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Business
Contacts - Publicity/Exposure
Specials Events - Promotional
- Governmental Affairs
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Business
Contacts
The Chamber
can put you in touch with over 650 other Chamber members who
could become new clients or customers.
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Business
After Hours
The most popular Mason City Chamber membership get-together
where members can meet, exchange business cards, and talk
business in a relaxed and informal setting.
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Annual
Meeting
Annual event highlights the past year's accomplishments
and upcoming year's priorities of the Chamber and Convention
& Visitors Bureau. Also, individuals are recognized
for their outstanding dedication to this organization.
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Good
Morning Mason City
An excellent gathering for Chamber members to meet and
become informed on the projects being undertaken by the
Economic Development Corporation, Convention & Visitors
Bureau, City, and Chamber.
- Committee/Task
Force
Participation in committee activities and working with others
on major projects offers members additional opportunities
to meet business and professional people with similar interest.
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| Publicity/Exposure
There is no better way to get your firm's
name before the public and the business community than through
Chamber membership.
Chamber
Newsletter
The Chamber's monthly newsletter is designed to keep you
informed on committee and community activities, Chamber
events, local business issues, and member businesses.
Chamber
Member Decal
A displayed Chamber Member decal adds credibility to your
business. It certifies your support in the development of
the Mason City community and your voice in its direction.
Membership
Directory
The Mason City Chamber's Membership Directory lists member
businesses alphabetically and by category. It is distributed
to over 650 Chamber members. An Online Membership Directory
provides a listing of all members alphabetically, by category
and contact person with URL link viewable by members and
the general public looking to support chamber members.
It's our way of providing your business maximum exposure
to other Chamber members.
Referrals
The Chamber receives thousands of request each year for
recommendations on goods or services to be purchased in
Mason City. We refer only Chamber members to these inquiries
by using our membership database.
Literature
Distribution
Members can display brochures in the Chamber lobby at no
cost, giving your business the exposure to the many residents
and visitors who visit the Chamber.
"Be
Our Guest" Radio Show
All Chamber members have the opportunity for free radio
time on KRIB 1490 AM, Three Eagles Communication, Be Our Guest program, scheduled for
every Friday morning from 8:40-9:00 a.m. Members get a
chance to talk about their business in an interview format.
Sponsorship
Opportunities
The Chamber offers various sponsorship opportunities to
help create more exposure for your business. Some sponsorship
opportunities include: Business After Hours, Chamber Golf
Outing, North Iowa Band Festival, Technology Showcase
and North Iowa Business Bash.
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| Special
Events
Chamber planned events throughout the year
bring members together for both business and pleasure.
- North
Iowa Band Festival
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Golf Outing
- Bowling
- Ag
Breakfast
- Seminars/Workshops
- Ribbon
Cuttings
- Ground
Breakings
- Regional Business Expo
- Technology
Showcase
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| Promotional
Advertising
Opportunities
- Chamber
Pak: Promote your business in the Chamber Pak! Insert
an advertisement in the Chamber Pak that is sent out to
all Chamber members every other month - January, March,
May, July, September, and November. ($90.00 per piece)
- Newsletter:
Advertise in the monthly Chamber newsletter with an insert.
($200 per piece)
- Chamber
Directory: Advertise your business in the yearly Chamber
Directory. (Price varies per ad size.)
- CMO
Club Card: The CMO (Chamber Members Only) Club Card
is a member-to-member discount program. Participating Chamber
members offer a discount for good & services to fellow
Chamber members and their employees through this card. The
CMO card keeps dollars circulating in Mason City.
Chamber Bucks
The Mason City Chamber Bucks, available from any of Mason
City's financial institutions, encourage local shopping, make
it easier to give a gift or incentive, and to promote spending
at Chamber member locations.
Regional Business Expo
Businesses opportunity to exhibit and increase name recognition,
enhance public image, network, announce new products/services
and help develop sales leads.
Technology Showcase
Telecommunication and technology firms come together for presentations
educating the public on the products and services available
in this fast-paced and ever-changing world of technology.
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| Governmental
Affairs
The Chamber's
legislative program is the collective voice of businesses
of the Chamber membership in the government arena. The committee
reviews state legislative issues that affect Mason City businesses.
The priority issues are presented to area legislators annually
and followed through the legislative session.
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