Northeastern Retail Lumber Association’s Post

The MRLDA held its annual Hatchets in Hanover axe throwing competition on Thursday, October 10, at Crazy Axes in Hanover, Massachusetts. Peter Brown of Hingham Lumber emerged victorious from a field of 30 participants to win the axe throwing crown! Special thanks to our food sponsor, BlueLinx and our prize sponsor, Boise Cascade! #NRLA #MRLDA #LBM #Association

In today’s competitive landscape, mastering the art of marketing is essential for success in the lumber and building material industry. “Marketing Mastery: Best Practices for Promoting Yourself, Your Company, and Your Products in the Lumber and Building Material Industry,” will delve into key strategies for personal branding and promotion, particularly for C-suite executives and business owners. In this session, we will explore: • Effective techniques for company branding and promotion to elevate your market presence. • How to increase brand awareness. • How to generate leads and boost sales. • Understand the profound impact marketing has on all divisions of your company, ensuring cohesive and effective communication across your entire organization. Learn more, and register today, at LBMExpo.com. #NRLA #LBM #LBMExpo #Association

Sixty-eight percent of full-service remodeling contractors surveyed said they expect their company's revenue to increase over the next 12 months, The Farnsworth Group reported. Read More: https://buff.ly/4gYBX0g #NRLA #LBM #Association

The poll was taken September 3-9, before the Fed meeting where a rate cut was expected, among a national sample of 2,276 self-identified small business owners ages 18 and up online. Read More: https://buff.ly/3ZVRVC5 #NRLA #LBM #Association

Both private and public sectors appear to be benefitting from falling interest rates and a positive outlook, according to a construction economist. Read More: https://buff.ly/3zOQf2B #NRLA #LBM #Association

The monthly decline in total private construction spending for August was largely due to reduced spending on single-family and multifamily construction. Read More: https://buff.ly/4eSDuD4 #NRLA #LBM #Association

Play LC Wired's Weekly WordroW! Get 6 chances to guess this 5-letter industry-related word. Don't forget, there's a new puzzle every Tuesday! Check out more industry-related games like this, starting in the October issue of the LC with published bragging rights to one lucky winner. Play Now: https://buff.ly/4gPv0hM Subscribe to LC Wired: https://buff.ly/3NEiGo4 #NRLA #LBM #Association #Play #Lumber #BuildingMaterials

In September, 59% of small business owners reported hiring or attempting to hire, a three-point decrease from August. Read More: https://buff.ly/3BDlMVR #NRLA #LBM #Association

Making disabled and neurodivergent workers feel welcome at work starts with education, one expert said. Read More: https://buff.ly/4gTGYXK #NRLA #LBM #Association