Master Builders of Iowa

You are invited to join your colleagues and peers to celebrate industry excellence at the MBI Awards & Recognition Program and Luncheon on Tuesday, February 21st.  Enjoy lunch while the recipients of the 2012 Masters Awards are announced.  The Masters Award recognizes the exceptional efforts of a construction team in executing the process of completing a project.  The categories in the competition are projects:  $1 - $5 Million; $5 - $10 Million and Over $10 Million.

This year’s special guest Sal Giunta, Retired Army Hero, Medal of Honor Recipient & Highly Decorated Staff Sergeant.  Saving his squad from the Taliban during a deadly ambush in Afghanistan, Sal Giunta shares with unassuming humility – his courageous story and the importance of teamwork, selflessness and leadership.

A valiant leader, former U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Sal Giunta was introduced by President Barack Obama as being “as humble as he is courageous” when he was presented with our nation’s highest military decoration – The Medal of Honor – for his heroic actions during combat in the Korengal Valley of Afghanistan.

We would like to send our sincere appreciation to all of our exhibitors for their support and involvement in the 2012 Construction Industry Convention! The Convention is scheduled for February 20-22, 2012 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa.  Annually, the convention brings together leaders in the commercial contracting industry for professional development and activities.  Mark your calendar and plan to attend the Annual Construction Industry Reception on February 21, 2012 from 4:00 – 6:30 pm. The reception is free to attend and complimentary beverages and hors d’oeurves will be provided while you meet the 2012 exhibitors! You may also visit the exhibitors online at www.iowaconstructionexpo.com. Visit the Online Expo and enter to win a Smart TV once, from each exhibitor’s online booth!

In preparation for the 2012 legislative session and the subsequent 2012 elections, MBI is well positioned to better advocate for important construction initiatives.  One of the primary reasons for this ability is due in part to those members who stepped up to the plate in the most critical times and made personal contributions to the MBI-PAC during the 2011 calendar year.  Nearly 130 members wrote personal checks to support the MBI-PAC in its efforts to identify pro-business and pro-construction candidates. 

The Master Builders of Iowa recognizes member’s accomplishments through award programs that highlight excellence in industry initiatives and that represent the tenets of our Association:  Skill – Integrity – Responsibility.  The awards and recognition programs celebrate the success of MBI member companies and spotlight individual and company-wide accomplishments.

You’re invited to attend this year’s award programs scheduled to be held during the Association’s 100th Annual Convention – February 20-22, 2012 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines.

Plans are underway for MBI’s 100th Annual Convention & Iowa Construction Exposition and MBI would like to recognize the leadership and support of this year’s Corporate Sponsors.

Brown Winick Law Firm is a Corporate Sponsor and supporter of the Annual Convention & Iowa Construction Industry.

TrueNorth Companies is our annual partner and Corporate Sponsor the Association’s 100th Anniversary Celebration... the Build Strong Legends in Concert as well as continuing their sponsorship for the MBI Masters Award Luncheon with special guest speaker Sal Guinta, Recipient of the Medal of Honor.  The Build Strong Legends in Concert is scheduled for Monday, February 20th and the Award Luncheon is scheduled for Tuesday, February 21st.

McGladrey is also an annual partner and long time Corporate Sponsor for the Iowa Construction Industry Reception.  This activity will be held on Tuesday, February 21st.