Annual Report 2017-18 from Our Leaders

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 FROM OUR LEADERS

MESSAGE FROM THE 2017-18 BOARD CHAIR KELLY HANSEN

Typically, the Chairman’s message focuses on the Chamber’s accomplishments over the past year…and once again, there are many. But I would like to take this opportunity to look ahead at how we can work together to shape our region’s future.

Vision North Iowa Diligent implementation of the Vision North Iowa Strategic Plan is essential to the growth and success of our region. A top priority of the steering committee is alignment of resources and improved communication to avoid duplication of effort. The Chamber has volunteered to help lead the People, Place & Prosperity goal. You’ll be hearing more about this as we work to increase the educational attainment levels of our workforce; Kelly Hansen champion placemaking projects to create needed community amenities for workers and their families; and POET Biorefining-Hanlontown strengthen existing partnerships between employers, educational institutions, workforce development entities, Chairman of the Board 2017-18 and economic development organizations.

River City Renaissance Project As the operator of a business that depends upon the economic vitality of North Iowa and relies upon this region to recruit and retain qualified workers, I continue to support this project. Last November, when voters overwhelmingly chose pro-downtown project candidates and cast a favorable vote of 75% on the two project ballot measures, almost seems a distant memory. Certainly, everyone thought we’d be further along by now.

State and city officials and project partners remain committed to this project. The greater risk is to do nothing. If we stop investing in our community, we will continue to lose population and drive young workers away. The cost of government services is sure to continue rising over time, and if there are fewer of us to pay for them—then taxes will need to go up.

I’m enthusiastic about both Vision North Iowa and the downtown project. Let’s focus on our future and continue to work diligently on both of these efforts to retain qualified workers, improve our amenities, increase our tax base, and attract new members to our community.

MESSAGE FROM THE 2018-19 BOARD CHAIR RODNEY HUBER

As the CFO in a family-owned local business, I know the importance of growth. And it doesn’t happen automatically. Growth requires planning, innovation, and hard work. Current demographics in the North Iowa region are concerning. It’s time to pull together to GROW…our population, our future workforce, our average incomes, and our educational attainment levels.

In the upcoming year, the Chamber will be doing its part to implement a new and aggressive strategic plan for North Iowa known as Vision North Iowa. This prosperity agenda is grounded in the recognition that the Chamber has a distinctive role to play in the economic vitality of our region that will require innovation, partnerships, and programming. During these challenging times, we will work effectively and partner regionally to compete globally. Let’s get started!

Through your membership, the Chamber will continue to be your voice for business and community progress. I look forward to serving in the year ahead.

Rodney Huber Huber Supply Company MISSION Chairman of the Board 2018-19 The mission of the Chamber of Commerce is to promote progressive community and economic development to benefit Chamber members and the North Iowa region. SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR TURNING LEAF COUNSELING Cody Williams, LMHC

Turning Leaf Counseling is the recipient of the Chamber’s most prestigious award for 2018. The Small Business of the Year is selected annually from nominations submitted by Chamber members. The selection committee considers the business owner’s philosophy, achievements, volunteer service, and overall impact on the community in making the award. The honoree is also nominated for the Small Cody Williams, LMHC Business Administration state award and for national recognition from the US Chamber of Commerce. Turning Leaf Counseling

Business Philosophy Cody Williams believes that through creating a comfortable and inviting atmosphere, the counseling staff can empower individuals to take responsibility for their lives and develop the understanding and strength necessary to make good decisions and cope with some of life’s hardest situations.

By recruiting the highest quality staff, Turning Leaf Counseling provides optimum mental health care while serving a growing number of clients.

Noteworthy Achievements In the past year, Turning Leaf Counseling has grown its practice by seven therapists and one nurse practitioner, resulting in a 200% increase in clients. The firm also employs multiple therapists with specific training in Parent/Child Interaction Therapy, a technique that teaches parenting skills and strengthens family relationships. Turning Leaf is the only organization in the area that provides this specialized service.

Turning Leaf has expanded its capacity to serve more than 500 clients per week, and has served over 2,500 individuals since the 2017 expansion. TLC believes in serving the whole community with patients ranging in age from two years old to senior citizens. Its counselors and support staff are passionate about creating significant positive change in the mental health of North Iowa’s youth and believe the adolescent years are a critical window in which mental health can be promoted and addressed. This strategy leads to healthy and strong adults and families.

In addition to operating a successful practice, Cody Williams and his staff have established on-site professional school counseling in nine North Iowa school districts; increasing access to services for students while decreasing the stress on families from transportation hassles and school/work absences. Recently the practice has partnered with Good Shepherd, for “aging in place” mental health services. To further assist the community, therapists participate as needed with teen suicide screenings and help empower children from the child crisis intervention center. Cody is also a member of the core team involved in the Cerro Gordo County Family Preservation Court, volunteering his time weekly to help keep families together

Turning Leaf Counseling is the 29th local business to be recognized with this annual award.

Former Recipients: 2002 Ken Petersen Builders 2017 Central Park Dentistry, PC 2001 Sound World 2016 Window World of Mason City 2000 Design Lighting Center 2015 Huber Supply Company 1999 River City Ready Mix 2014 North Iowa Oral Surgery 1998 Midwest Roofing 2013 Haas Chiropractic Clinic 1997 Henningsen Company 2012 Boxes Unlimited & Packaging Center, Inc. 1996 Express Personnel Services 2011 Cabin Coffee Company 1995 Van Horn Auto Parts 2010 Hawkeye Autobody 1994 Latham Furniture 2009 Woodharbor Doors & Cabinetry 1993 Hovland Enterprises 2008 Larry Elwood Construction 1992 Godfather’s Pizza 2007 Harley Davidson of Mason City 1991 Hardees Restaurant 2006 Heartland Asphalt 1990 Stoyles Printing Services 2005 Varied Industries Corporation (Vi-Cor) 2004 Moorman Clothiers 2003 Metalcraft BOSS OF THE YEAR MARK HEWITT

For more than 20 years, Mark Hewitt has been the cornerstone of Clear Lake Bank & Trust. With his quick wit, accessibility, and dedication to empowering his team, he is a leader that makes the employees proud.

