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November 2016 The mission of the Mason City Area Chamber of Commerce is to promote progressive community and economic development to benefit Chamber members and the North Iowa region. Vision. Leadership. Advocacy. Get Your Tickets for Farm-City Week how your support for local agriculture by celebrating Farm-City Week. The Chamber’s Agribusiness Committee has planned a fun and informative event that begins with an Ag Expo featuring local vendors. Exhibitors include: Ag Ventures Alliance, Alpha Media USA, S Cargill Kitchen Solutions, Cerro Gordo County Farm Bureau, Farm Bureau Financial Services - Trent Adams, Fertile Valley Gardens, Iowa State University Extension, KISS Country, The Fox, REG Mason City, LLC, Stellar Truck & Trailer, and Fox Auction Company. The buffet luncheon, featuring locally sourced products, will be prepared by Hy-Vee East chef Scott Nelson. As you enjoy your meal, you’ll be Thank you to our entertained by local business leaders participating in the “Who Wants Gold Sponsor to Be a Farmer?” game show. Mason City Schools Superintendent Mike Time: 4:30-6:30PM Penca, KIMT News Anchor Katie Huinker, and Police Chief Jeff Brinkley will square off in a fun and informative competition. You won’t want to Date: Thursday, November 10 miss this opportunity to support our local agribusinesses! Location: Johnson Heating & To purchase tickets, contact the Chamber at 641.423.5724 or chamber@ masoncityia.com. Tickets are also available online at www.masoncityia.com. Air Conditioning 1405-B South Taft TS AN TO W Mason City, IA B Farm-City Week Event O E H A Wednesday, November 9th, 11AM-1PM W Sponsored The Music Man Square By: FARMERW A H 11AM Ag Expo | 12PM Educational Gameshow & Luncheon E O B W O A T N S Tickets: $10 Chamber members, $15 non-members T Workplace Health Forum - Nov 4 University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld headlines a distinguished line-up of university and local health professionals scheduled to lead a community discussion on worker health. The Chamber, along with the University of Iowa College of Public Health and the Mason City Blue Zones Project Remember to VOTE! are hosting a forum for business leaders on health concerns in the workplace. Topics include: Blues Zones Project® Worksite Best Practices; Mental Health Concerns in the Workplace; the Nurtured Heart Approach; and Workplace Smoking Cessation and Weight Loss Programming. All Chamber members are welcome to attend. Each Blue Zones Project designated worksite is encouraged to send a representative. The event is presented free of charge, but registration is appreciated to assist in lunch planning. 11:30AM-2:30PM | Friday, November 4 North Iowa Regional Commerce Center 9 N Federal Ave, Mason City UI President Election Day is November 8th! For more information, contact the Chamber office at 641.423.5724. Bruce Harreld Phone 641.423.5724 www.masoncityia.com [email protected] Fax 641.423.5725 New Members From the President WAUSAU HOMES OF The Benefits of Modern Agriculture in North Iowa MASON CITY Brett Schoneman e’re celebrating Farm-City Week this month with a new 1819 4th St SW event that highlights the importance of agriculture to our Mason City, IA 50401 local economy and to the world. Recently, a Des Moines (641) 425-1233 W Register article took the position that Iowa’s role in global [email protected] food production is a myth—that Iowa’s farmers are not, and in fact, www.wausauhomes.com should not be “feeding the world”. Wausau Homes brings your perfect custom home to life with the highest Certainly, the global food and agricultural sector faces a tremendous quality and precision, one that fits your family’s needs and your budget. challenge. Authorities project that food production must increase 70% by 2050 in order to keep pace with global population growth and Robin Anderson changing diets. President & CEO KEITH Sersland Community Supporter Modern agriculture is not restricted to large-scale, capital intensive agricultural production. Our (641) 425-3115 region, which encompasses some of the world’s richest farmland, is also home to agribusinesses [email protected] and value chains such as food processing and biofuel production. These businesses work side- by-side with organic growers and local foods producers. MASON CITY Earth DAY If you believe, as we do at the Chamber, that our region is at the forefront in finding ways to Missy Nicholson, President combine new scientific knowledge and traditional practices, I hope ou’lly join us for a fun and 630 S Maryland Ave informative Farm-City Week Event from 11AM to 1PM on Wednesday, November 9 at The Mason City, IA 50401 (641) 512-5415 Music Man Square. It’s a great opportunity to show your support for local agriculture! [email protected] earthdaynorthiowa.org The goal of Mason City Earth Day is to promote Earth stewardship. Through programs, displays and Register for Leadership North Iowa public