Momentum is Building 2025

Momentum is Building is an annual conference to promote energy efficiency, gain better building skills and tips of the trade, network with exhibitors and attendees, learn new ways to improve your business, and earn up to 6 CEUs for electricians, plumbers and HVAC pros. This year’s speakers have new business practices and strategies to complement your high-performance projects!

• Gain insight into new techniques from nationally-known speakers
• See the latest building products and technologies
• Network with other building, electrical and HVAC professionals
• Qualify for more than $1,000 in tools to be given away throughout the conference

Exhibit hall open with continental breakfast available. Breakfast Sponsor

Iowa Cooperatives for Energy Efficiency

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Attendee registration for Momentum is Building includes all sessions and breaks, lunch and exhibitor reception on Thursday, as well as breakfast on Friday.

Early Bird Rates - rate expires Friday, January 26, 2024.

Contractors, member Iowa electric cooperatives and educational reps:

Without CEUs - $160

With CEUs - $225

Non-member utilities and out-of-state organizations:

Without CEUs - $320

With CEUs - $400

Regular Rates - beginning Saturday, January 27, 2024.

Contractors, member Iowa electric cooperatives and educational reps:

Without CEUs - $195

With CEUs - $260

Non-member utilities and out-of-state organizations:

Without CEUs - $370

With CEUs - $440

Vendor/Exhibitor Registration ($500) - sessions/meals included

• Two Vendor/Exhibitor Participant Registrations
• Company Introduction before lunch on first day

*Approved Student or Instructor - FREE!

*Registration under this classification must be pre-approved by event organizers. Please include the student/instructor information with the registration and our organizers will contact you with any additional questions needed for approval. If you have any questions about this registration classification, contact Suzanne Hull ([email protected]).

Close to shops and restaurants off I-80, this relaxed hotel is 8 miles from sports and concerts at the Wells Fargo Arena, and a mile from the Living History Farms.

There's a laid-back restaurant & bar. Other amenities include a gym, a heated indoor pool and a convenience store, as well as a coin-operated laundry. Parking is offered for a fee. Pets are allowed.

Book your group rate for Momentum is Building

A block of rooms are reserved at The Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel at the negotiated rate of $139 (King and Double Queen rooms). Reservations must be made by midnight on Monday, January 20, 2025.

Book your group rate for Momentum is Building

Exhibiting at the 2025 Momentum is Building Conference provides an opportunity for contact with HVAC contractors, plumbers, homebuilders, electricians, and electric cooperative marketing and member service professionals. Our attendees are actively seeking information about new products and services they can put to work in their local businesses. Last year, there were nearly 125 attendees.

We give exhibitors plenty of opportunity to meet attendees. We will hold a continental breakfast and a lengthy afternoon break in the exhibit area, as well as a reception on Thursday evening. Exhibitors also get a few minutes on the program right before Thursday's lunch to discuss any new products or programs. All exhibit opportunities are on Thursday and Friday, February 20 - 21, 2025. We invite your representatives to attend sessions and stay both days to participate in all of the conference sessions!

• Setup is available at the exhibit hall on Wednesday afternoon, February 19, 2025.
• Exhibiting is Thursday and Friday, February 20 - 21, 2025.
• We appreciate your response prior to January 15, 2024 so we may be sure to have adequate space and tables for all vendors and prepare for meals.

Due to financial commitments for Momentum is Building, we cannot refund registration fees for cancellations after February 13, 2025. ​Eventbrite’s fee is non-refundable. Contact the event organizer to request a refund.

Registrations for attendees made via telephone or mail, please contact Ryan Cornelius at [email protected]. If your registration and payment were submitted online for either attendees or exhibitors, you may cancel online anytime and receive a full refund through February 13, 2025.

You may mail registrations and checks (payable to Iowa Cooperatives for Energy Efficiency) to:

Momentum is Building

c/o Corn Belt Power Cooperative

PO Box 508

Humboldt, IA 50548

For more information about attendee or exhibitor registration, contact Suzanne Hull via email at [email protected] or call 515-250-6366. Registration information can be changed or updated up to the day of the event.

The Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel has plenty of free, onsite parking available for all attendees and exhibitors.

No, the meals are included in the (free) registration. Approval for students and instructors is required by the Momentum is Building planning committee. Contact Suzanne Hull if you have any questions!

You may begin setting up your booth as early as 1:00 pm Wednesday, February 19, 2025. For more information about attendee registration, contact Suzanne Hull via email at [email protected] or call 515-250-6366.

Yes, meals are included in the cost of the exhibitor registration fee.

Yes! We now have an event page on Facebook that will offer up-to-date information about the conference and allow attendees and exhibitors to network and share with their Facebook followers and friends.

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