Nebraska Connection Conference

Dealer, Contractor & Guest Pricing

➡️ Click here for a printable Contractor Registration Form

Exhibitor Pricing

$1,100 per member (full) / $1,600 non-member

Exhibitor registration includes two full conference passes for entire event (welcome address, education sessions, membership lunch, vendor tabletop sessions and evening reception). Must register in advance to attend lunch.

Additional passes for exhibitors may be purchased for $100 per person (member) or $150 per person (non-member).

Exhibitors may bring an unlimited number of representatives to the vendor tabletop sessions.  No education or meals included. Advance registration is appreciated.

Each exhibitor will receive one 6-foot table (bronze topped – no linens) with two chairs. Electricity not included.

Looking to maximize your visibility? Enhance your conference presence with one or more of the optional sponsorship opportunities below. These sponsorships provide additional recognition and exposure before, during, and after the conference while supporting key educational sessions, networking experiences, and attendee amenities.

SPONSORSHIPS INCLUDE THE BELOW BENEFITS:

• Company logo featured on the event website
• Company listing in the onsite show program
• Recognition on general onsite event signage and function-specific signage (where applicable)
• Verbal recognition at Welcome address and Membership Lunch
• Bright sponsor ribbons for booth representative badges

2026 SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS DOWNLOAD

A small block of rooms has been reserved at the Omaha Marriott for Wednesday, December 9^th and Thursday, December 10^th, 2026. Information is below.

Booking Info (by Phone or Online)

• Call: (888)236-2427
• Online: Click Here to book our group rate for the Nebraska Connection Conference
• Use group ID “BLD Connection” when making reservation

Keynote Speaker - INFO COMING SOON

John Marshall, Co-Founder of AI Growth Partners & President of Impact Consulting

John Marshall is Co-Founder of AI Growth Partners and President of Impact Consulting. A retired president of a Wilson Lumber and building materials dealer, he now advises privately held companies on practical, non-automated uses of generative AI for executive decision-making. His work pairs AI with proven operating systems like EOS to give leaders a repeatable method, not one-off tricks. John is a frequent speaker and trainer across the building-materials industry.

Title: AI That Earns Its Keep - Practical Ways to Think Better, Serve Customers, and Run the Business

Most people are still using AI in one of two ways: as a content creator or as Google on steroids. They ask it to write an email, summarize a document, or find information faster.

Those uses can save time, but they represent only a small part of the opportunity.

The greater value comes from using AI as a thinking partner—helping experienced people work through problems, prepare for important conversations, evaluate options, coach employees, capture company knowledge, and make better decisions.

In this practical, nontechnical session, John Marshall will show how owners, managers, salespeople, and other LBM professionals can use AI in the real work of running and growing a business. The examples will include customer service, sales, operations, leadership, and decision-making, with an emphasis on generating measurable value without replacing the relationships, judgment, and industry experience that still matter most.

Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of where AI can help their business today, where it should not be trusted on its own, and how to identify a practical place to begin.

Dustin James

Dustin E. James is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), sales performance expert, and one of Real Leaders Magazine's Top 50 Impact Speakers in the World. A top performer in four different industries, Dustin has built million-dollar territories, million-dollar businesses, and helped sales professionals create million-dollar careers. As the owner of a nationally recognized formalwear business ranked #36 out of 4,500 dealers nationwide, his company operates in the top 1% of the industry. Having spoken to more than 500,000 people across the United States, Dustin combines proven business success with high-energy keynote experiences that help organizations increase sales, strengthen leadership, and build winning cultures. Featured on FOX, ABC, NBC, and CBS, Dustin is known for delivering practical strategies, unforgettable stories, and measurable results that drive performance long after the event ends.

Title: Building Your Sales Framework- Relationship Over Revenue

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, leverage and build deeper relationships and help you control more of the sales process.

1. Utilize the mental game of sales and what winning looks like.
2. Remove barriers in the sales process and win over the prospect.
3. Maximize your time and focusing on intentional moments to accelerate the buying process.
4. Leverage creativity, creating shared experiences to stand out from your competition.

Exhibitor Preview Hour from 11:00am - 12:00pm

Connection Conference Cancellation & Refund Policy

Dealer and Guest cancellations must be received in the BLD Connection office no later than 10 days prior to the first day of the Conference in order to receive a refund.  Cancellations after this date or no-shows will not receive a refund.

Sponsorship cancellations must be received in writing at the BLD Connection office no later than 30 days prior to the conference. Cancellations at least 30 days prior are subject to a $250 cancellation fee and the remainder will be refunded. Cancellations less than 30 days prior to the event will forfeit 100% of the sponsorship. This applies to sponsorships paid in full or yet to be paid.