North Iowa Marketing Summit
Turn Great Stories into Great Marketing! The inaugural North Iowa Marketing Summit brings together marketers of all experience levels, business owners, nonprofit leaders, tourism professionals, and community storytellers for a day of learning, networking, and fresh ideas. Hosted by the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Mason City Chamber of Commerce, this regional event is designed for anyone responsible for promoting a business, organization, event, or community. Whether you're a seasoned marketing professional, a one-person marketing department, or simply someone who wears the marketing hat when needed, you'll find ideas, inspiration, and connections to help you move forward. The day will feature keynote speaker Lauren Ready and her presentation, Storytelling That Starts With Curiosity, educational breakout sessions, exhibitor booths, networking opportunities, and plenty of time to connect with others who are passionate about helping their organizations succeed. Expect a fun, positive atmosphere focused on learning, sharing ideas, and celebrating the great work happening across North Iowa. Registration includes morning refreshments, lunch, and an afternoon dessert break. North Iowa Regional Marketing Summit Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | Surf Ballroom 9:00 AM | Registration, Vendors & Networking 10:00 AM | Telling Your Untold Story 11:00 AM | From Story to Strategy 12:00 PM | Networking Lunch 12:45 PM | Marketing on Trial ⚖️ 1:15 PM | Idea Exchange 1:45 PM | Dessert Break + Networking 2:15 PM | Marketing Wins in the Wild
Tuesday Oct 13, 2026
Registration begins at 8am, Summit is 9am-4pm Surf Ballroom, 460 North Shore Dr., Clear Lake $75 Clear Lake and/or Mason City Chamber Members, $100 non-members.
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Presented by CL Tel
Check in, grab some morning refreshments, visit our vendors and connect before the sessions begin.
Keynote with Lauren Ready | Sponsored by Hy-Vee
Discover the stories hiding in plain sight and learn how to tell them in a way that connects and inspires action.
Interactive Session with Stacy Doughan & Joyce Martin | Sponsored by Colwell Motors of Mason City
Less “Once Upon a Time,” more “Here’s What Happens Next.” Turn your story into a strategic message built for action.
Sponsored by Cabin Coffee Company
Cabin Coffee boxed lunches + time to connect with marketers from across North Iowa.
Strategies That Send You Straight to Jail | Sponsored by Community Health Center of Mason City
Marketing hot takes, questionable tactics, common mistakes and a few strategies that belong behind bars.
Share What Works. Learn What Doesn’t. | Sponsored by Connoisseur Media
Table conversations, fresh ideas and plenty of notes worth taking home.
Sponsored by Lillie Mae Chocolates
Lillie Mae treats & popcorn bar, vendors and time to connect.
Sponsored by Midwest Duct Works
Local pros share what worked, why it worked, and what they learned. Real campaigns. Real results. Real lessons from local businesses.
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Register here: North Iowa Marketing Summit - Oct 13, 2026 - Clear Lake Iowa