Mark’s management style is consistent. He believes if the bank takes care of its employees, they will take care of the customers. To Mark, caring for the employees means getting to know them. That’s why he interviews every single job candidate and takes each new hire out for breakfast. Every. Single. Hire. Mark Hewitt Clear Lake Bank & Trust Co. Mark is emphatic that CLB&T employees are his number one concern…even above shareholders. He fiercely advocates for promoting and filling positions from within whenever possible. Employee development and career growth, employee wellness, work-life balance, and fostering strong community connections are important to Mark—and he makes sure the bank subscribes to these values every day.

As a testament to Mark’s leadership and effectiveness at connecting with everyone on the CLB&T team, his nomination form was accompanied by more than ten letters of support from staff members—each detailing what Mark means to them professionally and personally.

Congratulations to Mark Hewitt on his selection as Boss of the Year! We salute you!

2014 Dalena ٠ 2015 Dennis Van Gorkom, Corporate Farmer ٠ 2016 Matthew Chizek, CENT Credit Union ٠ Former Recipients: 2017 Michael Mahaffey, One Vision 2010 ٠ 2011 Heather Englin, American Cancer Society ٠ 2012 Troy Swanson, Cargill Protein ٠ 2013 Diane Murphy, Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa ٠ Barz, Alpha Media USA 2007 Daryl Berg, Cargill Protein ٠ 2008 Jay Lala, Central Park Dentistry ٠ 2009 John Michel, Kraft Heinz ٠ Dr. Lyell Hogg & Dr. Todd Juhlin, North Iowa Oral Surgery 2005 Gregg Maakestad, First Citizens Bank ٠ Mary Ingham, Crisis Intervention Service 2006 ٠

DISTINGUISHED CITIZENS SCOTT & SUSAN MOORMAN

“Moorman’s” is a household name in North Iowa. Since Scott and Susan Moorman made Mason City their home in the early 1980s, they’ve befriended hundreds of people and help to dress thousands more. As previous winners of the Chamber’s Small Business Award, Scott and Susan have grown their business from a men’s clothing store to a men’s and women’s clothing store with locations in both Mason City and Ames.

Their downtown location on the Federal Avenue Plaza is highly visible. However, Scott and Susan were selected for the Distinguished Citizen Award to honor them for all the things they do behind the scenes to help make North Iowa a better place.

Scott and Susan frequently work as a team, so when they lend a hand to an organization or a project, those efforts receive a double benefit. Both are active members of the Sunrise Rotary Club and the Scott & Susan Moorman First United Methodist Church. They continue to be active supporters of Mason City Youth Hockey—an organization that each of their three sons (Justin, Parker, and Conner) participated in from Mites to Mohawks—and they are huge supporters of the River City Renaissance project.

In the community, Scott and Susan helped to bring the Sculptures on Parade project to fruition and are involved in nearly every effort to support the Downtown—from sponsoring the Bike Share program, to RAGBRAI, to Main Street Mason City events, to beautifying the Plaza. As a member of Community Benefit-Mason City, Scott is working to restore the Historic Egloff House…which means he can be found weed- whacking and mowing in the summer months and shoveling snow in winter.

Certainly, Mason City is a better (and more beautiful) place thanks to the efforts of Scott and Susan Moorman.

2011 Jim ٠ 2012 Dennis Reidel ٠ 2013 Scott Tornquist ٠ 2014 Mick Baker ٠ 2015 Gary & Sharon Lindgren ٠ 2016 Kim Pang ٠ Former Recipients: 2017 Ozzie Ohl 2003 ٠ 2004 Rosie Hussey ٠ 2005 Keith Sersland ٠ 2006 Bill Killpack ٠ 2007 Bonnie McCoy ٠ 2008 Jean Marinos ٠ 2009 Peggy Bang ٠ 2010 Robin Edgar ٠ FitzPatrick 1997 Rich & Shirley ٠ 1998 Barbara MacGregor ٠ 1999 Margo Underwood ٠ 2000 Robert McCoy ٠ 2001 Carl Miller ٠ 2002 Joel & Joyce Hanes ٠ Ann MacGregor 1989 Dan ٠ 1990 Francis Holland ٠ 1991 Safford Lock ٠ 1992 David Murphy ٠ 1993 Lola Rhem ٠ 1994 Ralph Wallace ٠ 1995 Herb Kennedy ٠ 1996 Leigh Curran ٠ Dean 1984 Karl Johannsen ٠ 1985 Ken Kew ٠ 1986 Dick Bailey ٠ 1987 Dorothy Curran ٠ 1988 Art Fischbeck ٠ Klempnauer WORKPLACE WELLNESS AWARD SUKUP MANUFACTURING

Positive total worker health makes a large impact on the businesses and organizations in our community. In partnership with the Cerro Gordo Department of Public Health and Healthy – Mason City, the Chamber is pleased to recognize Sukup Manufacturing Co. with the Workplace Wellness Award.

As the world’s fastest growing bin company and largest family-owned, full-line grain drying and storage equipment manufacturer, it is no surprise Sukup has taken total worker health to the next level as well. Programs for employees range from disease prevention screenings and nutrition, to stress management and commuter safety.

Sukup Manufacturing recently opened “Sukup Health Solutions”, an on-site health clinic for employees. The space includes two offices, four exam rooms, and one lab - which is staffed by a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner from Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa. Employees are able to schedule an appointment for a variety of services such as biometric screenings, health coaching, immunizations, and smoking cessation.

Sukup sets a great example of the valuable well-being practices employers can provide to workers in the community. Congratulations to the entire Sukup Manufacturing team for going above and beyond to support employee well-being!

