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Welcome to the ToolBox, your portal to WRLA member news and information within the LBM market.
We invite you to learn more about what's going on within your association and the companies whose products and/or services you utilize.
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HIGHLIGHTS of MEMBER SERVICES & BENEFITS
- WRLA Buying Show: Plan to attend the WRLA Buying Show January 22 & 23, 2015 in Calgary, Alberta.
- Education: WRLA offers great education programs with generous member rebates.
- Insurance: Our insurance programs offer the most competitive rates in Canada.
- Bursaries and Scholarship: Since 1990 the WRLA has awarded over $380,000 in scholarships and bursaries to employees and their dependents of WRLA member companies.
- Publications: WRLA will continue to bring you timely news coverage in the TOOLBOX enewsletter, WRLA TV and YardStick magazine and DIRECTORY.
- Social Media: Stay engaged with your industry through WRLA – TV, FaceBook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
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WRLA is excited to host our Annual Buying Show in Calgary - January 2015!
Check out a quick Glimpse of this beautiful city on WRLA T.V
WRLA TV is a great place to find out what's happening in your Industry!
Breaking News | Industry Announcements | Highlights from Industry Events | Advertising | New Products | Helpful Tips
CLICK HERE for our Media Kit and to find out how you can advertise on WRLA T.V!
CLICK HERE to Watch Now!
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 We encourage your participation in the enclosed survey as the more companies that participate, the more credible the data will be.
All companies who complete the survey
will receive a copy of the results FREE ($99 value).
Start Survey Now - CLICK HERE
All surveys must be completed by Friday April 18th, 2014.
Questions? Contact Krista Scherpenzeel at 1-800-661-0253 ext. 2 or kristas@wrla.org
Thank you in advance for your participation!
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The display can be as simple as a few lawn chairs and a barbecue, or as elaborate as a vignette that includes an outdoor refrigerator, sinks, oven, throw rugs, TVs, couches and lampshades. Use your imagination to see how creative you can make your model outdoor room so it will be a conversation piece for customers.
In addition to the basics like grilles and furniture, here are ideas for what to include in your outdoor room:
• Materials for building a deck or patio;
• Shelters, such as gazebos, umbrellas, awnings;
• Elements that include water—fountains, waterfalls and pools;
• Furniture, including couches, chairs, dining tables, end tables, chaise lounges and hammocks;
• Cooking appliances such as grilles, ovens, food preparation areas, sinks, refrigerators, cocktail bars;
• Hearth products like fireplaces, firepits and chimineas;
• Pest control products like citronella candles and bug repellants;
• Décor accessories such as artwork, fences, sound systems and televisions.
WRLA IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NRHA
The goal of the North American Retail Hardware Association is to help independent hardware and home improvement retailers become better and more profitable merchants through a wide array of educational and training programs, financial management resources, and human resource tools that are all available online. WRLA members get unlimited access to a full range of training and management services when they join NRHA through the WRLA. CLICK HERE for more information about NRHA.
April 7, 2014 (Calgary, AB) – Effective May 5, 2014, Lou Valeriati is joining TIM-BR MART Group as Vice President of Operations - Chalifour Canada Ltd.
Commented Bernie Owens, TIM-BR MART Group President, "Most recently, Lou was Vice President at JELD-WEN, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of windows and doors and an important commercial partner of our Group. We are excited to have him join our organization."
Click Here for the Complete News Story
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St. Jacobs, ON, April 7, 2014 – Home Hardware Stores Limited is pleased to announce the recipient of the annual Walter J. Hachborn Store of the Year Award. Now in its 17th year, the award pays tribute to the top store selected from close to 1,100 stores across Canada for achieving the highest standards in retailing, merchandising, Staff performance and overall quality and service. 
The 2013 Store of the Year Award was presented to John Locke and Bill Ecklund, Dealer-Owners of Orillia Home Hardware Building Centre for epitomizing the values on which Home Hardware was founded 50 years ago when Walter J. Hachborn co-founded the company – value, service and dependability. Orillia Home Hardware Building Centre first received this accolade in 2011. They are the second store to have received this prestigious award twice.
