Master Builders of Iowa

On February 20, 2012, at the newly renovated 60 million dollar Veterans Auditorium Iowa Events Center, MBI has arranged to bring Las Vegas to Des Moines, Iowa.  In celebration of the 100th Anniversary, TrueNorth Companies in conjunction with the Master Builders of Iowa, will make the Las Vegas stage come alive!  The headliners are famous acts that play on the best stages throughout America and this line up will provide a great entertainment mix of country, blues, soul and rock and roll.

The BUILD STRONG – Legends in Concert will feature:  Garth Brooks, The Blues Brothers, Tina Turner and headlining act --- The Liverpool Legends

The Association’s annual membership meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 20, 2012 beginning at 4:00 pm at the Iowa Events Center, 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, Iowa.

Items on the agenda will include:

• 2012 Plans & Legislative Initiatives
• Association’s Financial Report
• MB EYE on the Future Graduation
• 750 Club Recognition

This meeting is held in conjunction with the Association’s Annual Convention.  We encourage you and members of your organization to attend this meeting, as well as the many other offerings available during the 3-day event.  To obtain a copy of the full convention program contact the office (515) 288-8904 or CLICK HERE.

*MEMBERS ONLY*
If you plan on attending this year’s membership meeting, please CLICK HERE to complete the registration information.

We are pleased to announce the program for the MBI 100th Anniversary & Iowa Construction Industry Exposition scheduled for February 20-22, 2012 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa.  The Convention brochure includes complete information on this year’s excellent lineup of events and learning opportunities.  Hotel and registration information is included in the brochure and the MBI staff is ready to assist in answering your questions and getting you registered for the Convention.

The trade show has gained a quality reputation over the last 20 plus years as a best value market place for contractors. It is a convenient one-stop shop for construction companies to view the latest and newest construction products and services for the construction industry.

Master Builders of Iowa is pleased to announce an alliance with Midwest Builders Casualty, a mutual workers compensation insurance company from Lenexa, KS. A couple of years ago the MBI Board of Directors decided to incorporate a risk management services focus into its strategic plan. This started out with the hiring of a new staff member with a risk management background to offer members more opportunities to recognize and mitigate risks associated with their construction activities. It has now progressed to this involvement with Midwest Builders Casualty (MWBC).

MBI is pleased to announce a new marketing and advertising partnership with Naylor Publications Company. Naylor has the expertise to harness all of the MBI market and broadcast potential and package it in a way that adds real value to firms who want to reach a highly diverse, targeted market for commercial construction. Naylor is well-known in the construction industry for its marketing and publications expertise at all levels, including print and advertising for trade associations like the MBI. The Naylor professionals will be calling industry firms to publicize and sell the new advertising opportunities available on the MBI website and the Construction Update weekly newspaper. The Guide to the Master Builders of Iowa has just undergone a significant transition to an online search format that is meeting with great and very positive feedback in the industry.