Building Success at 2025 BizCons
The 2025 BizCons brought together LBM professionals, students, and industry leaders for education, networking, and business growth. With packed exhibit halls, insightful keynotes, and interactive workshops, attendees gained valuable insights and made important industry connections.
January 28–29, 2025 – River’s Edge Convention Center, St. Cloud, MN
February 18–19, 2025 – The Meadows Event Center, Altoona, IA
Key Highlights
- Education & Insights – Industry experts led engaging sessions on AI, sales strategies, and leadership development.
- Exhibit Hall & Innovation Showcase – Attendees explored the latest building materials and connected with top suppliers.
- Student Engagement – 31 students attended BizCon North, while 61 students participated at BizCon South. A Student Career Panel helped introduce them to opportunities in LBM.
- Networking & Special Events – The Brews & Bites Reception, Women in the Industry Gathering, and structured networking sessions fostered new connections.
- Contests & Awards
- Best Featured Product – Bayer Built’s Element Rail won at both BizCon North and BizCon South.
- Duckie Scavenger Hunt – Nathan Peabody (Lumber Mart West) won at North, while Colton Arnold (H.L. Munn Lumber Company) claimed the prize at South.
- Early Bird Registration Award – Tabitha Renneker (Hennen Lumber Company, Inc.) won at BizCon North. Alan Fishbein (Akin Building Centers) won at BizCon South.
