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
Are You Maximizing Your Local Resources?
The workforce shortage has been at the forefront of our industry’s collective mind for the better part of the last year. To combat this, as you know, MBI has worked with our membership to put together a program for recruiting … 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