Massachusetts Retail Lumber Dealers Association (MRLDA)

10/20/2026

Now Available: The Northeastern Retail Lumber Association (NRLA) October issue of the LC!

Learn more about the upcoming LBM Expo and get a closer look at the latest decking, railing, and deck fastener products, innovations, and trends shaping the industry.

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The October LC is HERE!

There’s plenty to explore in this issue! Find out why LBM Expo 2026 is a must-attend event for you and your business, and get a closer look at the latest decking, railing, and deck fastener products, innovations, and trends shaping the industry.

Whether you’re planning ahead for the show or looking for fresh ideas and products for your showroom and shelves, this issue is packed with insights to help you stay informed and inspired.

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10/16/2026

Congratulations to NRLA President Rita Ferris for being named one of Built America Magazine's top influential women in construction, building materials, and real estate! Read Rita's feature here: https://buff.ly/2UhGCfP

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10/06/2026

Have you registered for the MRLDA 2026 Annual Meeting? Join us in honoring Robert Fitzpatrick, Lumber Person of the Year and Jack & Rita Miller, Lifetime Achievement Award on November 5th.

Register by October 29th: https://nrla.org/2026-mrlda-annual-meeting

09/29/2026

Registration now available for this year's LBM Expo! LBMExpo.com

We are looking forward to it.

LBM Expo is more than a tradeshow. It’s where industry challenges are discussed, solutions are discovered, and relationships are strengthened in ways that help move businesses forward.

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Register now at LBMExpo.com

09/15/2026

Check out upcoming virtual live instructor online training events via NRLA Live Learning:
• Intro to Building Materials
• Basic / Beginner Blueprint Reading
• Intermediate Blueprint Reading
• Advanced Blueprint Reading

Did you know? Every MRLDA company has a $750 credit available for NRLA educational programming. Take advantage of this opportunity to invest in your team's growth! Learn more and register: https://nrla.org/education/

09/09/2026

Join us for the MRLDA Annual Meeting at the VERVE Hotel in Natick, MA on November 5, 2026!

JOIN US IN HONORING:
Robert Fitzpatrick
Lumber Person of the Year

Jack & Rita Miller
Lifetime Achievement Award

Register by October 29th: https://nrla.org/2026-mrlda-annual-meeting

09/08/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 MRLDA Scholarship Recipients! 🎓

The Massachusetts Retail Lumber Dealers Association (MRLDA) is proud to once again award $20,000 in merit scholarships. This year, 10 $2,000 awards were given. The scholarships are given in support of any of the following educational pursuits: 1. associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degrees, 2. vocational or trade school training, 3. continuing education (five years post-secondary), including: vocational, degree, or certificate programs.

The MRLDA would like to thank all those who applied this year and congratulate the recipients listed below:
Katherine Stewart, Koopman Lumber
Mia Giargiari, Botello Lumber Company
John Pozerski, John Foster Lumber Company
Peter Furia, Cape Cod Lumber Company, Inc.
Kinnick King, Marine Home Center
Lauren Furia, Cape Cod Lumber
Jaysen Rowen, Builders FirstSource
Emily Hunter, F.D. Sterritt Lumber Co
Ryan Hunter, F.D. Sterritt Lumber Co.
Tristan Hanson, Howe Lumber

09/01/2026

The LBM Expo will be on December 9th & 10th at Mohegan Sun, CT. Find your place on the show floor or register now! https://lbmexpo.net/

Watch highlights from the 2025 Expo
https://youtu.be/msBfK-wdJSw?si=8a2gwJ5YwrQygkCz

This year, LBM Expo was held at the Earth Expo & Convention Center ...

08/11/2026

The weather may have won the day, but it couldn't dampen the spirit of the 62nd Annual MRLDA Golf Outing! ⛳🌧️

On August 3, 201 golfers gathered at Pinehills in Plymouth, MA, ready to their best swing at the award-winning Jones and Nicklaus courses. A little sunshine at registration quickly turned to drizzle, then steady rain, and finally torrential downpours that transformed the fairways and greens into streams and ponds.

By the 7th hole, play came to an early end, but the fun was far from over. Golfers headed back to the clubhouse where an extended networking reception brought members together for great conversations, plenty of laughs, and a reminder that the best part of MRLDA events is the people.

Thank you to everyone who joined us—we're already looking forward to next year's outing (and hoping Mother Nature joins our foursome instead of playing against us!).

08/06/2026

Congratulations to Rita Ferris, President of the Northeastern Retail Lumber Association (NRLA)!

Built America Magazine is honored to feature an exclusive interview with Rita Ferris, CAE — President of the Northeastern Retail Lumber Association (NRLA).

Rita has led the NRLA through economic downturns, a global pandemic, and decades of industry change — always with one guiding principle:

"Leadership is not about you. It is about elevating other people. No one does it alone."

From a career that began as a complete accident to leading one of the most respected building-materials associations in the Northeast — representing 1,150+ members across New York and New England since 1894 — Rita's story is one of resilience, agility, and genuine service to the industry she loves.

"Change is not the enemy. Complacency is. Stay agile."

Her full feature debuts in our Women Building the Future edition at the 2026 FBMA Women's Summit — September 16–18 at Margaritaville Resort Orlando, Kissimmee, Florida. In partnership with the Building Material Association and &A Construction Advisors LLC.

Built America Magazine — Published by Harrison Kelly Media Inc.