not, we all hate COVID-19…this virus that has stolen so much from so many. We’ll be feeling its impact for a long time. But we’re figuring out how to move forward—and my money is on North Iowans to battle back faster than most. We’re resourceful and we care about each other—and we’ll use these two things to get back on track. We’ll wear masks, maintain physical distances, gather in groups of fewer than 10, and do anything else it takes to get back to work.
This is about keeping our people—family, employees, customers—safe, while keeping our businesses afloat, too. At the Chamber, we are committed to making it easier for you to do just that. You can count on us to provide information you can trust to help you make informed decisions. We’ll connect you to resources so you can continue to do business in the days and weeks and months ahead.
The work we do at the Chamber is NOT unprecedented. It is what we do all day every day to make North Iowa a better place to live and do business. We are in this together. We are a tool for you. Use us. We can come out of this crisis stronger as businesses, and stronger as a community.
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From the President
Robin AndersonPresident & CEO
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New MembersA1 PORTABLESMichael Rye, Owner21168 320th stPlymouth, IA 50464(641) [email protected]
A-1 Portables is a locally owned restroom rental business. Their portable restrooms are clean and durable; delivery will be prompt and professional.
ALIGN HEALTH CHIROPRACTICScott Redman, Owner2013 4th St SWMason City, IA 50401(641) [email protected]
Dr. Scott Redman is committed to bringing you the best possible health and way of life by implementing thespecificapplicationofthetrueprinciples of chiropractic care.
BARBERS PREMIERE RESTORATIONJohn Barber, Owner142 14th St NWMason City, IA 50401(641) [email protected]
BarbersPremiereRestorationofferslow price steam cleaning and tile cleaning. Three rooms of steam cleaning starting out at $79. If you have pets it's $10 extra per room. Tile cleaning is $0.28 per square foot. NORTH IOWA 3DJoe Johnston, OwnerMason City, IA 50401(406) [email protected]
Based out of Mason City, North Iowa 3D is a pioneer in immersive 3D imaging for residential, commercial, and industrial environments.
Tooting Our Own Horn!MASON CITY CLAIMS CHAMBER OF THE YEAR HONOR
The Iowa Chamber of Commerce Executives (ICCE) organization awarded its most prestigious honor to the Mason City Chamber of Commerce. The "Chamber of the Year" award recognizes an Iowa chamber for superior service to the business community; contributions to community and economic development; maintaining sound fiscal policies and organizational management; and government advocacy efforts.
The Mason City Chamber has a long history (104 years and counting) of serving the business community through progressive community and economic development. In its early days, the Chamber established several community mainstays that are still in existence:
• The Mason City Municipal Band (1920)• The United Way (1923)• The Mason City Municipal Airport (1927)• The North Iowa Band Festival (1936)
In 2007, the Chamber served as the applicant for Mason City’s Vision Iowa project—which resulted in a $9 million award to assist in the renovation of the public library; restoration of the Historic Park Inn Hotel; construction of the Robert McCoy Architectural Interpretive Center; and downtown streetscape improvements.
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New Members (cont.)
Tooting Our Own Horn! continued
The Mason City Chamber was the first in Iowa to offer international travel opportunities as a way to assist North Iowans in the transition to a global economy. Since 2011, the Chamber has led tours to China (five times), India, Turkey, Cuba, Australia/New Zealand (twice), Peru, Germany, South Africa (three times), Spain/Portugal, Egypt, and Japan.
The Chamber served as a key partner in Mason City’s 2012 selection as a Blue Zones Project pilot community and in the 2014 successful certification as a Blue Zones Project Community. The organization also served as a lead partner in Mason City’s original selection and re-designation as an Iowa Great Place.
As a proponent for public art and place-making, the Chamber leads several community initiatives. The River City Sculptures on Parade program has its home at the Chamber. In 2017, the Chamber started the “Building Our Brand” mural project to beautify the backs of downtown buildings which actually serve as the entrance to Mason City’s Downtown. These murals, which feature geometric designs in the spirit of Frank Lloyd Wright, help promote the community’s growing reputation as an architectural destination. This summer, the chamber is working on a new project to beautify utility boxes in the downtown area.
