Bliss Bridal & Formalwear Mom Event

Celebrate the Moms | Mother of the Bride & Groom Event Join us for an exclusive event focused on helping moms feel confident, beautiful, and wedding-day ready. Whether you’re shopping for the perfect Mother of the Bride or Groom dress, or helping your mom find her m......More

Celebrate the Moms | Mother of the Bride & Groom Event Join us for an exclusive event focused on helping moms feel confident, beautiful, and wedding-day ready. Whether you’re shopping for the perfect Mother of the Bride or Groom dress, or helping your mom find her moment to shine, this is the event for you.   What to Expect: • Mom’s Trunk Show featuring a beautiful selection of dresses designed with modern, elegant moms in mind. • Free shipping on all special order mom gowns placed during the event. • 20% off accessories with any mom’s dress purchase—because the finishing touches matter.   Let’s make mom’s moment just as magical!

Bliss Bridal & Formalwear 2810 S Federal Ave Mason City, IA 50401

"Make It OK" Mental Health Ambassador Workshop

Learning how to identify and support people facing mental health illnesses is more important than ever. The Chamber's Workforce Committee is hosting a Mental Health Ambassador Workshop from 10:30AM-12:30PM on Thursday, May 14 to help participants learn how to "Make It O......More

Learning how to identify and support people facing mental health illnesses is more important than ever. The Chamber's Workforce Committee is hosting a Mental Health Ambassador Workshop from 10:30AM-12:30PM on Thursday, May 14 to help participants learn how to "Make It OK." "Make It OK" is a community campaign aimed at reducing stigma by starting conversations and increasing understanding about mental illness. Local "Make It OK" Ambassadors Connie Bleile and Tom Heiar will lead participants through the mental health ambassador training. Learn about mental illness & stigma, practice scenarios for talking about it, and receive guidance for helping others at the workplace or in the home.  Lunch is included in the $25 registration fee. Following the training, participants are invited to join in on the Make It OK walk, taking place on the downtown plaza till 12:30PM. 10:30-11:30AM     Training 11:30AM-12PM     Lunch 12-12:30PM            Make It OK Program & Walk

Commerce Center | Third Floor 9 N Federal Ave Mason City, IA 50401

Make It OK Walk

Walk, learn, show support by being involved, and spread awareness for mental health. This event is FREE & open to the public. By design, this event allows participants to walk, seek resources, chat, and enjoy lunch at their own leisure. Take a quick lap on your lunch b......More

Walk, learn, show support by being involved, and spread awareness for mental health. This event is FREE & open to the public. By design, this event allows participants to walk, seek resources, chat, and enjoy lunch at their own leisure. Take a quick lap on your lunch break or stay the entire time - either way, your support is appreciated and makes a difference in our community. By coming together as a community we can help stop the stigmas associated with mental illness by sharing education, debunking assumptions and misconceptions, and raising awareness about the healthcare resources that are available for mental health in North Iowa. TIMELINE: • 11:30 AM Food vendors, resource tables, & the marked walking path open to the public. • 12:00 PM Gather at Principal Pavilion for a short oration by Turning Leaf Counseling Executive Director Cody Williams, group photo, & a few laps around the walking path as a large group. • Until 12:30 PM Food vendors, resource tables, & the marked walking path remain open.   FULL DETAILS: - WEAR GREEN: “National Wear Green Day” for mental health awareness is recognized on 05.14.26, the day of our walk. You can wear green, but you do not have to. There is no dress code for this event; please come as you are! - KNOW WHERE TO GO: Cerro Gordo county mental health resource providers will be listed on your card. It’s important to know where to go for mental healthcare and support for yourself, those you love, and your neighbors in the community. Stop by their tables to learn more. - WIN: Participate in an optional bingo activity by visiting each resource table where you will get a stamp. Visit all of the tables to enter a drawing for a chance to win a self-care prize! Full details can be found on the card. - WALK: The marked walking path follows a section of the walking tour which will feature several freshly installed sculptures. A map can be found on your resource card. - LUNCH: Dine-in at one of the many great restaurants located in the pavilion & around downtown Mason City. Additional picnic tables will be set up throughout Central Park. - MORE INFO: Businesses, organizations, and groups can obtain further information about group attendance, providing resources, and getting involved by emailing Jenna Schaefer at [email protected]. - RAIN OR SHINE: In the event of inclement weather, we will gather at the indoor pavilion and walk in Southbridge Mall.

Mason City Downtown Plaza

Business After Hours hosted by: North Iowa Air Service

You’re invited to Business After Hours sponsored by North Iowa Air Service! North Iowa Air Service is looking forward to inviting you all for a night of networking, food, and FUN. Don't forget to also stop by for your chance to win prizes, 50/50 raffle, and a 25-gif......More

You’re invited to Business After Hours sponsored by North Iowa Air Service! North Iowa Air Service is looking forward to inviting you all for a night of networking, food, and FUN. Don't forget to also stop by for your chance to win prizes, 50/50 raffle, and a 25-gift card with the Chamber's twist on BINGO. Make sure to be present at 4:45PM to win and claim your prize!   We hope to see you all there!

