Nebraska Connection Conference

Conference & Room Block

Embassy Suites by Hilton

12520 Westport Pkwy, La Vista, NE

(402) 331-7400

8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Evening Networking Event

Smash Park

8121 S 125th St, La Vista, NE

(402) 877-8770

5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

2024 Nebraska Connection Conference

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 | Embassy Suites, La Vista, NE

Registration Opening Soon!

Dealers/Guests/Contractors Register Here

Suppliers/Sponsors Register Here (Vendors must sponsor in order to attend)

The Nebraska BLD Connection Conferences is a one-day event uniting industry professionals with a unique blend of education, networking, and fun.

Whether you’re a young professional or a seasoned owner/manager, this conference offers the opportunity to connect with others from the industry to network and learn from each other along with professional instructors who delve into the “must haves” for our evolving industry and workplaces.

Enjoy a day of education and networking and an evening of fun with new friends and valued colleagues!

Agenda Dealer/Contractor Pricing Sponsor/Supplier Pricing Hotel Information Speakers & Seminars

Agenda

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2024
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm	BLD Nebraska Board of Directors Meeting (Invite Only)
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm	BLD Nebraska Board Reception (Invite Only) – Offsite Location TBD
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2024
8:00 am – 10:00 am	Registration
8:30 am – 8:50 am	Welcome Address
9:00 am – 11:15 am	Tabletop Set-Up for Sponsors in Ballroom
9:00 am – 11:20 am	Education
	9:00 am – 11:15 am - Sales Seminar
	9:00 am – 11:15 am - Operations Seminar
	9:00 am - 11:20 am - Contractor Mini Workshops (20 min each)
11:30 am – 1:30 pm	Membership Lunch & Keynote in Ballroom
1:30 pm – 5:00 pm	Networking Reception & Vendor Visits @ Tabletop Displays
	Bar service and dessert provided
	Grand Prize Drawing @ 5:00 pm
5:00 pm – 5:30 pm	Tear Down / Clean Up / Drive or walk to nearby SMASH PARK
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm	Evening Event (Games, Dinner & Drinks) - Offsite @ SMASH PARK

Dealer/Contractor Pricing

Dealer, Contractor & Guest Pricing

	Daytime Conference Pass	Evening Smash Park Pass	All Day Combo Pass
	Includes morning seminars or contractor workshops, luncheon with keynote, and afternoon tabletop reception.	Includes evening event with games, dinner, and drinks	Includes entire conference and evening event.
Dealer/Guest (Member)	$125 per person	$100 per person	$200 per person
Dealer/Guest (Non-Member)	$175 per person	$150 per person	$300 per person
Contractor	$50 per person	-	$150 per person

Sponsor/Supplier Pricing

Supplier/Sponsor Pricing

$1250 per company

Includes full conference registration (education session, lunch, and table top display for afternoon networking session) PLUS evening Smash Park event access (gameplay, dinner and drinks) for up to two (2) people. Must register in advance.

Sponsors may bring an unlimited number of representatives to the table top reception from 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm. Advance registration is appreciated.

SPECIAL SPONSOR NOTES

In order to allow for maximum dealer attendance, sponsors are capped at two (2) full event registrations to start with.* Based upon available spots at the time, sponsors may add one additional full event registration 10 days prior to the event at the rate of $200 per additional person on a first come, first served basis.

*If sponsor companies wish to send someone else to the evening function other than the person attending the daytime conference, they will be responsible for making sure the evening substitute has the entrance ticket to Smash Park.

Supplier/Sponsor Additional Add-On: Contractor Workshop Host

$100 per company

Includes 20-25 minute timeslot for supplier to lead a demo of their product during the morning contractor workshop session. (Only 5 spots available!)

Hotel Information

A small block of rooms has been reserved at the Embassy Suites La Vista for Tuesday, December 10^th and Wednesday, December 11^th. Information is below.

Embassy Suites La Vista
12520 Westport Parkway
La Vista, NE 68128
Rate:	$139 plus tax (includes made-to-order breakfast and complimentary evening reception)
Cut Off Date:	Sunday, November 17th (after this date, rates may differ and availability is not guaranteed)
Check In Time:	4:00 PM
Check Out Time:	11:00 AM
Parking Charge:	$10.00 per day

Booking Info (by Phone or Online)

Call: (402) 331-7400
Online: Book your group rate for the Nebraska Connection Conference
Use group ID “NCC” when making reservation

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