Federated Insurance - Risk Management Academy

Federated Insurance® is excited to formally invite business owners and leaders to attend one of our complimentary 2½-Day Risk Management Academy (RMA).

Webinar - Why Clients Choose You: Winning Work in a Competitive Market

12:00 PM - 12:40 PM

Learn how to win more business without discounting in this value-packed webinar with Mark Hunter, where you’ll gain practical strategies to build trust, strengthen relationships, and drive sustainable growth.

Federated Webinar -The Importance of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Hear about how to foster an environment where employees feel safe discussing mental health without fear of stigma or job-related consequences.

Webinar - Understanding the Tax Law and How it Impacts Your Business Valuation

12:00 PM - 12:40 PM

A comprehensive overview of the tax bill and the implications to your business presented by Stratus Business Advisors

2026 Wisconsin Golf Outing

11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Join us on Tuesday, July 28 at Trappers Turn Golf Club in Wisconsin Dells, WI for a shotgun start tournament (12:00 pm) at one of the area’s top courses!

Women in LBM Lunch & Learn - The Leadership Trap of Doing Too Much

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Join us for this Women in LBM Lunch & Learn as we explore how high-performing leaders can avoid the trap of doing too much, prevent burnout, and create greater impact by leading more strategically.

Webinar - Leveraging LEAN and AI to Optimize your Yard

12:00 PM - 12:40 PM

Discover how combining LEAN principles with AI technology eliminates yard waste, and optimizes fleet logistics.

2026 MN Links & Lures

10:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Join dealers and suppliers in Onamia, MN for golf and fishing at Izatys Resort and Lake Mille Lacs. Tee off Tues, August 11 at 11:30 am with dinner and awards to follow. Fish Weds, August 12 at 8:00 am with guided launch, bait, and snacks provided.

Webinar - The Leadership Playbook: Building Teams That Stay and Perform

12:00 PM - 12:40 PM

The truth is, retention and performance are driven by how leaders lead and how teams communicate every day. In this session, we’ll break down the core elements that actually shape the employee experience.

BLD Board of Directors Meeting

1:00 PM - 9:00 PM

BLD Connection Executive Committee & Board of Directors Meetings

Project Build - Construction Talent Acquisition Conference

Project Build's Minnesota Construction Teachers Conference engages secondary and post-secondary Career and Technical Education (CTE) educators of the construction trades. Through participating in this conference, they will: Understand the nuances ...

2026 Mill Tour - MAINE

2026 Sunflower Shootout Golf Outing

11:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Join us on Wednesday, October 14th at Sand Creek Station Golf Course in Newton, KS for a shotgun start tournament ( 12:00 pm ) at one of the area’s top courses!

2026 Wine & Whiskey Outing

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Explore Des Moines, IA with us and fellow dealers on this Wine and Whiskey outing! During this outing we will be visiting: Iowa Distilling Company : Kick off the day with a tasting at this renowned distillery, known for its exceptional ...

MLA Roundtable Group Fall Meeting

Professionally facilitated groups exchange insights, address challenges, and identify growth opportunities through shared best practices and performance metrics.

Federated Insurance - Risk Management Academy

Federated Insurance® is excited to formally invite business owners and leaders to attend one of our complimentary 2½-Day Risk Management Academy (RMA).

2026 Mid-America Connection Conference

Save the Date for BLD Connection’s NEW one day Mid-America Connection Conference in December 2026! This event offers educational seminars or contractor workshops in the morning, a membership lunch with a keynote speaker, and an afternoon of ...

2026 Nebraska Connection Conference

Join us for BLD Connection’s one day Nebraska Connection Conference! This event offers educational seminars or contractor workshops in the morning, a membership lunch with a keynote speaker, and an afternoon of networking with LBM suppliers ...

2027 BizCon North

8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Join Us at BizCon North in Brooklyn Park! Mark your calendars for January 19-20, 2027, as BLD Connection brings BizCon North to St. Cloud, MN! This premier event is designed for lumber and building material professionals looking to connect, ...

2027 BizCon South

8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Join Us at BizCon South in Altoona, Iowa! Mark your calendars for February 1-2, 2027, as BLD Connection brings BizCon South to Altoona, Iowa! This premier event is designed for lumber and building material professionals looking to connect, ...

2027 Wisconsin Connection Conference

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Join BLD Connection and WLDEF in Wisconsin Dells for a day of industry education, networking, and meaningful connections with your peers.