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The Level Set - September 10, 2025

The Level Set - September 10, 2025

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September 10, 2025

 

Updates & Events

Membership That Builds Community

Your membership connects Retail and Associate Members to resources, relationships, and support. As one member shared, “We always leave events inspired by new ideas.” Your annual membership renewal invoice will be arriving soon. Make sure you renew quickly to continue experiencing all that BLD Connection has to offer.

Highlights:



Watch for your membership renewal notice coming soon!

 

Tees & Tastings – Two Ways to Unwind This Fall with Coworkers, Customers and Friends

Whether you’re swinging a club or sipping a cocktail, these two fall events bring the BLD community together in the best way possible. Great conversations, prizes, and a whole lot of fun included no matter which event you choose.


Sponsors - there’s still time to sign on but please register for your sponsorship by September 12th.

Sunflower Shootout – October 1 at Colbert Hills Golf Course in Manhattan, KS

Wine & Whiskey Outing – October 4 in Des Moines, IA area

 

Final Call for Next Gen Roundtable

Only a few spots remain for the Next Gen Roundtable in Minocqua. Connect with fellow rising leaders, tour Pukall Lumber, and take part in engaging peer discussion.

  • Designed for leaders with less than seven years of experience
  • Behind-the-scenes tour and happy hour included
  • Just $50 to attend thanks to sponsor support

Next Gen Roundtable

September 23–24, 2025
Minocqua, WI

 
 

Resource of the Month

Get the Tools You Need to Hire with Confidence

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Learn more and access your BLD member discount. Click HERE.

Classifieds

CLARK FORKLIFT FOR SALE 


2022 Clark S35L forklift in excellent condition

$30,000 

.
• 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

 

TRUCK FOR SALE


2021 Ford F-550

$45,000


• XLT 4X4
• 7.3 Gas
• 10-Speed Automatic Transmission
• Transmission Replaced w/ 3 Year Warranty
• 104,000 Miles
• 16' Dumping Flatbed w/Electric Hoist


Call (218) 747-2215 or mike@lakesidelbr.com


 

CATERPILLAR FORKLIFT FOR SALE - PRICE REDUCED! 


1994 GPL40-G2 Caterpillar Forklift for Sale.

$12,500 - PRICE LOWERED TO $10,950!

Original Owner. 7860 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. Tune Up in June 2024. Serviced 6/27/2025.

Email: scbp57@gmail.com
Bob Halleland

 

LUMBERYARD PROPERTY FOR LEASE 


221 South Street, Pella, Iowa
$3,200/month + taxes & insurance


Property Highlights:

  • 9,000+ SF Office/Showroom
  • Multiple warehouse buildings (1,500–4,900+ SF each)
  • Flexible space, excellent visibility, and access

Click HERE to view flyer with full details

 

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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