SHAPE THE FUTURE OF THE LBM INDUSTRY

September 17-19, 2025 | Denver, CO

Are you ready to move the lumber and building materials industry forward? A dynamic new cohort of independent lumber dealers is forming and bringing together forward-thinking professionals like you to:

SHARE IDEAS: Connect with peers, discuss challenges, and brainstorm innovative solutions.

LOOK OUTSIDE THE BOX: Explore successful strategies and technologies from other industries.

ADAPT & ADOPT: Discover and implement new and emerging technologies relevant to our sector.

STAY AHEAD OF THE CURVE: Position your business for long-term success in a rapidly evolving landscape.

DETAILS

WHO: Hand-selected industry leaders

WHEN: September 17 to 19, 2025

LOCATION: Simpson Strong-Tie Training Center (5725 Pecos St, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80221)

HOTEL: Courtyard Denver Downtown (934 16th Street, Denver, CO, 80202)

COST: Participants to book their own flights and hotel

AGENDA: Schedule subject to change. Transportation will be provided between the hotel and training center.

• September 17th:

  • By 4:00PM MST: Arrive at Courtyard Downtown Denver (934 16th Street, Denver, CO, 80202)

  • 5:00PM: Meet in Hotel Lobby for a group networking & dinner at Ajax Downtown (1899 16th Street Mall, Denver, CO 80202)

    • Post Dinner Recommendations

      • 54thirty Rooftop Bar located .3 miles from hotel (1475 California Street, Denver, CO 80202)

      • Tap Fourteen located .7 miles from hotel (1920 Blake Street, Denver, CO 80202)

      • Viewhouse Eatery Bar & Rooftop located .7 miles from hotel (2015 Market St, Denver, CO 80205)

• September 18th:

  • 7:30AM: Breakfast at hotel

  • 8:30AM: Travel to Training Center (Meet in Hotel Lobby)

  • 9:00AM: Cohort Sessions

  • 12:00PM: Lunch

  • 1:00PM: Cohort Sessions

  • 5:00PM: Travel to Hotel

  • 6:00PM: Dinner at Range Restaurant (918 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202)

    • Dress Code Note: Our dress code at Range is smart casual. Smart casual is a dress code that is slightly less formal than a business casual or business professional dress code.

• September 19th:

  • 7:30AM: Breakfast at hotel

  • 8:30AM: Travel to Training Center (Meet in Hotel Lobby)

  • 9:00AM: Cohort Sessions

  • 12:00PM: To-go Lunch

  • Depart

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

• Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded leaders and peers who are committed to pushing our industry forward.

• State of the Industry: Fresh insights from John Burns Consulting Group on the trends and challenges shaping our industry.

• Innovation Cohort Vision: Align on shared goals and structure for driving meaningful change across the industry.

• Deep Dive into AI: Learn from Simpson Strong-Tie CTO Udit Mehta on how AI is transforming our business and how we can practically apply it.

• Collaborative Roundtables: Dive into real-world questions like What’s Stuck? What’s Working? What Bold Moves Can We Make? and share best practices.

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