Q4 Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Newsletter

December 2023 Newsletter

It was standing room only at the Quarterly Coffee on Dec. 15 at the Surf Ballroom & Museum, where guests dawned their best and brightest ugly Christmas sweaters. Dr. Lane Krause with North Shore Chiropractic took home the coveted prize for his impressive lighted holiday suit.

Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Stacy Doughan; Clear Lake City Mayor Nelson Crabb; Clear Lake Community School District Superintendent Doug Gee and Clear Creek Elementary Principal Brandon Borseth; as well as North Iowa Corridor Economic Development Corp. President and CEO Chad Schreck provided updates on their respective organizations.

Plus, new employees and new members were introduced, upcoming events were shared and business accomplishments and updates were celebrated.

Miss the event? Find the full video online here, and mark your calendars for our next one on March 22, 2024!

UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS Thursday, Jan. 11 | 4:30-6 PM Visitor Guide Launch Party TAP’d, 313 Main Ave.

Let’s celebrate tourism in Clear Lake past, present and future. Join us as we reveal the 2024 Destination Clear Lake cover and officially kick off the tourism season.

Fridays, Jan. 12, Feb. 9 & March 8 | 10 AM Monthly Senior Chamber Coffee Chamber, 205 Main Ave.

Friday, Jan. 19 | 10-11 AM Membership 101 Chamber, 205 Main Ave.

Learn how to maximize your member benefits, optimize your business directory listing, and more. RSVP to stacy@clearlakeiowa.com.

Friday, Jan. 26 | 4-8 PM Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony Best Western Holiday Lodge

Let’s celebrate the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce’s accomplishments of 2023 together and kick off a new year!

Enjoy a half-hour Happy Hour with heavy appetizers and beverages, followed by the recognition of our annual awards winners as well as our incoming and outgoing Board members.

Then, stay for live entertainment provided by Pianopalooza, a lively, fun dueling-piano show.

To purchase tickets, click here.

TRI Clear Lake Splash & Dash and Triathlon May 24-25, 2024 | Downtown Clear Lake

www.clearlakeiowa.com

Saturday, Feb. 17 | 11 AM - 4 PM Color the Wind Kite Festival Seawall and Downtown Clear Lake Join us for the largest and most vibrant event of its kind in the Midwest. The festival showcases an awe-inspiring collection of gigantic inflatable kites, masterfully flown by dedicated kite enthusiasts from all corners of the United States.

Friday, March 22 Quarterly Coffee Surf Lounge, 460 N. Shore Dr.

New hire, promotion, award, recognition or event you'd like to share? Email ashley@clearlakeiowa.com to get on the agenda.

(Note: This event is pushed back a week due to Spring Break.)

TRI Clear Lake, sanctioned by USA Triathlon, starts and ends in downtown Clear Lake! This is the perfect race for beginners and experienced triathletes alike.

The Youth Splash and Dash, a participatory event for kids ages 7-15, will return for its second year. It’s a fun and fast-growing sport that combines swimming and running.

Find more information about registration for both events here.

Interested in sponsoring this event? Reach out to trish@clearlakeiowa.com.

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December 2023 Newsletter

3 MUST-READ BLOG POSTS A Fond Farewell

After more than six years as the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce’s blogger extraordinaire, Rachel Wumkes pens her final one with the organization.

Home for the Holidays

Whether you’re a year-round resident, a seasonal visitor, or planning a family getaway, Clear Lake promises an unforgettable holiday experience for all.

Keep the Cheer Here

Clear Lake has an amazing array of shops and stores that encourage you to shop local and keep the cheer here. Take a peek at what makes shopping here an experience worth bragging about.

GET WEISS: MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR CHAMBER BENEFITS

By Ashley Weiss Membership Engagement Director

The mission of the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is to be the champion for business success and quality of life, creating a thriving destination and driving community prosperity, and one of the ways our organization does that is by hosting community and business events throughout the year.

In 2023, our events welcomed more than 260,000 people and had over a $20 million economic impact in our community.

The Chamber hosts 17 community events throughout the year – Color the Wind Kite Festival, TRI Clear Lake, July 4th Celebration, Harvest Festival, Christmas by the Lake and 11 Thursdays on Main – and a variety of business and networking opportunities, including the Annual Meeting & Awards Presentation, Business After Hours, Quarterly Coffee and the Golf FUNdraiser.

