Join us for a conversation with Jay Montgomery of Montgomery Companies who will be facilitating a session at MBI on May 1st, 202 titled "Building, Keeping and What Kills Culture." In this session of What Were You Thinking, Jay will tell us what he has been thinking about when it comes to the heartbeat of any organization, their culture.

If you are stuck in an uncomfortable position of asking yourself, “what am I going to do with my business?”, please know that there are resources available at no cost for businesses of all sizes. Through Advance Iowa at the University of Northern Iowa, you can find confidential resources that will guide you on your succession planning path. Join us for this episode with Stacy Mullinex of Advance Iowa, for an in-depth conversation about succession planning and how you can get in touch with their professionals.

Georgia Van Gundy, Deputy Director at the Iowa Workforce Development will be keynoting the April MBI's BuildHer session where she will be speaking about the journey from groundbreaking to glass ceilings. Join us for this podcast as we discuss why MBI's BuildHer is critical to Iowa's workforce.

Allan Kehler will be keynoting this year’s Wellness Breakfast speaking about Finding Your Voice. Finding Your Power. Prioritizing safety, mental health, and wellness in the construction industry. Join us for this podcast as we discuss how in an effort to avoid being perceived as weak or vulnerable, many individuals in the construction industry have a tendency to bury their emotions deep within and we must do better.

In this episode, we are joined by Mike Huguelet and Kris Byam, both experts and educators in the public charter school space. Hear about how they are transforming educational experiences for many students in Iowa and what role trades-based education can play.

Jess Ekstrom, entrepreneur and author, will be keynoting this year’s Build Iowa Breakfast speaking about how to create motivation that lasts. Join us for this podcast as we discuss how she has turned her passions into success.

MBI has a long-storied history of partnership with Construct Connect. In this episode, Chief Economist Michael Guckes takes a dive into some recent findings and information related to labor concerns the industry continues to face.

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with Jake Thompson, a renowned leader with a proven track record of success.

In this episode, Jake Thompson shares his insights on the benefits of a competitive mindset, the qualities that define effective leaders, and the importance of balancing competition with collaboration. Discover how competition can foster innovation, motivate teams, and help individuals overcome challenges.