North Iowa LINC

Mission

To empower and connect young professionals in North Iowa, fostering personal and professional growth, creating a supportive network, and giving back to our community through collaboration and engagement.

Vision

Our goal is to cultivate a thriving community of young professionals who support each other’s career growth, engage in meaningful community initiatives, and build lasting connections through educational events, mentorship, volunteer opportunities, and social events.

Who We Serve

  • Young professionals ages 21–40
  • Early-career or growing in leadership
  • Community-minded & collaborative
  • New to North Iowa and looking to connect
  • From all industries — cross-sector encouraged

Why Join

  • Build your network with peers & professionals
  • Grow your leadership skills through events & workshops
  • Make an impact through volunteering & local initiatives
  • Attend social events and get plugged into your community
  • Find your people — especially if you’re new to the area

Join LINC

 

Why Businesses Should Partner 

  • Enhance Retention: Show employees you support their growth and care about their life beyond the office.
  • Increase Visibility: Be recognized as a company investing in the next generation of local leaders.
  • Drive Collaboration: Connect with other community-minded businesses through mixers, projects, and shared initiatives.
  • Support Community Engagement: Align your brand with positive change, volunteerism, and community development.
  • Develop Future Leaders: Play a role in shaping tomorrow’s entrepreneurs, executives, and changemakers in North Iowa.

Sponsorships

 

Events

North Iowa LINC will meet on a monthly basis for a variety of programming including social mixers, community volunteering, educational sessions, and more!

Upcoming Events

OCTOBER

Haunted Hike

Friday, October 23 | 6:45-8:45PM | Haunted Hike – 2532 S Shore Dr, Clear Lake

Join us for a night of thrills, chills, and plenty of laughs as we tackle The Nightmare Haunted Hike in Clear Lake. The group will meet at the entrance of the hike and enter in small groups, as directed by the venue.

REGISTER HERE!

 

NOVEMBER

Speed Friending

Thursday, November 19 | 6:30-8PM | Location TBA

Mark your calendar for a fast-paced evening of conversation where you’ll rotate through quick chats with other young professionals!

REGISTER HERE!


DECEMBER

Reindeer Games

Thursday, December 17 | 6-8PM | Commerce Center – 9 N Federal, Mason City

Tis’ the season to spend time with friends and LINC! Enjoy a night of fun games and cookie decorating to get you in the holiday spirit!

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Past Events

  • LINC Ice Cream Social | Thursday, May 22
  • Kickball Games | Wednesday, June 25
  • Lunch & Learn: Personality Styles | Thursday, July 17
  • Moonlight Bike Ride | Friday, August 22
  • Habitat for Humanity Build | Wednesday, September 10
  • Harvest Connections | Monday, October 27
  • Potluck & Possibilities | Thursday, November 20
  • LINC Trivia Night | Wednesday, December 10
  • North Iowa Bulls Game | Friday, January 2
  • Sip & Paint Pottery | Wednesday, February 4
  • LINC Game Night | Wednesday, March 25
  • Lunch & Learn: Young Entrepreneurship | Thursday, April 23
  • LINC May Social Thursday, May 21
  • LINC Picnic | Wednesday, June 24
  • Back-to-School Block Party | July 21
  • LINC Bags Tournament | August 6
  • NFL Game Watch | September 17

Contact

Thank You Sponsors!