Partnering with the North Iowa Corridor Economic Development Corporation and regional leaders, the Chamber helped initiate the Vision North Iowa strategic plan. This project will bolster entrepreneurship, support future growth and workforce development initiatives, position the region for success, and enhance North Iowa’s quality of place.
The Chamber’s innovative Community Concierge service helps businesses with professional and executive recruitment and retention. Its leadership programs (YIELD-for high school students; College Connections-for college summer interns; and Leadership North Iowa—for young professionals) help prepare the region’s next generations of leaders by providing them with a seat at the table and connecting them to the community and to each other.
ICCE is the state’s leading professional development organization for the industry. The selection panel assessed the Mason City Chamber as financially strong, and with a reputation for attracting the region’s best business minds to serve on its board of directors. In addition, the local chamber’s staff is well-qualified, committed to professional development, and has a low rate of turn-over. They found the chamber’s program of work is true to its mission of promoting progressive community and economic development to benefit chamber members and the North Iowa region.
Robin Anderson has served as the Chamber’s President and CEO since 2001. Marketing & Leadership Development Director Allyson Krull joined the staff in 2014 and Membership Director Colleen Frein has been on the team since 2015. In 2016, Kativa Weitzel, who had previously served as a college intern, was hired as Program Director. Most recently, in March of 2020, Stephanie Arneson joined the team as Service & Operations Director and Community Concierge.
PREMIER SPRAYFOAM & COATINGSJared Walters, Owner1954 Hwy 9Osage, IA 50461(641) [email protected]
Premier Sprayfoam & Coatings is adiversifiedcompany,specializingin SprayFoam Insulation, Concrete Raising, Decorative Floor Coatings and Rhino Linings.
TOMMY'S EXPRESS CAR WASHTimRitzert,GeneralManager444TiffanyDrMason City, IA 50401(641) [email protected]
Tommy’s Express Car Wash is a state of the art car wash with an exceptional guest experience!
Be Our Guest
une in Friday mornings in June to the Chamber “Be Our Guest” program at 8:40AM on KRIB 1490 AM.
June 5 Align Health Chiropractic Scott Redman
June 12 MacNider Art Museum Edith Blanchard June 19 Premier Sprayfoam & Coatings Jared Walters
June 26 Tommy's Express Car Wash TimRitzert
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Chamber Website as a ResourceThe Chamber's website has been updated to make COVID-19 resources easily available to businesses. Visit masoncityia.com to find more information about resources and what the Chamber is doing to assist during this difficult time. Financial assistance programs, industry playbooks, coronavirus-related webinars, updates from public health, and more can be found on the site.
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Membership Renewals T
Business Intern Toolkits Availablehe Chamber’s College Connections program will be held a little differently this summer. Many businesses are choosing to limit the number of interns on-site or have decided to host interns virtually. College Connections is a valuable retention tool to encourage interns to return to North Iowa for employment after
college.
Chamber staff created a College Connections “toolkit” for North Iowa interns. All businesses hiring summer interns are encouraged to register them for this program. Physical and online resources will be presented to interns once registered. Contact Program Director, Kativa Weitzel at the Chamber ([email protected]) for details.
Stephanie Arneson Joins Chamber Staff
That's a Wrap!
Stephanie Arneson joined the Chamber team on March 9th as the Service & Operations Director. She is responsible for membership service and administration, operations, building & grounds and assisting the North Iowa Builder’s Exchange.
In addition to service and operations, Stephanie will serve as Community Concierge. Stephanie is available to assist member employees and their spouses with accessing services and getting connected in the North Iowa region. This is a strategy intended to accommodate workforce attraction and retention.
For the past six years, Stephanie has been employed as the Office Manager at Demro Orthodontics/North Iowa Orthodontics. She holds a degree from North Iowa Area Community College. Stephanie is a Mason City native, and she and her husband Shaun, are the parents of five children: Lindsey and Zach Arneson, and Rhett, Brianna and Elle Buffington. In their free time they enjoy going to concerts and are planning the wedding of their daughter Brianna this fall.
