2026 TradeLink - An Exclusive Networking Event for the Trades Fall Session

Description

Build Better TradeLink exists to create meaningful business opportunities within Clark County's building industry by connecting builders, trades, and suppliers through a highly structured networking format. Unlike traditional networking events, TradeLink is designed to generate real business conversations, project opportunities, referrals, and working relationships.

The event supports workforce development and membership engagement by strengthening industry partnerships, helping businesses fill scopes of work, and creating stronger local supply chains.

Sponsored by Ferguson Enterprise 

Presenters: LGI Homes

Event Schedule

7:00 AM – 7:30 AM

Registration & Breakfast Setup

7:30 AM – 7:45 AM

Welcome & Rules of the Road
Presented by BIA Executive Officer

Topics:

• Event objectives
• Networking expectations
• Maximizing connections
• Participant introductions

7:45 AM – 8:20 AM

Speed Spec-ing Connections

Three to six builders/project presenters rotate among tables every 10 minutes to discuss:

• Active projects
• Upcoming construction opportunities
• Needed scopes of work
• Preferred vendor relationships

Trades and suppliers provide brief capability introductions and exchange information.

8:20 AM – 8:55 AM

Needs & Leads Exchange

Networking breakfast featuring:

• Open-scope discussions
• Referral opportunities
• Business introductions
• Workforce needs discussions
• Supplier showcases

8:55 AM – 9:00 AM

Closing Remarks & Sponsor Recognition

Presented by BIA Executive Officer

Topics:

• Key takeaways
• Upcoming opportunities
• Sponsor recognition
• Next TradeLink announcement