Your digital edition of the Yardstick - Issue 5, the Selling Issue is available now! This edition features a recap of WRLA's 2017 golf events, a peek into the NexGEN 2.0 program and trade show tips from your Show Manager. To read these, and many more great articles click on the link below.

Name Badge & Event Registration for the 2018 WRLA Buying Show & Convention is now open!

 ATTENDEE REGISTRATION - CLICK HERE

The 2018 WRLA Buying Show booth reservation deadline is October 30, 2017. Booth billing will be sent the same day and invoices must be paid within 30 days or your booth will be cancelled. No changes or refunds will be allowed after November 15, 2017. If you wish to book booth space or need information on the upcoming Show please contact Show Manager, Krista Scherpenzeel at KristaS@wrla.org

WRLA NexGEN is bringing 3rd and 4th-year Supply Chain and Marketing students to walk the show floor and interact with exhibiting companies! If you're interested in having these students visit your booth to learn about your company and employment opportunities contact Wynne Au, Member Services Manager at WynneA@wrla.org. This is a amazing, FREE recruitment opportunity for WRLA Members!

The WRLA has secured discounted rates and concessions for our Members attending the 2018 WRLA Buying Show & Convention in Calgary, AB. All Calgary hotels have a choice to partner with us, and it is important to know who chooses to support your association and you as a member. We ask that you support your association, and only book with partnering properties. Click "Learn More..." below to view our partners. You can book directly with your preferred hotel!

The CRBSC recognized the opportunity to transform our highly successful Estimating Fundamentals workshop to an online format to address a number of issues: the cost of travel from remote locations, valuable time spent away from the store, and offering a learning experience for those staff already engaged with virtual technology.

The following courses are being offered in Winnipeg, MB: - Estimating Fundamentals – Decks & Garages (Level 1) - Estimating for Residential Construction (Level 2) - Principles of Yard and Warehouse Operations NEW Winnipeg Venue: Winnipeg Holiday Inn – Airport West

The Family Enterprise Xchange Manitoba is pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the 2018 Family Enterprise of the Year Award (FEYA). Established in 1986, the Family Enterprise of the Year Award (FEYA) is given annually by FEX to recognize, celebrate, and promote the achievements of Manitoba family businesses recognizing the considerable contribution they make to both their local community and our national economy. Nomination deadline is November 10, 2017. Self-nomination is encouraged!

Learn more about our hands-on and in-class courses and attain your certification in one day. Our programs cover the basic principles of construction and materials handling equipment operation, maintenance and safety. A certification for the Operator Equipment Safety Certification is provided to students after successful completion of theory and practical assessments.

After a distinguished career spanning 25 years with ACCEO Profitmaster, the time has come for John Hamm, Sales Manager, to enjoy the next chapter in his life. John’s vision and commitment have played a key role in securing ACCEO’s current leadership position in the industry.

BUILDEX Calgary is Alberta’s largest tradeshow & conference for the Construction, Renovation, Architecture, Interior Design and Property Management industries.