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The Level Set - April 3, 2024

The Level Set - April 3, 2024

The Level Set Member News Industry News/Information

April 3, 2024

 

Northwestern Lumber Association and Mid-America Lumbermens Association are now BLD ConnectionThe Level Set is our weekly bulletin. Watch for this email every Wednesday to bring you up to speed on the latest events, education, and time-sensitive information.

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Professional Development

Gain more expertise and develop new ideas on ways to improve in your job skills…Sign up for an upcoming professional development program.

Upcoming Classes & Webinars

 

Click on dates for links to registration and full details.

 

One Week Until "The #1 Thing You Can Do to Get More Qualified Job Applicants" Webinar

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from one of the industry’s leading experts in recruiting, hiring and retention, Rikka Brandon! During this one-hour webinar Rikka will share her advice on how to find more qualified applicants.

 

Join Emily Overson for her insights into the costs of mismanagement for inventory management, the best practices to ensure accurate counts, management techniques and ways to optimize your accounting systems. Protect your investment and make your operation run smoothly…sign up today!

LBM Inventory Management 

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Risk Management for LBM Dealers 

Sponsored by:

BlueLinx logo

During this one-day class, participants will walk through the diverse sources of losses that affect retail establishments and expose proactive measures to address them. Key focal points include intentional or unintentional choices made by your employees, vendors, customers, or scam artist cybersecurity. Attendees will walk away with effective strategies aimed at protecting your valuable resources.

 

Estimating 1-2-3 – Last Class This Spring!

National trainer Casey Voorhees is making one more stop in our region this spring! 

Prepare your estimators, designers, and sales team members for the busy summer with comprehensive training in blueprint reading and material estimating. Participants will leave with time-saving techniques, shortcuts, and formulas to streamline the material take-off process.

 
Foundations Online Forklift Operator Training
 

Federated Risk Management Seminar  

As a benefit from your association, Federated Insurance® would like to offer you an exclusive invitation to join other business owners at their complimentary, one-day Risk Management Academy. Click HERE to learn more. 

Events & Outings

Upcoming

 

Join us at Swing Into Spring! Registration Closes April 12

Join your fellow dealers and suppliers in Osage Beach, Missouri at the Margaritaville Lake Resort and The Oaks Golf Course for:


🎣 Fishing on Lake of the Ozarks

🌽 Corn Hole Tournament

🥩 Steak/Chop Fry with Open Bar

⛳ Golf Tournament

 

BLD Golf Outings

Tee up for a "hole" lot of fun! Secure your spot for a swingin' day on the green on June 4th and June 6th. Get ready to “putt” your skills to the test on the fairway, followed by an evening of delicious food and an awards ceremony at the clubhouse. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to network with industry peers and enjoy a day on the greens!


Register by Friday, June 24 for either golf outing.

Nebraska Golf Outing

June 4, 2024

Papillion, Nebraska

Iowa Golf Outing

June 6, 2024

Grimes, Iowa

 

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Are you getting the best possible rates in the credit card market? We use the purchasing power of our members to keep rates low!


We assist with any PCI Compliance needs for merchants on our bankcard program.


BLD Connection can provide you with a FREE cost comparison. Contact Carley Chivers in our bank card office at (715) 254-9600 or carleyc@midwesthardware.com.

Classifieds

TRUCK & ELEVATORS FOR SALE


Click HERE to view full ad.


Becker Millwork
Freeburg, MO
pbeckermillwork@gmail.com
Brenda or Paige

 

To place a classified ad, contact Melanie at melanie@bldconnection.org or call (764) 595-4050.

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