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The Level Set - August 6, 2025

The Level Set - August 6, 2025

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August 6, 2025

 

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Updates & Events

Future of Credit Operations in Focus

FREE Member Webinar: Sales & Credit - How Technology is Shaping the Future of Sales on Credit 
August 27 at 12:00 pm CDT 

Presented by NetNow

Your credit strategy should be evolving with your business. This new webinar explores the future of credit and collections, with insights from a recent survey of over 400 credit professionals. Learn where to focus your resources and how tech is shaping what’s next.


  • Get updates on AI, fraud prevention, and digital credit tools
  • Understand key trends impacting AR and collections teams
  • Hear from NetNow’s credit and finance technology experts
 

Plan Ahead for Connection Conferences and BizCons

Get your calendars ready! BLD’s Connection Conferences and BizCons return with new opportunities to learn, connect, and grow alongside fellow dealers and suppliers.

  • New! Mid-America Connection Conference – Dec. 9, 2025 | Olathe, KS
  • Nebraska Connection Conference – Dec. 11, 2025 | La Vista, NE
  • Wisconsin Connection Conference – Feb. 24, 2026 | Wisconsin Dells, WI
  • BizCon North – Jan. 20–21, 2026 | St. Cloud, MN
  • BizCon South – Feb. 3–4, 2026 | Altoona, IA

Registration opens on or near August 25 for Mid-America and Nebraska Connection Conferences and on or near October 2 for the BizCons.

 

Stronger Communication, Better Sales Results

FREE Member Webinar: Improving Communication for LBM Salespeople
August 13 at 12:00 pm CDT
Presented by Mike McDole

There’s still time to sign up for the next webinar in our summer series. Discover how better communication can reduce errors, build trust, and increase sales.


  • Learn how to improve conversations with customers and coworkers
  • Practical tools for sales teams
  • Free for members, $49 for non-members

Thank you to our sponsor, LBM Advantage.

 
 

Resource of the Month

Essential Resource for Lumber and Building Material Pros

The 2021 Revised Lumber and Building Material Reference Manual is packed with charts, formulas, and practical info for anyone working in lumber and building supply.


Regular Price: $39.95 • Member Price: $24.95
Plus shipping


Click HERE for an order form or email Katie at katie@bldconnection.org to get your copy.

Classifieds

CATERPILLAR FORKLIFT FOR SALE - PRICE REDUCED! 


1994 GPL40-G2 Caterpillar Forklift for Sale.

$12,500 - PRICE LOWERED TO $10,950!

Original Owner. 7860 Hours. 8300#, Triplex 168/85 Mast,

78" x 48" Carriage, 48" x 8" x 1-1/2" Forks, 4.3l 6 cyl Gas.

Good Condition. Tune Up in June 2024. Serviced 6/27/2025.

Email: scbp57@gmail.com
Bob Halleland

 

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.

 

Northwestern Lumber Association and Mid-America Lumbermens Association are now BLD Connection. Read About Our Transformation!

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