Wisconsin Connection Conference

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All-Inclusive Pricing Pre-Registration is required for the membership lunch

Registration deadline February 16, 2026

$75 for first person (per company)

$50 for each additional person from the same company

Suppliers/Vendors:

• Must purchase Sponsorship Package to attend. Sponsorship packages come with 2-4 free passes.
• Additional tickets: Member $125 per person; Non-Member $200 Per person

Sponsor Pricing

• Member Only Premium Sponsorship $1,100 – includes four free event passes & a display table
• General Sponsorship $600 Member / $1,100 Non member – includes two free event passes

Free passes include full conference registration (education session, lunch, panel discussion and evening networking sessions) for two to four people (based on sponsorship package) Attendees must pre-register for lunch.

NEW this year – Premium sponsors will be provided with a 6ft skirted table for literature, product samples, or tabletop display. Due to the limited space at Glacier Canyon Conference Center, only small displays are allowed and we are limited to 15 Premium Sponsors

General sponsors may bring a pop-up banner and literature rack to display in the foyer or seminar area.

A small block of rooms has been reserved at Glacier Canyon Lodge for the nights of Monday, February 23 and Tuesday, February 24, 2026.  Information for booking a room can be found below.

Glacier Canyon Lodge
45 Hillman Road
Wisconsin Dells WI 53965

Discounted Room Rate: $109 + tax & fees
Rate Available Until: Saturday, January 24

Booking Info (by Phone or Online)

• Call: 800-867-9453
• Reference group ID Leader#B18504 when making reservation

Monday, February 23, 2026

2:00 pm – 4:30 pm Next Gen Networking Group Roundtable (Separate Registration Required)

BLD Connection’s Next Gen Networking Group is designed to empower the rising generation of business leaders. This group creates a collaborative space for meaningful conversations, professional growth, and valuable connections. Participants will engage in open dialogue around today’s challenges, share fresh perspectives, and explore opportunities to shape the future of the industry together.

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Networking Happy Hour

For those coming in the night before, join us at Monk’s Bar & Grill for our Opening Happy Hour! Enjoy drinks and appetizers while networking with fellow attendees in a relaxed, social atmosphere. Reconnect with peers and start building relationships that will last throughout the conference.

Monday, February 23, 2026

9:00 am – 9:20 am Welcome Address

Grab some coffee and muffin as we kick off our 2026 Wisconsin Conference.  BLD Connection President, Cody Nuernberg, will offer some opening words before we dive into a day filled with insights, fresh ideas, and opportunities to build a community of trusted advisors.

9:30 am – 11:15 am Owner/Manager Roundtable

Step away from the office and connect with peers who understand the challenges of leading a business today. This roundtable offers a collaborative space to share experiences, exchange practical ideas, and gain valuable perspectives that can inspire growth for you and your organization. *To allow for more attendees, we will have two owner/manager roundtable rooms this year.

9:30 am – 11:15 am Sales Roundtable Facilitated by Lynne Jensen Nelson

Sales professionals face unique challenges in driving results while adapting to a changing marketplace. This roundtable, facilitated by Lynne Jensen Nelson, will offer salespeople and managers the opportunity to share real-world experiences and discuss strategies. Together, participants will explore ways to strengthen customer relationships.

11:15 am – 1:00 pm Membership Lunch, Awards Banquet & Keynote Beyond Grit: Embracing Passion and Perseverance to Gain the High-Performance Edge by Dr. Cindra Kamphoff, CMPC, PCC

After a morning of sharing and learning, join us for a complimentary membership lunch (advance registration required). Following lunch, the BLD Connection – Wisconsin and WLDEF membership meetings will take place, featuring the election of new board members and a celebration of outgoing leaders, along with the presentation of member achievement awards. We’ll then shift into our keynote session with Dr. Cindra Kamphoff: Embracing Passion and Perseverance to Gain the High-Performance Edge. Don’t miss this inspiring opportunity to recharge, celebrate, and gain strategies to elevate both your personal and professional performance.

