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SUMMARY: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\nEvent Schedule7:00 AM   7:30 AMRegistration & Breakfast Setup7:30 AM   7:45 AMWelcome & Rules of the Road\nPresented by BIA Executive OfficerTopics:Event objectivesNetworking expectationsMaximizing connectionsParticipant introductions7:45 AM   8:20 AMSpeed Spec-ing ConnectionsThree to six builders/project presenters rotate among tables every 10 minutes to discuss:Active projectsUpcoming construction opportunitiesNeeded scopes of workPreferred vendor relationshipsTrades and suppliers provide brief capability introductions and exchange information.8:20 AM   8:55 AMNeeds & Leads ExchangeNetworking breakfast featuring:Open-scope discussionsReferral opportunitiesBusiness introductionsWorkforce needs discussionsSupplier showcases8:55 AM   9:00 AMClosing Remarks & Sponsor RecognitionPresented by BIA Executive OfficerTopics:Key takeawaysUpcoming opportunitiesSponsor recognitionNext TradeLink announcement
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<!DOCTYPE html><html><head><title></title></head><body aria-disabled="false"><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Build Better TradeLink</strong> exists to create meaningful business opportunities within Clark County&#39\;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.</p><p>The event supports workforce development and membership engagement by strengthening industry partnerships\, helping businesses fill scopes of work\, and creating stronger local supply chains.</p><p>Sponsored by Ferguson Enterprise&nbsp\;</p><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Presenters: LGI Homes</strong><span style="font-size: 18px\;"><br /></span></p><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;"><u>Event Schedule</u></strong></p><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">7:00 AM &ndash\; 7:30 AM</strong></p><p>Registration &amp\; Breakfast Setup</p><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">7:30 AM &ndash\; 7:45 AM</strong></p><p>Welcome &amp\; Rules of the Road<br />Presented by BIA Executive Officer</p><p>Topics:</p><ul fr-original-style="margin-top:0in\;" style="margin-top: 0in\; list-style-position: inside\;" type="disc"><li style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\;tab-stops:list .5in\;">Event objectives</li><li style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\;tab-stops:list .5in\;">Networking expectations</li><li style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\;tab-stops:list .5in\;">Maximizing connections</li><li style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\;tab-stops:list .5in\;">Participant introductions</li></ul><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">7:45 AM &ndash\; 8:20 AM</strong></p><p>Speed Spec-ing Connections</p><p>Three to six builders/project presenters rotate among tables every 10 minutes to discuss:</p><ul fr-original-style="margin-top:0in\;" style="margin-top: 0in\; list-style-position: inside\;" type="disc"><li style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\;tab-stops:list .5in\;">Active projects</li><li style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\;tab-stops:list .5in\;">Upcoming construction opportunities</li><li style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\;tab-stops:list .5in\;">Needed scopes of work</li><li style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\;tab-stops:list .5in\;">Preferred vendor relationships</li></ul><p>Trades and suppliers provide brief capability introductions and exchange information.</p><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">8:20 AM &ndash\; 8:55 AM</strong></p><p>Needs &amp\; Leads Exchange</p><p>Networking breakfast featuring:</p><ul fr-original-style="margin-top:0in\;" style="margin-top: 0in\; list-style-position: inside\;" type="disc"><li style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\;tab-stops:list .5in\;">Open-scope discussions</li><li style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\;tab-stops:list .5in\;">Referral opportunities</li><li style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\;tab-stops:list .5in\;">Business introductions</li><li style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\;tab-stops:list .5in\;">Workforce needs discussions</li><li style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\;tab-stops:list .5in\;">Supplier showcases</li></ul><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">8:55 AM &ndash\; 9:00 AM</strong></p><p>Closing Remarks &amp\; Sponsor Recognition</p><p>Presented by BIA Executive Officer</p><p>Topics:</p><ul fr-original-style="margin-top:0in\;" style="margin-top: 0in\; list-style-position: inside\;" type="disc"><li style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\;tab-stops:list .5in\;">Key takeaways</li><li style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\;tab-stops:list .5in\;">Upcoming opportunities</li><li style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\;tab-stops:list .5in\;">Sponsor recognition</li><li style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\;tab-stops:list .5in\;">Next TradeLink announcement</li></ul></body></html>
LOCATION:103 E. 29th Street Vancouver 98663
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URL:https://members.biaofclarkcounty.org/bff-calendar/Details/2026-tradelink-an-exclusive-networking-event-for-the-trades-fall-session-1699229?sourceTypeId=Hub
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