2016 North Iowa Area Community College ٠ .Former Recipients: 2017 Metalcraft Inc

BAND FESTIVAL WINNERS & SPONSORS

The Grand Marshal Award recognizes a The Klempnauer Award was named for The Band Master Award was first awarded person of local or national prominence Dan Klempnauer, a long-time volunteer and in 1990 to honor a retiring band master in who has made a significant contribution festival supporter, and is intended to honor an recognition of outstanding work in the field to the success of the festival, or the North unsung hero who volunteers for the festival. of music with area youth. This year, the North Iowa region. This year, the North Iowa This year’s honoree is Robert Fisher, who has Iowa Band Festival honored Mr. Michael Band Festival Committee recognized the volunteered in many distinct capacities over McEniry for a successful 38-year career contributions of long time Band Festival the years to help make the North Iowa Band teaching instrumental music (32 of those supporters Fred and Ila Mae Fenchel. Festival a success. years with Mason City High School).

DRUM MAJOR SPONSORS John K. & Luise V. Hanson David & Phyllis Murphy Foundation Charitable Foundation

BAND MASTER SPONSORS

CENT ٠ Casey’s General Stores ٠ Brown, Kinsey, Funkhouser & Lander ٠ FLAG CORPS SPONSORS Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company Kwik Star / Kwik Trip ٠ Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Mason City ٠ Estus MMA ٠ .٠Corporate Farmer, Inc Clear Lake Bank & Trust ٠ Credit Union Rieman ٠ REG Mason City, LLC ٠ POET Bioreining – Hanlontown ٠ NIACC ٠ Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa ٠ Mason City Motor Company ٠ Wal-Mart SuperCenter ٠ River City Rugby Football Club ٠ Music ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2017-18

MASON CITY SAYS YES! In 2017, the Chamber’s Leadership North Iowa (LNI) class led the community in the Mason City Says YES! campaign, an effort to bring a new hotel, conference center, performing arts pavilion, and multi- purpose arena to the region. LNI participants saw the need for new amenities to attract and retain a growing workforce, and created an educational campaign to support the River City Renaissance Project.

LNI’s goal was to keep the public informed and educate voters for the November election and quickly teamed up to help form the Mason City Says YES! committee. Together, they made numerous presentations in the community, created promotional videos, compiled FAQ documents, organized public forums, spoke at city council meetings, raised funds, planned advertising, and more, as part of the campaign.

This collaborative effort resulted in a 75% YES vote for both ballot items! With the citizens’ support to move forward with a Multi-Purpose Arena, Performing Arts Pavilion, Hotel, Skywalk, renovation to The Music Man Square for conference space, and construction of a new museum, the Chamber will be diligent to see the complex project through to completion.

COMMUNITY CONCIERGE PROGRAM The mission of the Community Concierge program is to help employees and their families relocate to Mason City and forge lasting connections within the community. This program has multiple facets, but the primary initiative is a referral service for Chamber member businesses. When an employer is in the final stages of recruiting, or has recently hired, a new executive/doctor/plant manager/etc., they refer that employee to the Community Concierge. Assistance may include a personalized, guided tour of Mason City and nearby Clear Lake; employment for a trailing spouse; help locating quality rental housing; connections with the principal or teachers at a child’s future school; introductions to service clubs, churches, and volunteer opportunities; and much more, depending on the individual’s needs.

In 2017-2018, the Chamber added an additional focus on assisting with physician recruitment. Much like the rest of the country, our hospital and clinics are facing a critical physician shortage. The Chamber is taking a unique, community-minded approach to closing the gap and ensuring North Iowa remains a medical hub for the region. Our Community Concierge is working in partnership with recruiters from Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa and the Cerro Gordo County Medical Alliance to ensure we attract and retain the best and brightest providers, so patients can feel confident in the care they receive.

In the long run, this service will not only attract new residents to North Iowa… it will keep them here. The Chamber of Commerce is excited to see the Community Concierge service continue to grow in the coming years. Thank you to the sponsors: Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa, Cargill Protein, POET Biorefining – Hanlontown, and Holiday Inn Express – Mason City.

MACE AWARD RECOGNITION The Chamber was named the recipient of the Public Policy of the Year by the Mid-America Chamber Executives (MACE) for the second year running. MACE represents chamber executives in the six-state region of Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. The Public Policy of the Year award recognizes chambers that achieve a significant victory in public policy. The Chamber’s Leadership North Iowa (LNI) class received the award for their work with the Mason City Says YES! project.

Class members presented a positive campaign: YES to community pride, YES to positive growth, YES to attracting new residents and industry. The Chamber continues to promote progress on this project as well as other opportunties for community improvement.

The Chamber was also a finalist in the Publication of the Year category for its “New to North Iowa” Relocation guide and video brochure. The relocation guide was created by Membership Director/ Community Concierge Colleen Frein and Marketing & Leadership Development Director Allyson Krull to use for recruitment efforts and welcoming new members of the community. VISION NORTH IOWA Working Together to Improve the Lives of All North Iowans. With support from 12 partner organizations and more than 1000 regional stakeholders, the Vision North Iowa strategic planning process has launched a 5-year action plan for regional prosperity.

The process began in January 2017 and concluded in just over a year. As leaders looked at disturbing trends, they examined the approaches taken by successful communities in the Midwest. In example after example, successful communities take a proactive approach to their future. They are diligent about planning—and most importantly, following their plan as opposed to reacting. North Iowa has been without a formal plan since the Mason City 2010 Plan was written back in 2000.

In April, the plan partners rolled out the Vision North Iowa plan, which focuses on the most promising opportunities. North Iowa is full of rich assets and distinct advantages—which largely outweigh the regions challenges and risks.

Action strategies will focus on four goals: 1. Building a Regional Community 2. People, Place, and Prosperity 3. Innovation & Entrepreneurship 4. Business Development & Marketing

This strategic plan will guide North Iowa’s community and economic development efforts over the next five years. The North Iowa Corridor EDC will lead the project, but it will rely heavily upon collaboration from the chambers, cities, county, NIACC, and non-profit organizations in Cerro Gordo County to successful implement the action strategies.

