Upcoming Events with Rapids
Stay up to date with the latest events that Rapids is hosting, attending, or supporting. On this calendar, you’ll find a range of conferences, training sessions, and public events across the foodservice industry. Whether it’s hands-on training at our facility, key industry conferences, or networking opportunities, we invite you to join us and stay connected.
Master Builders of Iowa Conference
Rapids is excited to return to the 2027 Master Builders of Iowa (MBI) Annual Winter Conference, February 23–24 at the Iowa Events Center in downtown Des Moines. As one of the best-attended commercial building conferences in the Midwest, MBI's signature event brings together more than 1,500 contractors, suppliers, design professionals, and others who shape Iowa's commercial building industry.
Stop by Booth #308 to talk with our team about your upcoming projects. From commercial kitchen design and equipment specification to project coordination and installation, we help general contractors and design teams bring foodservice spaces in on time and on budget. Whether you're bidding a new build, planning a renovation, or need a reliable foodservice partner, we're ready to help.
The MBI Winter Conference is a great chance to network, share ideas, and stay current on the trends shaping commercial construction across Iowa.
Meet Our Team at the MBI Conference
Troy Schooley, Business Development Lead for our Iowa branch, will be at the MBI conference to answer your questions and talk through how Rapids can support your next project. Troy works closely with contractors, architects, and owners to align foodservice solutions with project goals, timelines, and budgets.