Continuing to learn and develop new skills and ideas is always important, not only to business owners but their employees. WLDEF helps members enhance their knowledge & skills by providing financial assistance grants to attend BLD Connection Roundtables and LumberTech classes. WLDEF also sponsors industry educational events like the annual Wisconsin Connection Conference and Next Gen Leadership group.
*Assistance programs are for WLDEF members only.

The LumberTech program offers training for all areas of the retail lumber operation including yard & delivery, sales, estimating, and management. WLDEF provides financial assistance of up to 50% of the registration fee for members attending LumberTech classes.
Current LumberTech classes include:
For dates, locations and class details visit the BLD Connection website - https://www.bldconnection.org/professional-development/lumbertech-classes/

At WLDEF, we believe some of the most valuable insights come from your peers. To support member participation in BLD Connection Roundtables, WLDEF offers the following annual grants:
Take advantage of these opportunities to learn, share, and grow alongside fellow industry professionals.
For dates, locations and roundtable details visit the BLD Connection website - https://www.bldconnection.org/professional-development/roundtables/
To be a member of the WLDEF you must be a retailer or supplier of lumber or building materials that resides in Wisconsin and Upper Peninsula of Michigan and is a member in good standing with BLD Connection.