BUILDING OUR BRAND MURAL PROJECT With the Chamber’s leadership, Mason City is making strides “Building Our Brand” as a destination for Prairie School architecture, while also improving the appearance of the back side of downtown buildings with beautiful murals in the spirit of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Prairie School. Thanks to a grant from the Iowa Arts Council, two murals have been installed to jumpstart the project, and a third is underway.

In 2017, the University of Iowa offered the services of MFA student Ali Hval to design and paint the first mural on the east side of the downtown Brick Furniture building. She also designed a geometric pattern for the City Center building. Artist Keely Hertzel, a Mason City native, completed the mural on the fire escape stairwell and began work on a mural on the north side of Central Park Dentistry. Other buildings are in the queue for next Spring.

Citizens may be largely immune to the current view, but the approach to downtown from every direction welcomes visitors with an unattractive landscape of building backs and unkempt alleys. Hopefully, additional building owners will choose to participate in this program to reinforce Mason City’s brand as a destination for Prairie School architecture and improve the appearance of the back side of downtown buildings. Special thanks to Chamber members Randall Construction and NMC Materials Handling for assisting with lifts for this project!

MOONLIGHT BIKE RIDE After a several year hiatus, the Moonlight Bike Ride made its return to Mason City! Coorindated by the Chamber’s Worksite Wellness Committe and made possible by many business sponsors, nearly 200 riders enjoyed the beautiful summer weather with a 10-mile bike ride under a full moon. POET Biorefining - Hanlontown employees awarded the committee a grant for this event.

Traditions like the Moonlight Bike Ride help to establish a culture of well-being. The Worksite Wellness Committee members know it takes hard work, dedication, passion, and persistence to create an environment where the healthy choice is the easy choice. Worksites that focus on the health and well- being of their employees improve their lives both at work and at home. This is just one of the many initiatives created to assist North Iowans to live better.

This event was event endorsed by Iowa’s Healthiest State Initiative (HSI). The Moonlight Bike Ride aligned with the goals of HSI for Iowa to become the healthiest state in the nation. WORKFORCE ATTRACTION

The Voluntary Workforce Attraction Contribution was a new addition in 2017-2018, and was met with overwhelming support from Chamber members. The Chamber is working to grow two programs of work – the Community Concierge and Worksite Wellness initiatives – both of which have been identified as critical for growing and maintaining a quality workforce in North Iowa. The Chamber Board of Directors believes these programs will give members a competitive edge over neighboring regions. Thanks to the voluntary dues contributed this year, the Community Concierge was able to grow its services for new or prospective residents, and the Worksite Wellness committee was able to offer new programs and plan a highly successful summer event. Thank you!

