2025 BizCon North

Building Your Sales Framework for Stronger Relationships

Get ready for a high energy and creative session to grow your business and relationships.  Dustin’s interactive learning experiences will challenge your creative thinking and position you for greater success.  Sales can be a balancing act and without a solid framework it is hard to deliver great results.  This session will equip you with tools to tackle challenges, objections, leverage benefits and allow you to control more of the sales process.

• You will learn how to utilize the mental game of sales and what winning looks like.
• You will learn how to remove barriers in the sales process and win over the prospect.
• You will learn how to maximize your time and create memorable moments in the buying process.
• You will learn how to leverage creative experiences to stand out from your competition.

About Dustin: Dustin E. James is America’s Top Corporate Energizer. He is on a mission to elevate the workplace, helping increase sales performance, building resilient, connected, and creative leaders. This motivational speaking powerhouse has presented to over 500,000
individuals in-person and virtually throughout the United States. Dustin’s interactive learning experiences motive and inspire through massive crowd engagement, creativity, and professional story telling. Creativity is his calling cards, with over 200+ plus transformational stories tailored for each of his events. Dustin has been a TOP PERFORMER in 4 different industries, he is a proud husband and father of two, he is a serial entrepreneur, a TEDx Speaker, and John Maxwell Certified Coach.
Buckle up and get ready for some creative fun!

Join us for our Opening Membership Meeting and Luncheon, exclusively for members! For just $35 per person, enjoy a full meal while staying informed, connected and educated.

The event includes:

• Full Meal: Delight in a delicious lunch as you connect with fellow members.
• Event Introduction: Learn about the event, the sponsors, the contests, and everything happening at the 2025 BizCon.
• Association Updates: Get the latest news and updates about our association's initiatives and achievements.
• Contractor Panel: Gain valuable insights from industry experts during our engaging contractor panel discussion.

Don't miss this opportunity to network, learn, and enjoy a great meal. This event is for members only (or invited by a member), so be sure to take advantage of this exclusive gathering. We look forward to seeing you there!

Advance registration for this session is required to help BLD staff with set-up requirements and food & beverage counts. Please indicate your intention to attend this session when registering

The exhibit hall is the hub for idea sharing, solutions, and networking opportunities you won’t find elsewhere. This core element of the event not only features a large assortment of LBM product-related vendor booths, it’s also the location for additional activities, which creates an unbeatable energetic buzz only found here! Read more about the exhibit hall activities below. The exhibit hall is open to members or non-members.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE

• Themed Break Services on Both Days
  • Day 1 - Soda, water and snacks provided during the afternoon.
  • Day 2 - Coffee, soda, water and light breakfast items provided during the morning.

Take a break and refuel at our themed break stations! Both stations are free and available to all attendees while supplies last. Whether you're a health enthusiast or a snack lover, we’ve got you covered!

Health Nut Station: Enjoy a selection of wholesome snacks and beverages to keep you energized, feeling great and sticking to your health journey while away on business.

Junk Food Junkie Station: Indulge in your favorite treats with a variety of delightful snacks that satisfy your sweet or savory cravings.

• Bar Service & Happy Hour Reception on Day 1

Cash bar service is available all afternoon from 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm inside the exhibit hall. Enjoy a beverage of your choice with your colleagues while you get down to business. Stick around for one of the long-time favorite functions on the exhibit floor – the Happy Hour Reception. FREE keg beer and soda will be available from 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm. (No bar service provided in exhibit hall on the morning of Day 2.)

CONTEST & PRIZES  

• Sponsor Scavenger Hunt Contest – Win $500! 

Join us for the Sponsor Scavenger Hunt Contest and embark on an exciting adventure across the exhibit floor! This interactive event is your chance to engage with our amazing sponsors, discover their latest innovations and vote on their featured products (premium sponsors).

Pick up your game card at the registration desk, visit each sponsor booth, and find the hidden item required to complete your game card. Not only will you gain valuable insights into what our sponsors have to offer, but you'll also be in the running to win $500!  In addition, you get the chance to cast your vote for the Best Featured Product among the Premium Sponsors – the winning sponsor will be highlighted in an upcoming issue of Connection Magazine!

Don't miss out on this fun and rewarding experience—participate in the Sponsor Scavenger Hunt Contest and make the most of your time at the event! Winner announced at the Wrap Up Lunch on Day 2 – need not be present to win. Open to members or non-members to compete.

• Last Person Standing Prize – Win $250!

Think you have what it takes to be the last one standing at the BizCon? Dealers and guests can participate in our Last Person Standing Contest on Day 2 for a chance to win $$$!  It’s a test of commitment, and the winners (3 of them) will walk away with $250 each. So, stick around, enjoy the final moments of the event with the exhibitors and sponsors, and see if you can outlast everyone else! Open to members or non-members.

Here’s how it works:

1. Stay until the Wrap Up Lunch at the end of the event.
2. Check in at the designated area at the end of the event to confirm your participation and collect a ticket.

Listen for your ticket number to be called amongst all those dealers still in attendance and competing. We’ll award $250 to three (3) lucky people at the end of the event. (Must be present to win.)

Get ready for a fun and fast journey into the realm of new innovations and groundbreaking ideas during the all-new Innovation Speed Showcase located on the exhibit hall stage both days of the BizCon.

Designed to immediately captivate, intrigue, and inform, this 45-minute session will feature participating exhibitors unveiling their newest products and programs in a quick-fire format; each company will have only a few minutes* to share the highlights, features and benefits of their new product/program before we jump to the next company. Be among the first to learn about these newest innovations that are set to advance the LBM industry and then further your discussions by visiting the company booths after the showcase.

Innovation Showcase participants are listed below and will be updated as companies register. Please check back periodically for updates. There is no cost to attend this session.

Innovations/Companies in Showcase (Day 1 & Day 2)

• Alpine Truss
• AMC Foam
• Best PreFinish
• Data Business Equipment
• Epicore Software
• ProWood
• The Design Connection

*Actual allotted minutes per company will depend upon the final number of participants showcasing their product within the 45-minute time frame.

BLD invites all the women working in both the retail and supplier side of the lumber and building materials industry to join their colleagues at our Women in the LBM Industry session at the BizCon on Day 1 from 4:15 pm – 5:00 pm at the stage in the exhibit hall.

Attendees can connect in person with those they’ve met during the online lunch & learns held throughout the year and will have an opportunity to meet new people from the industry as well.

Pre-registration is appreciated but not necessary – just show up if the timing works for you. There is no cost to attend this gathering.

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Brews and Bites Bash! Exclusively for BLD Connection members, this event promises an evening of great drinks, delicious food, and entertainment.

For just $35, you'll enjoy:

• Beer and Wine Stations: Enjoy a variety of beers and wines.
• Signature Drink: Savor our specially crafted signature cocktail.
• Delicious Food: Indulge in a selection of tasty bites to complement your drinks.
• Entertainment: Enjoy entertainment that will keep the atmosphere vibrant and fun.

The night wraps up early, giving you the perfect opportunity to head offsite for a full dinner if you wish. Don’t miss this chance to relax, socialize, and enjoy a memorable evening with fellow industry professions. Open to members only.