Dr. Cindra Kamphoff, CMPC, PCC

Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is an award-winning keynote speaker and certified mental performance coach for leaders, athletes, and championship teams. She has provided mental training for the Minnesota Vikings for four years, working one-on-one with the players. Cindra worked with the United States Olympic Track and Field team while they were in Tokyo working with the athletes one-on-one to help them train their minds. She is the author of an Amazon bestseller, Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge and the corresponding workbook. She is the owner of the Mentally Strong Institute, a firm that provides mental training to leaders and athletes. Her podcast, The High Performance Mindset podcast, has over 2 million downloads and is ranked in the .5% of all podcasts where she interviews thought leaders about mindset. Lunch Keynote - Beyond Grit: Embracing Passion and Perseverance to Gain the High-Performance Edge  This keynote will help you embrace passion and purpose in our life and work. Based on almost twenty years of research and consulting with the world’s best, Dr. Kamphoff will share the 10 practices of high performance to help you combat burnout and stress. Cindra will discuss tools to help you see the opportunity, practice self-leadership, savor the good, and commit to leading with grit for the future. Expect a high-energy, inspiring keynote where you will gain strategies to help you live and work more fully.

1:00 pm -1:30 pm  Sponsor Showcase (NEW for 2026)

We couldn’t have this event  without the support of our valued sponsors. Take this opportunity to move around the room and learn more about the valuable products and services these vendors have to offer, and thank them for supporting this important annual conference.

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm  Sales Seminar - Beyond the Bid: Successful Strategies for Construction Sales Professionals with Lynne Jensen Nelson

In the highly competitive construction industry, standing out as a sales professional requires strategy, persistence, and intentional connections. Sales team members will leave this interactive workshop equipped with proven tools and best practices—from organization and strategic prospecting to confident negotiation—that they can put to work immediately to drive results and win more business.

Lynne Jensen Nelson

Nationally recognized business leader and highly sought-after keynote speaker, Lynne Jensen-Nelson uses her extensive experience in the construction and home improvement industries to help organizations thrive. The power-packed combination of her success in executive leadership, profitable business ownership, and high value sales shaped her perspective and created a true competitive advantage. This front row seat to what works and what doesn’t for companies in the construction industry allows Lynne to successfully guide others to reach peak performance. She founded Conversion-omics Speakers & Consultants for the sole purpose of education through inspiration. Through her skills in keynote speaking, workshops, and business strategy, Lynne transfers key lessons to organizations across the country. Learn more about Lynne and her team at www.conversion-omics.com.

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Leadership Seminar – Unleashing a ‘People Power’ Revolution in Your Organization with Paul Burke

Why a “people powered” strategy? Too often strategic planning puts people at the end of the discussion or as an afterthought to the many other issues business leaders face. With the current environment of wage inflation & declining employee engagement, business leaders must be intentional about their “people” strategy. Discover a powerful framework for developing a people driven strategy, starting with their leadership team.

Paul Burke

Paul has over 30 years of sales and marketing leadership managing local, corporate, and global teams. He has also been an entrepreneur; owning, leading, and successfully exiting several businesses. Paul enjoys working with entrepreneurs and leadership teams as a teacher, facilitator, and coach, helping them get more out of their business and work life, “Putting the fun back into dysfunctional.” Serving as an O­fficer in the U.S. Army and as a Company Commander during Operation Desert Storm, he learned the value of great leadership, teamwork, and the critical importance of execution. Without those elements all the best plans in the world become just words on a page. Paul has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business & Speech Communication from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Business Administration in Entrepreneurial Management from the University of Dallas.

3:15 pm – 4:30 pm Panel Discussion: "Stronger Together: Building Success Through Dealer-Supplier-Customer Collaboration"

This engaging panel brings together a lumber dealer, a key material supplier, and a valued customer to explore how strong partnerships across the supply chain drive shared success. Through real-world insights and open discussion, the panel will highlight how communication, alignment of goals, and a customer-first mindset help overcome challenges, strengthen relationships, and create win-win outcomes for every link in the chain.

4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Networking Reception with Hosted Beer, Soda & hors d‘oeuvres PLUS Prizes

The fun and networking continue as we close out the day with our Networking Reception! Conversations thrive with new friends and old while enjoying a hosted bar with complimentary beer, soda, and delicious hors d’oeuvres. To add to the fun, we’ll be drawing for our cash prize giveaways during the reception! You must be present to win.

Wisconsin Connection Conference Cancellation & Refund Policy

Registration cancellations must be received by the BLD Connection office no later than 10 days before the 1st day of the Conference in order to receive a refund.  Cancellations after this date or no-shows will not receive a refund.