The “Building Our Brand” mural project has expanded to utility box wraps, thanks to the Chamber Foundation and a grant from the Iowa Arts Council. You’ll start seeing this new form of public art pop up along the downtown “loop”. Future phases call for wrapping Alliant utility boxes in highly-visible locations, too. The Chamber hired members Jim Zach of Zgrafix Design and Bob LeDoux of LeDoux Signs to create and install the wraps.
Congratulations to the Chamber members celebrating membership anniversaries in April, May, and June!
Sixty Plus YearsHuber Supply Co. (68)Decker Sports (64)Mason City Family YMCA (61)
Fifty Plus YearsBirdsall's Ice Cream (59)BlazekElectric,Inc.(55)Hy-Vee West (55)North Iowa Area Community College (53)Zilge's Appliance Center (50)
Forty Plus YearsTarget (48)Casey's General Store (46)Drs. Weber & Otto Family Dentistry (45)Consolidated Energy Company (43)United Beverage LLC (43)Hardee's Restaurant (43)Godfather'sPizza(41)SEH® (41)
Thirty Plus YearsSouthbridge Mall (36)Hosmer Toyota (34)North Iowa Community Credit Union (33)SKYBLUE by CL Tel (33)Fullerton Funeral Home (33)Harley Davidson of Mason City (33)Express Employment Professionals (32)KraftHeinz(32)Stadheim Jewelers (32)IowaWORKS North Iowa (31)Jon L. Hardinger DDS (31)Mason City Recycling Center (30)Waste Management of Northern Iowa (30)
Twenty Plus YearsHeritage Care & Rehabilitation Center (29)Electronic Engineering Company (29)First Baptist Church (29)
Stephanie ArnesonService & Operations
Director and Community Concierge
BAND MASTER SPONSORS
hile North Iowans weren't able to gather in masses to enjoy the North Iowa Band Festival this year, Band Festival Spirit Week offered a variety of entertainment for North Iowa to enjoy amid the pandemic.
Activities included a Memorial Service on Meredith Willson’s birthday to honor his musical contributions to River City. Mason City High School Drum Majors presented a short program highlighting Willson’s lifetime accomplishments.
Past North Iowa Band Festival Royalty were interviewed by emcee Chris Frenz about their Band Festival experiences. Queen Alana Noss of Rockford is pursuing a degree in Cosmetology and King Jacob VerHelst of Central Springs is attending Iowa State University for an Agricultural Engineering degree. They both recounted their excitement during last year’s parade and awards ceremony.
Virtual entertainment was performed through the Band Festival Facebook page. "Brad+Kate" played an acoustic set from their basement staged as a beautiful backyard patio. Brad+Kate were originally scheduled to perform at this year’s festival and have been rebooked for 2021. Friday night’s online performance was Betsy and Tom Kirby from the local favorite band “Betty & the Gents.” The couple played a special “Music Man”-themed show in honor of Band Fest.
The BIG Reverse Parade east of Central Park was a huge success! Instead of floats tossing treats to those watching, Chamber members tossed candy to the vehicles. An endless stream of cars from all across North Iowa drove through to receive candy from Festival organizers. The Music Man soundtrack filled the air, wooden and inflatable band members lined the street, a firetruck hung a giant American flag, and a
banner proclaiming “Welcome to River City, USA” framed the scene.
Festival organizers are extremely grateful for the community support during this exceptionally difficult year. Band Festival Spirit Week was another example proving this community will always be #NorthIowaStrong.
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Membership Renewals (cont.)
