Build Reuse Affinity Groups (BRAG) are an opportunity for Build Reuse members to get together, ask questions and learn from each other. The Reuse Operations BRAG focuses on managing day-to-day operations, including reuse retail, deconstruction, sourcing/receiving materials and any other aspect of business operations. It is intended for COOs, directors of operations, reuse center, deconstruction, donation/material and other managers.

May’s meeting will focus on pricing. How much should we charge for this? Should we price low so it sells quickly or price higher and wait for the right customer? Attendees will have an opportunity to share their pricing strategies and learn from others.

BRAGs are limited to 10 attendees per meeting. If a meeting reaches capacity, an additional BRAG may be added for that month. Attendees must be Build Reuse members in good standing. Non-members may attend one meeting per year.

To register, email membership@buildreuse.org and indicate which BRAG you would like to attend.

Join Build Reuse on Thursday, May 23rd from 12pm-1pm EST for a webinar focused on scalable models for local wood reuse, as well as potential and existing barriers in the salvage, processing, and resale of lumber. Jeremy Marshik, an environmental entrepreneur who began and currently leads LumberStash, will share what he has learned working within lumber reuse including best practices for salvage, material management, transportation, marketing and sales.

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Build Reuse Affinity Groups (BRAGs) are an opportunity for Build Reuse members to get together, ask questions and learn from each other. The Executive Leadership BRAG focuses on organizational strategy and leadership, board development, policy/advocacy and any other things that executive leaders must deal with…so everything? It is intended for executive directors, business owners, presidents, board members, CEOs and similar positions.

May’s meeting will focus on staffing. Attendees will be able to share their challenges and successes with recruiting new employees, training and managing the staff they have.

BRAGs are limited to 10 attendees per meeting. If a meeting reaches capacity, an additional BRAG may be added for that month. Attendees must be Build Reuse members in good standing. Non-members may attend one meeting per year.

To register, email membership@buildreuse.org and indicate which BRAG you would like to attend.

Build Reuse Affinity Group (BRAGs) are an opportunity for Build Reuse members to get together, ask questions and learn from each other. The Reuse Marketing & Fund Development BRAG focuses on marketing, PR, communications, fundraising and event management. It is intended for development and marketing staff.  

Reuse is a creative and social activity. How can we create programming and events that further our missions and help support our businesses? This is a conversation for those developing reuse programming, hosting reuse events and anyone interested in doing so.

BRAGs are limited to 10 attendees per meeting. If a meeting reaches capacity, an additional BRAG may be added for that month. Attendees must be Build Reuse members in good standing. Non-members may attend one meeting per year.

To register, email membership@buildreuse.org and indicate which BRAG you would like to attend.

Build Reuse Affinity Groups (BRAG) are an opportunity for Build Reuse members to get together, ask questions and learn from each other. The Reuse Operations BRAG focuses on managing day-to-day operations, including reuse retail, deconstruction, sourcing/receiving materials and any other aspect of business operations. It is intended for COOs, directors of operations, reuse center, deconstruction, donation/material and other managers.

Selling used building materials online...is it a great opportunity or not worth the trouble? Join other Build Reuse members who have their own online stores, sell on resale platforms like eBay, Etsy, Facebook Marketplace or are just toying with the idea of adding an online sales channel.

BRAGs are limited to 10 attendees per meeting. If a meeting reaches capacity, an additional BRAG may be added for that month. Attendees must be Build Reuse members in good standing. Non-members may attend one meeting per year.

To register, email membership@buildreuse.org and indicate which BRAG you would like to attend.

Build Reuse Affinity Groups (BRAGs) are an opportunity for Build Reuse members to get together, ask questions and learn from each other. The Executive Leadership BRAG focuses on organizational strategy and leadership, board development, policy/advocacy and any other things that executive leaders must deal with…so everything? It is intended for executive directors, business owners, presidents, board members, CEOs and similar positions.

Do you lead an organization governed by a board of directors? How can we build boards that are representative of the communities we serve? What are the different ways board members support their reuse organizations? This conversation will be an opportunity to share your approach to board recruitment and engagement.

BRAGs are limited to 10 attendees per meeting. If a meeting reaches capacity, an additional BRAG may be added for that month. Attendees must be Build Reuse members in good standing. Non-members may attend one meeting per year.

To register, email membership@buildreuse.org and indicate which BRAG you would like to attend.

Build Reuse Affinity Group (BRAGs) are an opportunity for Build Reuse members to get together, ask questions and learn from each other. The Reuse Marketing & Fund Development BRAG focuses on marketing, PR, communications, fundraising and event management. It is intended for development and marketing staff.  

There’s so much stuff going to waste in our communities, while at the same time, so much need. It seems like these challenges fit together perfectly. Do you have a program to give away materials to those in need? Are you doing so casually and are looking to start a formal program? Join others in discussing best practices in giving away materials.

BRAGs are limited to 10 attendees per meeting. If a meeting reaches capacity, an additional BRAG may be added for that month. Attendees must be Build Reuse members in good standing. Non-members may attend one meeting per year.

To register, email membership@buildreuse.org and indicate which BRAG you would like to attend.

Build Reuse Affinity Groups (BRAG) are an opportunity for Build Reuse members to get together, ask questions and learn from each other. The Reuse Operations BRAG focuses on managing day-to-day operations, including reuse retail, deconstruction, sourcing/receiving materials and any other aspect of business operations. It is intended for COOs, directors of operations, reuse center, deconstruction, donation/material and other managers.

Whether non-profit or for-profit, reuse organizations are in the business of diverting materials from the waste stream and reducing waste. But what to do with the items that do not sell? You can only reduce the price so much and sometimes even putting it in a free pile won’t help it go out the front door with a customer. Which materials can be recycled and/or sold as a commodity? What opportunities are there for upcycling low-demand materials into value-added products? Who can we collaborate with to solve these challenges with particular materials?

BRAGs are limited to 10 attendees per meeting. If a meeting reaches capacity, an additional BRAG may be added for that month. Attendees must be Build Reuse members in good standing. Non-members may attend one meeting per year.

To register, email membership@buildreuse.org and indicate which BRAG you would like to attend.