May 2015 - Mason City Chamber of Commerce

May 2015
Vision. Leadership. Advocacy.
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.
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It’s Band Festival Time!
and Festival is just around the corner, and the committee has planned
another music-packed, fun-filled weekend of free family entertainment
to honor the 77th Anniversary of this beloved North Iowa tradition. We
are excited to be returning to Downtown this year and will kick off the
festivities on Thursday evening with performances on The Plaza by the Mason
City All Middle School Band and the Mason City Municipal Band!
Time:
4:30-6:30PM
Date:
Thursday, May 7
Location: Mason City Country Club
3331 19th St SW
Mason City, IA 50401
Friday’s festivities will begin with the Mason City High School Orchestra on The Plaza, followed by
Dave Herzog’s Island Time and The Dweebs taking main stage at 6PM and 7PM, respectively. This
year’s Saturday afternoon entertainment Downtown will include the Mason City High School Jazz
Band and the Su Fu Du Drumline. Saturday evening’s entertainment, located on the Main Stage on
North Federal Avenue, will include high energy performances by Ladies of the 80s/Rock It Science
and Arch Allies!
Visit www.nibandfest.com for up-to-date information regarding the 2015 Festival, including the
full entertainment schedule and a Downtown map of the festival layout. Please contact the Mason
City Chamber of Commerce with any questions, to pick up a Band Festival brochure, or to purchase the 77th Annual Festival buttons.
The North Iowa Band Festival tradition continues due to the financial support of our sponsors
and Friends of the Festival, as well as the hard work of many volunteers. Please join us in thanking
them for their loyal support.
Sponsored By:
Time:
4:30-6:30PM
Date:
Thursday, May 21
DRUM MAJOR SPONSORS
The Hanson Foundation
BAND MASTER SPONSORS
Location: Southbridge Mall
100 S Federal Ave
Mason City, IA 50401
Sponsored By:
FLAG CORPS SPONSORS
Burns Insurance & Financial
Holiday Inn Express
Mercy Medical Center - North Iowa
Casey’s General Stores
Kaplan University
North Iowa Area Communty College
Clear Lake Bank & Trust
Marco, Inc.
Rieman Music
Phone 641.423.5724www.masoncityia.comchamber@masoncityia.comFax 641.423.5725
New Members
Child & Adolescent Integrated Health
Brigid Christianson
9 2nd St NW
Mason City, IA 50401
641-424-7068
bchristianson@hipaamail.net
Mental health therapy.
Hunan Asian Grill
Kim Ryan
1631 4th St SW
Mason City, IA 50401
641-423-9099
hunanbuffet123@gmail.com
www.hunanasiangrill.com
Now under new ownership, this Chinese
restaurant is located in Willowbrook
Mall. Order from the menu - lots of
choices including Thai food.
Indus Travels Inc.
Praveen Syal
233 -11951 Hammersmith Way
Richmond, BC V7A5H9
604-279-8794
www.indus.travel
Tour operator of choice for the
Chamber upcoming trip to Peru in
Spring 2016.
Farm Bureau Financial Services
Trent W. Adams, Agent
4050 4th St SW
Mason City, IA 50401
515-890-0290
trent.adams@fbfs.com
One stop shop for all of your insurance
needs - home, auto, life, health,
disability, long term care, business
and farm along with retirement
analysis, estate planning and business
succession.
Anderson Selected for National Fellowship
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hamber President Robin Anderson has been selected as an
Education Attainment Fellow as part of a promising initiative
led by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives
(ACCE). This fellowship is for senior staff working to improve
the birth-to-career education pipeline in their communities.
Anderson will join a cohort of 22 chamber peers for an immersive
education and workforce development experience involving best
practices in education attainment, case studies of successes and
failures, interaction with national experts, and building a strong
peer-to-peer network. Throughout this fellowship, Anderson will be
developing and executing a specific regional action plan to meet
North Iowa’s educational attainment objectives.
Robin Anderson
President & CEO
Mason City Chamber of Commerce
Anderson was selected based upon her passion for strengthening the talent pipeline and
improving regional education and workforce development outcomes. This fellowship program
serves to advance the Mason City Chamber’s education attainment goals and will ultimately help
ACCE and peers around the country build replicable programs and policies.
Sculptures on Parade Artist Reception
You are invited to join us for the
Artist Reception
5-7PM
Monday, May 4, 2015
MacNider Art Museum
303 2nd St SE | Mason City
Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and a beverage while meeting the artists who created
sculptures for the 2015-16 River City Sculptures on Parade exhibit.
Installation of additional sculptures will take place Tuesday, May 5.
