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Monthly News from BLD Connection
October 2024
Northwestern Lumber Association and Mid-America Lumbermens Association are now BLD Connection. Read About Our Transformation!
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Sponsor & Exhibitor Booth Registration is Now Open for BizCon North + South!
We’re excited to announce that registration for sponsor and exhibitor booths at BizCon North + South is officially open! This is your opportunity to connect with top dealers and building professionals at two of the most highly anticipated events in our region.
Exhibiting is the only way that suppliers gain access into the BizCons so secure your entry today!
Wisconsin Connection Conference: Dealer and Sponsor Registration Now Open!
We are thrilled to announce that registration is officially open for the 2025 Wisconsin Connection Conference!
Whether you’re a dealer looking to gain valuable insights from industry experts or a sponsor eager to strengthen your relationships with retail lumber dealers, this event promises to be a powerful day of learning, networking, and growth.
Why BLD Connection Membership Matters: Your Peers Share Their Thoughts
As we celebrate the first week of membership renewal season, we’re excited to share another story from one of your fellow members that showcases the true value of being part of the BLD Connection community.
Chris Hegeman, Manager at Bliffert Lumber in Milwaukee, WI, and BLD Connection - Wisconsin Chairman of the Board, shared his experience on the impact BLD Connection has had on their team.
Watering the Money Tree - Essential Elements of Gross Margin Mastery
Ken Wilbanks
Discover the essential elements of Gross Margin Mastery with Ken Wilbanks. In "Watering the Money Tree," Ken shares how strategic leadership and refined systems can drive top-tier profitability.
If parting is such sweet sorrow, Zeke was the sweetest guy you’ll ever meet.
Disciplining employees is never fun. Like most companies during litigious times, we made sure we dotted every “I” and crossed every “t” when we were forced into disciplinary action.
With the start of the school year, multiple employees have requested to use Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave to take care of their children when they have days off from school. These employees have not brought up any medical condition; our understanding is that they do not want to arrange for childcare and want to take days off to watch their kids themselves. Are we required to provide them with FMLA leave for regular childcare reasons?
