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The Level Set - May 7, 2025

The Level Set - May 7, 2025

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May 7, 2025

 

Updates & Events

Building Connections On and Off the Course

We’re grateful to the sponsors who make our summer golf outings possible. Thank you for investing in community and connection.


  • Sponsorship includes golf, dinner, and dealer facetime
  • Great visibility for suppliers and relaxed networking for dealers
  • Casual setting, meaningful impact


There’s still time to register to golf and to sponsor. Don’t miss your chance to be part of these fun, relationship-focused events.

Nebraska Golf Outing
June 3, 2025
Tiburon Golf Club, Omaha, NE

Iowa Golf Outing
June 5, 2025
Toad Valley Golf Course, Pleasant Hill, IA

Note: Suppliers must sponsor in order to attend. Sponsorship pricing and levels vary. 

 

Small Steps Matter for Mental Wellness

Find easy ways to support your team’s mental well-being.

May is Mental Health Month. A few changes at work can help reduce stress and build a stronger team culture.


  • Make time for short daily breaks
  • Check in with your team members regularly
  • Recognize effort and not just results


Learn more at Mental Health America’s Workplace Hub.

 

Stronger Businesses Start with Smart Risk Planning

BLD Connection members are invited to a 2½ day Risk Management Academy led by Federated Insurance experts and tailored to the unique needs of our industry.

  • Learn to prevent losses and protect your business
  • Gain hands-on risk management strategies
  • Network with peers facing similar challenges


This program is complimentary for members. Just cover your travel and lodging. Space is limited so register early.

 
 

Resource of the Month

Pump Perks for BLD Members

Fuel Savings Programs
Save at the pump with exclusive offers from Kwik Trip and Circle K!

  • Kwik Trip – Earn 7¢ per gallon at 700+ locations. Contact Tanner Benson at (608) 793-4826 or tbenson@kwiktrip.com.

  • Circle K – Save 30¢/gal for 90 days, then 7¢ ongoing at Circle K or Holiday. Sign up HERE or contact Nick Carow at (715) 907-4123 or nick.carow@circlek.com.

Classifieds

TRUCK FOR SALE


2000 Sterling with 24' bed

372,000 miles

2002 Princeton PB50 Piggyback

Asking $48,000


Contact Pete at (715) 748-4344 or pete@klingbeillumber.com.


 

BOOM TRUCK FOR SALE - PRICE REDUCED! 


1999 Sterling Material Handling Boom Truck. IMT 16000 Boom. 326,190 miles and 9,191 hours. The motor is a Cat C-12 and the transmission is an Eaton Fuller LL8. The truck has a 24' steel bed.


Asking $48,000. PRICE LOWERED TO $44,000!


Worms Lumber, New Munich MN

Email Brian Worms: brian@wormsreadymix.com

 

CATERPILLAR FORKLIFT FOR SALE - PRICE REDUCED! 


1994 GPL40-G2 Caterpillar Forklift for Sale.

$12,500 - PRICE LOWERED TO $10,950!

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.

Good Condition. Service & Tune up in June 2024 .

Email: scbp57@gmail.com
Bob Halleland

 

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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