WRLA Toolbox: July 30, 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

2016 WRLA Buying Show 
January 20-22, 2016, Calgary, AB

Exhibitors
Exhibitor Contracts and booth invoices will be emailed out by mid-August.
Watch www.wrla.org/exhibitors for up-to-date information.  

Retail Participants
Check out www.wrla.org/about-the-show for show information as it becomes available

*Online Registration for Name Badges and Evening Event Tickets will be available in September

 

Courses are being offered in Saskatoon & Calgary
Course Dates run: October 26th - 30th

Level 1 – Manual Estimating Level 1: Estimating Fundamentals

Level 2 – Manual Estimating Level 2: Estimating for Residential Construction

Yard & Warehouse Operations

To learn more about these courses visit our website at:
www.wrla.org/education-a-training/education-courses

 
Time is running out!
Get your golf game on at a WRLA Golf Tournament!

Never attended?  Watch this great video to see why you should register today!



WRLA Memorial Golf Tournament

August 18, 2015 - 
Links at Quarry Oaks - Steinbach, MB

September 16, 2015 - Kenosee Lake, Moose Mountain, SK

WRLA Calgary Classic Golf Tournament
SOLD OUT

 

HOTEL SCAM ALERT!
High ALERT as there is increased activity in HOTEL SCAMMING for the WRLA Buying Show in Calgary, January 20 - 22, 2016.  Please keep your reservation information confidential.  Do not provide details of your reservation to anyone who calls you.  If in doubt, please email WRLA-housing@icsevents.com

For more information on the 2016 WRLA Buying Show Hotels please visit: http://www.wrla.org/hotels-and-travel 

 
Member Benefits

WRLA 2015/16 Bursary & Scholarship Program

Bursary DEADLINE: August 7, 2015
Scholarship DEADLINE: October 2, 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 




 
Industry News

And, why are so many independent dealers switching to Castle? Ken Jenkins lays it all out in this short video.



First and foremost, it's about you, and maximizing your profits. There is no other reason more important than "keeping your profits in your pocket​.​" The next logical question is​,​ "How does Castle maximize my profits?" To find out, take ​three​ minutes as Ken walks you through how Castle is truly unique among Canadian LBM & hardware buying groups
 

Get your Store, Owners and Employees Recognized!

Launched in 1992, the Outstanding Retailer Awards (ORAs) are the industry’s only independent awards program dedicated to celebrating the achievements of hardware, home improvement and building supply dealers in Canada. In its 23-year history, the program has honoured more than 140 retailers.

Categories to enter:
1. Best Hardware Store (any size)
2. Best Building Supply/Home Centre (under 15,000 square feet)
3. Best Building Supply/Home Centre (over 15,000 square feet)
4. Young Retailer Award (a store manager 35 or under; entrants may be owners or chain employees)
5. Marc Robichaud Community Leader This award is open to all stores. Its purpose is to celebrate the outstanding contributions/events, charitable donations, etc., made by a store’s staff/managers/owners to the community they serve.
6. Best Large Surface Retailer (over 65,000 square feet)
7. Best Contractor Specialist Store

To learn how you can enter a category or if you just want to attend visit:
http://www.hardlines.ca/events/oras/ 
 

How to Market to the New Generation

Consumer demands are constantly changing, is your business prepared to adapt?



CLICK HERE to watch our latest video, and use the link below to view a variety of videos from our archive!
http://videos.wrla.org/home
 

The WRLA Industry achievement Award is celebrating its 45th 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 honour your colleague, your vendor, your competitor, or your friend.

Visit: http://www.wrla.org/about-wrla/industry-achievement-award 
See whose eligible and how to nominate them!  Plus see who our past recipients are!

 

Energy efficiency is closely tied to the All Weather Windows brand. The company operates under the conviction that energy efficient products are good for the environment, good for customers, and therefore good for business. In 2014, All Weather Windows experienced a 7% growth in ENERGY STAR® certified products sold over the previous year. The company also increased the number of ENERGY STAR® Most Efficient products by 11% in 2014. 

"This achievement reflects our commitment to producing the very best in energy efficiency," said Director of Marketing Tracy Nadiger. "As always, this honour belongs to our incredible team of hard-working and talented professionals who always strive to do better and achieve more, when it comes to protecting the environment." 

All Weather Windows was named ENERGY STAR® Manufacturer of the Year in 2010, 2011, and 2013. It was named Participant of the Year in 2012. 

About All Weather Windows
All Weather Windows is Canada's largest privately owned window and door manufacturer. Launched in 1978 in a 10,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Edmonton, Alberta, the company has since expanded to nine branches and over 1,000 dealers nationwide. Our two leading edge manufacturing plants in Edmonton and Mississauga produce a full range of award-winning window and door products for dealers, builders, contractors and homeowners. Recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for seven years running and now a member of Canada's Best Managed Companies Platinum Club, All Weather Windows has also given back over $1 million dollars annually for the past seven years in windows and door products to Habitat for Humanity across Canada. 

About ENERGY STAR®
ENERGY STAR® originated in the United States and has been administered in Canada since 2001 by Natural Resources Canada in full collaboration with the US Environmental Protection Agency. Since 2005, Canadians can also choose ENERGY STAR®-qualified homes that are designed and built to achieve maximum energy efficiency making it easy for businesses and consumers to save money and protect the environment. 

 
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


WRLA Fall Education Calendar:

October 26 & 27
Level 1 – Manual Estimating Level 1: Estimating Fundamentals
Saskatoon, SK

October 26 & 27
Level 1 – Manual Estimating Level 1: Estimating Fundamentals
Calgary, AB

October 28 & 29
Level 2 – Manual Estimating Level 2: Estimating for Residential Construction
Saskatoon, SK

October 28 & 29 
Level 2 – Manual Estimating Level 2: Estimating for Residential Construction
Calgary AB

October 30
Yard & Warehouse Operations
Saskatoon, SK

October 30
Yard & Warehouse Operations
Calgary, AB


To view all upcoming WRLA events please CLICK HERE
 
Member Updates

ADD NEW MEMBER:

ASSOCIATE MEMBER

Builders Choice Products (Head Office)
950 Bower Cresent
Regina, SK   S4N 7E4
Phone: 306-781-2099
Phone TF: 800-667-7894
Fax: 306-781-2568
Main Contact: JP Martin
(Wholesaler) tools and drywall, roofing, ceiling and stucco accessories


CORRECTIONS:

Laurentide Re-sources Inc. (Associate Head Office)

Shercom Industries Inc. (Associate Head Office)
New Main Contact: Kevin Hall

 
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