MBI's BuildHer - Ames
When:
- Sep 24, 2026 07:45 AM – 03:30 PM
Where:
- Gateway Hotel & Conference Center at Iowa State University
- 2100 Green Hills Drive
- Ames, IA 50014
| Fee | Type of Fee |
|---|---|
| $150 | / Person - MBI Members |
| $300 | / Person - Non-Members |
| $375 | / Person - MBI Members - BuildHer Community - All Sessions |
| $750 | / Person - Non-Member - BuildHer Community - All Sessions |
Presenters: Coty Fournier, Well Build Construction Consulting - Parkton, Maryland | Amy Roosa, The Safety Rack - Ames, Iowa
The construction industry’s MVPs are highly influential agents of positive change - radiating from within, extending across project teams, departments and organizations,and onto the entire construction industry at large. Bringing varied areas of expertise, from project management to field operations to construction technology, to accounting to human resources, our MVPs are driving growth in the top and bottom lines of their construction companies through continuous process improvement, relationshipbuilding
skills and critical market differentiation.
In a world that often rewards the loudest voices and the boldest moves, it’s easy to feellike advocating for yourself requires a dramatic gesture or a complete personality shift. But what if the real power lies in the small, intentional shifts we make every day? In this energizing and thought-provoking session, we’ll explore how subtle, strategic actions can drive powerful outcomes — from setting boundaries and asking for what you need, to showing up with confidence in moments that matter. Through stories, strategies, and a few mindset resets, you’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of how to stand up for yourself in ways that feel authentic, impactful, and sustainable.
Master Builder Designation: Leadership - 7 Credits
SCHEDULE:
- 7:45 - 8:15 AM: Networking over Breakfast
- 8:15 - 8:30 AM: Welcome and Check in
- 8:30 - 11:30 AM: Presentation - Coty Fournier
- 11:30 - 12:30 PM: Lunch
- 12:30 - 3:30 PM: Presentation - Amy Roosa