Diamond Oak, LLC
dba Diamond Oak Trolley
Scott Bultje
9400 Wheelerwood Drive
Clear Lake, IA 50428
641-357-1075
scottbultje@gmail.com
What’s more fun than a trolley ride to
your special event? This fully restored,
vintage trolley is now available for
rides to and from your special occasion.
Watch for more information on special
wedding/reception venues being
planned in the near future.
Bill Drury - Passion for Service Seminar
The Chamber had a great event
hosting speaker Bill Drury who
presented his workshop “A
Passion for Service.” More than 45
representatives from Mason City
businesses attended this fantastic
seminar.
Phone 641.423.5724www.masoncityia.comchamber@masoncityia.comFax 641.423.5725
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Membership
Renewals
Chamber Golf Outing - June 22
his year’s Chamber Golf Outing will be held on Monday, June 22nd. This four-person
best shot tournament is filling up quickly, so hurry and give us a call to ensure a slot for
either our morning or afternoon tournament.
Congratulations to the following members
who are celebrating their membership
anniversaries in May!
If you are interested in sponsoring a hole or donating a door prize at the event, please call the
Chamber at 641.423.5724.
Sixty Plus Years
Huber Supply Co. (63)
The following sponsorships are still available:
• Hole sponsor: $300 (all day)
• Marketing sponsor: $100
Fifty Plus Years
Mason City Family YMCA (56)
Hy-Vee West (50)
Please note, a registration for a team of four includes two carts, four green fees, and both lunch
and dinner for each team member. Don’t have a team put together? Call our office and we will
add your name to a list of individuals waiting to be put on a team. We welcome everyone to
participate in this popular annual event!
Forty Plus Years
Target (42)
Family Dentistry (40)
Thank you to our sponsors!
TOURNAMENT SPONSOR
$1,500
Thirty Plus Years
Consolidated Energy Co. (38)
United Beverage, LLC (38)
CLOSEST TO THE PIN SPONSOR
$600
Twenty Plus Years
AGDATA (previously Directions Research)
(28)
Harley Davidson of Mason City (28)
Express Employment Professionals (27)
Kraft Foods (27)
Mason City Recycling Center (25)
Electronic Engineering Company (24)
First Baptist Church (24)
Iowa Show Productions, Inc. (24)
Midwest Construction & Supply (24)
Central Park Dentistry (22)
HOLE SPONSORS | $300
HOLE-IN-ONE SPONSOR
Be Our Guest
MARKETING SPONSORS | $100
2015 Masters Raffle
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une in Friday mornings
to the Chamber “Be Our
Guest” program at 8:40AM
on KRIB 1490 AM. Digity
Communications provides this benefit to
Chamber members free of charge. If you
would like to schedule a guest spot on the
show, please contact the Chamber. Listen
in for May’s guests!
May 1
Shelter Insurance
Kathy Corsello
May 8
Hunan Asian Grill
Kim Ryan
May 15
Country Meadow Place
Sarah Hagen
May 22
North Iowa Band Festival Tanner O’Brien
May 29
Hart Brothers South, Inc.
Kemlin Hart
Jonathan Rogers (right) and his father,
Jack Rogers, had an incredible time
at The Masters in Augusta, Georgia.
Johnathan was the winner of the 2015
Masters Raffle conducted by the Mason
City Chamber Foundation.
If you are a golf course or a non-profit
interested in participating in a Masters
Raffle for 2016, please contact Allyson
Krull at the Chamber.
Phone 641.423.5724www.masoncityia.comchamber@masoncityia.comFax 641.423.5725
Membership
Renewals (cont.)
Twenty Plus Years (cont.)
IOOF Home & Community Therapy Center
(22)
LaJames College of Hairstyling (22)
Larson Printing Co. (22)
Fifteen Plus Years
Country Club Stables (19)
Staples, the Office Superstore (18)
Boxes Unlimited, Inc. (17)
Homestead Assisted Living (17)
Linahon Electric, Inc. (17)
Steam Brothers (17)
Hussey & Company (16)
Social Security Administration (16)
Kingland Systems (15)
Ten Plus Years
Cargill Kitchen Solutions (14)
Decker House Bed & Breakfast (13)
Fort Custer Maze (13)
Schroeder Concrete & Construction (13)
State Farm Insurance & Financial Services
– Kristy Marquis (13)
Stecker Well Drilling, Inc. (13)
Hosmer Honda (12)
Pizza Ranch (12)
Fox Auction Company (11)
Furniture/Mattress Outlet (11)
Lady of the Lake (11)
Five Plus Years
Cutting Edge Tree Services (9)
Pilgrim Place (9)
Clear Lake Bank & Trust (8)
The Computer Guy (7)
North Iowa Septic Solutions (6)
Financial Architects (5)
Humana (5)
North Iowa Youth For Christ (5)
One Plus Years
Blanchard Tree Service (4)
Excel Business Solutions, Inc. (4)
King Construction & Overhead Door (4)
Splash Multisport, LLC (4)
T & R Custom Tops (4)
Real Deals on Home Decor (3)
Fantastic Sams (3)
J & J Machining (3)
Window World of Mason City (3)
Knutson Construction Services (3)
Country Landscapes (3)
Waldorf College (2)
River City Society for Historic
Preservation (2)
McKee Technology Solutions, Inc. (2)
Brian Randall Agency (1)
Schwan’s Home Service (1)
AdvoCare Distributor - Troy Westendorf (1)
Yohn Company (1)
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College Connections 2015
hamber members are encouraged to involve summer interns in a FREE program
designed to connect young workers to our community and to each other.
