Attitude Attracts
I was sitting in the main office at Oskaloosa High School in early October, having flashbacks to my own high school days and waiting for an industrial technology instructor to come meet me so I could explain to his … Continued
5 Voices to Follow that Promote the Construction Industry
Did you know that there is a shortage of skilled labor in the construction industry?!? Of course you do. Because I’m just going to go ahead and assume that you are somehow connected to the construction industry if you decided … Continued
Now you know 5 easy ways to Celebrate Construction Week. Want to take it a step further?
Back when there were 76 days until Construction Week I explained 5 Easy Ways to Celebrate Construction Week. Now that there are 62 days left until Construction Week 2017, are you ready to take your planning a step further? The … Continued
Are you doing these 5 things with your sponsorship?
Many events only exist because they are supported financially through sponsorships. Sponsors are always highly regarded and appreciated by the event organizer, but you can’t just leave it all in the organizer’s hands to make sure your sponsorship dollars are … Continued
5 Easy Ways to Celebrate Construction Week
There are 76 days until Construction Week! At MBI, it has already become somewhat like a Christmas countdown in our office. Last year was the first time that we celebrated Construction Week and we have been looking forward to the … Continued
Happy {Belated} 105th Birthday MBI!
In 2012, Master Builders of Iowa celebrated 100 years of striving to be the essential resource for improving member performance and promoting a business environment favorable to the construction industry. (Maybe repeating the MBI Mission Statement has rubbed off on … Continued
The MBI Conference Room . . . It’s More than Just a Table and Chairs
It’s pretty easy to say that the MBI conference room is where all the magic happens. And by magic, I mean hundreds of meetings a year that generate countless ideas and initiatives for the association. Combine all the MBI Board, … Continued
12 Helpful Reminders for Juggling Your Social Media Marketing Campaign
I think we can all agree that, at times, we feel like we have no idea what we are doing with our company social media pages. The majority of companies (especially from the construction industry) hastily started their social media … Continued
April 1912 . . . It all started with a group of contractors
Since the formation of Master Builders of Iowa in 1912, the Association has always been governed by a Board of Directors. A group of contractors who volunteer their time, talents and expertise to look out for the well-being of the … Continued
