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 $1,000 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.
Upcoming opportunities will be listed below, or you can download our Sponsorship Opportunities Guide below to learn more.
Cornerstone Academy
Cornerstone Academy
When:
October - February
Where:
Davenport, Cedar Rapids, Ames, Cedar Falls, or 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.
High Performing Leadership Series for Project Managers & Project Supervisors
High Performing Leadership Series for Project Managers & Project Supervisors
When:
January
Where:
Iowa City or 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.
MB EYE on the Future
MB EYE on the Future
When:
September - February
Where:
Dubuque, Cedar Falls, Mason City, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, or 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.
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.
MBI-PAC Construction Golf Classic & Smoker
MBI-PAC Construction Golf Classic & Smoker
When:
August 12, 2019
Where:
Wakonda Club, 3915 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, Iowa
For nineteen 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 2018 Construction Golf Classic and Smoker attracted over 150 golfers, and is expected to sell out again in 2019! 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 Sporting Clay Builders' Classic
MBI-PAC Sporting Clay Builders' Classic
When:
September 19, 2019 and September 26, 2019
Where:
Eastern Iowa (Riverside), and Central Iowa (Waukee)
This event continues in the great MBI tradition of bringing together industry colleagues for a day of construction camaraderie. During the 2018 event, over 175 shooters participated and raised funds for the MBI-PAC to support pro-business, pro-construction policymakers.
For the Builders’ Classic, teams of five shooters tested 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.
PAC at the Track
PAC at the Track
When:
June 6th, 2019
Where:
Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino (Prairie Rose Room on 4th level) 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. 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:
August-September 2019
Where:
Various cities throughout the state of Iowa
Regional Membership Meetings are luncheon meetings for the membership held annually in different locations around the state. These luncheon meetings are held to have face time with the membership to introduce new initiatives, services and provide important membership updates and reports. Members can enjoy lunch and informative conversations over their lunch hour.
The Leadership Experience
The Leadership Experience
When:
December – March
Where:
Cedar Rapids, Ames, Cedar Falls, or Des Moines
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.
