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        Mason City Area Chamber of                              makers; our loyal sponsors and supporting businesses are a

        Commerce                                                strong testament to their effectiveness.
        The Mason City Area Chamber of Commerce is a membership-
        based organization 650+ strong whose members provide    ADVOCACY
        more than 16,000 jobs in the region. The Chamber works for   The  Mason  City  Area  Chamber  of  Commerce  is  a  501(c)6
        the success of its members and strives to promote and educate   organization. The Chamber is non-partisan, but does take
        to ensure the future growth of North Iowa. Its mission is to   positions on issues at the local, state, and federal level to
        promote progressive community and economic development   stimulate economic growth opportunities for local business.
        to benefit Chamber members and the North Iowa region.   The Chamber challenges elected officials to be responsible
                                                                stewards of taxpayer money and to invest in programs and
                                                                policies that will enable North Iowa to grow.
        VISION
        The Chamber’s vision is grounded in our mission and we
        challenge ourselves to paint a picture of the region we want   North Iowa Regional
        to be: a place with well-designed community programs and
        economic development best practices that assist free enterprise   Commerce Center
        to create jobs and prosperity. Tomorrow’s headlines will be
        the product of actions we’re taking today behind the scenes to   Members of the Mason City Area Chamber of
        keep North Iowa vibrant.
                                                                   Commerce have the option to use the many amenities
                                                                   of the North Iowa Regional Commerce Center.
        LEADERSHIP
        The Mason City Area Chamber of Commerce provides           •  Use of meeting rooms is available to members free-
        leadership on key issues and strategic policy recommendations   of-charge, and the special events room, patio, and
        to stimulate economic growth in North Iowa. Such growth is     board room can be reserved for a small charge.
        achieved by creating an environment conducive to business
        success, which leads to job expansion and increased state and   •  Spacious, climate-controlled storage units are
        local revenues.                                                available  for  off-site  records  storage  and  other
                                                                       needs.
        In addition, the Chamber provides three signature programs
        with a rich tradition of helping to shape future leaders:   •  Beautiful,  well-appointed,  “Virtual  Offices”  are
        Leadership North Iowa, College Connections, and YIELD.         rented by the hour, day, week, or month.
        People who commit to our leadership programs are difference-



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