Cerro Gordo Clean Energy District “Solar Means Business” community event

Mason City, IA – October 9, 2025 – The Cerro Gordo Clean Energy District will host a community event, Solar Means Business, on Thursday, October 9, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at North Iowa Regional Commerce Center, 9 North Federal in Mason City.

This event will feature real stories from local small business owners who have invested in solar energy, sharing their experiences with financing, installation, and long-term savings. Attendees will gain insights into how solar power can reduce costs, increase resilience, and support local economic growth.

While the event is designed with small business owners in mind, community leaders and the general public are encouraged to attend. The program will provide practical information for anyone interested in learning more about solar energy’s role in strengthening the local economy.

“Solar Means Business is about showing how clean energy can work right here in Cerro Gordo County,” said organizers from the Clean Energy District. “We want business owners and community members alike to see that solar is not just an environmental choice—it’s an economic one.”

The event is free and open to the public. For more details, visit the Cerro Gordo Clean Energy District website at https://cerrogordo.energydistrict.org/small_business.