Master Builders of Iowa

The Master Builders of Iowa hold many events each year that provide unique opportunities to participants and sponsors alike.  From an industry standpoint, you will be hard pressed to find a better opportunity to network with construction colleagues than the many programs offered by MBI.  Likewise, from a sponsorship perspective, companies involved in the “business of construction” will find ample ways to make contacts with clients and mix business and pleasure.  Furthermore, as a sponsor to an MBI event you will see a great return on investment with the comprehensive advertising packages that come with most sponsorships.

Another way in which MBI works to enhance the value of sponsorships is through the “Essential Partners” recognition program. As an “Essential Partner”, sponsors will have a higher degree of exposure on MBI’s website in which you can enhance your marketing strategies with a company profile and direct links to your home page. “Essential Partners” recognition is exclusive to those who take a leadership role in being corporate or event sponsors for the 2010 Iowa Construction Convention, the 2010 Construction Golf Classic and Smoker and the 2010 Winter Conference.

It is important to know that for each event, there are limited sponsorship opportunities and should none be available for one particular event, MBI professionals will work to find an appropriate sponsorship investment at another event.  MBI is very appreciative of our sponsors and work to ensure value from each dollar invested. Should you have interest in learning more about sponsoring future events, a list of the various events is provided below: 

Construction Golf Classic & Smoker

Each August, the MBI-PAC hosts the Construction Golf Classic & Smoker at the prestigious Glen Oaks Country Club in West Des Moines, Iowa. There are exclusive sponsorship opportunities at various dollar levels available for this event.

Event Details: For twelve years, MBI has brought together construction colleagues from throughout the state to participate in the MBI-PAC’s top fundraising event. The “Smoker” is a great way to share good times with industry partners and play golf at Iowa’s premiere golf venue, all while supporting your industry’s important and influential political action committee. For instance, the 2011 Construction Golf Classic and Smoker attracted nearly 140 golfers from over 60 different companies. Also, over 30 different companies served as sponsors for the 2011 event.

Sponsorship Details: The Construction Golf Classic & Smoker offers a wide array of unique sponsorships from which you may choose for your company. Sponsoring the “Smoker” provides your firm great access to Iowa’s leading construction companies, coupled with valuable advertising and incentive packages. MBI appreciates the commitment of past sponsors and gives those companies priority in securing sponsorship spots for each respective event. Please inquire with MBI staff to determine sponsorship availability and the incentives tied to each package.  

The following is a list of sponsorship options for the 2011 Construction Golf Classic and Smoker:

• Corporate – Five exclusive sponsorships at $5,000 each
• Event – Six exclusive sponsorships at $2,500 each
• Hole-in-One - Two exclusive sponsorships at $1,000 each
• Food & Beverage – Six exclusive sponsorships at $750 each
• Hole Challenge – Four exclusive sponsorships at $500 each
• Hole – 24 sponsorships available at $350 each

MBI Winter Conference

The MBI Winter Conference aims to provide attendees with a non-traditional educational program.  In years past, speakers have presented on such topics as “Negotiating from Strength”, macro and micro economic trends and learning more about customers (both future and existing).  All in all, the Winter Conference is a nice fit for those interested in a curriculum that provides industry insights that will improves both individual and company performance.  The Winter Conference is a product of MB”Eye” on the Future and brings together future construction leaders

Finally, the Winter Conference is an excellent program to sponsor.  The recognition value is high and the targeted audience has in the past been the middle-management of MBI member companies.  Keep in mind that the attendees today are tomorrow’s leaders and company decision makers.   Sponsorship packages are being developed and will be made available in the near future.