Twenty Plus Years (cont.)Iowa Show Productions, Inc. (29)Midwest Construction & Supply (29)NSB Bank (29)Reflections(29)Heartland Asphalt, Inc. (28)Perkins Restaurant (28)Brick Furniture (27)Moorman Clothiers (27)Central Park Dentistry (27)IOOF Home & Community Therapy Center (27)La'James College of Hairstyling (27)Burgmeier Dentistry (27)Kinney Pioneer Museum (27)Printing Services, Inc. (27)D & D Printing & Custom Signs (25)Child & Adult Care Food Program (25)Green Canopy, Inc. (24)Slumberland Furniture (24)Country Club Stables (24)Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (24)Basic Birder (23)Es-Marc Investments (22)Linahon Electric, Inc. (22)Homestead Assisted Living (22)Mason City Super 8 (22)Iowa State University Extension and Outreach (21)Mason City Monument Company (21)Northern Lights Alliance for the Homeless (21)Kingland (20)
Fifteen Plus YearsCargill Protein (19)World Wide College of Auctioneering (18)Decker House Bed & Breakfast (18)Schroeder Concrete (18)State Farm Insurance - Kristy Marquis (18)Mills Fleet Farm-Mason City (18)HahnRoofing(18)Comprehensive Systems, Inc. (17)Main Street Mason City (17)PizzaRanch(17)Lady of the Lake (16)Furniture/Mattress Outlet (16)Fox Auction Company (16)Pritchard Family Auto Stores (15)
2020 Band Festival Spirit Week
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THANK YOU to the Major Sponsors:
John K. & Luise V. Hanson Foundation
DRUM MAJOR SPONSORS
BAND MASTER SPONSORS FLAG CORPS SPONSORSClear Lake Bank & Trust Co.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Mason CityMercyOne North Iowa Medical Center ▪ NIACC
POET Biorefining - Hanlontown ▪ REG Mason City, LLC
David & Phyllis Murphy Charitable Foundation
641.422-1663 / 800.423.5724 www.VisitMasonCityIowa.com [email protected]
Connect with Visit Mason City!
@MasonCityIowa @VisitMasonCity @VisitMasonCityIowa
We2North Iowa!
Show your love for our community by sharing a photo or video of YOU on social media
explaining why you love Mason City. Be sure to tag @MasonCityIowa and use #ILoveMasonCity or #ThisIsNorthIowa!
Our 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.
9 N. Federal Ave., Mason City, IA 50401 | [email protected] | 641.494.0003
May 2020
The June Friday Night Live is Going Virtual!
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE JUNE 19TH, 2020After careful consideration, Main Street Mason City has decided to move our June Friday Night Live event to a virtual experience. The safety of our vendors, community members, local businesses, and those who attend the event is our main focus.
While we are disappointed we will not be able to physically be with our community members for the event, we still want to provide an opportunity to connect. Join us for a virtual Friday Night Live experience with Betty & The Gents,
Levi Smith, and Juni West from 7PM-9PM on Friday, June 19th. More details on the virtual event will be shared soon on our Main Street Mason City Facebook page and mainstreetmasoncity.com.
BOWS OF SUPPORTThe Mason City Jaycees have partnered with MSMC to show their support and thank the medical staff and support teams, police, firefighters and first responders for all their hard work, dedication, and commitment to keeping everyone safe.
In honor of them, we decided to paint the town lime green! You will see lime green bows adorning trees, light posts and benches around Central Park and the entire MercyOne campus in Mason City, the police and fire station and healthcare clinics across North Iowa. These bows signify the strength and dedication of the incredible employees and staff, but mostly thanks and appreciation.
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR JUNE SPONSORS: 98.7 KISS Country & 103.7 The Fox, First Citizens Bank, Alpha Media home of KGLO News, Star 106.1, 93.9 The Country Moose & 1490 & 96.7 KRIB, Blazek Electric, Bergland + Cram, ATURA Architecture, Schupick & Associates, Bare Sugar Spa, & State Farm - Kristy Marquis. This would not be possible without your support!
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
NORTH IOWA SMALL BUSINESS RECOVERY & CONTINUITY FUND GRANTS DISTRIBUTED TO 119 AREA BUSINESSES
IN THE
JUNE 2020
JOYCE MARTINMARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
IN MAY, NORTH IOWA CORRIDOR EDC DISTRIBUTED AWARDS from the Small Business Recovery & Continuity Fund to 119 local businesses totaling $416,995.
Created in partnership with the City of Clear Lake, the City of Mason City, and Cerro Gordo County, this fund offers essential financial relief to small businesses facing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“These awards will provide critical short-term assistance to our small businesses to maintain or reopen business operations,” said NIC President and CEO Chad Schreck. Just over 150 businesses completed the final application for the program, requesting a total of more than $680,000 in assistance. The grants awarded through the program range from $1,000-$5,000.
