
Thursday, September 18, 2025 | Detroit Yacht Club
21st Annual Event to Benefit
Scouting America, Michigan Crossroads Council
Scouting America, Michigan Crossroads Council
The Networking Event for Construction Professionals, Building Connections is the largest annual gathering of the construction community in southeast Michigan, providing a unique opportunity for informal business and social interaction while supporting the Scouting program for area youth and their families. In conjunction with the Construction Association of Michigan, the Executive Committee of Building Connections is pleased to offer this opportunity to network, socialize and support a worthy cause with all members of the industry, from general contractors, subcontractors and developers, to architects, designers, engineers and a multitude of vendors.
2025 Sponsorship Levels
EAGLE SCOUT EVENT SPONSOR ($7,000)**
Includes your company’s logo on event signage, pre/post email, social media, bar recognition, 10 tickets to the event and opportunity to address the attendees during program.
LIFE SCOUT SPONSOR ($5,000) **
Includes your company’s logo on venue signage, pre/post email, social media, bar recognition, and 8 tickets to the event. Sponsorships at this level and above include display space for your company at the event.
CUB SCOUT SPONSOR ($3,500)**
Includes your company’s logo on venue signage, pre/post email, social media and 6 tickets to the event. Sponsorships at this level and above include display space for your company at the event.
CONSTRUCTION SPONSOR ($2,000)
Includes your company name printed on venue signage, pre/post email, social media and 5 tickets to the event.
INDIVIDUAL TICKET ($450)
Scouting America is a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization.
The fair market value of this event is $100 per attendee.
**Reasonable requests welcome
Please note, the BSA will incur a 2.75% service fee for every credit card transaction. Therefore, checks for sponsorships are preferred but we understand if a credit card is easier for you. Thank you for your continued support.
Detroit Yacht Club
1 Riverbank Drive
Detroit, MI 48207
AGENDA
5:00 p.m. Doors Open
6:00 p.m. Brief Scout Ceremony
and Presentation
5:00 – 7:30 p.m. Raffles and Silent Auction
8:00 p.m. Evening Concludes
Mixing business with fun is our goal. Enjoy
silent auction items, raffle, prize drawings,
gourmet food stations, open bar, exhibits,
and, of course, fellowship throughout the
evening.
For More information, please contact:
Janssen Lemley
Director of Development
janssen.lemley@scouting.org
313-752-1245
Committee Chairs
Jay McKee | Sachse Construction
Nick Kuelske | Turner Construction
Executive Committee
Jaime Bochenek | NECA
Gene Gardella | Barton Malow
John Hanmer | Barton Malow
Kevin Koehler | Construction Association of Michigan
Sandra Kowalski | Doeren Mayhew
John Linenberg | Walbridge
Brad Maurer | Leidal & Hart Mason Contractors
Michelle McCulloch | Ruby+Associates, a Degenkolb Company
Tracey McLenon | Construction Association of Michigan
George Nowsch | Signarama Novi
Mike Nuechterlein | Triumph Modular
Byron Osbern | IBEW Local 58
Nicholas Percy | Fessler & Bowman
Craig Pessina | John E. Green Company
Preston Wallace | Limbach Company, LLC
Mark Weiby | Commercial Contracting Corporation
Jake Wysocki | SME
Trey Zackery | Brinker