service announcements, the committee involves the community in The Leadership North Iowa (LNI) program is beginning its 34th year and continues to identify environmental education efforts. and develop future leaders in our community. LNI provides lifelong learning and networking by connecting emerging and established leaders. Participants learn leadership skills and complete a THAI Bistro service project for community betterment. Employers receive employees who are more engaged Thanakarn ‘’Bank’’ Piyapongpati, Owner in their community, have a greater appreciation of North Iowa, and are more committed to 7 S Delaware Ave staying in North Iowa. The program also benefits those residents who are new to the area. Mason City, IA 50401 (641) 201-8216 TUITION [email protected] Tuition for LNI is $375 for Chamber members or $500 for non-members, and includes a one-year www.thaimasoncity.com membership to the Mason City Jaycees, instruction fees, study materials, refreshment breaks, and Thai Bistro is proud to bring graduation. Tuition may be paid by the employer, sponsoring organizations, or by the participant. experienced native Thai chefs to serve you a variety of traditional and modern TIME COMMITMENT Thai food and sushi. Each participant is expected to attend class sessions held every Thursday from January 5 - March 23, with a graduation ceremony on March 30. Class times vary; most sessions will be 2-3 hours during the workday. COUNSEL Eric Ramsey, Account Executive 1631 4th St SW REGISTRATION Mason City, IA 50401 Due to limited enrollment, applicants are encouraged to register 1-800-888-6186 soon to ensure acceptance into the program. Registrations can be [email protected] completed online at masoncityia.com or contact Allyson Krull at the www.counseldoc.com Chamber at [email protected] or 641.423.5724. We specialize in the sales and service of office equipment and supplies, SPONSORS document management and managed A special thank you to our Leadership North IT solutions. At COUNSEL, ‘’We Put Iowa sponsors: Technology in its Place!’’ Phone 641.423.5724 www.masoncityia.com [email protected] Fax 641.423.5725 Welcome New Chamber Board Members New Members ach year, five members are elected to serve a three-year term on the Chamber Marketing#360 Board of Directors. In addition, the Board Chair appoints a Treasurer, and makes Miriah Whitehurst, Owner three appointments to one-year terms. The 2016-17 Board of Directors welcomes the (641) 420-0397 E following members: [email protected] www.ivegotyourmarketing.com 3 Year Terms: Marketing#360 provides complete online marketing services, including web design & maintenance, domains & hosting, social media consultation, custom graphics, and email marketing. Creative SOUND Rodney Huber Tyler Kerr Dr. Paul Manternach Vijay Muralidaran Brian Taylor Harry O, Owner Huber Supply Co. REG Mason City, LLC Mercy Medical Center- Graham Mason City Motor North Iowa Manufacturing Company PO Box 707 Mason City, IA 50402 1 Year Terms: (319) 232-6216 [email protected] creativesound.us We have been providing fun and memorable entertainment for Wedding Receptions, Corporate Parties and School events since 1980. Craig Miller Garett McKiness Jamie Nelson Jessica Reith First Citizens Bank McKiness Excavating 98.7 KISS Country / Cargill Kitchen Treasurer 103.7 The Fox / KIOW Solutions Fat HILL Brewing 107.3 / KCHA 95.9 Jake Rajewsky, Co-owner & head brewer 17 N Federal Ave Mason City, IA 50401 (641) 423-0737 Congressman King Visits Commerce Center [email protected] www.fathillbrewing.com Congressman Steve King met with area business leaders during his time in Mason City. He Fat Hill Brewing, a 7-barrel craft updated the group on the potential impacts of the upcoming election. King also answered brewery, will open in a historic building questions on a variety of subjects, including Obamacare, changes to the FLSA’s minimum wage Mason City’s downtown district in and overtime standards, and banking regulations. November, 2016. We sell a wide variety of locally-brewed ales and lagers. Congressman King also met with students from the 2016-2017 YIELD (Youth Investing LegacY LOGISTICS FREIGHT, INC. Energy in Leadership Development) class. Sarah Novacek, Owner/President King shared his thoughts on leadership, 500 College Drive, Ste 127B as well as provided background on what Mason City, IA 50401 motivated him to seek a leadership (641) 423-5187 position. The YIELD students enjoyed [email protected] the opportunity to speak candidly with a www.legacylogisticsfreight.com federal elected official. Legacy Logistics Freight is a nationwide freight brokerage company with specialized dedication to the reefer, dry van and flatbed. We work with many Fortune 500 companies throughout the United States. Ag Tour 2016 LegacY FINANCIAL SERVICES Brian Novacek, Owner/President The 2016 annual Ag Tour was held at the North 500 College Drive, Ste 127A Iowa Area Community College Farm Lab in Mason City, IA 50401 Mason City.