As the WRLA continues to elevate the profile of the LBM industry as a rewarding career path, increasing advocacy efforts and expanding its education programs to attract talent into the industry, the WRLA has scheduled a golf tournament to help support these efforts.
The tournament will take place on Thursday August 8, 2019 at The Willows Golf Course and we look forward to having you join us!
For information on participation through sponsorship or registration fees please contact Jessica Cranmer at jessicac@wrla.org or 1-800-661-0253 ext. 3.
The Industry Achievement Award was established by the WRLA 49 years ago to provide the industry the opportunity to recognize members that have made contributions to the building supply industry, WRLA, and the communities in which they live and conduct their business.
The WRLA wants to recognize an individual who is or had been actively involved in the building supply industry, who faced and overcame challenges, harnessed opportunities, and who wished or continues to share best practices with the Association.
We invite you to honour your colleague, your vendor, your competitor, or your friend. Award recipients can be post-humus nominees as well.
To watch the video capturing the 2018 Industry Achievement Award Recipient Brian Kusisto, please click here to be redirected.
To access the 2019 Nomination Form, please click here.
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The WRLA has completed its inaugural Annual Report to ensure members have a quick reference guide on the progress and accomplishments made by their industry Association.
Should you have any questions or are interested in getting involved on a volunteer committee please contact Liz Kovach at lkovach@wrla.org or 204.770.2416.
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VAUGHAN, ON, April 16, 2019 – In time for the spring selling season, TIMBER MART appoints Distribution Centre Manager, Mark LaRonde for their new facility in Mount Forest, Ont. In his role, Mr. LaRonde will lead the team at TIMBER MART’s Mount Forest distribution centre and develop the business in all areas.
“Mark has a wealth of industry knowledge and experience in sales, operations and business development which he gained by working for companies like Wellsco International and PrimeSource,” says John Morrissey, TIMBER MART’s vice-president of distribution and trading. “We look forward to seeing his experience grow our distribution business in Ontario and serve our members’ business needs for years to come.”
Mr. LaRonde will report directly to TIMBER MART’s Vice-President of Distribution and Trading, John Morrissey and be based out of TIMBER MART’s Mount Forest distribution centre. The Mount Forest facility is one of three that are owned and operated by TIMBER MART; their distribution network consists of a facility in Langley, B.C. and one in St-Nicolas, Que. as well.
About TIMBER MART
Founded in 1967, TIMBER MART is the largest national member-owned buying group in Canada for the true independent entrepreneur. With hundreds of independent building-material and hardware retailers, commercial dealers and manufacturers located in every province across the country, TIMBER MART provides its extensive dealer network with a menu of competitive buying programs, comprehensive marketing services and personalized support to drive independent business success. For more information, visit www.timbermart.ca
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By popular demand the WRLA will be producing a digital version of the Directory & Product Source Guide to compliment the print version.
To ensure that your business and contact information is correct and included in the upcoming Directory & Product Source Guide, please be sure to first renew your WRLA membership, and second supply any important staff contact changes to Erin Lubinski, Member Services and Solutions Manager.
To learn more about advertising opportunities for the Directory & Product Source Guide or to make any contact changes please contact Erin Lubinski at erinl@wrla.org or 1-800-661-0253 ext. 0.
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April 1- 30, 2019 - Membership renewals
May 1, 2019 - Booth Registration & Hotel Bookings for the 2020 WRLA Show Open
May 15, 2019 - Deadline to return contact information for 2019/2020 Member and Product Directory
June 1, 2019 - Winnipeg and Saskatoon Golf Registration Opens
August 8, 2019 - WRLA Golf Tournament, Saskatoon, SK
August 21, 2019 - WRLA Memorial Golf, Winnipeg, MB
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Did you know the WRLA offers Rebates to members in good standing for Education Courses?
For more information or to request a rebate form or to register for the upcoming courses please contact Erin Lubinski at erinl@wrla.org or 1-800-661-0253 ext. 0
Want your staff to increase their close rates? Know what to put in writing? Learn the importance of knowing your builders?
Register you staff for our spring Manual Estimating and Principles of Yard and Warehouse Operations sessions in Winnipeg and Regina.
Deadlines are quickly approaching, please be sure to visit our website for more information.
Not able to send your staff to Winnipeg or Regina for training or want to reduce travel time? Manual estimating Level 1 is offered online. To be redirected to the registration site click here.
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