MBI’s 2018 Legislative Agenda
In December, the MBI Board of Directors approved their 2018 legislative agenda that included recommendations from the MBI Government Affairs Committee. Throughout the summer and fall, our public affairs team has been working to identify priorities that we would focus … Continued
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
How to create a distracted driving policy for your company
Guest blog post courtesy of United Fire Group (UFG) Insurance. Distracted driving is a growing epidemic, and a special concern in industries that have employees who spend their workday behind the wheel. Unfortunately, the idea that drivers can multi-task on the … Continued
3 Reasons Your Company Should Be Celebrating Construction Week
Over the past 30 days I have traveled to almost a dozen cities throughout Iowa to speak with hundreds of contractors about the future of Iowa’s commercial construction workforce. So far, no one has really thought that this topic is … Continued
2017 Sporting Clay Builders’ Classic–A HUGE SUCCESS!!!
We just wrapped up the 5th Annual MBI-PAC Sporting Clay Builders’ Classics in Riverside (Sep. 21) and Waukee (Sep. 28). Both were tremendous events, raising nearly $35,000 for the MBI-PAC to support pro-business, pro-construction policymakers at the Capitol. This event … 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