December 31, 2025

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Build confidence and sharpen your communication skills 3rd installment of our Built to Lead leadership series, led by Dena Cordova-Jack.

Thanks to group sponsor Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Co., there is no cost to attend. Pre-registration is required to receive the virtual join link.

We will also connect in person at BizCon North and BizCon South. Click date/location for more details

• Jan 20: St. Cloud, MN (BizCon North)
• Feb 3: Altoona, IA (BizCon South)

Women in the Industry Lunch & Learn
February 12, 2026
Virtual
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NLBMDA has launched Dealers to D.C., a new grant program helping more LBM dealers participate in the 2026 Legislative Fly-In. Ten $750 advocacy grants will support travel and registration for members who haven’t attended recently. Add your voice in Washington this March.

BizCon North returns to St. Cloud on January 20–21, 2026. There is still time to register for seminars. Join peers from across the region for practical education focused on sales, operations, and team communication.

• Sales Success with Scott Plum. Learn how buyer psychology builds trust and drives results.
• Operational Efficiency with David Wells. Identify layout and workflow improvements that reduce soft costs.
• Communicating Across Generations with Steve Bench. Strengthen collaboration across today’s multigenerational workforce.

Advance registration is required for seminars.

BizCon North
St. Cloud, MN

January 20–21, 2026

• Blueprint Reading & Material Take-off - Fargo, ND (1/7-8/2026)
• Estimating 1-2-3 - Inver Grove Heights, MN (1/13-15/2026)
• Sales Development (1/14/2026)

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.

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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