NEW: LBM Financial Fluency Path™ |
Help your team better understand the numbers behind the business with the new LBM Financial Fluency Path™, led by industry consultant Emily Overson. |
This 10-part virtual series includes 3 live sessions and 7 recorded sessions covering: - Financial statements, cash flow and profitability
- Purchasing, inventory and pricing decisions
- KPIs, budgeting and profit planning
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Live sessions: October 1, October 29 and December 3, 2026 |
LBM Financial Fluency Path™BLD Member Price $995 per participant Non-Member Price $1,295 per participant |
There’s a BLD Roundtable for You! |
BLD Connection has two online roundtable options this fall for members looking for practical ideas and peer insight. |
- Virtual Roundtable Series: Six online meetings covering operations, financials, marketing, workforce challenges, leadership and more.
- NEW Yard & Logistics Leadership Roundtable: Quarterly sessions for yard and delivery leaders focused on safety, inventory, delivery performance, customer service and leadership.
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A Spirited Saturday in Des Moines |
Make plans for the 2026 Wine & Whiskey Outing on Saturday, October 17, in Des Moines. The day includes stops at Iowa Distilling Company, Covered Bridges Winery and West Hill Brewing Company, plus lunch, refreshments on the bus and prize drawings. |
Dealer and guest registration is $125 for members and $150 for non-members. Suppliers must sponsor to attend.
Thank you to Premier Sponsor Federated Insurance for supporting the event. |
We’ve partnered with Staples Business Advantage, which means you too can take advantage of discounted prices on office and business supplies for only $40 annually!
They can help with all your supply needs like: Office Products, Janitorial Supplies, Break room Supplies, Technology, Furniture, and Shipping & Packaging Supplies. Call (888) 544-6822 or email Katie at katie@bldconnection.org to participate. |
Design Home Center Full Time Hiring Sales Associate
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Design Home Center in New Ulm, MN, is seeking a friendly, motivated Sales Associate to join its team.
The full-time position includes assisting customers with product selection, processing sales, maintaining showroom displays, and following up on orders. Sales or customer service experience and knowledge of building materials are preferred.
Design Home Center offers competitive pay, training and growth opportunities, and a supportive, family-oriented workplace. For more information,click here.
Hours: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Apply: Stop in at 1427 Hwy 14 West, New Ulm, MN, or send a resume to anna@designhomecenter.com. |
Design Home Center Hiring Full Time Delivery Driver
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Design Home Center is seeking an outgoing, energetic team member to deliver building materials to contractors and customers. Responsibilities include loading and unloading trucks, organizing materials, and some heavy lifting.
Building material knowledge is preferred, but training is available. Valid driver’s license required.
To apply: Stop in for more information and an application.
Design Home Center 1427 Hwy 14 West New Ulm, MN
For more information,click here. |
Join Our Team at Lloyd Lumber!
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Lloyd Lumber in North Mankato MN is on the lookout for dedicated individuals to join our family! We're looking for two motivated Contractor Sales People to help our clients bring their projects to life. We offer competitive wages along with a robust benefits package that includes a 401(k), health insurance, paid time off, employee discounts, health savings accounts, and life insurance. If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive environment, apply today!
Reply to Kory@lloydlumber.com or 507-625-4500. |
Forklift - FOR SALE
2006 Hyster H80XM 6614 Hours Perkins Diesel 48" ADJ. Lumber Forks $15,000
Contact Scott at scowger@sprintlumber.com. |
Classified ads are available to retail members. To place an ad, contact Melanie at melanie@bldconnection.org or call (763) 595-4050.
Suppliers/Associate members - for advertising opportunities contact Erica Nelson at (763) 497-1778 or erica.nelson@ewald.com. |
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