PLAN TO WIN

BHQ CONNECT 2026

September 14-16, 2026 | Chicago, IL

Congratulations! You’ve Reached The Part Where We Explain What We’ve Been Talking About.

What is BHQ Connect? Think of it as opportunity matchmaking

Our goal is simple:

Connect BHQ sales teams with supplier partners best positionied to support their growth goals for 2027.

The focus is not on generating quote requests or discussing the customer issue of the week.

The focus is on identirifying qualified opportunities, building supplier partnerships, and creating actionable follow-up plans that can impact your business throughout 2027

When you succeed, BHQ succeeds.

What’s In It For Me?

Glad you asked.

Potential outcomes include:

Joint supplier/customer visits
New supplier engagement
Improved supplier support
Product-line educations or expansion opportunities
Better supplier alignment
New customer growth opportunities
Scheduled follow-up activity
Expanded technical and application support

In short:

More opportunities. More Wins. And, as Jimmy says, “Wins get wins!“

Build Your Hit List

Want better supplier conversations? Give us something to work with.

Tells us where you’re trying to grow, who you’re trying to win, and where supplier support could make a difference.

Because the better we understand your goals, customers, challenges, and growth plans, the better we can connect you with suppliers who can help.

A few good opportunities today can create a lot of wins in 2027.

Event Highlights

Monday

Welcome Reception for all BHQ team members and supplier participants

Tuesday

Strategic Speed-Dating
Short Trade Show/Networking
Cubs Game in Private Viewing Space

Wednesday

Supplier Training Sessions