Look for your WRLA membership renewal letter starting on April 1, 2019. Please pay your membership by April 30 to continue all your benefits including access to education, events, rebate programs, and connections to over 1,200 of your fellow WRLA Members.
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Erin has over eight years’ experience in the building material industry, specializing in buying group negotiations. Erin’s motivation comes from helping independent building supply dealers become successful. Erin brings with her a vast knowledge of the industry and understands the day-to-day needs of members.
Just in time for membership renewals season - Erin starts with the WRLA on March 27 and can be reached at membership@wrla.org.
When Erin isn’t working, you will find her very involved in her children’s sport activities.
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 Make sure your company takes advantage of the talent pool available! Job seekers have started to look for seasonal and internship positions on the national job board site: buildingsupplycareers.ca.
To post a job:
- Visit the BMCC website
- Enter the WRLA code: WRLAJOBS7273
- Fill in the online form and post
Make sure your company is using this resource – please share this information with your recruitment team. Job postings are free for WRLA members! As the WRLA continues to increase awareness of careers in the industry more and more people will be using the BMCC website as the top resource for job searches across Canada.
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The WRLA extends a warm welcome to our newest members!
- Zak's Home Building Centre, in Warman, SK
- Ladysmith Home Building Centre, in Ladysmith, BC
- Ace Hardware - Watson, in Watson, SK
- Alberta Hardware, in Fort MacLeod, AB
- Ashern Home Hardware, in Ashern, MB
- Belanger Laminates Inc., in Boucherville, QC
- Biggar Ace Building Centre, in Biggar, SK
- Fletcher Building Supplies, in Princeton, BC
- Fraser Lake Supplies Ltd, in Fraser Lake, BC
- GC Supply Ltd, in Surrey, BC
- Morden Home Hardware, in Morden, MB
- Nowco Home Hardware, in Lacombe, AB
- Siding Specialists, in Prince George, BC
- Morrissey Creek Building Supplies, in Grand Forks, BC
- Windsor Plywood, in Vancouver, BC
- Windsor Plywood, in Salt Spring Island, BC
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Spring education courses have now been added - make sure to take a course or send one (or more!) of your team members. Courses with Stan Burkholder are always well received with participants - look into a Manual Estimating or Principles of Yard & Warehouse Operations course today.
Interested where these courses can take you? Have a look at the current job opportunities across Canada on the BMCC website.
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April 1, 2019 - Membership renewals
Contact the WRLA to book education sessions, to renew your membership or for any other member information at membership@wrla.org or phone 1-800-661-0253.
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WRLA Members and their employees can enjoy a flat 15 per cent off the best available price with advance reservations at all Choice Hotel locations worldwide including: Ascend Hotel Collection, Cambria Hotels & Suites, Clarion Hotels, Comfort Inn Hotels, Comfort Suites Hotels, Econo Lodge, MainStay Suites (extended stay), Quality Inn Hotels, Rodeway Inn, Sleep Inn, Suburban (extended stay). Book on-line, call 1-800-4CHOICE (1-800-424-6423) and quote ID# 00234940 or simply download the Choice Hotels App and enter the ID# above.
For more exclusive hotel experiences, WRLA Members also have access to Magellan Luxury Hotels’ unadvertised exclusive rates at a collection of hand selected luxury hotels, world-wide. For more information, call Magellan at 1-866-536-6598 and quote Affiliate Code 2033 or visit the website.
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Home Hardware Québec dealers were recognized at the AQMAT Gala Reconnaissance on March 15. Home Hardware had two category award winners and seven category award finalists.
Eric Berthiaume, Dealer-Owner of Centre de Rénovation Home Hardware Marieville received the Conqueror Award, which honours a company that is growing its business through acquisitions, marketing strategies or export activities.
Simon Gaignard, Dealer-Owner of Roberge et Fils Centre de Rénovation Home Hardware received the Specialty Award, which honours a niche store that stands out from its competitors.
Centre de Rénovation Home Hardware Marieville is one of seven stores from Groupe Turcotte, a large Quebec home improvement and garden centre retailer with over 200 employees. Louis Turcotte (President) and Daniel Gervais (Associate) are included as store partners.
Roberge et Fils Centre de Révovation Home Hardware in La Sarre are manufacturers of Windows and Doors through their Roberge Window and Doors Division, the store has been in business for over 100 years and contributes greatly to the local community with over 100 employees. Read the full story and awards details here.
Home Hardware has also recently been awarded Platinum Status for Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Home Hardware was recognized for overall business performance and sustained growth with the prestigious Canada’s Best Managed Companies designation. The 2019 Best Managed program award winners are amongst the best-in-class of Canadian owned and managed companies with revenues over $15 million demonstrating strategy, capability and commitment to achieve sustainable growth. Read more about Canada's Best Managed companies here.
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