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.
CU Nightline Sponsorship
CU Nightline Sponsorship
When:
- Quarter 1: January - March
- Quarter 2: April - June
- Quarter 3: July - September
- Quarter 4: October - December
This unique opportunity allows your company to get your brand in front of hundreds of contacts in Iowa’s construction industry. The Construction Update Report is a highly-visible e-newsletter that is delivered to 1,400+ individuals each weekday. This nightly newsletter includes bidders lists, plans and addenda for currently bidding projects, low bid results, Notice to Bidder documents, and more.
The Breakfast Club
The Breakfast Club
When:
2023 - 2024 Breakfast Club Sponsorship Dates
- August 1, 2023
- October 3, 2023
- December 5, 2023
- February 6, 2024
- April 2, 2024
- June 4, 2024
Where:
ELEVATE Business & Events Center | West Des Moines
Here’s your opportunity to sponsor the newest networking series that MBI hosts in our new headquarters! 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.
MBI Annual Winter Conference
MBI Annual Winter Conference
When:
February 27 - 28, 2024
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.
Building a Safety Champion - FALL SERIES
Building a Safety Champion - FALL SERIES
When:
2024 Building a Safety Champion - Fall Series Sponsorship Dates TBD
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
MBI-PAC Sporting Clay Builders' Classic
When:
2024 MBI-PAC Sporting Clay Builders' Classic Sponsorship Dates & Locations 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.
Project Managers and Project Supervisors: A High Performing Leadership Series - FALL SERIES
Project Managers and Project Supervisors: A High Performing Leadership Series - FALL SERIES
When:
2023 Project Managers & Project Supervisor - Fall Series Sponsorship Dates
- September 18, 2023
- October 16, 2023
Where:
ELEVATE Business & Events Center | West 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 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.
MB EYE on the Future
MB EYE on the Future
When:
2023 - 2024 MB EYE on the Future Sponsorship Dates:
- September 14, 2023
- October 5, 2023
- November 2, 2023
- December 14, 2023
- January 18, 2024
- February 15, 2024
Where:
ELEVATE Business & Events Center | West 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 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
Regional Membership Meetings
When:
2024 Regional Meeting Sponsorship Dates & Locations TBD
Where:
8 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.
There is no charge to attend and these are for members of Master Builders of Iowa only.
Cornerstone Academy
Cornerstone Academy
When:
2023 - 2024 Cornerstone Academy Sponsorship Dates:
- September 21, 2023
- October 26, 2023
- November 16, 2023
- December 7, 2023
- January 11, 2024
Where:
ELEVATE Business & Events Center | West Des Moines
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 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.
Construction Rodeo
Construction Rodeo
When:
November 6 - 10, 2023
Where:
ELEVATE Business & Events Center | West Des Moines
This four-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
The Leadership Experience
When:
2023 - 2024 The Leadership Experience Sponsorship Dates:
- November 30, 2023
- January 4, 2024
- February 3, 2024
- March 7, 2024
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.
Project Managers and Project Supervisors: A High Performing Leadership Series - WINTER SERIES
Project Managers and Project Supervisors: A High Performing Leadership Series - WINTER SERIES
When:
2024 Project Managers & Project Supervisor - Winter Series Sponsorship Dates
- January 25, 2024
- February 8, 2024
Where:
ELEVATE Business & Events Center | West 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 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.
Foundations of a Field Leader
Foundations of a Field Leader
When:
January 23, 2024
Where:
ELEVATE Business & Events Center | West Des Moines
This field leadership development program 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. Leaders in the field must be able to manage time, equipment, materials, and most importantly, people. This program will provide the tools and help develop the skills of attendees in becoming successful leaders.
Building a Safety Champion - SPRING SERIES
Building a Safety Champion - SPRING SERIES
When:
2024 Building a Safety Champion - Spring Series Sponsorship Dates
- March 14, 2024
- April 11, 2024
- May 9, 2024
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 Construction Golf Classic & Smoker
MBI-PAC Construction Golf Classic & Smoker
When:
2024 MBI-PAC Construction Golf Classic & Smoker Date TBD
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 24th Annual Construction Golf Classic & Smoker!
EliteX - A Summit for Elite Executives
EliteX - A Summit for Elite Executives
When:
2024 EliteX Sponsorship Dates:
- July 31 - August 2, 2024
Where:
Iowa City, IA
MBI has designed this program to be held every three years and to take attendees away from their daily work environment so they can truly experience an all-in approach to professional development. The Leadership Summit will combine informative and motivational keynote presentations, thought provoking and engaging workshops, and ample opportunity for networking with like-minded industry leaders. Headlined by best-selling author, speaker, and leadership expert, Ryan Leak and featuring additional thought leaders focusing on a variety of leadership topics, this MBI member exclusive program is sure to attract the elite level industry leaders. This sponsorship also gives you the opportunity to distribute material to the class and gives you recognition in all of MBI’s news correspondence.
