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The Level Set - January 14, 2026

The Level Set - January 14, 2026

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January 14, 2026

 

Updates & Events

Wisconsin Connection Conference: Practical Insights for Sales and Leadership

Plan to stay for the full Wisconsin Connection Conference on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, and get the most value from your time together. In addition to networking and connection throughout the day, the conference features two high impact afternoon seminars focused on sales growth and people driven leadership.

  • Beyond the Bid: Driving Builder Sales with Lynne Jensen-Nelson
  • Unleashing a People Power Revolution with Paul Burke

Both sessions run from 1:30–3:00 pm and offer practical insights your team can put to work immediately.

Wisconsin Connection Conference
February 24, 2026
Wisconsin Dells, WI

 

Improve Yard Efficiency and Delivery Performance

Join BLD Connection March 24–25, 2026, in St. Cloud, MN, for a hands-on workshop focused on strengthening yard and delivery operations.

  • Practical strategies to improve yard efficiency and material handling
  • Tools to reduce shrinkage and protect margins
  • Ideas to improve delivery performance and customer experience
  • A retail yard tour hosted by Tri-County Lumber

Led by Emily Overson, this two-day workshop is designed for yard personnel, dispatchers, managers, and owners looking for real-world solutions they can apply right away.

Yard & Delivery Operations Workshop
March 24–25, 2026
St. Cloud, MN

 

Onsite Registration Available for BizCon North

BizCon North is happening next week, and members can still join us by registering onsite. Walk-in registration will be available for trade show–only badges. The trade show includes exhibits, the speed showcase, contests and prizes, happy hour, the Women in the Industry Gathering and the Student Career Panel.)


While meal, reception and seminar tickets should have been ordered in advance, there may be spots available onsite (not guaranteed). Make sure to ask the BLD staff at the registration desk!


Why attend:

  • Practical sales and operations education
  • Networking with fellow dealers and supplier partners
  • Trade show access to connect with industry partners

Stop by the registration desk when you arrive and be part of BizCon North.

BizCon North
River’s Edge Convention Center
St. Cloud, MN

January 20–21, 2026

 
 

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Classifieds

 

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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