1ST Insurance Child Care Resource & Referral A. H. Hermel Co. Children’s Dental Center of Mason City Aaron’s Church & Dwight Co., Inc. Absolute Waste City of Mason City Access Systems Clausen Plumbing & Heating Floor to Ceiling Store ACES Comprehensive Systems, Inc. Floyd & Leonard Action Focused Coaching Consolidated Energy Company FOX 47 KXLT, KTTC/NBC, KWWL/NBC Waterloo, CW, Active Family Chiropractic LLC ControlPrint Creative MeTV and H&I Ag Processing, Inc. Corporate Farmer, Inc. Fred T. Fenchel Entertainment Agency Ag Ventures Alliance Country Club Stables Friends of the 457 Air Care, Inc. Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, Mason City Fullerton Funeral Home Allied Purchasing Country Landscapes, Inc Furniture/Mattress Outlet Allstate - Brian Randall Agency Country Meadow Place Assisted Living and Globe Gazette Alpha Media USA - KLSS,KGLO,KIAI,KYTC,KRIB Memory Care Godfather’s Pizza Alpha Orthodontics Crescent Electric Supply Company Good Shepherd Health Center Alter Metal Recycling Crisis Intervention Service Goodwill of the Great Plains American Realty & Management Inc. Culligan Water Conditioning Grace United Methodist Church AmericInn Motel of Clear Lake Culver-Hahn Electric Supply & Greentech Iowa Graham Ames Photo Portrait & Imaging Culver’s of Mason City Graham Tire Co. Amish Heirlooms Curries Grants, Etc. Anytime Fitness D & D Printing & Custom Signs Greater Mason City Board of Realtors Applied Industrial Technologies D and D Cleaning Green Canopy, Inc. Arnold Motor Supply D. Randall Construction, LLC Grunwald & Kiger Fine Jewelers Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company Dance Arts Centre Haas Chiropractic Clinic Atlas Mini-Warehouses Dean Snyder Construction Habitat for Humanity of North Central Iowa ATURA Architecture Decker Sports Haines Insurance Audibel Hearing Center of N. IA. Demro Orthodontics Hampton Inn & Suites Baker Floral Determan Electric Co Hank’s Plumbing Inc. BE WELLness Domino’s Pizza Hardee’s Restaurant Bellino Fireworks Drs. Weber & Otto Family Dentistry Harley Davidson of Mason City Benchmark Agribusiness, Inc. EastSide Storage Hawkeye Auto Body Bergland + Cram Architects Edward Jones - David Stine Healthy Harvest of North Iowa Bergo Environmental Services Edward Jones - Jason Geving, Financial Advisor Heartland Asphalt, Inc. Best Impressions Photography Edward Jones - Sara Carlsson, CFP Heiny, McManigal, Duffy, Stambaugh Billion Ford of Clear Lake Edwards-Brandt & Associates, Inc. & Anderson PLC Blanchard Tree Service Elderbridge Agency on Aging Helena Agri Enterprises Blazek Electric, Inc. Elite Boxing Academy Heritage Care & Rehabilitation Center Bliss Bridal & Formalwear Ermer Insurance & Financial Services Hertz Farm Management, Inc. Boulder Tap House Es-Marc Investments Historic Park Inn Brick Furniture Eternity Wireless Holtz Realty Buck’s Recycling LLC EXIT Realty Mason City Home and Gift Gallery Budweiser of Mason City Express Taxi Home Lumber & Builders, Inc. Buffalo Wild Wings Fairway Outdoor Advertising Homestead Assisted Living Burgmeier Dentistry Fareway Stores, Inc. #491 Hoover’s Hatchery Butcher’s Steakhouse Farm Bureau Financial Services - Trent Adams Hospice of North Iowa Cabin Coffee Company Farm Credit Services of America Huber Supply Co. Candi Karsjens Media Fat Hill Brewing Humane Society of North Iowa Care Initiatives, Manly Fed Ex Ground Hy-Vee Drugstore Caribou Coffee | Einstein Brothers Bagels Federal Express Hy-Vee East Cavalier Coaches, Inc. Federal Fire Equipment Ideal Reflection Central Holidays West Fertile Valley Gardens Interstate Batteries Central Park Dentistry Financial Architects Interstate Motor Trucks, Inc. CENTURY 21 Preferred First Baptist Church IOOF Home & Community Therapy Center Cerro Gordo Abstract Company First Congregational United Church of Christ Iowa Heartland Credit Union Charlie Brown Preschool and Child Care First United Methodist Church J & J Machining Child & Adult Care Food Program Fitzsimmons & Vervaecke Law Firm, PLC Jeffrey Auto Repair Service Jiffy Lube Mike Korthals OD Rib Crib BBQ & Grill Jon L. Hardinger DDS Mint Springs Dentistry River City Iowa Realty KCMR-FM Inspiration 97.9FM Monroe Storage River City Rugby Football Club Kellar Construction Inc. Moorman Clothiers River City Society for Historic Preservation Kelly Services Mr. Taco Rod Schlader & Susan Rebedeau Keystone Strategy Group My Happy Place Roller City KIMT-TV, MY3.2 TV Mystic Lanes Ronin Sushi King Construction & Overhead Door, Inc. Nagle Signs, Inc. Rye Construction, Inc. Kingland National Flooring Contractors Schroeder Concrete Kinney Pioneer Museum Navratil Excavating Inc. Schukei Chevrolet KSMQ Public Televsion NISS Excavation Schupick & Associates, P.C. Kwik Star NIVC Services - Helping People Work ServiceMaster of Mason City La’James College of Hairstyling Nora Springs Care Center Servpro Lamont Financial Group North Central Mechanical Services Shorr Packaging Corporation Landfill of North Iowa North Iowa Advisors Skott & Anderson Architects Larson Red Zone Sports North Iowa Area Community College SKYBLUE by CL Tel LeDoux Signs North Iowa Bus Company, Inc. Smithfield Lehigh Cement Company LLC North Iowa Children’s Discovery Center Southbridge Mall LifeServe Blood Center North Iowa Christian School Stadheim Jewelers Lucy & Olive North Iowa Collision Center State Farm Insurance - Clint Thomas Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory North Iowa Cooperative State Farm Insurance - Kristy Marquis Manpower North Iowa Eye Clinic, P.C. State Street Deli Marco North Iowa Golf Center & Driving Range Stebens Children’s Theatre Martin Brothers Food Market North Iowa Periodontics, PLLC Stellar Truck & Trailer Martin-Brower North Iowa Redemption Center Stifel Mason City All Risk Insurance, Inc. North Iowa Transition Center Storey Kenworthy Mason City By-Products North Iowa Women’s Self-Defense Initiative Subway Mason City Chiropractic, Inc. North Iowa Youth For Christ Sun Tan City Mason City Country Club Northern Cedar Service Co. Inc. Sweet Tooth Mason City Ford Chrysler Northwestern Mutual Financial Network T & R Custom Tops Mason City Foundation/The Music Man Square NSB Bank Ted Enabnit Mason City Glass Service NutriQuest, LLC The Nettleton Dental Group, PC Mason City Lumber Oak Leaf Collectibles The Place 2B! Mason City Monument Company Oakwood Care Center Theilen Auto Sales Mason City Municipal Airport Commission O’Brien Moving & Storage Thrivent Financial Mason City Noon Rotary Club Othelia’s Doughnuts Tierney Properties Mason City Powersports Our Loving Children Titan Pro SCI Mason City Red Power, Inc. Overhead Door Company of Mason City Tobacco Outlet Plus Mason City RentAll Paint Me Gourmet Town Square Publications Mason City Roofing Papa’s American Cafe TQ Technologies Mason City Sunrise Rotary Pappas Landscaping Service True Travels, LLC Mason City Super 8 Pastime Gardens Tug’s Daycare & Preschool Mason City Surgery Center Pella Windows & Doors of Mason City Turning Leaf Counseling Mason City Tile & Marble Perkins Restaurant United Beverage LLC Masterson Staffing Solutions Petersen Plaza United Sugars Corporation Matt Dodge Agency Petroblend Corp. US Bank MC Home Inspections Pizza Ranch V Max Graphics McCloskey Appliance Potter & Brant, P.L.C. Waste Management of Northern Iowa McDonald’s Restaurant Praise Community Church Wayne’s Ski & Cycle McGregors Furniture Premier Polysteel WebWise Solutions, Inc. McKesson Corporation Prime N Wine Wells Fargo Advisors - Chris Connolly Mechanical Air Systems ProBuild Wendy’s Mediacom Business Pro’s Sandwich Shop Westview Corporation Mercy Healthworks Purdue University Wheel Man Auto LLC Midland Concrete Products Quick Care Urgent Care Clinic Window World of Mason City Midwest AcuTech LLC RDA Financial Network Winston & Byrne, PC Midwest Construction & Supply Reflections Woodharbor Custom Cabinetry & Design Mid-West Roofing/Custom SheetMetal Works REG Mason City, LLC Showroom REM Iowa Community Services Young Construction of North Iowa Yunek Law Firm PLC

“A strong workforce is vital to North Iowa’s economy. It is more important than ever to attract and retain a skilled workforce in North Iowa.” Dr. Steven Schulz, North Iowa Area Community College COMMITTEE MEMBERS

