Northwestern Lumber Association and Mid-America Lumbermens Associationare 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.
Important Member Alert!
Protect Your Business From Scammers!
Scammers are notorious for targeting lumber and building material retailers as the building season picks up. BLD Connection has also been informed that scammers are now impersonating well-known industry point of sale/ERP providers, posing as a member of their credit card team “just checking the system."
Tee up for a swingin' time on the greens June 4 and June 6. It's time to 'putt' your skills to the test on the fairway, followed by an evening of delicious food and an awards ceremony at the clubhouse. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to network with industry peers and enjoy a day on the greens!
Registration deadline is less than a month away! Register by May 24.
Explore a variety of Oregon's diverse regions and points of interest, along with behind-the-scenes tours showcasing different aspects of the lumber and building materials industry. Registration opens around June 1.
Join the waiting list by contacting Jodie Fleck at jodie@bldconnection.org or (763) 595-4058.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
May marks not only the onset of warmer weather but also a crucial time to shed light on an often overlooked aspect of wellness: mental health.
Grab your lunch and log in for an hour of inspiring ideas! Our Women in the Industry group provides a community of support for women working at all levels of the LBM industry. BLD members will discuss personal and professional strategies. Group facilitator, Teri Trask of T2 Training will provide insight into “The Power of Why” - When you know your WHY, you can navigate the WAY.
Complimentary Webinar from Federated Insurance: Active Shooter/Workplace Safety
This presentation will provide insight on how to handle an active shooter workplace violence situation. Attendees will receive information on how to help prepare your business to avoid becoming a victim of workplace violence and/or crime. Click HERE to learn more.
Through our partnership with BSCi, LumberTech Online offers over 130 industry-specific topics to keep both rookies and veterans engaged. These courses are written by industry pros with decades of field experience.
This is ideal training for those behind the sales counter and those working the yard. Click HERE to learn more and start your subscription.
Resource of the Month
Rev Up Your Fuel Savings!
We have two fuel programs to choose from! Earn 7¢ on every gallon of fuel plus additional discounts with our programs through Kwik Trip or Circle K.
Circle K extends competitive fuel rebates exclusively for its fleet card customers to save on every gallon at any of our 6000+ Holiday and Circle K stores. Click HERE to sign up or contact Nick Carow at (715) 907-4123 or nick.carow@circlek.com for full details.
With Kwik Trip, you've got access to over 700 gas stations, fuel centers, and diesel centers across our BLD Connection region. Reach out to Tanner Benson at (608) 793-4826 or tbenson@kwiktrip.com to sign up.
Classifieds
CATERPILLAR FORKLIFT FOR SALE
1994 GPL40-G2 Caterpillar Forklift for Sale.
$16,995. Original Owner. 7785 Hours. 8300#, Triplex 168/85 Mast,
78" x 48" Carriage, 48" x 8" x 1-1/2" Forks, 4.3l 6 cyl Gas.
