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Built by a Contractor, for Contractors

MVP Contractor Network was created from firsthand experience building a service business, serving customers, and learning what it takes to keep moving forward. Our mission is to connect homeowners and businesses with local professionals while helping hardworking small-business owners build stronger, more sustainable companies.

Starting in Central Iowa. Built to strengthen communities wherever we grow.

Proudly serving Central Iowa Approved local professionals 30+ service categories
Aaron Van Alstine installing flooring on a residential staircase
From the tools up Built by someone who has done the work, not just studied it.
Meet the Founder

Aaron Van Alstine

Founder, MVP Contractor Network

Aaron Van Alstine during his early years working in the flooring trade
Aaron during his early years working in the flooring trade.
Installing flooring on a residential staircase
Building a service business one project, one customer, and one lesson at a time.

At 20 years old, I found out I was going to become a dad. With no roadmap, no mentors, and no safety net, I knew one thing for sure—I had to figure it out.

I started a flooring business with a used van, basic tools, and a lot of determination. There were long days, tight budgets, tough customers, and plenty of mistakes.

But every challenge taught me something—how to earn trust, solve problems, manage cash flow, lead a small team, and keep showing up even when things were hard.

Those early lessons shaped who I am and laid the foundation for MVP Contractor Network.

This platform exists to support other contractors, the way I wish I had support when I was just getting started.

Why MVP

Turning Experience into Opportunity

Skilled contractors are the backbone of our communities, but too often they struggle with marketing, visibility, customer acquisition, technology, and running a business—while still trying to deliver quality work.

At the same time, homeowners and businesses struggle to find reliable, trusted local professionals.

MVP Contractor Network bridges that gap. We create opportunity and value for both sides—connecting the right people with the right pros and helping small businesses grow.

Local Businesses. Stronger Communities.

Small Businesses Make a Big Impact

Local contractors do more than complete projects—they create jobs, support families, train the next generation of skilled workers, and buy from other local businesses.

When small businesses grow, our communities grow. We believe in strengthening the local economy and building a future we can all be proud of.

Our Mission

Building Better Connections

Our mission is to connect homeowners and businesses with trusted local construction and property-service professionals while helping small businesses strengthen their visibility, credibility, relationships, and long-term growth.

What We Believe

Local First

Earn Trust

Create Opportunity

Keep Moving Forward

Serve Both Sides