The Level Set - October 1, 2025

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The Level Set - October 1, 2025

By Melanie Hultman

10/1/2025

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October 1, 2025

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Updates & Events

Renew Today and Keep Building Together

The 2025-26 membership year begins today, October 1. Renew now to keep access to the resources, events, and advocacy that strengthen your business and our industry community.

“BLD Connection has provided us with invaluable connections within our industry through their events and roundtables. We always leave them inspired by new ideas.”
— Carol Menghini, 41 Lumber

Professional development and educational resources
Industry events and networking opportunities
Member-only programs, advocacy, and business support

Your renewal form has been mailed, and you can also log into the Member Info Hub to pay your invoice. Renew by October 31 to avoid any interruption in your benefits. Renew today, stay connected, and keep building together.

RENEW

Call our office at (888) 544-6822 for assistance with your renewal.

Connect, Learn, and Grow Together at BizCons

Registration officially opens tomorrow for the 2026 BizCons. These events show what it means to be part of BLD Connection, as Retail and Associate Members come together to learn, share, and support one another.

Two days of seminars, exhibits, exhibitor speed sessions and receptions/meals
Networking that sparks new partnerships and strengthens existing ones
Contests, prizes, and member-driven idea sharing

“I enjoyed seeing new vendors and learning about products I had not come across before.” – BizCon Dealer

“It is always great to reconnect with dealers I have not seen for a while.” – BizCon Exhibitor

January 20–21, 2026
St. Cloud, MN

DETAILS

February 3–4, 2026
Altoona, IA

DETAILS

Strengthen Your Yard and Delivery Operations

At BLD Connection, learning together builds stronger teams and lasting community. Join Emily Overson and peers to gain practical tools that improve efficiency, consistency, and customer experience.

Cut shrinkage and boost delivery performance

Apply operational excellence in daily operations

Share challenges and solutions with peers

The workshop concludes with a tour of All American Do it Center in Tomah, WI. Thank you to our hosts for opening their yard to showcase real world applications.

Yard & Delivery Workshop
November 11–12, 2025
Tomah, WI

REGISTER

One past participant shared, “Hearing other yards’ issues and successes, and sharing how we make things work, was invaluable. The interaction was great.” – Chuck

Calendar Highlights

CALENDAR

Resource of the Month

Need drafting support?

The Design Connection offers new construction plans, stock house plans, custom-colored renderings, and estimate/take-offs to help lighten your workload. Visit thedesignconnection.net for details, and be sure to mention you are a BLD Connection member.

Classifieds

LUMBER RACKING FOR SALE

Double-sided LVL/lumber cantilever rack, which measures about 70' long by about 20' high. Includes roof. DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY CONTENTS SHOWN.

Asking Price: $2,000.00

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BUYER
* You must disassemble/tear down yourself
* You must have a Certificate of Insurance
* You must be finished removing it by October 10th, 2025

For more information or to inquire, please contact Jason at Siwek Lumber at (952) 492-6666.

CLARK FORKLIFT FOR SALE

2022 Clark S35L forklift in excellent condition

$30,000

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• Full cab with heat – perfect for year-round use.
• Lift capacity: 6,300 lbs.
• Low hours: 671 (still in service, so hours will go up slightly).
• Well-maintained and ready to work.
• Fork positioner
• Sideshift

This forklift is dependable, comfortable, and powerful enough for heavy lifting jobs. Ideal for warehouse, yard, or industrial use.

Call Isaac Rutten for details
(218) 535-1453