WRLA Toolbox: May 28, 2015
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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.

What's Going On

Join your comrades on the course on Tuesday, August 18th at the Links at Quarry Oaks in Steinbach, Manitoba.


Don't miss a rousing day of laughs, golf, food and enjoyment!

Visit: www.wrla.org/events/memorial-golf to read more about the tournament and to and register yourself, your foursome or to become a sponsor. 

Questions? Email Susan at
slabossiere@wrla.org 

 
The Top Three Management Practices that Enhance Your Organization's Productivity
Watch NOW!



We look at the top three management practices that can help your company increase productivity, based on an article by Bill Lee listing the 7 Management Principles in the May 2015 issue of Yardstick magazine which .Click here to read the full article.
 

The WRLA Buying Show is one of the largest shows of its kind in Canada, with 700 booths and over 260 exhibiting companies. Year after year Exhibitor booths are sold out and with a wait list. Retailers in the lumber and home improvement industry from across Western Canada attend the Show for; the excellent deals, new products, renew old friendships, make new ones, and fantastic entertainment.

Each year we are pleased to offer you this opportunity to increase your company’s strategic position and become "top-of-mind" with retailers.  Each category guarantees the sponsor profile, recognition, and access to attending retailers.

*Deadline to Sponsor is June 12, 2015


 



The WRLA is proud to offer seven $1,500 Bursaries and seven $3,000 Scholarships each academic year. To learn more about eligibility and for full program details visit www.wrla.org or contact Krista at kristas@wrla.org 

 

Notice of the April 1, 2015 to March 31, 2016 membership renewal was late this year.
Your company still has time to update information for this year’s directory. Fax or Email your changes before May 31.The WRLA DIRECTORY and PRODUCT SOURCE GUIDE will be published in July. Each member location will receive one copy complimentary.

 
Industry News



Represent the WRLA at the 20th Annual Hardlines Conference,
we want to send you!

YOU COULD WIN:
All Access Conference Pass
Travel & Accommodations 
Seat on Young Leaders Panel
Ticket to ORA Gala

CLICK HERE for CONTEST DETAILS
One WRLA Retail and Associate Member will be selected
for more information contact Krista at kristas@wrla.org

Visit www.hardlines.ca for Conference Details
 
Calendar of Events

UPCOMING EVENTS

August 18, 2015
WRLA Memorial Golf Tournament
The Links at Quarry Oaks – Steinbach, MB

August 27-29, 2015
Orgill Fall Market
New Orleans

September 3, 2015
WRLA Calgary Classic
Sundre, AB

September 16, 2015
WRLA Kenosee Golf Tournament
Kenosee Lake, SK

October 21 & 22, 2015
Hardlines Conference

Toronto, ON
www.hardlines.ca


To view all upcoming WRLA events please CLICK HERE
 
Member Updates

NEW RETAIL MEMBER

RONA Home Centre
348 Duncan Ave. W.
Penticton, BC   V2A 7N1
Phone: 250-492-7660
Fax: 250-492-7691
Main Contact: Chad Mielke
(RETAILER) RONA

 
WRLA Videos

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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