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The Level Set - October 8, 2025

The Level Set - October 8, 2025

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October 8, 2025

 

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Updates & Events

Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave Begins January 1, 2026

Minnesota’s Paid Family and Medical Leave takes effect January 1, 2026. Employers must notify employees by December 1, 2025 and prepare for payroll contributions, compliance rules, and leave administration. Our partners at Droel, PLLC are providing a complimentary webinar to help employers get ready.

  • Learn employer and employee contribution requirements
  • Understand leave administration and compliance obligations
  • Review key deadlines and best practices before 2026

Understanding Minnesota’s New Paid Leave Law
November 4, 2025

Online - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST

 

Build Sales Skills at Bismarck Workshop

Take your sales career to the next level with BLD’s Sales Development Workshop led by Bryan Rice. Gain tools in customer service, negotiations, time management, and prospecting to build a profitable book of business.

  • Learn proven sales strategies and customer insights
  • Strengthen negotiation, project, and time management skills
  • Gain practical tools through instruction and peer discussions

Sales Development Workshop
December 3, 2025
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM CST
Bismarck, ND

 

Keep Your BLD Member Benefits Active

Renew by October 31 to keep your BLD membership active and enjoy all the benefits of staying connected. Secure member pricing for upcoming conferences and continue to grow with valuable education and partnerships.

  • Keep access to events and training that strengthen your business
  • Enjoy member pricing for conferences and workshops
  • Build lasting industry partnerships and community connections

Renew today through the Member Info Hub, or contact us at (888) 544-6822 or info@bldconnection.org if you need assistance.


Stay connected and keep building with us.

 
 

Resource of the Month

Need drafting support? 

The Design Connection offers new construction plans, stock house plans, custom-colored renderings, and estimate/take-offs to help lighten your workload. Visit thedesignconnection.net for details, and be sure to mention you are a BLD Connection member.

Classifieds

BOOM TRUCK FOR SALE 


2007 Chevy T7500 with 7.8 diesel and Allison automatic. Fassi F95A crane. 25 ft bed with lift gate.

Recent work and upgrades:
• New tires
• New turbo, injectors, and injection pump
• New exhaust
• Front end alignment
• New coolant tank
• DOT inspection completed
• All fluids and filters replaced
• Two new batteries

Price: $35,000


Contact Eric at (425) 233-1835.

 

CLARK FORKLIFT FOR SALE 


2022 Clark S35L forklift in excellent condition

$30,000 

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• 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

 

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.

 

Northwestern Lumber Association and Mid-America Lumbermens Association are now BLD Connection. Read About Our Transformation!

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