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50% Tariffs on Canadian Building Products Take Effect
New 50 percent tariffs on nearly $20 billion in Canadian imports took effect August 22, including a wide range of building materials. Here’s what LBM dealers should know about the products affected, Canada’s planned response and what could come next for U.S.-Canada trade.
Connection Conference season is coming, with stops in Olathe, Omaha, and Wisconsin Dells. From practical education and economic insight to exhibitor tabletop displays, regional updates and time with industry peers, each conference offers a full day focused on the people and resources that support your business.
See what’s planned for the 2026–27 Connection Conference season.
Some of the best business advice comes from people who understand the challenges because they have faced them too. BLD Connection roundtables give members a trusted peer group to compare ideas, work through challenges and gain practical perspective they can put to use in their own business. Read why roundtables work and explore the options available for leaders across your organization.
AI Isn’t Replacing Great Sales Managers – It’s Giving Them More Time To Be One
Mike McDole, Firing Line Advisors
AI can help sales managers save time on meeting prep, coaching notes and data analysis, but Mike McDole argues its greatest value may be giving leaders more time to lead. He shares practical ways LBM dealers can put AI to work wisely and previews BLD Connection’sSeptember 10 webinar with John Marshall of AI Growth Partners.
Summer camps are coming to a close, and school is starting soon. We have employees requesting to bring their children to work during the school year when they have random days off from school. Is this a bad idea? What are some risks of having children in the workplace?