AGRIBUSINESS COMMITTEE PROGRAM COMMITTEE Trent W. Adams, Farm Bureau Financial Services - Trent Adams Amanda Black, Nora Springs Care Center Linda Anderegg, Cerro Gordo County Farm Bureau Jerome Bormann, First Citizens Bank Jerome Bormann, First Citizens Bank Sara Broers, Social Connections, LLC Marie Boyd, Healthy Harvest of North Iowa Mike Castle, Castle Financial Brian Carlson, EXIT Realty Mason City Michaela Ingersoll, KIMT-TV, MY3.2 TV Brady Christianson, Stellar Truck & Trailer Traci Koehn, CENT Credit Union Cal Dickson, Hertz Farm Management, Inc. Melinda Mcgregor, Iowa Works Nicole Dunn, Hertz Farm Management, Inc. Louisa Montealvo, 98.7 KISS Country / 103.7 The Fox Adam Fitcher, Farm Credit Services of America Keri Ostercamp, North Iowa Community Credit Union Frank Fox, Fox Auction Company Danielle Pommrehn, Holiday Inn Express and Suites - Mason City Fred Greder, Benchmark Agribusiness, Inc. Lt. Kenyon Sivels, Salvation Army Karly Haralson, Cargill Protein Sandi Schnetter, COUNSEL Tyler Kerr, REG Mason City, LLC Miriah Whitehurst, All Things Advertising Steve Kruse, Community Supporter Mike Tickal, Oak Leaf Collectibles Gary Loos, Hertz Farm Management, Inc. Mark Meierotto, Ag Processing, Inc. Kenn Miller, Bauer Built Tire Jamie Nelson, 98.7 KISS Country / 103.7 The Fox Agribusiness Committee Chair Nolan Peters, 98.7 KISS Country / 103.7 The Fox Kenn Miller Ronald Rachut, Fertile Valley Gardens John Richards, Iowa Traction Railway Carrie Seidel, Hertz Farm Management, Inc. John Sjolinder, Iowa State University Extension Jesse Stewart, Alpha Media USA - KLSS,KGLO,KIAI,KYTC,KRIB Sarah Tweeten, Cerro Gordo County Farm Bureau Program Committee Sterling Young, Hertz Farm Management, Inc. Chair Mike Castle

AMBASSADORS Dalena Barz, Alpha Media USA - KLSS,KGLO,KIAI,KYTC,KRIB Edith Blanchard, MacNider Art Museum Ambassador Chair Jenny Doughty, NIVC Services - Helping People Work Traci Koehn Nicole Dunn, Hertz Farm Management Holly Eichmann, Express Employment Professionals Jana Erickson, Matt Dodge Agency Band Festival Michael Fitzgerald, KIMT-TV, MY3.2 TV Committee Drew Gappa, NSB Bank Chair Luke Gast, First Citizens Bank Amy Fleming Shanda Hansen, YSS - Francis Lauer Mary Holmes, Diamond Jo Casino - Worth Co. Cal Huber, Huber Supply Co. Michelle Jurgens, North Iowa Community Credit Union

Traci Koehn, CENT Credit Union NORTH IOWA BAND FESTIVAL Steve Kruse, Community Supporter Jared Allen, Alpha Media USA - KLSS,KGLO,KIAI,KYTC,KRIB Devin Lawson, Sherwin-Williams Carrie Berg, North Iowa Band Festival Abigail Lee, Lee Realty Bob Berggren, City of Mason City Todd Leet, Trivent Financial J. Brooks, 98.7 KISS Country / 103.7 The Fox Tara McLaughlin, Country Inn & Suites - Worth County Kathee Corsello, North Iowa Bulls Hockey Laura Monaghan, Hogan-Hansen Amy Fleming, KIMT-TV, MY3.2 TV Amber Morud, Charlie Brown Preschool and Child Care Chris Frenz, North Iowa Area Community College Jamie Nelson, 98.7 KISS Country / 103.7 The Fox / KIOW 107.3 / KCHA 95.9 Emily Ginneberge, Main Street Mason City Tiffany Nonnweiler, First Citizens Bank Russ Kramer, Mason City Community School District Bill Phillips, Henkel Construction Co. Karl Nedved, North Iowa Band Festival Lynn Ptacek, Newman Catholic School System Joy Olson, Clear Lake Bank & Trust Co. Melissa Schoneberg, Habitat for Humanity of North Central Iowa Dixie Ouverson, North Iowa Band Festival Megan Studer, IOOF Home & Community Therapy Center Brian Pauly, Mason City Parks & Recreation Department Brian Taylor, Mason City Motor Company Amanda Ragan, Community Kitchen of North Iowa, Inc. Kelly Wessels, FOX 47 KXLT, KTTC/NBC, CW, MeTV and H&I. Bill Stangler, City of Mason City Brent Willis, Principal Financial - Eastern Iowa Business Center Frank Stearns, City of Mason City Tami Young, 98.7 KISS Country / 103.7 The Fox / KIOW 107.3 / KCHA 95.9 Dana Thomas, Bergland + Cram Architects Danya Thoms, Mason City Parks & Recreation Department Patricia Wright, Cerro Gordo County Treasurer AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR

The Chamber Ambassadors serve as the welcoming arm of the Chamber. These volunteers assist with greeting new Chamber members, welcoming new managers or executives, conducting ribbon cutting ceremonies, and encouraging new businesses and organizations to join the Chamber.

Congratulations to the 2017-18 Ambassador of the Year, Holly Eichmann!

