NLBMDA Board of Directors Meeting

NLBMDA Board of Directors Reception & Dinner 
(By invitation only)

Registration Open

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Falls City Lumber Company Yard Tour
Location: Offsite, Meet in Lobby to Board Buses

Join us as we tour Falls City Lumber a full-service specialty wholesale lumber company providing quality products from quality suppliers since 1985. Falls City pride’s themselves on incomparable ability to offer quality lumber and specialty products at a very competitive price.

At Falls City Lumber, they believe in providing their customers with exceptional customer service, an extensive inventory, and prompt delivery. We offer a wide range of building products including, but not limited to Redwood, Cedar, Fiber Cement, PVC trim, Decking products, Columns and Railings.

Falls City Lumber takes pride in their professional sales staff, which have several years of both sales and purchasing experience. With considerable knowledge of both specialty lumber and composite materials, they can provide answers and offer solutions. Our company size is an advantage to their customers, allowing one-on-one business relationships that keep our customers aware and informed. Falls City Lumber’s corporate office and warehouse facility are in Louisville, Kentucky. An additional sales office and supporting distribution yard is located Fairfield, Ohio.

Pre-registration is required for the tour and all registered participants are asked to meet in the hotel lobby by 1:15 PM Eastern Time to begin boarding the buses. Space is limited. 

Opening Networking Reception
Location: Offsite

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LBM Executive Dinner
(By invitation only)

Registration Open

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Networking Breakfast 

Welcome & Opening Keynote

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General Session Keynote Speaker

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Networking Coffee Break

A State of Play from Washington D.C.: An Insider Look Into the Political Landscape

Get an insider’s perspective on the ever-shifting political landscape and what it means for the lumber and building materials industry. This session will break down key legislative developments, regulatory trends, and the political forces shaping the business environment.

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General Session Panel: How Independent Dealers Win

Being independent doesn’t mean going it alone. This session dives into real-world strategies that help independent dealers stand out, stay competitive, and grow—no matter the market conditions. Learn from industry pros who’ve been there, done that, and come out on top.

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Networking Luncheon

General Session Panel: How Technology is Influencing and Transforming the Next-Gen of the Industry

Technology is changing the game—and the next generation is all in. This session takes a look at how up-and-coming leaders are using tech to streamline operations, connect with customers, and grow their businesses. From digital tools to data-driven decisions, you’ll hear real examples of what’s working, what’s next, and how to keep up in a fast-moving landscape.

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Coffee Break

General Session Panel: NextGen LBM Leaders Panel

The future of the industry is in good hands—and you’ll meet some of the folks leading the charge. This panel features up-and-coming leaders who are bringing fresh ideas, new energy, and a forward-thinking mindset to the world of lumber and building supply. Hear their stories, lessons learned, and what they see coming next for independent dealers.

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Coffee Break

General Session: Builder Panel

Today’s builders are doing things differently—adapting to new demands, embracing new technologies, and rethinking how they work with suppliers. In this panel, a group of forward-thinking builders share what’s driving change on the jobsite, what they need from their partners, and how dealers can better support them.

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Networking Reception in Exhibit Hall

ProDealer Award Dinner

The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association will recognize members that have made outstanding contributions to the association and the entire Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association. 

In addition, the National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association and HBSDealer are proud to recognize two high performing companies with a commitment to best practices, organizational excellence, and demonstrating core values of the industry. 

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Manufacturers and Services Council Meeting (members only)

Networking Breakfast

Registration Open

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General Session: Lessons from the Convenience Store Industry: How Independent LBM Dealers Can Compete & Win Against Industry Giants

Independent lumber and building materials dealers are navigating an increasingly competitive and consolidated marketplace. However, they are not alone. The convenience store industry, with over 152,000 stores in the U.S., has long faced similar challenges—competing with industry giants, overcoming supply chain disruptions, managing labor shortages, and striving for attention from key vendors.

Despite these obstacles, 60% of convenience stores remain single-store operators, proving that small businesses can not only survive but also thrive against national and global chains.

Join Don Longo, Editorial Emeritus of Convenience Store News, as he shares insights from CSN’s annual State of the Small Operators report and explores how independent c-store operators continue to stay relevant and competitive.

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General Session Panel 

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Closing Remarks