A sponsorship with MBI can be a great way for your company to gain exposure to a specific demographic of construction professionals, or to simply support the association that supports the commercial construction industry.
In total, MBI has dozens of sponsorship opportunities available ranging from $500 to $15,000. Many of these opportunities allow a company to market to specific groups of individuals whether that be project managers, executives, field leadership, or even specific geographic locations.
Opportunities are listed below, or you can download our Sponsorship Opportunities Guide to learn more.
The Leadership Experience
The Leadership Experience
When:
2020-2021 Leadership Experience Sponsorship Dates & Locations
June 3 & 4, 2021 | Cedar Falls
June 24 & 25, 2021 | Des Moines
July 15 & 16, 2021 | Cedar Rapids
August 5 & 6, 2021 | Ames
Where:
Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Ames, and Cedar Falls
This course offers 4 separate sponsorship opportunities to get your organization in front of executive-level leaders from 20 different companies. Each location 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-PAC Construction Golf Classic & Smoker
MBI-PAC Construction Golf Classic & Smoker
When:
August 9, 2021
Where:
Wakonda Club | Des Moines, Iowa
For twenty years, MBI has brought together construction colleagues from throughout the state to participate in the MBI-PAC’s top fundraising event. The “Smoker” is a great way to share good times with industry partners and play golf at Wakonda Club in Des Moines, all while supporting your industry’s important and influential MBI-PAC. The 2019 Construction Golf Classic and Smoker attracted over 150 golfers, and is expected to sell out again in 2020! Sponsorsthip 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.
The Leadership Summit - An Exclusive Executive Experience
The Leadership Summit - An Exclusive Executive Experience
When:
August 25-29, 2021
Where:
Denver, Colorado
This Leadership Summit is designed for industry professionals who have reached the pinnacle of leadership training through Master Builders of Iowa, and are looking to take what they have learned to a higher level. This program is reserved for only those individuals who have met any of the following criteria: successfully completed MBI’s The Leadership Experience; has been awarded the Master Builder Achievement Award; or be an executive officer or shareholder within your company.
VisionX
VisionX
When:
September 1-2, 2021
Where:
Prairie Meadows Events & Conference Center | Altoona, Iowa
VisionX is Iowa’s premier construction technology expo. This event will bring together dozens of exhibitors and break-out sessions to educate and inspire construction professionals with the most impressive technology available in today’s fast-moving construction industry. Visit the VisionX website for more information about this event.
MBI-PAC Sporting Clay Builders' Classic
MBI-PAC Sporting Clay Builders' Classic
When:
September 9, 2021: Eastern Iowa
September 16, 2021: Central Iowa
Where:
Eastern Iowa (Riverside), and Central Iowa (Waukee)
These events continue in the great MBI tradition of bringing together industry colleagues for a day of construction camaraderie. During the 2019 events, we had a solid showing of support for the MBI-PAC and our legislative affairs efforts at the Iowa Capitol.
For the Builders’ Classic, teams of five shooters test their shooting accuracy and skills using a Sporting Clays format. This challenging clay target game is designed to simulate field shooting, in which participants are presented with a wide variety of targets. To shoot, a personal contribution of $250/person to the MBI-PAC is required. That fee includes course fees, ammunition, lunch, all day beverages, and admission to the awards reception, which includes food and drinks. This event is also known as B.Y.O.G.—bring your own gun! 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
MB EYE on the Future
When:
2021-2022 MB EYE on the Future Sponsorship Dates & Locations
September 23-24, 2021 | Dubuque
October 14-15, 2021 | Cedar Falls
November 18-19, 2021 | Cedar Rapids
December 9-10, 2021 | Mason City
January 6-7, 2022 | Quad Cities
February 3-4, 2022 | Des Moines
Where:
Mason City, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Quad Cities, and Des Moines
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 location 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.
Cornerstone Academy
Cornerstone Academy
When:
2020-2021 Cornerstone Academy Sponsorship Dates & Locations
September 30 & October 1, 2021 | Davenport
November 4 & 5, 2021 | Cedar Rapids
December 2 & 3, 2021 | Ames
January 6 & 7, 2022 | Des Moines
February 10 & 11, 2022 | Cedar Falls
Where:
Davenport, Cedar Rapids, Ames, Des Moines, Cedar Falls
This construction leadership training program is designed to introduce attendees to several facets of the commercial industry and offers 5 separate sponsorship opportunities to get your organization valuable time with 25 soon-to-be industry leaders. Each location 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
Regional Membership Meetings
When:
Check back soon for an update on 2021 Regional Membership Meetings Sponsorship Dates & Locations!
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.
There is no charge to attend and these are for members of Master Builders of Iowa only.
Project Managers and Project Supervisors – A High Performing Leadership Series
Project Managers and Project Supervisors – A High Performing Leadership Series
When:
2022 Project Managers & Project Supervisor Dates & Locations
January 2022
Where:
Iowa City and Des Moines
This is an interactive leadership program that explores the critical areas of project management that project managers and project supervisors deal with on a daily basis. Each of the 2 locations include 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 Annual Winter Conference
MBI Annual Winter Conference
When:
February 2022
Where:
Embassy Suites | 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.
PAC at the Track
PAC at the Track
When:
Due to continued COVID-19 concerns and availability of event space at Prairie Meadows, we are regrettably cancelling the 2021 PAC at the Track event. However, we are planning to proceed with an event similar in nature in 2022. If you would still like to make your $250.00 voluntary contribution to the MBI-PAC, please consider doing that by visiting the PAC webpage and donating online. Thank you for your understanding!
Building a Safety Champion
Building a Safety Champion
When:
Spring 2022 Building a Champion Sponsorship Dates & Locations TBD
This program is a brand new MBI leadership offering designed to equip organizations with educated, involved, and committed safety champions. The course targets crew leaders, lead foreman, 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.
