Main Calendar
Main Calendar
Federated Webinar -Lithium-Ion Batteries (Fire Risks)
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Lithium-ion batteries are contributing to a growing number of workplace fires. How can these risks be mitigated to help prevent damage, and losses from lithium-ion battery fires?
2024 Sunflower Shootout Golf Outing
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Join your fellow dealers and suppliers at Colbert Hills Golf Course in Manhattan, KS for the 2024 Kansas Sunflower Shootout!
2024 Wine & Whiskey Outing
10:45 AM - 4:15 PM
Explore Des Moines, IA with us and fellow dealers on this Wine and Whiskey outing!
MLA Roundtable Group Fall Meeting
4:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Association roundtable groups are made up of non-competing building material retailers who meet in a confidential environment to engage in constructive discussions about today’s business challenges and opportunities. Professional facilitators ...
Estimating 1-2-3 - Minnesota
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
National trainer, Casey Voorhees, will provide instruction and discussion on residential construction methods, blueprint reading and material take-off.
Yard & Delivery Operations Workshop - West Des Moines, Iowa
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This unique workshop was specifically created to help key yard personnel, dispatchers, managers and business owners understand the need for high operational standards within your company’s yard and delivery operations.
Gross Margin Mastery Series
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Ken Wilbank’s Gross Margin Mastery series consists of 3 live meetings; and 8 recorded sessions that attendees watch independently. Your journey will take you through each of the prime aspects of mastering Gross Margin Management.  There will ...
Virtual Roundtable
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
To help our members connect with their LBM peers and discover the value of roundtables, BLD Connection is offering an online roundtable learning series.
Estimating 1-2-3 - St. Louis, Missouri
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
National trainer, Casey Voorhees, will provide instruction and discussion on residential construction methods, blueprint reading and material take-off.
Women in the Industry Lunch & Learn
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Grab your lunch and join us online to connect with your peers. These interactive events, offer the opportunity to meet other women from both the retail and supply side of the lumber and building materials industry. Gain new perspectives, ask ...
Pinnacle Roundtable
4:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Part four of a six- part roundtable series facilitated by Bryan Rice will focus on HR. Association roundtable groups are made up of non-competing building material retailers who meet in a confidential environment to engage in constructive ...
Advanced Operations Workshop- Wichita, Kansas
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The Advanced Operations Workshop devotes two dynamic days to understanding these essential best practices and providing powerful proven tools to insure stellar performance within the yard and delivery operations.
Sales Development - Rochester, Minnesota
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
This fast-paced interactive workshop will provide the fundamental elements all sales personnel should understand in order to be a successful LBM sales professional.
Estimating 1-2-3 - Madison, Wisconsin
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
National trainer, Casey Voorhees, will provide instruction and discussion on residential construction methods, blueprint reading and material take-off.
Estimating 1-2-3 - Iowa
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
National trainer, Casey Voorhees, will provide instruction and discussion on residential construction methods, blueprint reading and material take-off.
2025 Wisconsin Next Gen Roundtable
12:00 AM
BLD Connection’s Next Gen Networking Group focuses on the education, development and connections that matter for next generation business leaders.
2025 Wisconsin Connection Conference
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
This one-day conference brings together leaders from retail lumber dealers and sales teams for dynamic mix of education, networking, and entertainment.
Sales Development - Arkansas
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
This fast-paced interactive workshop will provide the fundamental elements all sales personnel should understand in order to be a successful LBM sales professional.
Estimating 1-2-3 - Missouri
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
National trainer, Casey Voorhees, will provide instruction and discussion on residential construction methods, blueprint reading and material take-off.
Classic Roundtable
3:00 PM - 12:00 PM
This professionally facilitated group offers different perspectives to help create a strategic vision for your organization.
2025 BizCon North
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Join Us at BizCon North in St. Cloud! Mark your calendars for January 28-29, 2025, as BLD Connection brings BizCon North to St. Cloud, MN! This premier event is designed for lumber and building material professionals looking to ...
Estimating 1-2-3 - Omaha, Nebraska
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
National trainer, Casey Voorhees, will provide instruction and discussion on residential construction methods, blueprint reading and material take-off.
2025 BizCon South
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Join Us at BizCon South in Altoona, Iowa! Mark your calendars for February 18-19, 2025, as BLD Connection brings BizCon North to Altoona, Iowa! This premier event is designed for lumber and building material professionals looking to connect, ...
Estimating 1-2-3 - Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
National trainer, Casey Voorhees, will provide instruction and discussion on residential construction methods, blueprint reading and material take-off.
Estimating 1-2-3 - Wisconsin
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
National trainer, Casey Voorhees, will provide instruction and discussion on residential construction methods, blueprint reading and material take-off.
Introduction to Building Material Sales- Nebraska
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
This one-day class provides a basic understanding of building material operations, product usage in residential construction, and customer service basics.
Advanced Operations Workshop- Minnesota
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The Advanced Operations Workshop devotes two dynamic days to understanding these essential best practices and providing powerful proven tools to insure stellar performance within the yard and delivery operations.
Introduction to Building Material Sales- Kansas City
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
This one-day class provides a basic understanding of building material operations, product usage in residential construction, and customer service basics.
Introduction to Building Material Sales- Wisconsin
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
This one-day class provides a basic understanding of building material operations, product usage in residential construction, and customer service basics.
Introduction to Building Material Sales- Minnesota
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
This one-day class provides a basic understanding of building material operations, product usage in residential construction, and customer service basics.
Estimating 1-2-3 - Minnesota
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
National trainer, Casey Voorhees, will provide instruction and discussion on residential construction methods, blueprint reading and material take-off.