The fund began with a total of $518,500 available to allocate. Schreck said Mason City contributed $300,000; Clear Lake and Cerro Gordo County each contributed $100,000; and the Hanson Foundation, through MBT, donated $15,000. Carrie Tysdahl, with American Solutions for Business, sold T-shirts with the slogan “Together We Rise” and raised $3,500 for this Recovery and Continuity Fund.
Recipients are encouraged to work with the NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and Small
Business Development Center, according to Schreck, to help them manage this financially stressful time.Northwestern Steakhouse in Mason City, which has been serving diners for 100 years, received $4,500 from the fund to help offset losses due to the pandemic. “I’m so grateful and want to extend that gratitude to whoever was part of the decision-making process. I really appreciate it,” said Ann Papouchis, co-owner/co-operator of the restaurant.
When Iowa closed all dine-in restaurants in March due to the COVID-19 threat, Papouchis said the steakhouse tried serving carry-out for four days before closing altogether. “We didn’t feel like we had safe processes in place.”
After careful planning, Northwestern Steakhouse aimed to reopen after Memorial Day for curbside pickup only, with hours from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and some menu changes. “I’m looking forward to opening up,” she said in May. “I hope people will be patient with us.”
Papouchis said the grant money will help with the transition to temporary curbside service. They bought a new cooler and will be stocking up on carry-out and sanitation supplies, which she described as “a huge hit, for a use we didn’t have before.”
In the first review round for the Small Business Recovery & Continuity Fund,
applicants that had received Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Small Business Grant Funding were set aside to ensure businesses that had not received grant assistance were prioritized. Applications were reviewed on factors including but not limited to: negative financial impacts on the business, expenses/need, and longevity in the community.
Additional grant recipients will be notified following ongoing reviews of existing applications. The full program details and ongoing updates, including a list of recipients, can be found at w w w . n o r t h i o w a c o r r i d o r . c o m /recoveryfund.
As of May 21, sixty-three businesses in Cerro Gordo County had received a total of $1,264,436 from the IEDA program. That fund continues to make new awards weekly, and they are working to be able to fund many of the remaining backlog of applications as federal funds help to replenish it.
Schreck said, “In addition to state and local funds, our local banks have done an incredible job working with businesses to bring in significant funding through the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) programs. We are very encouraged by the amount of financial assistance coming into the community, and the resilience and innovation businesses have shown in managing through this unprecedented situation.”
“NIACC does not discriminate in employment or education. See http://www.niacc.edu/about/non-discrimination-statement/ for additional information.”
www.niacc.edu/pappajohn 500 College Drive, Ste 120
Mason City, IA 50401
Upcoming Events Start Smart Workshops
June 3 — 2:00—4:00 pm; Zoom Online Session
June 17 — 6:00-8:00 pm; Zoom Online Session Registration is required to get the Zoom link, contact Mary Spitz-SBDC office at NIACC: 641.422.4342 or [email protected].
TechBrew North Iowa
—5:00-7:00 pm; Mason City Brewing, 28 E. State St., Mason City
Local assistance is now available for North Iowa small businesses seeking assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. The North Iowa Small Business Help Line is staffed by the NIACC Pappajohn Center and SBDC. We can guide businesses through the current available resources and connect you to key professionals or organizations. The NIACC Pappajohn Center and SBDC, plus other community partners, have established a help line for small businesses seeking assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. The North Iowa Small Business Help Line will have information regarding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP﴿, the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL﴿, and other funding programs.
North Iowa business owners may call
641-422-4737 Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4 pm
or email at
[email protected] More information and resources can be found at
www.niacc.edu/pappajohn/covid-19-resources-updates/
Does your small business need special assistance?