And in return, those members gain visibility through online, social media and printed marketing the Chamber does to promote these events before, during and after them.

I can’t think of a better way to get your name and logo in front of hundreds of thousands of people — including potential customers or future employees — than to sponsor a band during Thursdays on Main, a 10-week event that drew more than 69,000 people this year, or supporting the Color the Wind Kite Festival, an event that has grown to attract nearly 20,000 people in the bitter cold of February.

Not only does your sponsorship support us and the work we do, but it shows the community that you care about the quality of life so many residents and visitors cherish here.

We hope you’ll join us and consider supporting one of our great events so we can continue to offer them in 2024 and well into the future.

For more information about our sponsorship opportunities, Sponsorships — investments made by our members — make view our 2024 Sponsorship Book online here or reach out to Events Director Trish Fundermann at trish@clearlakeiowa.com. these events happen.

If you manage the Facebook page for your business or organization, this is your friendly reminder to claim your username. Without an appropriate @username people may not be able to tag you. Tagging of your page on others provides free exposure to more people, including potential customers or supporters.

Here’s a quick guide on how to make sure yours is claimed: On your Facebook home screen from your desktop or mobile device, select your icon. Then, click “Settings & Privacy,” followed by “Settings” where you’ll see your General Page Settings, including Page Name and Username. A username doesn’t need to be complicated. Our Clear Lake, Iowa Facebook page’s username is simply facebook.com/ClearLakeIowa/. You want to make sure it’s something someone would think to use to tag your business or organization.

Questions? Call Ashley Weiss at 641-357-2159 or stop into the Chamber at 205 Main Ave. and she’d be more than happy to walk you through the steps.

Volunteers Needed!

Are you looking to give back to our beautiful community while getting to know other people and have fun in the New Year? If so, the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce can help! Our organization hosts 17 signature events throughout the year — Color the Wind, Earth Day, TRI Clear Lake, July 4th Celebration, Harvest Festival, Christmas by the Lake and 11 fabulous Thursdays on Main — and they wouldn’t be possible without people stepping up to give of their time and talents to support our team.

So, consider volunteering at Bingo during the July 4th Celebration, signing up to help with TRI Clear Lake, enlisting in wine or beer pouring at Harvest Festival, or reaching out to learn of other volunteer opportunities by calling Jenny Fasbender at 641-357-2159 or emailing her at jennifer@clearlakeiowa.com. www.clearlakeiowa.com

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December 2023 Newsletter

Meet the First Mates The First Mates are the ambassadors of the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, promoting its mission among the membership and the community. You’ll find them celebrating member businesses at ribbon cuttings, groundbreakings and business events as well as volunteering at the Chamber’s community events and delivering calendars.

Zach Hermanson Co-Chair Hall Realty

Kym Barrett TQ Technologies

Denni Sue Erickson Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel

Denise Etzel Next Level Health and Wellness

Allyson (Sue) Hendricks Realty ONE Welcome Home

Amy Newton Athletico

Zarren Egesdal Co-Chair Coloff Media

Christy Bredeson MBT Bank

Deb Cash Farmers State Bank

Kristen Fisher Renovo Media Group

Alice Hanley Alpha Media LLC

Elly Harmeyer Retired

Linda Jarnigan Retired

Jenna Krueger Esthetician

Jennifer Larsen City of Clear Lake

Kristi Miles Pritchard's Lake Chevrolet

Jamie Olthoff Rahm Investments

Sammi Scholtes One Vision

Alison Shannon Rookies Rockin’ Sports Bar/Sevens Steakhouse and Restaurant

Krystal Thoe Oakwood Care Center

Carrie Tysdahl American Solutions for Business

Ashley Upmeyer Clear Lake Bank & Trust

Interested in more information about the First Mates? Email Stacy Doughan at stacy@clearlakeiowa.com.

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Ribbon Cuttings

December 2023 Newsletter

Lake Roofing & Siding | Friday, Sept. 22

Winan Creek Barn | Wednesday, Oct. 11

Dahley Designs | Wednesday, Sept. 27

Lake Animal Clinic and Paws at the Lake | Thursday, Oct. 12

Everybody Plays Inclusive Playground | Friday, Oct. 27

North Shore Chiropractic | Tuesday, Nov. 14

Coloff Media’s KIOW Office | Friday, Nov. 17

Pritchard Power Wash | Monday, Nov. 20

New member? Remodeled or relocated? Commemorating a business milestone?

The Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce First Mates want to celebrate with you! Call Stacy at 641-357-2159 or email her at stacy@clearlakeiowa.com to get your ribbon cutting or groundbreaking on the calendar.

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December 2023 Newsletter Harvest Festival showcases downtown on beautiful fall day Downtown Clear Lake was buzzing with activity during the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce’s 19th annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 7 – a picture-perfect fall day.

Nearly 12,000 people gathered for the popular fall event that features live music, shopping, food trucks, a homemade salsa contest, grape stomp competition, hayrides, wine and beer tastings, and the Champagne 5K fun run/walk.

The event kicked off with a Barbie-themed Champagne 5K, sponsored

by Nash & Ivy, Glow on the Go, Bergland + Cram, Rookies, Sevens and TAP’d, with almost 200 participants, including several in costumes.

Vladimir Starrett finished the race in first place.

Harvest Festival is made possible by the dedicated committee as well as our presenting sponsors: MBT Bank, CL Tel, Larson’s Mercantile, Clear Lake Bank & Trust, Summit Carbon Solutions.

Live music by Gen X Jukebox, Last Minute Combo and Nova Jazz was sponsored by Rookies, Sevens, TAP’d First Citizens Bank, Apex Clean Energy, Dean Snyder Construction, Farmers State Bank, Country Meadow Place, Hogan Hansen, NTI, Ltd., and Clear Lake Storage Depot.

Magical Christmas by the Lake weekend welcomes thousands More than 12,000 people attended Christmas by the Lake when it returned to downtown Clear Lake on Saturday, Dec. 2, with a full slate of holiday fun.

The event — in its 28th year — is an award-winning celebration hosted by the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce that features local favorites like the lighted parade and spectacular fireworks display over the lake and new additions like the Christmas tree-lighting ceremony.

Nearly 250 people gathered for the brief tree-lighting ceremony on Friday, Dec. 1, at the City Park Bandshell, which included music from the Clear Lake High School acapella group Wavelength, remarks from City of Clear Lake Mayor Nelson Crabb, the lighting of the tree by Adeline Lovell, and an Adeline’s Army toy drive.

In addition to the Chamber’s scheduled events, numerous community organizations and businesses had live music, treats, crafts, sales, activities, and games throughout the weekend to make this familyfriendly festival one to remember.

The event is made possible thanks to the generosity of our presenting sponsors: Clear Lake Bank & Trust, CL Tel, Curries | ASSA ABLOY, ITC Midwest, and Pritchard Companies and activity sponsors.

Class of 2024 Lake Leadership Program takes off The Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce kicked off its Lake Leadership Class, comprising 24 individuals representing area businesses from North Iowa, in September.

Lake Leadership is the Chamber's flagship program meeting once a month from September through May on the third Wednesday. The program is designed to educate civic-minded individuals by using our community as a classroom. Lake Leadership will takes participants behind the scenes in the Clear Lake area, providing them the opportunity to network with their peers and learn more about our community and area businesses.

In October, the class learned about the area’s banking system and economic development. In November, they learned about education in North Iowa with tours and presentations at Clear Lake Community School District and North Iowa Area Community College. In December, the class got a firsthand look at area health and recreational opportunities, and in January, they will learn about Clear Lake’s businesses and industries.

Interested in joining the Lake Leadership Class of 2025? Please email Stacy Doughan at stacy@clearlakeiowa.com for more information or to request the Lake Leadership application.

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Educational Opportunities

December 2023 Newsletter

New Members North Iowa Studio Tour Clear Lake, IA 50428 Paws at the Lake 850 Highway 18 W. Clear Lake, IA 50428 Canedo Event Planning Mason City, IA 50401 The Red Cardinal Garner, IA 50438 Spectrum Group 325 N. Jackson Ave. Mason City, IA 50401 The Wandering Brew Rockwell, IA 50469

Tackle Your Technology To-Do List Wednesday, Jan. 10 | 9-10:30 AM

Feeling overwhelmed by new technology?

