Commerce and industry in the Mason City area has evolved with time to remain a driving force in North Iowa. Today; Fortune 500 companies work hand-in-hand with local, family-owned businesses to provide a wealth of services and employment opportunities.

Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa is the area's largest employer. Other leading employers include Curries Company, The Principal Financial Group Pension Center, Mason City Community Schools, Armour-Eckrich, Woodharbor Doors & Cabinetry, and Kraft Foods.

Other Fortune 500 companies have also discovered the favorable business climate in Mason City. Companies such as Wells Fargo, Cargill and Alliant Energy continue to expand operations in Mason City and the surrounding area.

The continuing growth in the area is due in large part to a cooperative effort by the Mason City Area Chamber of Commerce, the City of Mason City and the North Iowa Corridor Economic Development Corporation, which aggressively recruits new businesses and supports the businesses already in Mason City.

Industrial parks in the area include the Mason City Industrial Park on Southwest 15th Street, the 266 acre Indianhead Park, and the Clear Lake Industrial Park, just off Interstate 35 near the Mason City Airport. Ranging in size from 5 to 300 acres, a variety of sites are in place to foster your business. Contact us for more information.