Introducing Elevate: Women in LBM Conference |
Elevate: Women in LBM Conference will take place May 7–8, 2026, in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. This new two half-day professional development experience is created specifically for women in the lumber and building materials industry, focused on building confidence, skills, and influence at every career stage. Led by Dena Cordova-Jack, Elevate delivers practical leadership tools and communication strategies you can put into action right away.
Open to BLD Dealer Members, Non-Member Retail Dealers, and BLD Supplier Members, Elevate is designed for women who lead teams, support operations, manage processes, or are ready to grow into greater leadership. |
Elevate: Women in LBM Conference
May 7–8, 2026 St. Louis Park (West Minneapolis), Minnesota $299 per persn |
Five Days in Coastal Maine
2026 Mill Tour
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Late September • Exact dates coming soon! |
Five days. One unforgettable stretch of coastline. Exclusive LBM industry access you can’t get on your own.
Join BLD Connection as we explore behind the scenes operations, connect with fellow LBM professionals, and experience the very best of coastal Maine - from Portland’s Old Port charm to the seaside towns of Kennebunkport and Ogunquit, all the way north to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. |
Spots are limited and last year’s tour sold out fast. Join the Interest List by emailing jodie@bldconnection.org. |
OECS Has Joined U.S. Compliance |
We are pleased to announce that OECS has merged with U.S. Compliance, strengthening our ability to serve BLD Connection members with expanded OSHA and environmental compliance resources. |
This transition brings: - Greater national reach
- Enhanced compliance tools and reporting
- Expanded training and consulting services
- Continued hassle-free, flat-fee compliance support
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Our commitment remains the same: helping BLD members simplify compliance, protect their workforce, and avoid costly fines without adding operational burden.
If you have questions about what this means for your organization, we are here to help!
Contact Chad Preese for more information at cpreese@uscompliance.com. |
Take NLBMDA's Advocacy Survey
Survey Deadline Friday, March 6th!
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NLBMDA’s advocacy efforts are strongest when they reflect and are driven by the priorities of our members. The NLBMDA Federal Advocacy Survey is designed to gauge your company’s advocacy legislative and regulatory matters at the federal level.
Your input will help shape our legislative strategy, inform regulatory engagement, and ensure we are focused on the issues that matter most to the lumber and building material industry.
Your feedback is confidential and essential to strengthening our collective voice in Washington. Be sure to complete the survey by Friday, March 6th!
Thank you for helping guide NLBMDA’s advocacy efforts. |
Leading Through Uncertainty: The Power of Transparency and Resilience Dena Cordova-Jack, Dena Cordova-Jack Consulting |
When the business climate turns chaotic, your team does not need perfection. They need presence.
One leader’s calm confidence during a season of economic uncertainty changed the way I lead forever. His lessons on transparency, steady communication, and modeling calm still guide me today.
Read the full article and discover five practical leadership lessons for navigating uncertainty. |
Dating Policies From Federated Insurance
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Question Our workplace now has two employee couples; these individuals met each other at work and started dating. So far, there have not been any issues in the workplace, but we want to plan for potential issues in the future. Are we allowed to have employee dating policies? If so, what should we consider in such a policy? We do not want to infringe on employees’ privacy outside of work, but we want to make sure we maintain a professional work environment. |
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