BLD Connection

This webinar will provide attendees with practical knowledge about managing employee behavior and performance relating to the use of marijuana or cannabis products in and out of the workplace. Baseline issues such as what to do about impairment at work, how to navigate both legal and illegal use by employees, and the status of drug testing will be explained. Employees' expectations around these issues has transformed, and employers face complex and often conflicting rules and laws when grappling with these issues, and the presenter can help provide practical solutions for dealing with them. Real life examples will be provided and there will be a live Q&A session at the end. Learn more at this complimentary Federated webinar: https://lnkd.in/gcFeFbvA

📢 Speaker Spotlight: Mike McDole at Nebraska Connection Conference! We’re excited to welcome Mike McDole, a 40+ year veteran of the pro-dealer industry, as a featured speaker at this year’s Nebraska Connection Conference! Mike is the founder of Firing-Line LBM Advisors, where he supports dealers across the U.S. with expertise in sales management, bottom-line improvement, and efficiency metrics. 👉 Check out Mike's article, "Bridge the Gulf Between Sales and Credit," featured in our latest BLD Connection Magazine here: https://lnkd.in/ggFCzcqZ And don’t miss his seminars at the conference: And don’t miss his seminars at the conference: https://lnkd.in/gBf9UGHG Join us on December 11 for Mike's insights and unlock new approaches to success in sales! 📈 #NebraskaConnectionConference #BLDConnection #SalesSuccess

Registration for BizCon North & South is NOW OPEN! 🚨 Join us for BizCon North (January 28-29, 2025 in St. Cloud, MN) or BizCon South (February 18-19, 2025 in Altoona, IA) for two days of learning, networking, and industry insights! 🛠️💼 🎉 Early Bird Registration: Register early and you could win $250 just by showing up and collecting your badge! BizCon North Early Bird: Register by Dec 27, 2024 BizCon South Early Bird: Register by Jan 17, 2025 Highlights include: 🔹Contractor panels 🔹Seminars on AI, sales, and leadership 🔹Vendor exhibits & Innovation Speed Showcase 🔹Networking receptions, happy hours, and more! Don’t miss out—register now and secure your chance to win! 📝 https://lnkd.in/gvAYpArY #BizConNorth2025 #BizConSouth2025 #EarlyBird #LBMIndustry #BLDConnection #Networking #IndustryLeadership #DealerEvents

Congratulations to BLD Connection member, West-Hodson Lumber & Concrete for being inducted into the Norfolk Area Business Hall of Fame! https://lnkd.in/gx57DuPy

Attention Members! 📢 Prepare for upcoming changes with the NLBMDA Webinar Series on the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)! 🔎 What Business Owners Need to Know Before January 1, 2025: Over 30 million small businesses will soon be required to file Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reports with FinCEN. Join NLBMDA and Wolters Kluwer on November 7th at 1:00 PM Eastern to learn more about: ✅ CTA implications and requirements ✅ BOI reporting obligations and exemptions ✅ Filing procedures and timelines ✅ How partnering with a trusted provider can streamline your compliance 💻 Don’t miss this chance to stay informed and prepared! 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/gTYEBQkx Can’t attend? Register anyway to receive the on-demand version!

👏 A big thank you to Simpson Strong-Tie for being the host of our Estimating 1-2-3 class in Inver Grove Heights, MN! We also want to express our appreciation to Casey Voorhees for leading our Estimating classes this year. Your expertise helps make these learning experiences top-notch! 🛠️ Check out our schedule of upcoming classes: https://lnkd.in/dVRjbMSF #Estimating123 #ProfessionalDevelopment #BLDConnection #SimpsonStrongTie #IndustryTraining #LumberTech

National trainer, Casey Voorhees, will provide instruction and discussion on residential construction methods, blueprint reading and material take-off. Estimating 3 takes students beyond the basic construction take-off to the more difficult areas of a material take-off. Attendees will discover short-cut formulas that will speed up the material take-off process. 

Last week, BLD Connection 2nd Vice Chairman and former NLBMDA Director Brett Hanson – together with his son Colter – hosted another meeting with Rep. Dusty Johnson (SD) to discuss issues impacting the lumber & building material industry, small business and rural Americans. Hanson has been a champion for legislative & regulatory advocacy within the region and nationwide and works tirelessly to ensure that his legislators understand his business, his community and how their decisions in Washington D.C. impact the work of their constituents.

Attention Business Owners, Presidents, Safety/HR Teams, and Leaders! 📢 Are you prepared for an OSHA inspection? Join us for a FREE Webinar with OSHA+Environmental Compliance Systems (OECS) and get ahead of the game! Learn the key steps to ensure your workplace is safe, compliant, and ready for any OSHA visit. 🛠 Who Should Attend: Owners, Presidents, Safety/HR Personnel Plant Management, Superintendents, Project Managers, Foremen 🗓 Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024 ⏰ Time: 11:00 A.M. to noon 💻 Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/g6nyajVG Don't miss this essential training to protect your workers and avoid costly penalties!

Designed for Contractor and Project Sales team members, this fast-paced interactive workshop will provide the fundamental elements all Sales Personnel should understand in order to be a successful LBM sales professional. From customer service to negotiations, product group analysis, project and time management, the lessons learned in this program will put you on the path to building a profitable book of business for you and your company. In addition to skill building, this workshop also offers group discussions where you’ll explore today’s challenges and learn from your fellow group members. #BLDConnection #SalesDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment