Sponsorships

The Breakfast Club

When:

2026 Dates

• February 3, 2026 (SOLD) 
• April 7, 2025 (SOLD)
• June 2, 2026 
• August 4, 2026 
• October 6, 2026 
• December 1, 2026 

Where:

ELEVATE Business & Events Center | West Des Moines

Here’s your opportunity to sponsor MBI's networking series held in Elevate - Business & Events Center! Every other month, we host a “Breakfast Club” networking session for our members that includes a brief program from a featured guest. At each event, the sponsoring company has exclusive access to this audience to promote your company.

The Project Source

When:

Quarterly Partnership Dates

• Quarter 1: January 1 - March 31, 2026 (SOLD)
• Quarter 2: April 1 - June 30, 2026
• Quarter 3: July 1 - September 30, 2026
• Quarter 4: October 1 - December 31, 2026 

This unique opportunity allows your company to get your brand in front of hundreds of contacts in Iowa's construction industry. This e-source is distributed every day to 1,500+ individuals who are actively bidding on construction projects, and leaves over 90,000 impressions per quarter. This nightly newsletter includes bidders lists, plans and addenda information for currently bidding projects, low bid results, Notice to Bidder documents, and more! 

Construction Rodeo

When:

Construction Rodeo Dates 

• November 2-6, 2026 

Where:

ELEVATE Business & Events Center | West Des Moines

This five-day event will offer competent person training in Qualified Rigger & Signal Person; Trenching & Excavating; Scaffold; Confined Space; and Fall Protection. One can be trained in all five facets or the offering of their choosing. These sponsorship opportunities will allow for face time and product interaction with individuals representing a diverse audience of construction professionals.

The Leadership Experience

When:

2026 The Leadership Experience Dinner Partnership Dates

• January 15, 2026 (SOLD) 
• February 5, 2026 (SOLD)
• March 12, 2026 (SOLD)
• March 26, 2026 

Where:

ELEVATE Business & Events Center | West Des Moines

This course offers 4 separate sponsorship opportunities to get your organization in front of executive-level leaders from 20 different companies. Each session includes a class dinner where the sponsoring organization can send 2 representatives to network with class participants as well as give a short talk about who they are and what they offer. The sponsorship also gives you the opportunity to distribute material to the class and gives you recognition in all of MBI’s news correspondence. 

MBI LIVE

When:

 2026 Quarterly Dates

• Quarter 1: January 1 - March 31, 2026
• Quarter 2: April 1 - June 30, 2026
• Quarter 3: July 1 - September 30, 2026 
• Quarter 4: October 1 - December 31, 2026 

MBI provides our entire complement of MBI LIVE virtual trainings at no charge to employees of MBI members in good standing. From the Microsoft Suite to Procore to Bluebeam, we have served over 1800 participants since September of 2024. And again, all of these classes were made available - at no charge - to any employee of an MBI member company. We also offered Master Builder Designation credits for these sessions to enhance the learning for all. 

Master Builder Designation Program

When:

2026 Master Builder Designation Program Partnership

In an effort to recognize individuals in the industry who believe in the importance of life-long learning and have demonstrated their personal growth through their participation in the wide array of education and training activities offered by MBI, we established the Master Builder Designation program. This program recognizes those individuals who have demonstrated a work history in the commercial construction industry and have been an active participant in the education and training offerings of MBI. 

Lunch Club

When:

2026 Lunch Club Dates and Locations

• January 6, 2026 | Cedar Rapids (SOLD)
• March 3, 2026 | Mason City 
• May 5, 2026 | Davenport 
• July 7, 2026 | Dubuque 
• September 1, 2026 | Sioux City 
• November 3, 2026 | Waterloo 
• December 15, 2026 | West Des Moines  

Where:

Various Locations

Join MBI members for lunch around the state and spend some time networking with colleagues at the MBI Lunch Club. Beginning at 11:30am, we'll gather for some light networking and then lead into a learning opportunity that will include a few announcements on what's coming up for MBI followed by a presentation that is relevant to the membership. 

Foundations of a Field Leader

When:

2026 Foundations of a Field Leader Dates

• Session 1: March 3, 2026 (SOLD)
• Session 2: March 4, 2026 
• Session 3: March 17, 2026 
• Session 4: March 18, 2026 

Where:

ELEVATE Business and Events Center

This series is designed to provide attendees with a host of tools and information to help them excel as leaders in the areas of leadership, risk management, communication, and personal effectiveness. Leading a team, crew, or group of individuals in a commercial construction project environment takes an exceptional person with the right skill set and personality, along with construction knowledge and awareness. 

MBI Annual Winter Conference

When:

February 23-25, 2026

Where:

Iowa Events Center | Des Moines, Iowa

The Annual Winter Conference offers professional development leadership and safety training opportunities that encompass a broad range of subjects with high-quality, experienced presenters. The conference also plays host to all of the association’s awards presentations, a trade show and the annual membership meeting.

MBI BuildHer

When:

2026 Partnerships

MBI BuildHer is about strengthening and uplifting women connected to the commercial construction industry. Bringing together aspiring, emerging and experienced women with everyday influence, to know and activate their purpose, to gain benefit from the learning and mentorship of others and to create strong relationships and connections.   