Cut through the noise and and make technology work for you, with the help of Your Nerdy Best Friend, Beth Z. This virtual session is designed to address the everyday tech challenges we all face, providing practical solutions that are relevant to everyone, regardless of skill level. Register now with NIACC Continuing Ed at 641-4224358 or online here.

The CTA: Corporate Transparency Act Compliance Seminar Wednesday, Jan. 10 | 1-2:30 PM via Zoom

North Shore Chiropractic 418 N. Shore Dr. Clear Lake, IA 50428

Learn the tools and gain the confidence to handle your business’s CTA compliance during this free webinar. Effective Jan. 1, 2024, most new and existing corporate entities in the U.S. will be required to file reports on their beneficial owners with Financial Crimes Enforcement Network under the Corporate Transparency Act. Although there are numerous exemptions from the reporting requirements, many small businesses will not qualify for an exemption and will need to report information on their beneficial owners. Featured expert Brennan Block, attorney at BrownWinick Law Firm, will answer questions and guide you through what you need to know about this new reporting requirement. Register here.

Mason City Community Theatre 215 S. Delaware Ave. Mason City, IA 50401 Moni Jo’s Olive Oil Co. & More 16A N. 8th St. Clear Lake, IA 50428 MAC Midwest 1020 Buddy Holly Place Clear Lake, IA 50428 Nine Tree Corner 101 N. 9th St. Clear Lake, IA 50428 Cerro Gordo Clean Energy District Mason City, IA 50401 Main Event Catering 2023 7th Ave. N. Clear Lake, IA 50428 Blooming Lotus Pottery Mason City, IA 50401

TechTalk @ Mason City Brewing Tuesday, Jan. 23 | 5-7 PM Start off the New Year with an evening of TechTalk, where you'll find new connections, new ideas, and good conversation! TechTalk, hosted by the NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center, is kicking off 2024 with an interactive discussion all about Technology in North Iowa. Join us to hear what's new from local technologists and business leaders, and share your perspective! As always, your first drink is free.

Questions? We’re here to help!

Stacy Doughan President/CEO stacy@clearlakeiowa.com

Libbey Hohn, IOM Tourism Director libbey@clearlakeiowa.com

Trish Fundermann Events Director trish@clearlakeiowa.com

Ribbon Cuttings, Groundbreakings, Business After Hours, Membership, Sponsorships, Local Marketing

Destination Clear Lake Visitor Guide and clearlakeiowa.com, Visitor Center, Meetings and Conventions Assistance and Tourism Marketing

E-Biz Ads, Bulk Mailings, Event Sponsorships, Entertainment Bookings

Ashley Weiss Membership Engagement Director ashley@clearlakeiowa.com

Jenny Fasbender Administrative and Events Assistant jennifer@clearlakeiowa.com

New Member Applications, Online Business Directory Listing, Community Event or Job Postings, Member Benefits and Newsletter

Vendor Applications, Volunteer Opportunities and General Billing

Thanks to our President's Level Members Champion

641-357-2159 www.clearlakeiowa.com

Investor

info@clearlakeiowa.com

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Merry Christmas

All of us here at the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce wish our members and their families a joyful holiday season.

