Keynote Insights Await at Mid-America and Nebraska |
Registration is open for dealers and suppliers at the Mid-America and Nebraska Connection Conferences. Each event features a full day of education, networking, tabletop displays, and a keynote that will inspire your team and strengthen your business. |
Mid-America keynote: Mitch Holthus, Voice of the Kansas City Chiefs, on bold strategies and team culture that fuel long-term success |
Nebraska keynote: Aaron Davis, author and speaker, on the power of attitude and performing like a champion |
Mid-America Conference
December 9, 2025
Embassy Suites, Olathe, KS |
Nebraska Conference December 11, 2025 Embassy Suites, La Vista, NE |
Learn Together With Estimating 1-2-3 |
Learning at BLD Connection means growing side by side. Led by longtime instructor Casey Voorhees, Estimating 1-2-3 and Blueprint Reading workshops give Retail and Associate Members practical skills and lasting connections.
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Grow With Peers in the Virtual Roundtable |
Learning is better together. Join our Virtual Roundtable series to share ideas, grow with peers, and get practical guidance you can use right away. |
- BLD Retail Members only with a vetted, noncompeting peer mix
- Six 90 minute online meetings starting Nov 6 with topic experts
- Topics include operations, finance, marketing, workforce, leadership
Stay connected. Let’s keep learning together. |
Virtual Roundtable
November 6, 2025
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM CST
ONLINE |
Get the Tools You Need to Hire with Confidence |
Struggling to find great candidates or get your job offers accepted? Hire Power is an online, on demand training built for the LBM and Building Products industry. Designed for busy owners and team leaders, it delivers everything you need to start hiring smarter, quickly. With 8 engaging modules packed with tools, scripts, templates, and real-world examples, you'll be ready to recruit with confidence in just a few hours.
Learn more and access your BLD member discount. Click HERE. |
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
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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.
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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. |
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