Join Wisconsin’s Next Gen Roundtable |
Join emerging leaders in Wisconsin Dells on February 23 for the Next Gen Roundtable. Connect, learn, and build your peer network as you grow. This member-only session supports your leadership journey. - Build confidence through shared ideas
- Meet peers who understand your work
- Grow your leadership skills together
In order to register, please fill out this form. |
Design a Smarter, More Efficient Yard |
Strengthen your yard for the future at the Lumberyard Design and Operational Excellence Workshop in Rochester on February 17 and 18, 2026. This hands-on course helps teams improve layout, streamline processes, and build more effective operations together.
Thank you to our Lunch and Learn sponsor, WorkSafeWorkSmart.com, LLC. - Reduce soft costs and eliminate wasted motion
- Improve yard and warehouse layout, flow, and productivity
- Apply practical systems that support consistency and team success
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Lumberyard Design & Operational Excellence
February 17 & 18, 2026
Rochester, MN |
Kick Off 2026 With Skills and Community |
Begin 2026 with workshops that build skills, confidence, and connection. BLD programs give your team practical tools for day-to-day success and the chance to learn alongside peers who understand the work you do. |
- Blueprint Reading & Take-Off, Fargo, ND, Jan. 7–8
- Yard & Delivery Operations Workshop, Lawrence, KS, Jan. 13–14
- Estimating 1-2-3, Inver Grove Heights, MN, Jan. 13–15
- Sales Development, Sioux Falls, SD, Jan. 14
- Estimating 1-2-3, Omaha, NE, Jan. 27–29
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Protect Your Business with Federated Insurance |
BLD Connection partners with Federated Insurance to offer members industry leading insurance solutions tailored to the needs of retail lumber and building supply businesses. Federated provides specialized programs that include Property and Casualty coverage, Workers’ Compensation, Risk Management support, and Estate and Succession Planning services.
To explore how Federated Insurance can support and strengthen your business as a BLD Connection member, visit www.federatedinsurance.com or contact Cody at cody@bldconnection.org or 763-595-4052. |
CLARK FORKLIFT FOR SALE
2022 Clark S35L forklift in excellent condition $30,000
• Full cab with heat – perfect for year-round use.
• Lift capacity: 6,300 lbs.
• Low hours: 671 (still in service, so hours will go up slightly).
• Well-maintained and ready to work.
• Fork positioner
• Sideshift
This forklift is dependable, comfortable, and powerful enough for heavy lifting jobs. Ideal for warehouse, yard, or industrial use.
Call Isaac Rutten for details
(218) 535-1453
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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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