1120 Vacation Rentals 14 Karat Studio 173° Craft Distillery 1ST Insurance Agency 2020 Creative 3rd&Surf 43 North Iowa 7 Stars Family Restaurant A1 Portables Absolute Waste Removal Accord Architecture Adobe Advanced Door Systems Agapé Christian Family Church Alice Hanley Alice Ruby Alliant Energy Alpha Media LLC Amadita G. Shaffer American Solutions for Business Americas Best Value Inn AmericInn by Wyndham Amour Vogue Andi and Brian Tisor Anthony Djuren Photography Apex Clean Energy Apple Valley Place of Clear Lake Association for the Preservation of Clear Lake Athletico Physical Therapy Atlantic Bottling Coca Cola ATURA Architecture Avion Azul B-Lo Zero Sno Cones & Minnie Donuts Bell Harbor Homeowners Association Bennigan's Clear Lake Bergland + Cram Bergo Environmental Services Bertz, Jeff & Patty Lewis Best Western Holiday Lodge Big Brad's BBQ Bio Security Services LLC Blooming Lotus Pottery Blu Water Brew LLC dba Scooter’s Bob's Marine Service, Inc Boyer Pool and Wellness Center Brian's One Stop Auto Shop Brickhouse Cottage Brin + Lew Brothers Ace Hardware Bruce and Faith Carter Budget Blinds of Clear Lake Busigirlfitness & Zyia Cabin Coffee Company Cancun by the Lake Canedo Event Planning Card & Co. Technology Solutions Cardinal Cleaning Carol Rosenthal Celebrations Party & Rental Store CENT Credit Union Central Gardens of North Iowa Century 21 Preferred Cerro Gordo Clean Energy District Cerro Gordo County Farm Bureau Cerro Gordo County/CG Public Health CFO Systems Chad Harrison CPA CharcuteMe Charles H. & Kathy MacNider Charlie Zirbel Charlie's Soda Fountain Charlson Excavating Co., Inc. Chick-fil-A Tri-State Food Truck Chris' Kettle Corn CIRAS City of Clear Lake City of Ventura CL Tel CLASS Car Club CLB&T Insurance and Financial Services, Inc. Clear Lake Adventure Rentals Clear Lake Area Concert Association Clear Lake Arts Center Clear Lake Athletics & Wellness Center Clear Lake Bait & Tackle Inc. Clear Lake Bank & Trust Clear Lake Baptist Church Clear Lake Boats Clear Lake Booster Club Clear Lake Chiropractic Clinic Clear Lake Church of Christ Clear Lake Community Schools Clear Lake Cottages Clear Lake Evangelical Free Church Clear Lake Evening Lions Clear Lake Family Dentistry Clear Lake Farmers Market Clear Lake Fishing Club Clear Lake Historical Society Clear Lake Jaycees Clear Lake Mirror Reporter

Clear Lake Noon Lions Clear Lake Pediatric Dentistry Clear Lake Pickleball Club Clear Lake Realty Clear Lake Rentals Clear Lake Storage Depot Clear Lake Veterinary Hospital Clear Lake Yacht Club Clear Water Campgrounds Coloff Media Community Health Center Cookies, etc.

Corine A. Hadley Cosmic Smash Burgers Country Inn & Suites Country Landscapes, Inc. Country Meadow Place Assisted Living & Memory Care Crafts United Crow's Nest at the Larch Pine Inn Culligan Water Conditioning Culver's of Clear Lake Currier Electric Curries - ASSA ABLOY Cutting Edge Fitness Cutting Edge Tree Services D & D Sales & Printing-Signs Da-Lish! Acai Bar Dahley Designs Dean Snyder Construction Co. Deb Sharar Deb Tesar Denny & Danette Schutjer Destination Travel Services, Inc. Don's Body Shop Dragin' Up Leather and Kris Ann Krafts Duradock Easiwash Edward Jones - Michael Hoffman Edwards-Brandt & Associates Elderbridge Agency on Aging Eldon and Kathy Vine Elly's Loft Elly's Lounge Enchanted Acres Estelle + Will Children's Boutique Eva Marie's Fairfield Inn & Suites and Clear Lake Events Center Fairway Independent Mortgage Faith Hope & Love Fareway Meat & Grocery Farmers State Bank First Citizens Bank First Congregational Church First Gabrielson Agency Fizz Co. Flashing Thunder Fox Den, The Freedom Boat Club Gabrielson Clinic For Women/Gabrielson Medical Spa Galilean Lutheran Church Ge-Jo's By the Lake Italian Restaurant General Store Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa Glen Oaks Community Glen's Tire Service, Inc. Globe Gazette Glow on the Go Goodnature's Work Stop Gordon Flesch Company Grabinski Law Firm Grace & Strength Boutique Grain Vacs Inc. Greater Iowa Youth For Christ Group Travel Guy Grunwald & Kiger Fine Jewelers Gyro Place Habitat for Humanity North Central Iowa Hair & Company Hairapy by Laura & The Perfect 10 Nail Salon Half Moon Inn Hall Realty Happy Trails Wrecker Service Harley Davidson Harrison Ford of Clear Lake Hart Bros Guns & Ammo Harvest Bible Chapel Hawkeye Auto Body Hearing Associates, P.C. Heartland Asphalt, Inc. Heaven's Best Service Group Helps Drain & Septic Service Henkel Construction Company Herold-Reicks Surveying Hertz Farm Management Hiatt Properties Hidden Lakes Campground, LLC Highway 18 Storage Hogan - Hansen, P.C.

