August 12, 2011 - Bursary submission deadline.
Seven $1,500 bursaries and seven $3,000 scholarships per academic year may be awarded to selected applicants who have been accepted as of September 2011 for their first or second year of studies at a recognized University, College, or Technical Program.
• Full and part-time employees, owners and their dependents, of WRLA retail, affiliate and associate member companies are eligible to apply.
• The applicant must be under 25 years of age at the time of application and entering their first or second year post secondary education on a full time basis. Full time student is defined as a minimum 60% of a full course load
• All employees must have been employed with the member firm for at least one year at the time of application and each member company must be a member of the WRLA for a minimum of twelve months prior to submission deadline.
October 1, 2011 - Scholarship submission deadline
Applications available at www.wrla.org
http://www.wrla.org/education_scholarships.html
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Plan ahead and sign your people up to be trained by two of the best instructors in the field.
- Estimating Fundamentals OCTOBER 3 & 4 Leduc, Alberta
- Estimating for Residential Construction OCTOBER 5 & 6 Leduc, Alberta
- Advance Estimating Forum – OCTOBER 7 Leduc, Alberta
- Estimating Fundamentals OCTOBER 17 & 18 Winnipeg, Manitoba
- Estimating for Residential Construction OCTOBER 19 & 20 Winnipeg, Manitoba
"My expectations have been satisfied! I fully expect if I follow this course layout to be able to tighten the quality of my estimates and do so in less time." Former Student
CLICK HERE to register online
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WRLA Industry Achievement Award Nominations are being accepted until September 9th!
"This Is Our Association’s Greatest Honor"
The WRLA Industry Achievement Award is celebrating its 39th Anniversary this year. This award recognizes members of the WRLA who have contributed to their business, the building supply industry, the WRLA and the communities in which they live.
The WRLA wants to recognize the individual who is or has been actively involved in the building supply industry, who has faced challenges and recognized opportunities, and who wishes to share best practices with the association. This individual has received the respect of fellow members of the association through contributions to the industry, the community, and the WRLA.
We invite you to honor your mentor, colleague, vendor, competitor, or a friend. Nominations are now being accepted - Deadline is September 9, 2011
Click here to download the 2011 Industry Achievement Nomination Form
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Released August 2, 2011
Owens Corning today announced that it has completed the acquisition of FiberTEK Insulation, LLC, and FiberTEK Insulation West, LLC.
The acquisitions include manufacturing locations in Lakeland, Fla., and Nephi, Utah, and expand Owens Corning's loosefill insulation capacity, while strengthening the company's ability to serve North American loosefill customers.
Loosefill, or "blown-in" insulation, is preferred due to the increased penetration of higher efficiency building codes, which require increased levels of attic insulation, and for its ease of use in energy efficiency retrofitting. The unbonded loosefill insulation product line has grown its share of overall U.S. light density residential fiberglass insulation sales in recent years to become a bright spot amid the broader downturn in U.S. residential construction.
"The acquisition of the FiberTEK companies is a great addition for Owens Corning and our customers," said Tom Quigley, vice president and general manager, Residential Insulation. "These acquisitions position Owens Corning to serve our customers in this segment as the market returns. They also benefit existing FiberTEK customers by making available our entire array of insulation products, including our revolutionary EcoTouch™ family of high-performance residential and light commercial insulation products."
The FiberTEK acquisitions will also enable Owens Corning to expand growth opportunities for its EnergyComplete™ Insulation and Air Sealing System.
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August. 12. 2011
WRLA Bursary Application deadline
www.wrla.org
August 18 - 20, 2011
The Orgill 2011 Fall Dealer Market
Boston, MA
www.orgill.com
August. 23. 2011
WRLA Terry Yates Memorial Golf Tournament
Quarry Oaks Golf Club, Steinbach, MB
www.wrla.org
September 1. 2011
Calgary Classic
Sundre, AB
Mikejr@thehomeimprovementwarehouse.com
September 8. 2011
WRLA Kenosee Golf Tournament
Kenosee Lake, SK
ddlumber@sasktel.net
September 18-20, 2011
Home Hardware Fall Dealer Market
St. Jacobs, ON
tammie.piel@homehardare.ca
October 1. 2011
WRLA Scholarship Application deadline
www.wrla.org
October 1 - 3, 2011
TruServ Canada Fall Market
Winnipeg Convention Center, Winnipeg, MB
www.truserv.com
To see the full WRLA Events Calendar visit:
http://www.wrla.org/calendar.html
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