College Connections will provide a series of social and educational activities on
a once-a-week schedule throughout the summer. Chamber staff and volunteers will recruit
Chamber members to serve as “Lunch & Learn” speakers, as well as seek contributions of
refreshments, entry fees/tickets, etc. for program participants.
Program Dates: June 4 - July 30, 2015 (meeting once a week)
Social Activities: Community Scavenger Hunt, Chamber Golf Outing, Friday Night Live, Lady of
the Lake, and more!
Lunch and Learns: Selling Yourself - Resumes & Interviews; How a criminal record affects your
occupational outlook; Evaluating Cost of Living & Fringe Benefits; Credit Reports and Credit
Cards.
Please contact Allyson Krull, Marketing and Leadership Development Director if you would like to
enroll an intern or sponsor a session. Email akrull@masoncityia.com or call 641.423.5724.
Coffee at the Chamber
Coffee at the Chamber – 7:30-8:30AM every Tuesday morning at the Commerce Center
Coffee at the Chamber offers the opportunity to relax with a cup of coffee and network with
fellow business professionals in the Mason City area. Young or old, this event is for everyone.
Meet some new faces and build business relationships…all before you get to work.
Contact Tanner at the Chamber for more details or stop by any Tuesday morning…
the coffee is always on!
Ribbon Cutting & Groundbreaking
NEW MEMBER
Butcher’s Steakhouse
1451 N Federal Ave
GROUNDBREAKING/
NEW CONSTRUCTION
Hampton Inn & Suites
2111 4th St SW
Phone 641.423.5724www.masoncityia.comchamber@masoncityia.comFax 641.423.5725
Leaders are
Readers
Travel with the Chamber!
DISCOVER CUBA - November 10-16, 2015
Cuba is untouched by commercialism. The only billboards seen extol the virtues of socialism or
celebrate the long-past revolution and its heroes. No ads entice you to purchase phones, pop
or cars, and there are no popular venues for fast food or coffee. Instead, you’ll experience a step
back in time to learn about Cuba’s history and culture.
Travel with the Mason City Chamber to Cuba November 10-16, 2015, and experience Cuba as it
is today! The Discover Cuba program features Old Havana, the Cathedral de la Havana, Pinar
Del Rio/Vinales, the Franciso Donatien Cigar Factory, Hemingway’s Farm, Vinales Valley, Tobacco
Farm/Family Farmhouse visit, and much more!
Studies show that leaders share a
common characteristic: they are
lifelong learners. Many leaders are
avid readers who turn to books,
newspapers, and periodicals for
professional development and to keep
abreast of industry trends as well
as leisure reading. If you’re looking
for a good read, consider these
recommendations by local leaders:
Sign up for Cuba by May 10th and receive a $100 discount!
• $3,599 per person (double occupancy)
• Round Trip Airfare from Miami (MIA) & First Class Accommodations
• 13 Meals - (5B, 5L, 3D) and daily bottled water
Jerry Knoll
Owner & President
Hawkeye Auto Body
PERU EXPRESS - March 30-April 6, 2016
Recommend: The Goal
by Eliyahu Goldratt
Trip Highlights: Lima, Cuzco, Sacred Valley of the Incas, Sacsayhuaman Fortress, Machu Picchu,
Pisac Market, the Ollantaytambo Ruins, and more!
Favorites:
The E Myth
by Michael Gerber
The Game of Work
by Charles Coonradt
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$2,990 per person (double occupancy)
Round Trip Airfare from Minneapolis (MSP)
First Class Accommodations
Daily breakfast and 3 dinners
Please contact Allyson or Robin at the Chamber (641.423.5724) if you’re interested in our
Global Familiarization Tours.
Favorite Author:Chuck Coonradt
because the automotive world is the
subject of his work, and I find his
insights to our industry interesting.
Increase Your Visibility Online!
“People on our website have already made an important decision; they are looking for a
business right here in North Iowa.”
Many members realize the benefit of their membership and the value of targeting the market
already driven to the Chamber’s Online Business Directory. It is about utilizing the web and the
Chamber name to promote your business.