Cornerstone Academy

When:

2026 Cornerstone Academy Lunch Partnership Dates

• May 14, 2026 (SOLD)
• May 15, 2026
• June 18, 2026
• June 19, 2026

Where:

ELEVATE Business and Events Center

This construction leadership development program is designed to introduce attendees to several facets of the commercial construction industry, while providing them with a wealth of valuable information and priceless resources. A solid understanding of the topics included in this program are vital to the success of every commercial construction company, therefore also critical for the success of the employees who are part of these firms. This is an excellent opportunity to see a detailed overview of many important aspects of the commercial construction industry, as well as receive fundamental information. 

MBI-PAC Construction Golf Classic & Smoker

When:

2026 MBI-PAC Construction Golf Classic & Smoker Date

August 10, 2026

Where:

Glen Oaks Country Club | West Des Moines

The Construction Golf Classic and Smoker has grown into the premiere fundraiser for the MBI-PAC. The vision of the “Smoker” has evolved from a simple political fundraiser to an event that brings together construction leaders from throughout the state of Iowa for a day of great golf and unparalleled construction camaraderie. Those who have participated in the past would agree that the “Smoker” is unmatched in how it brings together the leaders in Iowa’s construction industry. Join us for our 27^th Annual Construction Golf Classic & Smoker!

Building a Safety Champion

When:

2026 Building a Safety Champion Lunch Partnership Dates 

• Session 1: September 15, 2026 (SOLD) 
• Session 2: October 21, 2026 (SOLD)

Where:

ELEVATE Business & Events Center | West Des Moines

This program is designed to equip organizations with educated, involved, and committed safety champions. The course targets crew leaders, lead foremen, superintendents, project managers, and any position responsible for safety development, safety leadership, or risk management. Attendance caps out at 30 individuals and these opportunities are your companies chance to get in front of forward-thinking construction professionals to build your brand in a face-to-face environment.

MBI-PAC Sporting Clay Builders' Classic

When:

2026 MBI-PAC Sporting Clay Builders' Classic Date & Location TBD

The MBI-PAC Sporting Clay Builders’ Classic continues in the great MBI tradition of bringing together industry colleagues for a day of construction camaraderie. This event benefits the MBI-PAC and the continued efforts to support pro-business, pro-construction policymakers. Teams of five shooters test their shooting accuracy and skills using a Sporting Clay format. There are two separate events with separate sponsorship opportunities for each location.

Checks should be made out to the MBI Industry Advocacy Fund. Contributions to the MBI Industry Advocacy Fund (a 501c4) are not tax deductible. Please consult your tax advisor.

MB EYE on the Future

When:

2025-2026 MB EYE on the Future Dates 

• September 11, 2025 | Dubuque (SOLD)
• October 9, 2025 | WDM (SOLD) 
• November 13, 2025 | Cedar Falls (SOLD)
• December 11, 2025 | WDM (SOLD)
• January 8, 2026 | WDM (SOLD)
• February 23, 2026 | DSM (SOLD) 

Where:

Various Locations

This course is MBI’s most popular leadership program and offers 6 separate sponsorship opportunities to get your organization name recognition and networking time with 20 up-and-coming industry leaders. Each session includes a class dinner where the sponsoring organization can send 2 representatives to network with class participants as well as give a short talk about who they are and what they offer. The sponsorship also gives you the opportunity to distribute material to the class and gives you recognition in all of MBI’s news correspondence. 

Regional Membership Meetings

When:

2026 Regional Meeting Dates & Locations 

• September 30, 2026 | Dubuque
• October 1, 2026 | Davenport 
• October 1, 2026 | Iowa City 
• October 6, 2026 | Des Moines 
• October 16, 2026 | Waterloo 
• October 16, 2026 | Cedar Rapids 
• October 20, 2026 | Sioux City 

Where:

7 Locations Across the State of Iowa

Regional Membership Meetings are luncheon and breakfast meetings for the membership held annually in different locations around the state. These meetings are held to have face time with the membership to introduce new initiatives, services and provide important membership updates and reports.

This is a MEMBER EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT - There is no charge to attend and these are for members of MBI only.

The Dimensions of Wellness

When:

2026 Dimensions of Wellness Partnerships

We are excited to announce a unique opportunity for you to become a patner of the Dimensions of Wellness initiative, a groundbreaking program from Master Builders of Iowa (MBI) focused on fostering a culture of wellness within our industry. 

By partnering with Dimensions of Wellness, you'll help MBI disseminate valuable resources that provide practical tools for wellness, while positioning you company as a leader in supporting the health and well-being of those within the commercial construction industry. 

Project Managers and Project Superintendents Leadership Series

When:

2026 Lunch Partnerships 

Spring Series

• Session 1: March 5, 2026 | WDM (SOLD) 
• Session 2: April 7, 2026 | Cedar Rapids (SOLD) 

Winter Series 

• Session 1: October 28, 2026 | WDM 
• Session 2: November 18, 2026 | Cedar Rapids 

Where:

ELEVATE Business & Events Center | West Des Moines

This series enables participants to take part in an interactive program that explores the critical areas of project management that project managers and supervisors in the construction industry tackle on a daily basis. Graduates finish this training series with the essential knowledge necessary to bring their very best to their projects, their teams and their companies as well as an expanded network of professional colleagues.