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-PAC Construction Golf Classic & Smoker
MBI-PAC Construction Golf Classic & Smoker
When:
August 8, 2022
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 2021 Construction Golf Classic and Smoker attracted over 150 golfers, and is expected to sell out again in 2022! 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.
MBI Training Center Grand Opening Sponsorship
MBI Training Center Grand Opening Sponsorship
When:
When: September 14, 2022
MBI begins its next chapter with the opening of a new association headquarters that will change the way programs are delivered and how MBI will enhance its mission to the membership. As part of the grand opening week, MBI will be unveiling its new state-of-the-art training center by hosting international speaker and thought leader Scott Klososky. Mr. Klososky will provide an entertaining keynote that will focus on how buildings move from being “smart” to how structures become part of a cognitive “environment.” He will then facilitate a breakout session to complement his keynote message. What will be extra special about this program is that attendees can either participate in person or virtually. No matter how – or better yet where - an audience member chooses to participate, the program is sure to set the stage on how great speakers can be observed and thought-provoking content captured.
MBI-PAC Sporting Clay Builders' Classic
MBI-PAC Sporting Clay Builders' Classic
When:
Eastern Iowa: September 22, 2022
Central Iowa: October 6, 2022
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:
2022 - 2023 MB EYE on the Future Sponsorship Dates & Locations
September 29-30, 2022
October 27-28, 2022
November 17-18, 2022
December 15-16, 2022
January 19-20, 2023
February 9-10, 2023
Where:
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.
Regional Membership Meetings
Regional Membership Meetings
When:
2022 Regional Meeting Sponsorship Dates & Locations
September 28 - Sioux City
October 12 - Dubuque
October 12 - Waterloo
October 13 - Cedar Rapids
October 19 - Davenport
October 19 - Iowa City
October 25 - Des Moines
October 25 - Ames
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:
2022-2023 Cornerstone Academy Sponsorship Dates & Locations
October 20, 2022
November 10, 2022
December 8, 2022
January 5, 2023
January 26, 2023
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.
Construction Rodeo
Construction Rodeo
When:
2022 Construction Rodeo Sponsorship Dates and Locations:
November 29 - December 2, 2022
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 Breakfast Club
The Breakfast Club
When:
2022 - 2023 Breakfast Club Sponsorship Dates
December 6, 2022
February 7, 2023
April 4, 2023
June 6, 2023
August 1, 2023
October 3, 2023
Here’s your opportunity to sponsor the newest networking series that MBI will be hosting
in our new headquarters. Every other month beginning in December 2022, we will host
a “Breakfast Club” networking session for our members that will include a brief program
from a featured guest. That featured guest could be you. At each session, you’ll have
exclusive access to this captivating audience and market your company.
The Leadership Experience
The Leadership Experience
When:
2022 - 2023 Leadership Experience Sponsorship Dates & Locations
December 8, 2022
January 12, 2023
February 9, 2023
March 9, 2023
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:
2023 Project Managers & Project Supervisor Dates & Locations
February 2, 2023
February 16, 2023
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.
Foundations Of A Field Leader
Foundations Of A Field Leader
When:
2022 Foundations of a Field Leader Sponsorship Dates & Locations TBD
Where:
West Des Moines & Iowa City
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.
CU Nightline Sponsorship
CU Nightline Sponsorship
When:
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.
MBI Annual Winter Conference
MBI Annual Winter Conference
When:
February 27 - March 1, 2023
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
Building a Safety Champion
When:
2023 Building A Safety Champion Sponsorship Dates & Locations
April 13, 2023
May 11, 2023
June 8, 2023
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.