9184 265th St. Unit 10, Clear Lake, IA, 50428

Small Business Roundtable

Join fellow chamber members for our small business roundtable discussions! These sessions provide a space to share challenges, exchange ideas, and explore solutions around any topics brought by participants, which may include hiring, marketing, operations, and more. Eac......More

Join fellow chamber members for our small business roundtable discussions! These sessions provide a space to share challenges, exchange ideas, and explore solutions around any topics brought by participants, which may include hiring, marketing, operations, and more. Each month will rotate between a specific topic and open discussion. Your voice matters and the Chamber is listening. Your input will help shape programs and initiatives that support local businesses and strengthen Mason City’s economy. All Chamber members are welcome to attend at no cost. Participants are invited to bring their own lunch. Please register in advance. May topic: Open Discussion

Commerce Center

North Iowa LINC: May Social

Join North Iowa LINC for an evening of connection at Fat Hill Brewing on Thursday, May 21st, 2026. This event marks the one-year anniversary, celebrating a full year of building relationships, fostering leadership, and strengthening the North Iowa community! Connect wi......More

Join North Iowa LINC for an evening of connection at Fat Hill Brewing on Thursday, May 21st, 2026. This event marks the one-year anniversary, celebrating a full year of building relationships, fostering leadership, and strengthening the North Iowa community! Connect with fellow young professionals and community members, reflect on the impact of the past year, and look ahead to what’s next! Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, local craft beverages, and a welcoming environment designed to spark both personal and professional growth! Come ready to enjoy entertainment from the North Iowa Band Fest and celebrate a year of growth! All members will receive ONE drink ticket for a free beverage of their choice.

Fat Hill Brewing | 17 N Federal Ave, Mason City, IA 50401

87th North Iowa Band Festival Parade

Visit the North Iowa Band Festival Page for all information!  AWARDS • Grand Marshal Award – For best use of the 2026 North Iowa Band Festival theme “Bands, Birthdays, and Brass”, based o......More

Visit the North Iowa Band Festival Page for all information!  AWARDS • Grand Marshal Award – For best use of the 2026 North Iowa Band Festival theme “Bands, Birthdays, and Brass”, based on originality, public appeal, craftsmanship/artistic quality. • Mr. Toot Award – For best use of any theme based on originality, public appeal, craftsmanship/artistic quality. PARADE ENTRY RULES & REGULATIONS • For the safety of all, candy, printed material, or other handouts may NOT be thrown from vehicles.  Giveaway items must be handed to spectators by walking members of the parade entry. • NO candy, printed material or other type of handout may be distributed in the Judging Zone on the parade route. This is approximately 1.5 blocks from the beginning of the parade, and ends just past the KIMT studio.  This area is the designated judging zone for the high school marching bands, royalty, and floats. Items may be distributed after the entry passes this area. • Any entry handing out candy, printed material, or other handouts MUST walk along the white line of the bike bath. This is for safety of both spectator and parade entry. • Entries may not be political in nature or be used to advance any political or social issue. Political parties or cause-based organization should spell out exact verbiage of signage, shirts, and float design and submit to Festival Coordinator for approval. • Elected officials currently serving in city, county, state, and national office are permitted to appear in the parade as dignitaries, and may be identified solely by name and current office. • A description of the entry MUST be included on the reverse side of this form. • Entries with animals MUST have a clean up crew following them. • Squirt guns or devices that spray water are prohibited. • NO vehicles or units making excessive noise are allowed. • Any entry deemed in poor taste or offensive to the general public will not be allowed to participate. Keep in mind the North Iowa Band Festival parade is part of a family festival and every unit should be appropriate for this audience. • NO parade entry can exceed 11 feet in height (measured from ground level). • Each unit MUST have an entry form and parade number. Parade entry numbers will be assigned and sent to the contact name on the entry registration. It is the contact’s responsibility to share that number with all parties in the unit. • Parade order is up to the sole discretion of the parade organizers. • It is the responsibility of each entry to maintain a reasonable pace to eliminate gaps in the flow of the parade. Volunteer parade marshals will be stationed along the parade route to keep the parade moving. • Parade marshals are volunteers. All entries must follow their direction during the parade. • Any parade entry with children under the age of 18 MUST have adult supervision on the float/entry at all times. Adult supervision MUST be someone other than the driver. • All entrants MUST carry adequate insurance coverage and be driven by a competent, licensed driver. The parade contact is responsible for informing drivers of the entry number, line-up locations, and pick-up area. • Festival organizers reserve the right to refuse any entry.

The parade starts at North Penn and East State Street, then follows East State Street to Mason City High School.

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