The 200th WORKSAFE project was enrolled into the program last week! WORKSAFE has been steadily growing since it began in the fall of 2012, and the United Fire Group dividend-paying casualty program is introducing WORKSAFE to contractors who otherwise may not have been involved with the program. Thank you to all of the contractors and owners who have participated. We try hard to ensure the program provides your projects with benefits that you can't get anywhere else.   

 

The demonstrated benefits are an overall awareness by workers that safety is emphasized on the project, that everyone on the site must work together to make it a safe place to work, and that this attitude can be carried over to other projects. The contractor and owner get the added benefit that the public is made aware that something special is being done on the site regarding safe working conditions.   

 

If you're not a regular WORKSAFE user, you should be. Contact Tom Suckow at tsuckow@mbionline.com or 515-657-4384 for more information on how your projects can benefit from WORKSAFE.

We are pleased to announce that only 5 sponsorships remain of the 44 available at this year's MBI-PAC Construction Golf Classic & Smoker!  The 16th Annual MBI-PAC Construction Golf Classic & Smoker will be held on Monday, August 24th, 2015 at Glen Oaks Country Club in West Des Moines, IA.   

 

We sell out the roster for 152 golfers each year and we are working to sell out the sponsorships.  Sponsoring the event is a great way for your company to support the MBI-PAC and our continued efforts to support pro-business, pro-construction policymakers.  The Golf Classic & Smoker has grown into the premier fundraiser for the MBI-PAC and the fee to golf in the event is $425 per person and includes a complete day of food, drinks, fun and comradery with others from the industry.  We have 23 foursomes reserved already for this year's event!

 

We invite and urge you to help support the MBI-PAC and the construction industry by becoming a sponsor of this first-class event!  The roster of attendees and sponsors that will be on hand is hard to find anywhere else, especially all in one place at the same time.  If you are interested in getting involved with the Construction Golf Classic & Smoker and would like more information, please contact Tania Bowman at (515) 657-4390 or tbowman@mbionline.com.  The remaining five sponsorships are listed below. 

                                                                                  

Event Sponsorship $3,000 (4 of 6 Available)

• Co-sponsors of golf brunch and reception
• Signage recognition - MBI will provide
• Complimentary twosome to the event (includes event gifts, golf and all day food and beverages)
• Permission to distribute your company information and have a presence in the clubhouse and/or registration area
• Exclusive logo recognition in event brochure
• Recognition in all of MBI's news correspondence (InsideMBI, FastTrack, Website, Social Media and Construction Update Newspaper)
• Recognized as an MBI "Essential Partner" in which your firm is entitled to a company profile on the MBI website and in the "InsideMBI" magazine
• A ½ page ad in the Construction Update

Lemonade Stand Sponsorship $1,250

• Banner recognition at Lemonade Stand on the course - MBI will provide
• Permission to distribute company information and staff the Lemonade Stand
• Two lunches for your reps on the course
• Recognition in all of MBI's news correspondence (InsideMBI, FastTrack, Website, Social Media and Construction Update Newspaper)

Micah Loveless
Digital Services Manager
(515) 657-4398 
mloveless@mbionline.com

Micah will be heavily involved with the Construction Update Network and the CUonline product lines of the Master Builders of Iowa. He will also be playing a large role in membership development for both the Construction Update Network and MBI. 
 

When not on the daily grind, Micah devotes his time to his family. He and his wife are the proud parents of two very active boys - Parker who is almost four and Liam who is one. Micah grew up locally in the Des Moines area and currently resides in Norwalk, IA.   

 

Favorite Season: Fall
Favorite Color: Bluish gray
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Food: A good burger or tacos

 

Alyssa Schmidt
Communications Coordinator
(515) 657-4380

aschmidt@mbionline.com

 

Aly joined MBI in April and is a recent grad of Drake University. She is in charge of the MBI website and all communications that go out of the office. When asked what she likes about her job so far, Aly said that she enjoys that it is different from week to week and how she has already learned so much. 

 

When not at MBI, Aly spends her time volunteering at Central Iowa Shelter and Services and is a new member of YNPN Des Moines. She also enjoys cooking and baking, DIY projects and figuring out ways to spoil her nieces and nephew (Pinterest comes in handy!). Aly grew up in Wales, WI - a suburb of Milwaukee.  

 

Couldn't Give Up: Coffee
Pet Peeve: Bad drivers
Favorite TV Show: Scandal
Team: Packers

Did you know that MBI members are able to update their complete profile from the MBI website? The information that you will find listed on your profile when you log in is what we have listed in our database. A great benefit of being able to correct and edit your complete profile online is to customize the way in which the MBI office communicates to you. You are able to identify if you would like to receive correspondence based on specified categories (i.e. safety; professional development, etc.) and identify your preferred delivery method of correspondence (email or hard mail). You will also be able to say which MBI newsletters you would like to receive and how to receive it.  

 

To log in, go to www.mbionline.com. Enter your username and password in the upper, right corner. If you do not know your username and password, please contact the MBI office at 515-657-4380 or email aschmidt@mbionline.com. Once logged in, click on My Account, which is also located in the upper, right corner. This will bring you to the page where you are able to manage your personal profile, your weather location and also view what registrations you have done from the MBI website. Be sure to hit SUBMIT after making changes.