Holistic Harmony Home Lumber & Builders, Inc. Hubba Bubba Cuppa Hy-Vee West I-35 Auctions IAbnb IFCA (Interfaith Fellowship for Community Action) Images Photography & Fine Art IOOF Home and Community Therapy Center Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics Iowa State Senator Waylon Brown Iowa State University Extension ITC Midwest Jane Fischer & Associates LLC Jarnagin; Bill & Linda Jeremy and Emily Ginneberge Jim Hunt Electric LLC JMS Storage Johnson Wealth & Income Management Joshua Homes Just Breathe LLC KAAL-TV Kabrick Distributing Co., Inc. Kenneth R. Brakke Kevan Cortright Kick USA Karate KIMT - TV King Construction & Overhead Door, Kingland Kinney Pioneer Museum Kirk Kraft Kitcheneez with Lynne V Kiwanis Club of Clear Lake Kona Ice, Travelin? Tom?s Coffee and DonutNV Trucks Kris Foddrill, Realtor KXLT - TV FOX 47 Laabs; Gary Lady of the Lake Laird Law Firm Lake Animal Clinic Lake Auto Service Lake Country Window Cleaning & Elite Home Care Lake Dental Associates Lake Design & Co. Lake Dream Marine Lake Fireplace & Spa Lake Fit Lake Iowa Realty Lake Lemonade Lake Life Rentals Lake Roofing & Siding Lake Theatre Lake Time Brewery Lake Time Loft Lake Town Charlie Brown Preschool & Child Care Lakeside Brokers, LLC Lakeside Inn & The Landing Lamont Financial Group Landfill of North Iowa Larry & Helen Svoboda Larson's Mercantile Lashier Graphics & Signs Legacy Ranch Lehmann Family Dental Lone Oak Bar & Grill Loot By Louise Louie's Custom Meats and More Lucky Wife Wine Slushies MAC Midwest Main Event Catering Marco Technologies, LLC Marketplace Media Company Markley & Blythe Martin Brothers Food Market Mason City Community Theatre Mason City Family YMCA Mason City Ford Lincoln Mercury, Inc. Mason City Motor Co Mason City Municipal Airport Mason City Red Power Inc. Mason City Youth Hockey Fundraiser Master Floors - Carpet One MBT Bank McDonald's Restaurant McKesson McQuaid Agency MCT Construction L.L.C. Mechanical Air Systems Co. Mediacom Medical Associates Meller Insurance & Consulting Services MercyOne Clear Lake Family Medicine & Pharmacy

Merlyn and Julie Tiedemann Metal Fabricators, Inc. Mexican Flavor Michael's Cookies LLC Midland Concrete Products, LLC Midwest Duct Works/Iowa Chimney Midwest Sled Fest Mindful Methods LLC MJ'S Cheesecakes Mojo Productions Molencamp Physical Therapy Mollie's Mission Moni Jo’s Olive Oil Co. & More Moorman Clothiers MP Home Design Muddy Lotus Munn Enterprises LLC Muskie Lounge Muskie Rentals My Fair Trade Nash & Ivy Nelson Media Company Nelson Septic Services LLC New Energy Blue Newman Catholic Schools Next Generation Technologies, LLC Next Level Health & Wellness NextEra Energy Resources Nine Tree Corner NIP Fitness North Iowa Air Service North Iowa Area Community College North Iowa Children's Museum North Iowa Collision Center, Inc. North Iowa Cooperative North Iowa Cooperative - Clear Lake North Iowa Events Center North Iowa Golf L.L.C. North Iowa Music, Arts & Pageantry Inc. North Iowa Orthodontics North Iowa Studio Tour North Iowa Touring Club North Shore Chiropractic Northern Lights Alliance for the Homeless Northwestern Mutual NTI, LTD. Oakwood Care Center Oakwood RV Park LLC One Vision OnTheGoMedia Inc. Optimum Health Clinics Overhead Door Company of Mason City P&T Solutions LLC; DBA P&T Sales Pampered Chef, The Papa's Place By The Lake CL Paws at the Lake Payteva PetroBlend Corporation Plain Ol' Pumpkins PM Park & Tiki Bar PM Park Resort & Cottages Poet - Hanlontown Poppe Promotions Porch on Main Portside Planning, LLC Potter & Brant P.L.C. Printing Services, Inc. Pritchard Family Auto Stores ritchard Power Wash Rachel Smith Books, LLC Rahm Investments Ralphene's/Legacy Antiques Randy's Neighborhood Market Rasmussen; Alan & Sally Raymond James Reagan Outdoor Advertising of Rochester Realty ONE Group Welcome Home Renovo Media Group RION Equipment Robert and Ann Borgman Roberts Marine Inc Roger Harringa Rookies Rockin' Sports Bar Rotary Club of Clear Lake RSM US LLP Ryco Customs, LLC S and K Trailers Sail Inn Salvation Army Schoneman, REALTORS® Schooley Mitchell of North Iowa Scott & Bo Flory SEH, Inc. ServiceMaster by Rice Servpro of Mason City Seven's Restaurant & Steakhouse Share Life - Share Shop

