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LBM Journal 40 Under 40 nominations for 2025 now open
Dec 9, 2024 · The nomination process for the next class of LBM Journal’s 40 Under 40 awards is now open through Feb. 10, 2025. In an ongoing effort to recognize the next generation heralding in the future of the LBM industry, leaders and employees are invited to send in their nominations for those who represent the best examples of leadership, excellence and innovation in their fields.
When a partnership isn’t - lbmjournal.com
Jan 2, 2025 · Partnership is a word that gets thrown around quite a bit in business. Whether it is creating a strategic partnership with a customer, having a vendor partner, or sharing ownership with someone, partnership means that you are taking the relationship to the next level. It is rooted in being aligned in your shared vision and a commitment to trust each other.
Timberlab Named Innovator of the Year by the Portland Business …
Dec 9, 2024 · Each year the Portland Business Journal honors the region’s top manufacturing companies who drive the economy with innovation, excellence and productivity at the Makers & Manufacturers Awards 2024. The companies nominated shape the future and build what is needed for the next generation.
Realtor.com releases 2025 housing forecast
Dec 9, 2024 · Realtor.com has released its 2025 housing forecast with data-driven predictions on home prices, inventory, mortgage rates, and more factors expected to have an impact on the market in the next year.. See a snippet from the report below: Trends in Building and New-Home Sales A relatively healthy economy powers steady consumer demand, and expectations for additional growth fuel optimism for both ...
LMC celebrates 90 years - lbmjournal.com
Founded in 1935, LMC has grown to become the longest standing, leading forest products and building materials buying group in the United States. Representing over 430 members with more than 1,800 locations across all 50 states, LMC is a cornerstone of collaboration in …
The 30-Year Dialogue
Jan 2, 2025 · I t’s that time of year when we start attending con ven tions and regional meetings to promote our brands, gather new sales leads, and shake hands with old friends. Regional and local trade associations will host events, and the International Builder Show (IBS) will take place next month. At these events, I’m always reminded that the people I am shaking hands with are the ones I first met ...
Will the LBM Roll-Up Continue?
Jan 2, 2025 · You’d have to be from the planet Venus to have missed the run of big companies—public and private—acquiring hundreds of family-owned LBM retailers. The appetite for acquiring these businesses is fueled, in part, by the age of the LBM company’s owner. Many of the LBM retailers being acquired today are run by the adult children of the company founders.
Conflicts with contacting customers
Jan 2, 2025 · Filing a lien is not a credit manager’s first “go-to” move. Ironically, it creates more work for us and is a giant pain. The fight is not just with the customer, but with sales, the property owner, and anyone else who suddenly decides they need to throw their hat in the ring and be a part of this battle. Every one sings the phrase, “We have lien rights,” but goes into analysis ...