Did you know that all Chamber members begin with a basic package that displays their business
contact information, a brief description, eight keywords, hours of operation and driving directions,
as well as a link to their website/social media site in the Chamber’s Online Business Directory?
Want more visibility? We encourage members to upgrade to the Enhanced Package that has
all the features of the basic package, plus additional web description/text context on search
results, bulleted highlights, expanded business description, company logo, slideshow of photos
or YouTube video, and priority placement over basic listings. This is a great investment for an
additional $100!
Contact Gary or Allyson at the Chamber for more information
regarding these upgrades/opportunities and how to gain
additional, exclusive visibility in front of the Chamber website traffic.
Julie Valencia
Campus President
Kaplan University
Reading:
The Management 500
by Dan Coughlin
Recommend:
Gung Ho! and High Five
by Ken Blanchard
Favorite:
The Paradox of
Excellence: How Great
Performance Can Kill
Your Business
by David Mosby and Michael Weissman
Our Iceberg is Melting
by John Kotter
Favorite Author:Patric Lencioni—he
has a great business mind and I like his
use of fables to make difficult concepts
easy to understand.
Phone 641.423.5724www.masoncityia.comchamber@masoncityia.comFax 641.423.5725
Chamber Leadership
Periodical Postage Paid at Mason City, Iowa
(USPS 060-350)
Executive Committee
Bob Klocke, Chairman of the Board
First Citizens National Bank
Kim Pang, Past Chair
Diamond Jo Casino
Steve Noto, Chair-Elect & Government Affairs
Division Vice President
Stoney Creek Hospitality Corporation
Todd Kirkpatrick, Treasurer
Clear Lake Bank & Trust
Julie Valencia, Business Division Vice President
Kaplan University
Traci Rohrer, Community & Membership
Division Vice President
Wells Fargo Bank
Holly Eichmann, Workforce & Leadership
Division Vice President
Express Employment Professionals
Board of Directors
Sherry Becker, NIVC Services
Dave Bergan, Smithfield
Josh Brueggeman, Accord Architecture
Kelly Hansen, POET Biorefining - Hanlontown
Jerry Knoll, Hawkeye Auto Body
Eric Levenhagen, ProWise Tax & Accounting
Tara McLaughlin, Country Inn & SuitesWorth County
Garett McKiness, McKiness Excavating, Inc.
Dr. Paul Manternach, Mercy Medical Center
—North Iowa
Kirk Paulson, NSB Bank
Bill Schickel, Inspiration 97.9! KCMR
Chad Wickman, Northern Cedar Service
Mike Winblade, Hy-Vee West
Joel Yunek, Yunek Law Firm PLC
Staff
Robin Anderson, CCE, IOM
President & Chief Executive Officer
randerson@masoncityia.com
Allyson Krull
Marketing & Leadership Development
Director
akrull@masoncityia.com
Tanner O’Brien
Program Director
tobrien@masoncityia.com
Gary Lindgren
Membership Development Director
glindgren@masoncityia.com
Sharon Lindgren
Membership Services Director
slindgren@masoncityia.com
Mikki Baker
Service & Operations Director
chamber@masoncityia.com
This is a Mason City Chamber of Commerce Publication.
Mason City, Iowa 50401 641.423.5724
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Chamber of Commerce, 9 North Federal Avenue, Mason City, IA
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Avenue, Mason City, IA 50401-3250.
Upcoming Events
Friday
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Band Festival Committee | 12:15-1PM
May 1
Band Festival Room | Commerce Center | 9 N Federal
Thursday
Business After Hours | 4:30-6:30PM
May 7
Mason City Country Club | 3331 19th St SW
Friday
Band Festival Committee | 12:15-1PM
May 15
Event Room | Commerce Center | 9 N Federal
Wednesday
Chamber Board Meeting | 7-8AM
May 20
Board Room| Commerce Center | 9 N Federal
Thursday
Blue Zones Project Worksite Committee | 12-1PM
May 21
Board Room | Commerce Center | 9 N Federal
NIBF Kickoff & Business After Hours | 4:30-6:30PM
Southbridge Mall | 100 S Federal
Thursday - Monday
May 21-25
NORTH IOWA BAND FESTIVAL
Downtown Mason City
Visit www.nibandfest.com for a detailed
schedule of events!
Ribbon Cutting | 3:30-4PM
Thursday
May 28
1ST Insurance | 20 E State Street
EVERY Tuesday | Coffee at the Chamber | 7:30-8:30AM
Board Room | NIRCC | 9 N Federal
June 2
Ribbon Cutting - Hunan Asian Grill
June 4
Business After Hours - Overhead Door Company of Mason City
June 22
Phone 641.423.5724
Chamber Golf Outing
www.masoncityia.com
chamber@masoncityia.com