Upcoming Events Start Smart Workshops June 3 — 2:00—4:00 pm; Zoom Online Session June 17 — 6:00-8:00 pm; Zoom Online Session Registration is required to get the Zoom link, contact Mary Spitz-SBDC office at NIACC: 641.422.4342 or [email protected]. TechBrew North Iowa June 23 — Additional details to follow, refer to Facebook link:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TechBrewNorthIowa/
Ben ArentsonPOET Biorefining - Hanlontown
Phone 641.423.5724 www.masoncityia.com [email protected] Fax 641.423.5725
Ten Plus YearsPilgrim Place (14)Cutting Edge Tree Services (14)Wells Fargo Advisors - Chris Connolly (14)Unique Boutique (14)Clear Lake Bank & Trust Co. (13)Bauer Built Tire (13)Redline Concrete (13)The Quarry Restaurant (13)Audibel Hearing Centers of North Iowa (12)Martin-Brower (12)NISS Excavation (11)Johnson Heating & Air Conditioning (11)POETBiorefining-Hanlontown (11)ZgrafixDesign(11)Absolute Waste Removal (10)Financial Architects (10)Greater Iowa Youth For Christ (10)
Five Plus YearsBisbee Income Tax & Accounting Service (9)Turning Leaf Counseling (9)Splash Multisport & Custom (9)King Construction & Overhead Door, Inc. (9)Blanchard Tree Service (9)T & R Custom Tops (9)Rieman Music (9)Mediacom Business (9)True Travels, LLC (8)MastersonStaffingSolutions(8)J & J Machining (8)Window World of Mason City (8)Country Landscapes, Inc (8)Sweet Tooth (7)River City Society for Historic Preservation (7)Hoover's Hatchery (6)Mason City Evening Lions (6)Ag Ventures Alliance (6)YohnCo (6)R&M Rehabilitation (6)Butcher's Catering (5)Child & Adolescent Integrated Health (5)Diamond Oak, LLC dba Diamond Oak Events (5)
Membership Renewals (cont.)
2020 Leadership North Iowa Graduates
Jeff BadgerFirst Security Bank & Trust
Fawn BellinghausenJane Fischer and Associates LLC
Amanda BlackNora Springs Insurance
Jeanene BlickenderferIowa State University Extension & Outreach
Chadd ChristopherDiamond Jo Casino - Worth Co.
Adrian (Abe) HackmanWells Fargo Bank
Katlyn CoxHoliday Inn Express
and Suites - Mason City
Lindsay DalrympleNorth Iowa Area
Community College
Jessica GrahamJane Fischer and Associates LLC
Mason HarmsHenkel Construction Co.
Teranie HeinzerlingIowa Heartland Credit Union
Lindsey IsaacsonOverhead Door Company
of Mason City
Hannah JonesClear Lake Bank & Trust Co.
Laura JudgeMercyOne North Iowa
Medical Center
Kali KrienerCargill Protein
Katelin LugarHearing Associates, P.C.
Nichole MalataState Farm Insurance -
Kristy Marquis
Miles MartinCargill Protein
Jaclyn MeierFirst Citizens Bank
Jackie SchmidtDiamond Jo Casino - Worth Co.
William SchmidtAlpha Roofing LLC
Clinton SchwarzSukup Manufacturing
Twyla ShellhartHoliday Inn Express and
Suites - Mason City
Maria SlusarekCargill Protein
Rachael SwansonFirst Citizens Bank
Aldair TrujilloSmithfield
Sonia TrujilloBergland + Cram Architects
Charlie WeinerLandus Cooperative
Alicia WintersJane Fischer and Associates LLC
Thank you to the 2020 Leadership North Iowa Sponsors:
NEW NAMETouched by Grace
(formerly Victory in Christ)604 23rd St SW
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March Ribbon Cuttings
NEW MEMBERTrader Auction Company
2301 S Federal Ave
NEW MEMBERThe Sports Page
100 S Federal Ave, Ste 211
NEW MEMBERSpring Lake Townhomes & Suites
625 Briarstone Drive
Five Plus Years (cont.)Farm Bureau Financial Services - Trent Adams (5)Active Family Chiropractic LLC (5)DealerBuilt (5)Access Systems (5)Lee Realty (5)River City Chorus (5)Kwik Star (5)
One Plus YearsNebulaware, LLC (4)Scenic View Auto (4)Midwest Medical Transport Company, LLC (4)Dance Arts Centre (4)Cardinal Cleaning (4)Airgas USA, LLC (4)Action Focused Coaching (4)EastSide Storage (4)North Iowa Women's Self- Defense Initiative (3)Z'Mariks Noodle Cafe (3)Best Impressions Photography (3)SpiffyCleanLLC(3)River City Storage (3)Larson Red Zone Sports (2)Sukup Manufacturing (2)Staples (2)MonroePlazaSouth(2)Jones, Lemon, Meier Partnership (2)North Iowa Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) (2)Holt & Sons Sanitation (2)American Red Cross (2)Chad Harrison, CPA PC (2)SpherionStaffing(2)Elite Boxing Academy (2)North Iowa Fresh, LLC (1)First Security Bank & Trust (1)A & R Concepts LLC (1)ServiceMaster by Rice (1)Anthony Djuren Fotography (1)Check 'n Go (1)It's Lit Fireworks, LLC (1)Stampede's Bar & Grill (1)Sabil Home Care Services LLC (1)Custom Modular Homes by Elwood (1)Toni's Tarot (1)Goodnature's Work Stop (1)
Community Profile Magazine
Membership Renewals (cont.)
