Stay current with what's happening in your industry by watching WRLA's latest video update!

In this month's video:

- Prairie Showcase Buying & Selling tips
- How to Network
- Evening Events & Entertainment at the show!

CLICK HERE to watch our latest video!

 

EXHIBITORS SHOW HOURS:

Thursday: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Friday: 8:00am - 3:30pm 

All booths must remain manned and intact until show closes
Exhibitors are invited to a reception in Hall A eating area from 3:30pm until 4:30pm while carpets are removed and crates returned to booths.

BADGE and TICKET PICK UP & ONSITE REGISTRATION HOURS

Tuesday, January 22
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Prairieland Park

Wednesday, January 23
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
at your Buying Group Meeting OR Prairieland Park

4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Radisson Hotel

Thursday, January 24
7:30 am - 3:30 pm
Prairieland Park

Friday, January 25
7:30 am - 2:30 pm
Prairieland Park

 

2013 PRAIRIE SHOWCASE SPONSORS

Platinum $20,000
Tourism & City of Saskatoon
Castle Building Centres
JELD-WEN
Sexton Group Ltd.

Diamond $10,000
Taiga Building Products

Gold $5,000
All Weather Windows
Durabuilt Windows & Doors
Epicor
Home Hardware Stores Limited
Lancashire Distribution
Owens Corning
Ply Gem
TIM-BR Mart

Silver $2,500
All Fab Building Components
Can-Cell Industries Inc.
Creative Door
Naylor Publishing
Steel-Craft Door Products Ltd.

Bronze $1,000
Alliance Door
CanWelBroadleaf
Cherry Insurance
DelRoc
Duchesne et Fils ltee
Euro-Rite Cabinets Limited
Harris Rebar
Mitten Inc.
Morneau Shepell
Resisto

Convention Club $500
Alexandria Moulding
National Concrete Accessories
NUVO Iron
OGC Inc.
ProfitMaster
Seljax

 

If you haven't checked out the Interactive Floor Plan for the 2013 Prairie Showcase yet definitely take a peek today! 

Familiarize yourself with the Show Floor and who's exhibiting even before you arrive.  Plan how to network and where to start! 

CLICK HERE to view the Floor Plan NOW!

 

 

In the Education and Training area, we will be launching an expanded forklift program to include other forms of materials handling such as telehandlers, aerial platforms, and skid steers. We will also announce during the Prairie Showcase and exciting venture into on-line product knowledge training and related courses. Stay tuned for our press release!

Under Change and Innovation, our first project was to develop a revised floor plan for our annual Showcase. This will be unveiled in Saskatoon on January 24. And as previously announced, we will be moving the Showcase to Calgary in 2015. We are currently working on an initiative where our young leaders of tomorrow will be given an opportunity to participate in the future direction of the WRLA. Finally, last fall we developed a Buying Group Liaison Committee. Each committee member is a WRLA Director who will cultivate a unique one on one relationship with the key decision maker at each buying group. Each committee member will discuss with each group their respective goals. This information will be used to assist the WRLA to develop programs and services in order to support those groups to achieve their goals.

Communication and Engagement with our members are some of the major challenges of any association including the WRLA. In the past few months we have developed a number of social media platforms that will enhance that engagement: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, and a chat function on our website. Video is now the #1 communication tool and we were quick to respond. WRLA-TV now has a YouTube channel and I encourage you to visit this site for the latest news on your association and your industry.

I look forward to updating you in future issues of the Toolbox on the progress of our Strategic Plans.

Thank you,
Gary Hamilton
President, WRLA

 

• Reduce equipment, product and facility damages 
• Reduce workers compensation claims and premiums
• Increase productivity 
• Improve maintenance condition of equipment
• Enhance employee morale and company safety culture

NEW expanded WRLA Member Rate Program! 

CLICK HERE to read more and to view new rates for 2013

 

The WRLA team will be heading to Calgary in the early spring to negotiate hotel and venue contracts. If you have any questions or have some suggestions for us please let us know now as we want to provide all our members with the best locations and rates possible.

When our negotiations are complete we will share all the details with our members! Thanks for your patience!

 

Shave minutes - even hours - off your construction, repair, or renovation job. FEIN's MultiMaster is the most versatile oscillating multi-tool on the market!  You can saw, sand, scrape, cut, trim, polish, and sharpen with one tool.

