Tariff Refund Process Opens for Importers Following IEEPA Tariff Strike Down |
Following a U.S. Supreme Court decision that invalidated tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), the federal government has begun accepting refund claims through U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Importers can now file for refunds using the new CAPE system, with Phase 1 limited to certain recent or unliquidated entries. While this marks a significant step toward returning over $166 billion in collected tariffs, the process will roll out in phases and may be complex, with payments expected within 60 to 90 days after approval. |
New LumberTech Online Features to Strengthen Your Team’s Training |
Explore the latest updates to LumberTech Online, including expanded training resources designed for building supply professionals. View demonstration courses such as Common Sense Selling, Estimating Math Essentials, and Decks 1: Material Types, Features, and Uses to get a feel for the platform.
New this month, the Company Administrator Getting Started Guide makes it easier than ever to set up your company account, add employees, and begin managing training. You can also take advantage of our free Skills Evaluation tests to identify employee strengths, uncover knowledge gaps, and prioritize training efforts. |
Registration Open for the ProDealer Industry Summit! |
Registration is now open for the ProDealer Industry Summit, October 5-7 in Chicago, Illinois! This exclusive live educational forum designed to advance the growth of lumber and building product dealers, distributors, wholesalers, and their supplier partners. The event will be held at The Westin Michigan Avenue in Chicago and is co-hosted by NLBMDA and HBSDealer. |
BizCons & Connection Conferences - Save the Dates! |
Next season’s BizCons and Connection Conferences have been scheduled. Be sure to add these to your calendar! |
2026 Mid-America Connection Conference
December 8, 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Kansas
Olathe, Kansas
2026 Nebraska Connection Conference
December 10, 2026
Omaha Marriott NEW LOCATION!
Omaha, Nebraska
2027 Wisconsin Connection Conference
February 23, 2027
Glacier Canyon Conference Center
Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
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BizCon North January 19-20, 2027 Minneapolis Marriott NW Hotel & Conference Center NEW LOCATION! Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
BizCon South
February 1-2, 2027
Prairie Meadows Events and Conference Center
Altoona, Iowa |
Night Shift Mike McDole, Firing Line Advisors |
When a late-night call turns into a make-or-break moment, the decisions your team makes can define your reputation. This story of a second-shift supervisor stepping up in real time highlights what leadership, trust, and customer commitment truly look like in action. |
Lowering Production Standards as a Reasonable Accommodation From Federated Insurance
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Question We have an employee with a disability who cannot meet the production standard of his position due to his disability. As a reasonable accommodation under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), he is requesting that we lower the production standard for him. We have the same production standard for all employees in this individual’s specific position. Are we required to lower our production standard for him as a reasonable accommodation? |
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