Shore Fun Rental Skip's Kicks Smokin' Mana's Snow Construction Social Connections, LLC South Shore Donut Co Spectrum Group SplitSeas Lake View Cottage Sprecher Law Office, PLC St. Patrick's Catholic Church Starboard Market Stellar Truck & Trailer Stephany Insurance Steve & Susan Nicklaus Stillman Law Firm Storey Kenworthy Studio 65 Tattoo Studio B Sub Zero Dry Ice Blasting Subway Sukup Manufacturing Company Summit Carbon Solutions Summit Martial Arts Surf Ballroom Surf Ballroom Music Enrichment Center Swarty's, LLC TAP'd Terry and Joan Leeper The Boulevard Bar & Grill The Clausen House The Daily Grind The Funky Zebras of Clear Lake The Glienke Agency, LLC The Hidden JEM Lake House The Historic Park Inn Hotel The Legacy Golf Course at the 19 The Legacy Grill The Occasional Creator Co. The Olde Creamery The Other Place The Red Cardinal The Red Geranium The ScribInn's The Surfside The Wandering Brew The Window Source of Mason City Thrifty White Pharmacy Tim & Pam Coffey Tire Experts Titan Pro Titanium Lunchbox Tom and Toni Ebeling Tourism Cottages at PM Park TQ Technologies Trim & Company LLC Truck Center Companies Trudi Hoil TTI, Inc. Tupperware by Michelle Hartman Crazy Tupperware Lady Twenty Fore Seven - Indoor Golf & Sports Lounge Underwood Consulting Unique Boutique United Beverage, LLC United Methodist Church United to Serve with Passion and Purpose United Way of North Central Iowa Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. Ventura Gun Club Veristone Veterans Memorial Golf Club Veterans of Foreign Wars Vivian Meehlhause Vonderohe Bees Walston; Roger & Lee Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel Wayne's Waypoint Medical Weathered Elements Wells Fargo Advisors White Barn Picket Fence White; Chris Wilcox Furniture Wilson Yarbrough State Farm Winan Creek Barn Woodford Lumber & Home Company Woodharbor Custom Cabinetry Wright on the Park, Inc. Yohn Co. Young Construction YSS Francis Lauer ZenBusiness Zion Lutheran Church

& Happy New Year!

December 2023 Newsletter

2023 BY THE NUMBERS Reach thousands through the Chamber's events, website, social media and email channels. Check out our 2023 marketing reach.

26,200+

FACEBOOK FOLLOWERS ACROSS 4 PROFILES

1,000+ 2,100+ 8,100+

270,000+

WEBSITE PAGE VIEWS

145,000+

BUSINESS DIRECTORY SEARCHES

360,000+

EVENTS CALENDAR SEARCHES AND PAGE VIEWS

15,000+

4,600+

INSTAGRAM FOLLOWERS

400+

265,500+

3,900+

2023 EVENTS ATTENDANCE Color the Wind Earth Day TRI Clear Lake Thursdays on Main July 4th Celebration Harvest Festival Christmas by the Lake

www.clearlakeiowa.com

19,700+ 1300+ 11,600+ 69,000+ 140,000+ 11,900+ 12,100+

360+

3,900+

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