Holly Eichmann Express Employment Professionals

LEADERSHIP GRADUATES YIELD Luke Berding LEADERSHIP NORTH IOWA Ray Makkar, One Vision Abby Broadahl Pam Adams, First Citizens Bank Mike Midtgaard, First Citizens Bank Marcus Buttweiler Kathy Anderson, Diamond Jo Casino-Worth Co. Melissa Nelson, North Iowa Community Action Organization Joey Daoud Robert Barber, Church & Dwight Co., Inc. Brian Odino, Cargill Protein Nathan Elsbernd Nichole Cattron, Cargill Protein Amanda Olszewski, Express Employment Professionals Isaac Fettkether Adam Collins, Mason City Motor Company Ashley Pieper, Wells Fargo Bank Grace Henrich Nicole Dunn, Hertz Farm Management, Inc. Josh Piper, POET Biorefining-Hanlontown Parker Holland-Dunn Doug Foreshoe, Bergland + Cram Architects Casey Purcell, Clear Lake Bank & Trust Co. Haley Jurgensen Kyle Haugen, Smithfield Pamela, Rodriguez, Cargill Protein Lucy Kim Kizzy Jansen, Alpha Orthodontics Kendall Ryan, Cargill Protein Aaliyah Kuchel Deb Jorgensen, Jane Fischer & Associates, LLC Olena Schmitz, Clear Lake Bank & Trust Co. Anna Lensing Casey Larson, Cargill Protein Kristina Shellhart, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Thea Lunning Alex Lee, Cargill Protein Jenna Sheriff, Jane Fischer & Associates Michael Manternach Cindy Long, Diamond Jo Casino-Worth Co. Steven Storm, POET Biorefining-Hanlontown Megan Meyer Troy Tabbert, RSM US LLP Peyton Paulson Taylor Pruisman Michael Rowe George Schmit McKenzie Sullivan

PREMIER MEMBERS Thank 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.

GOLD ($6,000 & up): Cargill Protein, First Citizens Bank, Holiday Inn Express & Suites–Mason City, Mercy Medical Center–North Iowa, POET Biorefining-Hanlontown

SILVER ($3,000 - $5,999): 98.7 KISS Country / 103.7 The Fox / KIOW 107.3 / KCHA 95.9, Clear Lake Bank & Trust, Co., Diamond Jo Casino, Mason City Motor Company, Principal Financial Group, REG Mason City, LLC

BRONZE ($1,000 - $2,999): Ag Ventures Alliance, Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Casey’s General Store, CENT Credit Union, Corporate Farmer, Inc, Country Meadow Place, Curries – Assa Abloy, Express Employment Professionals, Farmers State Bank, Jane Fischer and Associates LLC, Kwik Trip, Henkel Construction Co., North Iowa Area Community College, North Iowa Community Credit Union, NSB Bank, Rieman Music, Smithfield, Wal-Mart Super Center, Wells Fargo Bank OUR CHAMBER BY THE NUMBERS 2017-18 30 Ribbon 656 Cuttings Members 18,958 45 People Employed by New Chamber Members Members 92% Membership Renewal Rate 2,056 (82% industry average) Member Employees Attended Events/ 73 Programs Leadership Program 33 Participants Videos Created 110,402 Website Views Community27 Concierge 35% Referrals Email Blast Open Rate (22% industry avg) CHAMBER FOUNDATION

The Mason City Chamber of Commerce Foundation was formed in 2000 to assist the Chamber of Commerce with its work in community and economic development. As a not-for-profit charitable organization classified as 501c3 by the Internal Revenue Service, the Foundation is eligible to apply for grant funding to assist in the Chamber’s mission.

To date, the Foundation has several notable accomplishments: • Serving as the Applicant and Guarantor for Mason City’s Vision Iowa project, which led to the restoration and rehabilitation of the Historic Park Inn, the construction of the McCoy Architectural Interpretive Center, the renovation of the Mason City Public Library, and the construction of the Downtown Streetscape. On October 8, 2018 the Foundation will have fulfilled its obligations under the Vision Iowa grant with the State to ensure these projects are operating as agreed according to the highest industry standards. • Applied for grants that supported the River City Sculptures on Parade program, including the commission of the American Architect sculpture in Central Park. • Applied for grants to support the Building Our Brand mural project. • Applied for grants to support the renovation and adaptive reuse of the Historic Egloff House.

The following volunteers serve on the Chamber Foundation: ,Robin Anderson ٠ Ken Bales, Foundation Treasurer ٠ Kim Pang, Foundation Vice Chairperson ٠ Andrew Hubbard, Foundation Chairperson Robert Klocke, Foundation Board Member ٠ Foundation Secretary & Administrator

SCULPTURES ON PARADE

The Chamber continues to serve as the “home base” for the sculpture walk program. River City Sculptures on Parade, Inc. is a non-profit charitable organization that originated in 2012 with a mission to bring a significant display of public art to Downtown Mason City.

Sculptures are displayed along a 1.7 mile route designed to lead participants on a looping path of Mason City’s Cultural Crescent and back to the Downtown central core. Sculptures are owned by the artists and loaned to the exhibit for one year. Each of the rotating sculptures is available for sale or lease. The current exhibit features 53 sculptures including 24 that have been purchased for permanent display on the sculpture walk.

The following volunteers serve on the Sculpture Committee: Linda Coddington٠ ٠ Julie Reidel, Treasurer ٠ Meagan Steinberg, Secretary ٠ Susan Moorman, Vice President ٠ Robin Anderson, President Jim Zach ٠ Cheryl Schurtz ٠ Dr. Ron Moeller

COMMUNITY BENEFIT - MASON CITY

The Community Benefit-Mason City fund began in 2010 as a joint effort of Iowa Business Growth, Wright on the Park, and the Chamber with a commitment to build a multi-dimensional community through investment in diversified local projects. Currently, CBMC volunteers are working to restore and renovate the Historic Egloff House on East State Street for use as temporary, furnished housing for young professionals who come to the region as part of their professional training such as medical students, college interns, and student teachers.

