LMC dealers gather at Graceland
Dealers from LMC’s South Central Region recently gathered for a business event at the historic Graceland estate in Memphis, Tennessee; aka the home of the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley.
The lumber and building materials buying group said staging the event at Graceland helped create an environment for knowledge sharing, relationship building, and strategic networking.
The event kicked off with an LMC welcome reception hosted poolside at the guest house at Graceland, setting the tone for a collaborative meeting.
The next morning began with a two-hour information session, showcasing the expertise of each of LMC's purchasing divisions. Followed by an exciting new addition to this annual event: the supplier showcase.
Key South Central supplier partners attended discussions at tabletop displays for interactive networking and Q&A, allowing attendees to explore potential strategic partnerships and innovative ideas.
The group embarked on a tour of the iconic Graceland mansion, which included an exploration of Elvis' home, as well as the renowned entertainment complex that now houses his legacy.
During the event, dealers also took part in a roundtable discussion moderated by Scott Lunde, South Central regional manager, and Paul Thorne, vice president of business development.
“We encouraged LMC dealers to promote best practices and ideas around several different topics,” Lunde said. “Conversations also noted the impacts of these topics in terms of their operations. It was great to hear from a variety of voices and to see the collaboration among the dealers.”
Participating dealers discussed crucial factors such as market conditions for 2024 and employee retention.
“It was great for our dealers to get updates from the purchasing divisions, connect with key suppliers, and share experiences with fellow LMC Dealers,” Lunde said. “It was an invaluable experience."
Based in Wayne, Pennsylvania, LMC is a forest products and building materials buying group owned by independent lumber and building material dealers. There are over 1,800 LMC dealer locations in the United States and the Bahamas.
