A New Membership Year Starts Tomorrow |
The 2026–2027 BLD Connection membership year is here. Dues invoices will be sent tomorrow, Oct. 1, by email, with printed renewal materials also arriving by mail. Members are encouraged to renew by Oct. 31 to keep member benefits and pricing active.
This year also brings a new member program: Health Access Solutions, an affordable alternative to traditional health insurance and another option for businesses reviewing healthcare coverage for employees. Additional information will be included with mailed renewal materials.
Your BLD membership provides access to practical education, industry resources, free webinars, peer roundtables, events and support from a team that understands the day-to-day needs of LBM dealers and suppliers.
We hope you’ll continue to be part of the BLD Connection community for another year. Your membership helps keep you connected to the people, information, education and opportunities that can make a difference in your business.
Watch for your renewal invoice tomorrow and renew by October 31. Thank you for your continued membership and support of BLD Connection. We look forward to another year of Building Connections together. |
Your Yard & Delivery Playbook |
Yard & Delivery Playbook is BLD Connection’s newly enhanced workshop for owners, managers and operations leaders ready to improve efficiency, reduce costly mistakes and protect margins.
Led by industry consultant Emily Overson, this two-day workshop covers: |
- Yard and delivery systems that improve safety, speed and consistency
- Leadership, expectations and accountability
- Inventory shrinkage and controlled returns
- Receiving, load building and delivery performance
- Practical ways to reduce costly mistakes and protect margin
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Des Moines, IA | November 17-18 |
Brooklyn Park, MN | December 8-9 |
Two Roundtables. Two Ways to Tackle Real Business Challenges. |
BLD Connection has two online roundtable programs starting in late October, each designed to give members practical support on the issues they are managing every day. Both programs are open to BLD member companies only. |
NEW: Yard & Logistics Leadership Roundtable
Starts October 28 Quarterly online series
Built for yard managers, dispatchers and operations leaders, this new program focuses on material handling, inventory control, delivery performance, safety, accountability and reducing costly mistakes. The group is limited to 20 participants, with no more than two per company. |
Virtual Roundtable Series
Starts October 29 Six online sessions
Led by Ken Wilbanks and Emily Overson, this series covers operational excellence, financial performance, merchandising and margins, workforce challenges, leadership and goal setting. Groups are carefully matched based on company size and fit.
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Warehouse Team Member at Banowetz Lumber |
Design Home Center Full Time Hiring Sales Associate
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Design Home Center in New Ulm, MN, is seeking a friendly, motivated Sales Associate to join its team.
Design Home Center offers competitive pay, training and growth opportunities, and a supportive, family-oriented workplace. For full details,click here. |
Design Home Center Hiring Full Time Delivery Driver
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Design Home Center is seeking an outgoing, energetic team member to deliver building materials to contractors and customers. Responsibilities include loading and unloading trucks, organizing materials, and some heavy lifting.
For full details,click here. |
Join Our Team at Lloyd Lumber!
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Lloyd Lumber in North Mankato MN is on the lookout for dedicated individuals to join our family! We're looking for two motivated Contractor Sales People to help our clients bring their projects to life. We offer competitive wages along with a robust benefits package that includes a 401(k), health insurance, paid time off, employee discounts, health savings accounts, and life insurance. If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive environment, apply today!
Reply to Kory@lloydlumber.com or 507-625-4500. |
Forklift - FOR SALE
2006 Hyster H80XM 6614 Hours Perkins Diesel 48" ADJ. Lumber Forks $15,000
Contact Scott at scowger@sprintlumber.com. |
Lumberyard Property - FOR LEASE
221 South Street, Pella, Iowa
$3,200/month + taxes & insurance Over 3 acres with multiple buildings, secure indoor/outdoor storage, loading docks, drive-in doors, and ample parking. Ideal for warehouse, light manufacturing, or distribution use.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. |
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