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.
MBI Annual Winter Conference
MBI Annual Winter Conference
When:
February 24 - 26, 2020
Where:
Prairie Meadows Events & Conference Center, 1 Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona, 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.
Safety & Environmental Workshop
Safety & Environmental Workshop
When:
April 2, 2020
Where:
Sioux City, Iowa
MBI’s Safety & Environmental Workshop is a brand new one day event for 2020 that will bring a wide variety of safety education to Sioux City. This event is expected to attract field workers, foreman, superintendents, project managers, and company executives.
PAC at the Track
PAC at the Track
When:
June 2020
Where:
Prairie Meadows Racetrack, 1 Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona, Iowa
Test your luck at MBI’s PAC at the Track event. Join your construction peers and colleagues from around the state for a night of spectacular horse racing at the premier one-mile racetrack at Prairie Meadows Hotel and Casino. MBI has secured a private event room that will be full of food and an open bar for guests to enjoy at this one-of-a-kind social event. This is a unique opportunity to promote your company to the middle and upper management employees in Iowa’s construction industry. Sponsorship space is limited, so sign up today! 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.
MBI-PAC Construction Golf Classic & Smoker
MBI-PAC Construction Golf Classic & Smoker
When:
August 10, 2020
Where:
Wakonda Club, 3915 Fleur Drive, 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 26-30, 2020
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.
MBI-PAC Sporting Clay Builders' Classic
MBI-PAC Sporting Clay Builders' Classic
When:
September 2020
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.
Regional Membership Meetings
Regional Membership Meetings
When:
TBD
Where:
Sioux City, Dubuque, Waterloo, Des Moines, Ames, Davenport, Iowa City, and Cedar Rapids
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.
Cornerstone Academy
Cornerstone Academy
When:
October 3, 2019
November 7, 2019
December 5, 2019
January 9, 2020
February 6, 2020
Where:
Davenport, Cedar Rapids, Ames, Cedar Falls, and Ankeny
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.
MB EYE on the Future
MB EYE on the Future
When:
September 5-6, 2019
October 17-18, 2019
November 14-15, 2019
December 12-13, 2019
January 9-10, 2020
February 6-7, 2020
Where:
Dubuque, Cedar Falls, Mason City, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, 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.
The Leadership Experience
The Leadership Experience
When:
December 19, 2019
January 16, 2020
February 13, 2020
March 12, 2020
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.
Project Managers and Project Supervisors – A High Performing Leadership Series
Project Managers and Project Supervisors – A High Performing Leadership Series
When:
January 23, 2020
January 30, 2020
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.