John Locke and Bill Ecklund and their Staff are considered leaders within Home’s Dealer-Owner network as well as within their community, with customers continually commenting that they should be a model for all businesses on how to connect with the community in which they operate. In addition to providing superior customer service and expert advice, Orillia Home Hardware Building Centre demonstrates a strong social conscience through several initiatives that enhance the lives of Orillia residents including their support in areas such as the performing arts and general cultural interests in the area.
QUOTES
"We are truly honoured to be selected as Home Hardware’s Store of the Year for a second time. We take an active interest in our community and great pride in serving the residents of Orillia. This award would not have been possible without our Staff’s constant dedication." - John Locke and Bill Ecklund, Dealer-Owners, Orillia Home Hardware Building Centre
"Orillia Home Hardware Building Centre embodies everything the Walter J. Hachborn Store of the Year Award stands for and is a great champion of the Home brand. John Locke and Bill Ecklund truly exemplify our slogan of ‘Home Owners helping homeowners with expert advice." - Paul Straus, President and CEO of Home Hardware Stores Limited
PROUD OF MY HOME AWARD
The Walter J. Hachborn Store of the Year Award is presented to the top gold store from 23 Proud of My Home Award recipients. All Proud of My Home Award recipients demonstrate strong Staff performance, superior customer service, excellence in interior and exterior store presentation and active participation in Dealer network initiatives.
Congratulations to Orillia Home Hardware Building Centre and the following 22 stores, who were presented with the 2013 Proud of My Home Award:
• Geerlinks Home Hardware Building Centre - St. Thomas, Ontario
• Brantford Home Hardware - Brantford, Ontario
• Alliston Home Hardware Building Centre - Alliston, Ontario
• Sutton Home Hardware - Sutton West, Ontario
• Gananoque Home Hardware Building Centre - Gananoque, Ontario
• Blind River Home Hardware Building Centre - Blind River, Ontario
• Wellesley Home Centre - Wellesley, Ontario
• Campbellton Home Hardware - Campbellton, New Brunswick
• Buck's Home Building Centre - Bridgewater, Nova Scotia
• Handyman Home Hardware - Conception Bay South, NL
• Selkirk Home Hardware Building Centre - Selkirk, Manitoba
• Carlyle Home Hardware - Carlyle, Saskatchewan
• Home Building Centre – Vernon - Vernon, British Columbia
• Sunley Home Building Centre - Brooks, Alberta
• Prince Rupert Home Hardware Building Centre - Prince Rupert, British Columbia
• Timberjack Home Hardware Building Centre - Edson, Alberta
• Les Entreprises Nova Inc. - Rawdon, Quebec
• Centre De Renovation FDS Inc. - Saguenay (Jonquiere), Quebec
• Quincaillerie Home Hardware – Rimouski - Rimouski, Quebec
• The Pas Home Furniture - The Pas, Manitoba
• Gananoque Home Furniture - Gananoque, Ontario
• Woodworkers Home Furniture - Shelburne, Nova Scotia
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April 14 - 17, 2014
TruServ Canada Spring Buying Market
Winnipeg Convention Centre, Winnipeg, MB
April 23, 2014
NexGEN Networking Event - Calgary
Site Tours: TimberTown Building Centre & AFA Forest Products
Dinner at RUSH Restaurant
April 30, 2014
NexGEN Networking Event - Winnipeg
Site Tours: Olympic Building Centre & JELD-WEN Windows & Doors
Dinner at Boa Lounge (Brooklyn's Bistro)
To view the complete Events Calendar CLICK HERE
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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 averages 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
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Stay up-to-date on the latest industry news and events with our engaging new communication channel.
Have you watched the latest episode on our WRLA TV channel? Don't wait to take full advantage of this terrific media channel, one of the many benefits of your WRLA membership!
Check it out here!
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