Big C Lumber

Today, we are featuring Devon Killarney, a Senior Component Technician at our Structural Building Components Facility in Dowagiac, Michigan. Devon has been with Big C Lumber for 17 years! His favorite part of the job is the flexibility Big C offers for balancing work and family life. "I'm able to take time off when I need to, which allows me to stay involved with my children's extracurricular activities. It's great that Big C gives me the opportunity to spend time with them and be engaged." A fun fact about Devon: he enjoys camping with his family at Plymouth Jellystone Park. They try to camp at least a couple of weekends a month, and Devon has been going there with his family for over 25 years. Thank you, Devon, for your hard work and dedication to Big C over the years. We’re lucky to have you!

Earlier this month, Big C Lumber had the opportunity to partner with Lumberman's, Inc. and host a trade show at Journeyman Distillery in Three Oaks. The show drew around 70 attendees and featured 15 vendors who supply materials, equipment, and services for the building industry. These shows are a great opportunity for businesses and people to not only network but also see the latest and greatest products the industry has to offer.

Last week, the Berrien County Career Pathway Day took place at Lake Michigan College, and a few of our Big C employees volunteered to represent our industry. They helped 9th-grade students explore potential career paths through hands-on demonstrations. A big thank you to Shawnee, Ashley, Derrick, and Matt for making the day a success! Each of them shared their unique expertise, showcasing various products and software tools they use in their daily roles at Big C Lumber. #CareerPathwayDay2024

Thank you to everyone who came out and joined us for the Newton Park Trunk or Treat Event this year! We had a great turnout, and it was a beautiful night. The candy and goodies disappeared quickly from our Big C(andy) Lumber Truck! 🍭

Next time you're driving along US-12 in New Buffalo, MI, be sure to check out this impressive job site—you won't miss it! Our Truss Plant in Dowagiac, MI manufactured the 80-foot trusses that are being installed in this video. The project is led by Tom Bussey Builders, with assistance from Barrett-Deezal Construction.

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Big C Lumber trusses are turning PINK! Keep an eye out for our trucks delivering pink spray-painted trusses to job sites. 🎗️💗

Exciting progress is happening at our Three Oaks location! Take a look at the newly built barn, and stay tuned for more updates. One of our original Big C Lumber locations is getting a well-deserved makeover.

This weekend, a few of our Big C team members participated in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk to support a great cause. It was a great opportunity to give back to the community and support a local foundation in Mishawaka.

Last Friday Big C Lumber had the honor of hosting customers and vendors at our annual Customer Appreciation Day. This is a great opportunity to facilitate discussions on the materials, equipment, and the industry. Along with great food, there were demonstrations by Milwaukee, Diablo, Palmer Donovan, and Lumberman’s, to name a few. Thank you again, to everyone who was able to attend and make this happen.

Big C Lumber participated in the Allen County Soil and Water Field Day, collaborating with local farmers to learn about promoting healthy microbe growth in soil and the benefits of planting cover crops in the fall. While agriculture isn't normally our wheelhouse, we all know how important the farmers are to our communities. Big C Lumber offers affordable outbuilding solutions for equipment storage and environmental protection. Stop into your local store and consult with our team to help with your project.