Every two years, the Chamber partners with Town Square Publications to publish a Community Profile Magazine to highlight North Iowa. In the most recent edition, more than 100 Chamber members elected to place an ad in this colorful quality-of-life magazine distributed throughout the Chamber's service area and online. With the current business climate, the Chamber has elected to postpone the publication by a year. Project Manager Michael Holmes will return to Mason City next April to meet with members about advertising opportunities.
Jeanene BlickenderferIowa State University Extension & Outreach
Adrian (Abe) HackmanWells Fargo Bank
Laura JudgeMercyOne North Iowa
Medical Center
Jaclyn MeierFirst Citizens Bank
Maria SlusarekCargill Protein
Alicia WintersJane Fischer and Associates LLC
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 ScottSmith,GovernmentAffairs Division Vice President Diamond Jo Casino - Worth Co.Dr.SteveSchulz,Workforce&Leadership Division Vice President North Iowa Area Community College JeffGribben,SmallBusiness 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.NoemiCruz-Orcutt, Mint Springs DentistryBill Phillips, Henkel Construction CompanyEvan Raulie, SmithfieldJessica Reith, Cargill ProteinGreg Rottinghaus, Hy-Vee DrugstoreJaci Smith, Globe GazetteBert Vigen, Nordic Home ImprovementsKatie Wold, Market 124Dan Young, Young Construction of North Iowa
StaffRobin Anderson, CCE, IOMPresident&ChiefExecutiveOfficer [email protected] Krull, IOM Marketing & Leadership Development Director [email protected] Colleen Frein, IOM Membership Director [email protected] Program Director [email protected] Arneson Service & Operations Director/Community Concierge [email protected]
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Upcoming Events MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Get Involved/Committee Meetings
Chamber Board Meeting | 7-8AMIn person with Zoom Conference Call option
WednesdayJune 24
Program Committee | Noon-1PMIn person with Zoom Conference Call option
WednesdayJune 17
Professional DevelopmentCEO Conversations | 11:30AM-1PMZoom Conference Call
TuesdayJune 9
Ambassador Meeting | Noon-1PMZoom Conference Call
TuesdayJune 2
Wellness Committee | 3-4PMIn person with Zoom Conference Call option
TuesdayJune 16
Golf Outing Moved to July 30The Chamber Golf Outing is rescheduled to Thursday, July 30 at the Mason City Country Club. This decision was made in order to follow the PGA recommended social distancing and mass gathering guidelines. While the event may not have a traditional format, it is sure to be a good time!
This popular annual event fills up quickly, so don’t wait to register! Registrations will be honored on a first-come, first-served basis and include green fees, a meal, and two carts per team. Hole sponsorships are available for $350. Golfers will have the opportunity to vote on the best hole sponsor. The sponsor with the most votes will be awarded a complimentary team at next year’s outing.
To register, visit the Chamber website www.masoncityia.com. Questions can be directed to Kativa at [email protected].
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