Northwestern Lumber Association and Mid-America Lumbermens Association are now BLD Connection. The Level Set is our weekly bulletin. Watch for this email every Wednesday to bring you up to speed on the latest events, education, and time-sensitive information. |
Federal Court Strikes Down NLRB’s New Joint Employer Status Rule |
On Friday, March 8, 2024 , a federal judge in Texas struck down the National Labor Relation Board’s (NLRB) new regulation (RIN 3142-AA21) for determining joint employer status under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). |
Enhance your employee’s engagement and productivity…send them to the upcoming LumberTech training!
Upcoming Classes & Webinars |
- March 21 - Who Are Your Safest Drivers? Complimentary Webinar
- March 26 – LBM Inventory Management, Kansas City, KS
- March 27 – Improving Profits, Kansas City, KS
- March 26-28 – Estimating 1-2-3, Inver Grove Heights, MN
- April 9 - The #1 Thing You Can Do to Get More Qualified Job Applicants Complimentary Webinar
- April 16 – LBM Inventory Management, Brooklyn Park, MN
- April 17 – Risk Management for LBM Dealers, Brooklyn Park, MN
- April 18 - OECS Webinar MNOSHA Safety Grants
- April 23-25 – Estimating 1-2-3, Inver Grove Heights, MN
- April 25 – Federated Ins. Risk Management Academy
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Click on dates for links to registration and full details. |
Webinar: The #1 Thing You can do to get more qualified job applicants |
Join Rikka Brandon, a leading expert in recruiting, hiring and retention in the building products industry and founder of Hire Power for this one-hour webinar where she’ll share her advice on how to find more qualified applicants. |
Join industry consultant Emily Overson for a discussion on the importance of accurate inventory management. Discover the costs of mismanagement and learn best practices to optimize accounting systems, no matter what you use, for overall business success. Don't miss this insightful session! |
Participants in this program will explore various avenues through which retail establishments encounter losses and discover proactive measures to mitigate them. Key topics include cybersecurity, physical security, theft prevention, and an in-depth exploration of the fraud triangle. Attendees acquire effective strategies to safeguard their hard-earned resources. |
Risk Management for LBM Dealers |
Along with discussion on residential construction methods, attendees learn blueprint reading and how to do a material take-off of a residential home. The short-cut formulas taught during this class will speed up the take-off process.
“Casey is an amazing instructor and simplified things. Really will help do estimates more efficiently.” Jacob |
Federated Risk Management Seminar |
As a benefit from your association, Federated Insurance® would like to offer you an exclusive invitation to join other business owners at their complimentary, one-day Risk Management Academy. Click HERE to learn more. |
Join us at Swing Into Spring! |
Join your fellow dealers and suppliers in Osage Beach, Missouri at the Margaritaville Lake Resort and The Oaks Golf Course for: - Fishing on Lake of the Ozarks
- Annual Corn Hole Tournament
- Steak/Chop Fry with Open Bar
- Golf Tournament
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Tee-rific times await - join us for a "hole" lot of fun! Register now for a memorable round of golf followed by an evening of delicious food and awards at the clubhouse |
Nebraska Golf Outing June 4, 2024 Papillion, Nebraska |
Iowa Golf Outing June 6, 2024 Grimes, Iowa |
Thank You Wisconsin Connection Conference Sponsors! |
RION Equipment: Your Trusted Partner for Forklift Solutions |
RION Equipment is our endorsed forklift and material handling equipment vendor in ND, SD, MN, IA, NE, MO, & KS. For more than 50 years, RION Equipment has been your resource for forklifts sales and service. |
At RION you will find the right brands, parts & service. It is our local-regional focus, combined with our entrepreneurial spirit, that has set us apart & satisfied thousands of our customers. Please contact us at sales@rionequpment.com or online at rionequipment.com. |
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