“Join current MBI Board Chair Gordon Parker and President and CEO Chad Kleppe as they re-cap 2025 and share their perspectives going into 2026. Besides ending the year with our highest membership number in the history of MBI, some of the other highlights that happened during Gordon’s tenure as chair include the a roll-out of the BuildHer initiative, expansion of MBI’s training and education programs, and the culmination of a strategic planning process. You are encouraged to take a few minutes to hear from Gordon and Chad on how MBI can elevate you and others within your company.”

Newly elected Majority Leader, Senator Mike Klimesh of Spillville, IA joins the MBI Edge for a preview of the 2026 Legislative Session and the perspective of Senate Republicans.

Join us for a conversation with Liz Forkin Bohannon — social entrepreneur, author, and 2026 MBI Winter Conference keynote speaker — as she unpacks The Community Quotient™. Liz’s inspiring message challenges us to rethink success, embrace curiosity, and lead with courage and community at the center.

Join Ben Hammes and Tara Rinehart to get a preview of the 2026 MBI BuildHer Program and how it’s designed to equip Iowa’s construction industry with the skills, confidence, and connections to advance their teams. Hear what makes this year’s experience unique—and why now is the time to invest in yourself and sign up.

In this episode of The MBI Edge: What Were You Thinking?, Tara Rinehart, Vice President of Industry Education sits down with Winter Conference keynote speaker Ben Nemtin to explore how buried dreams, purposeful action, and energy-driven living can unlock both personal and professional growth. Ben shares the powerful story behind his “Make the Impossible Possible” message and offers practical insights that challenge leaders in Iowa’s commercial construction industry to reconnect with purpose, take action, and expand what they believe is possible.

Tune in to hear from one of Iowa’s legislative leaders talk about the 2026 Legislative Session!

Join us for a brief explanation of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) with implementer, Mark Stanley. Learn how to grow your business using a series of tools that help clarify your vision and give you traction towards measurable results!

We sat down with James McNaughton of Neumann Brothers to garner an in-depth look at what is top of mind for young professionals in the commercial building industry. Added bonus: hear from him on what the MBI YBuilder program is all about and how you can participate!