The following volunteers serve on the Community Benefit-Mason City Committee: Dan Robeson ٠ Dennis Reidel ٠ Scott Moorman ٠ Jim Loveland ٠ Robin Anderson 50+ YEAR MEMBERS

1900s – 100+ Year Members Henkel Construction Co. (1944) Blackmore Nursery, Inc. (1957) Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company (1908) Floyd & Leonard (1944) Ted Enabnit (1958) United Sugars Corporation (1908) Hosmer Honda (1945) The Nettleton Dental Group, PC (1958) Wells Fargo Bank (1912) Masters Chiropractic (1945) Winston & Byrne, PC (1958) Petroblend Corp. (1946) Metalcraft, Inc. (1958) 1920s WHKS Engineers, Planners & Surveyors (1948) O’Brien Moving & Storage (1958) Locher Law Firm (1920) Mason City Municipal Airport Commission Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory (1959) 1ST Insurance (1921) (1949) Mason City Family YMCA (1959) 1930s Fareway Stores, Inc. #491 (1949) 1960s Alliant Energy (1934) 1950s McDonald’s Restaurant (1960) Globe Gazette (1934) DeVries & Price (1950) Pappajohn, Shriver, Eide & Nielsen P.C. (1960) Heiny, McManigal, Duffy, Stambaugh & Anderson Midland Concrete Products (1950) Edwards-Brandt & Associates, Inc. (1960) PLC (1938) Culver-Hahn Electric Supply (1951) Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel (1960) Arnold Motor Supply (1939) Mercy Medical Center - North Iowa (1951) Holtz Realty (1960) 1940s Huber Supply Co. (1952) Birdsall’s Ice Cream (1961) McKiness Excavating, Inc. (1940) Graham Tire Co. (1952) Blazek Electric, Inc. (1965) Mid-West Roofing/Custom SheetMetal Works KIMT-TV, MY3.2 TV (1954) Hy-Vee West (1965) (1940) Pepsi Beverages Company (1955) Schukei Chevrolet (1965) Northwestern Mutual Financial Network (1940) Plumb Supply Co. (1955) House of Sports (1966) US Bank (1941) Lehigh Cement Company LLC (1955) McGregors Furniture (1967) Allied Purchasing (1942) Decker Sports (1956) Home Lumber & Builders, Inc. (1967) RSM US LLP (1943) Bergland + Cram Architects (1956) North Iowa Area Community College (1967) Cerro Gordo Abstract Company (1943) Cerro Gordo County Farm Bureau (1957) Curries (1968)

“Communities are only as strong as the leadership from within; oftentimes we see that through our Chamber of Commerce. The Mason City Chamber of Commerce continues to provide opportunities not only through serving the Chamber, but also the development of new leadership—helping people understand and effectively communicate their vision, channel their passion, and demonstrate their integrity.” Marti Rodamaker, First Citizens Bank

PAST BOARD PRESIDENTS

1916: A.M. Schanke 1954-55: J.D. Vance 1977-78: Dick Wagner 1996-97: Scott Westermann 1917: B.C. Way 1956: H.E. Van Essen 1978-79: D. Low 1997-98: Kathy Loeckle 1918: W.S. Wilcox 1957: C.A. Henkel 1979-80: B. Girton 1998-99: Dave Sorenson 1919-20: T.A. Potter 1958: Richard L. Currie 1980-81: Jack King 1999-2000, 2001-02: Keith Sersland 1922-23: H.D. Reynolds 1959: R.D. Casey 1981-82: Arlene Gilbert 2000-02: Tom Douglas 1924-25: E.S. Selby 1960-61: K.P. Johannsen 1982-83: Jack Knapp 2002-03: Craig Olson 1926: J.H. Marston 1962: Jack MacNider 1983-84: Hal Haver 2003-04: Mike Arens 1927-28: G.E. Breese 1963-64: Dr. L.W. Swanson 1984-85: Jerry Bretey 2004-05, 2010-11: John Michel 1929-30: E.H. Wagner 1965-66: Ray Rorick 1985-86: Tom Schaefer 2005-06: Marti Rodamaker 1931-32: B.A. Webster 1966-67: L. Loers 1986-87: Catharine Ayers 2006-07: Dennis Reidel 1933-37: W.G.C. Bagley 1968: Milton Raizes 1987-88: James Locher 2007-08: Robin Edgar 1938: H.M. Knudson 1969: Richard Bailey 1988-89: Charlie MacNider 2008-09: Jim FitzPatrick 1938-40: F.G. Duffield 1970: Art Fischbeck 1989-90: Bob Westbee 2009-10: Andy Hubbard 1941-42: H.L. Campbell 1971-72: B. Palmer 1990-91: Robert Layfield 2011-12: Tom O’Neill 1944-46: M. C. Lawson 1972-73: W. Wilkins 1991-92: David Buettner 2012-13: Dr. Debra Derr 1947: W.J. Walker 1973-74: E. McDaniel 1992-93: Bob McClurg 2013-14: Kim Pang 1948-49: F.J. Olson 1974-75: Jack Carlson 1993-94: Doug Rozendaal 2014-15: Robert J. Klocke 1950-51: W.B. Rae 1975-76: Jack Mackin 1994-95: Gary Lafrenz 2015-17: Steven M. Noto 1952-53: C.F. Weaver 1976-77: Jack Nielsen 1995-96: Ken Bales 2017-18: Kelly Hansen BOARD MEMBERS

The Chamber is led by a diverse group of dedicated business and professional leaders in several industries from throughout North Iowa. We would like to recognize them for their leadership in guiding the Chamber.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

BOARD CHAIRMAN PAST CHAIRMAN TREASURER DVP GOVERNMENT DVP BUSINESS & DVP WORKFORCE & DVP COMMUNITY & Kelly Hansen Steve Noto Craig Miller AFFAIRS CHAIR ELECT LEADERSHIP MEMBERSHIP POET Biorefining - Stoney Creek Hospitality First Citizens Bank Tyler Kerr Rodney Huber Dr. Steve Schulz Jeff Nichols Hanlontown Corporation REG Mason City, LLC Huber Supply Co. North Iowa Area One Vision Community College

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Diane Arndt Dr. Kyle Burgmeier, Jane Fischer Traci Koehn Dr. Paul Manternach David Mayberry Andy Meyer Reflections Salon Burgmeier Dentistry Jane Fischer & CENT Credit Union Mercy Medical Center Globe Gazette Bergland+Cram Associates LLC -North Iowa Architects

Danielle Pace Bill Phillips Jessica Reith Crystal Shellhart Scott Smith Clear Lake Bank & Henkel Construction Cargill Protein Holiday Inn Express & Diamond Jo Casino - Trust Co. Company Suites - Mason City Worth Co.