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North Iowa Band Festival Reminders

The community is gearing up for the 81st Annual North Iowa Band Festival, which begins Thursday, May 23 in Mason City. Thursday evening’s entertainment...

Golf Outing Registration

The annual Golf Outing is scheduled for Thursday, June 20 at Highland Park Golf Course. This popular event fills up quickly, so don’t wait to register! Registrations will be honored on a...

Global Familiarization Trips

The Chamber views Global Familiarization Trips as a way to assist in our transition to a global economy. The program goal is to help travelers better understand other cultures and customs, bringing the people...

Chamber Announces Band Festival Entertainment

Entertainment for the 81st Annual North Iowa Band Festival will include a variety of musical genres. To kick off the entertainment on Friday evening the Mason City High School Jazz Band will be...

Mental Health Awareness Certification

The Worksite Wellness Committee and Mason City Youth Task Force are partnering to offer two courses on Mental Health First Aid. Attendees will learn to identify signs of mental health challenges and disorders, get...

Friends of the Festival Campaign Begins

Thanks to generous financial contributions, the annual North Iowa Band Festival remains a free family event. The North Iowa Band Festival Foundation recently announced its annual “Friends of the Festival” fundraising campaign. In...

2019 Klempnauer Award

Klempnauer Award – Dixie Ouverson The Klempnauer Award was named for Dan Klempnauer, a long-time volunteer and festival supporter, and is intended to honor an unsung hero who volunteers for the festival in...

2019 Grand Mashal Award

Grand Marshal Award – Sharon & Gary Lindgren The Grand Marshal Award recognizes a person or people of local or national prominence who have made a significant contribution to the development, history, or...

Mason City Shines in Cost of Living Data

Mason City ranks favorably among Iowa communities in the most recent Cost of Living Index Report, which averaged data submitted in 2018. Each quarter, chamber staff members collect data to assist the Council for...

College Connections Sign-Up

College Connections will be starting up soon, and the Chamber is looking for summer college interns in the North Iowa area! Businesses are invited to enroll summer interns in a program designed to connect young...

Ag Breakfast – March 20

The Ag Breakfast is set for 7AM on Wednesday, March 20 at a new location: The Music Man Square. This annual event brings together hundreds of attendees to connect farm and business for an...

Renaissance Project Moving Forward

Progress is being made every day on the River City Renaissance project. Stakeholder meetings are held weekly at the City Hall to share the latest information and to maintain the aggressive timeline...

Chamber Bowl 2019

The 26th Annual Chamber Bowl is a 9-pin winter bowling event set for February 5, 6 and 7th at Mystic Lanes. Based on feedback from last year, this year's event will feature more...

Australia & New Zealand Info Session

The Chamber is headed to Australia & New Zealand October 29 - November 12, 2019.  Join us for a special presentation and preview of the destinations offered on this spectacular trip!...

YIELD Project – Movin’ Groovin’ Mason City

This year’s YIELD (Youth Investing Energy in Leadership Development) class is looking to brighten up Mason City with some new artwork, while also encouraging residents and visitors to get out and move more. They...

Frein and Weitzel Receive Scholarship

Membership Director & Community Concierge Colleen Frein and Program Director Kativa Weitzel were recently awarded scholarships to furthering their professional development and better serve the members of the Chamber of Commerce. Frein and...

South Pacific Wonders: Australia & New Zealand

Journey down-under to Australia and explore the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns, and the beautiful city of Sydney. Then, travel to the south island of New Zealand to enjoy the breath-taking scenery it...

Picture Day – January 17th

Start your year off with a professional headshot! The Chamber will be hosting a "Picture Day" from 10:30AM-3PM on Thursday, January 17, 2019 on the third floor of the Commerce Center. Christy...

Operation Thank You – Save the Date!

Paint the town red… and green at this year’s Operation Thank You! Once again, the Chamber is celebrating its members with a day-long event on Thursday, December 6. First, volunteers will...

Leadership North Iowa Registration

Now in its 36th 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 you with...

River City Renaissance Project Update

City officials have provided an update on the status of the River City Renaissance Project following last week's Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board meeting: The IEDA Board has requested proof that G8...

Ag Tour 2018

The Chamber’s annual Ag Tour is scheduled for September 13 at Progressive Rail’s Iowa Traction Railway (IATR) in Mason City. In this unique experience, Chamber members will take a 3.5-mile (1 hour)...

Chamber Award Nominations Due

Each year, the Chamber honors a small business, a leader, and a workplace that have made significant impact within their organization or the business community. Chamber members are encouraged to nominate fellow...

Chamber Members Golf Special

Golf Special for Chamber Members  Highland Park Golf Course is offering discounted golfing rounds to Chamber Member employees!  This is a great opportunity to network with other golfers in the community.  You may...

2018 Golf Outing Wrap Up

Thank you to all of our teams and sponsors for participating in last Thursday's Golf Outing at the Mason City Country Club. We appreciate your flexibility with the Iowa weather this summer. Read More

Krull Earns IOM Credential

Marketing & Leadership Development Director Allyson Krull has graduated from the Institute for Organization Management program and has received the recognition of IOM. Awarded to all graduates of the Institute program,...

Moonlight Bike Ride

Moonlight Bike Ride The 2018 Moonlight Bike Ride is scheduled for Saturday, July 28. The Chamber's Worksite Wellness Committee encourages community members to think healthy this summer. Participants may enter as an individual...

NIBF Award Winners, Royalty Announced

80th North Iowa Band Festival Award Winners, Royalty Announced MASON CITY— For the first time in recent history, the North Iowa Band Festival parade marched through Mason City without the threat of rain. ...

Meet our Sponsors!

Meet the DRUM MAJOR Sponsors for the 80^th North Iowa Band Festival

College Connections

North Iowa Businesses are encouraged to involve summer interns in a program designed to connect young workers to our community and to each other! “College Connections,” coordinated by the Mason City...