 

 

Grow the green in your business by going with the greenest decking composite the market has to offer! TerraDeck by Nature's Composites is made with recycled milk jugs and wheat straw - Plus, it's better-looking, and more durable than the competition.

 

 

 

CLICK HERE to view Survey

Additional information on the survey and its content is available on the Bank of Canada’s website. The winter 2012–13 survey was conducted from 19 November to 13 December 2012. The balance of opinion can vary between +100 and -100. Percentages may not add to 100 because of rounding. The opinions expressed are those of the respondents and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Bank of Canada. The method of sample selection ensures a good cross-section of opinion. Nevertheless, the statistical reliability of the survey is limited, given the small sample size.

 

 

To address both the growing number of RETIREES in the Canadian workplace as well as the PART TIME EMPLOYEES THAT ARE INELIGIBLE for Group Insurance, WRLA is now offering the Emerge program through STRATA Benefits Consulting.

This is a 100% voluntary program that offers a Needs Assessment to each participant, as well as product recommendations and assistance with implementation. Renewals are monitored internally at STRATA, premiums are 100% paid for by the Employee or Retiree and no administration is required of the Employer. 

CLICK HERE for more information.

 

January 23 - 25, 2013
2013 Prairie Showcase Buying Show & Convention
Prairieland Park, Saskatoon, SK
www.wrla.org/prairie-showcase  
Contact: ckelly@wrla.org

February 7 - 8, 2013
Atlantic Building Supply Dealers Association Annual Buying Show
Moncton Coliseum Complex, Moncton, NB
http://www.absda.ca/trade_show 

February 21 - 23, 2013
Orgill Dealer Market
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
www.orgill.com  

March 21 - 23, 2013
2013 TIM-BR MART National Buying Show
Toronto Congress Centre, Toronto, ON
Contact: catherine.brownlow@timbrmart.ca  

To view the complete Events Calendar  CLICK HERE

To view the complete Education & Training Calendar CLICK HERE

 

NEW ASSOCIATE MEMBER

Beere Building Products (Head Office)
321 East Esplanade
North Vancouver, BC V7L 1A4
Phone: 604-990-9655
Phone TF: 888-9259655
Fax: 604-990-9650
Main Contact: Craig Beere
sales@beerebuildingproducts.com  
www.beerebuildingproducts.com  
(Wholesaler) (Distributor) Resysta – architectural and engineered wood

NEW RETAIL MEMBER

Neepawa Tru Hardware
Box 1150
268 Hamilton Street
Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0
Phone: 204-476-2333
Fax: 204-476-3550
Main Contact: Michelle Gerrard
npwatvh@mts.net 
www.truhardware.ca  
(Castle)

 

Support your association and broadcast your business to hundreds of decision-makers in the lumber industry. Advertising opportunities are still available in several WRLA publications:

The YardStick: The YardStick is sent to more than 1,200 members firms every other month. Advertising in the largest issue of The YardStick, the Prairie Showcase edition, is a great way to reinforce your marketing message with hundreds of decision-makers who regularly read this magazine while supporting WRLA. Ads booked within the print edition automatically appear (linked to the website or email of your choice) in the digital edition, which is read by more than 500 visitors each issue. Exclusive online ad positions are also available within every digital edition.

The Toolbox: Delivered directly to the inboxes of more than 1,200 lumber managers and professionals, this weekly e-newsletter offers consistent access to the individuals who rely on your products and services to run their businesses.

Directory & Product Source Guide: WRLA is the largest retail lumber association on the Prairies, with its membership representing 85% of the industry. All of our members are included in this annual directory and all keep this publication handy year-round. Make sure your business stands out in this resource by purchasing a display advertisement.

WRLA.org: Our website average more than 3,000 visits per month! Advertising space is available on the home and sub-pages of WRLA.org. Ads rotate on the home page and sub pages, expanding your exposure to site visitors at an affordable price.

WRLA-TV: Introducing the NEW WRLA-TV Banner Sponsorship. Our online TV and banners offer your brand high visibility on the WRLA homepage. Your branding and action oriented banner is featured every time WRLA-TV’s videos are played by our audience, leaving them one-click away from your website‘s landing page.

For more information about these opportunities, click here for the media kit or contact:

Kim Davies
Project Manager
(800) 665-2456, ext. 423
kdavies@naylor.com