The Toolbox
Western Retail Lumber Association
WRLA Weekly ToolBox: March 8, 2012What's Going On
 And the winners of the 2012 Prairie Showcase Post Show Survey Prizes are: RETAILER (2013 Prairie Showcase Complete Event Ticket Package for 2) Chris Gerbrandt - GRUNTHAL LUMBER EXHIBITOR (1 Free Inside Booth at the 2013 Prairie Showcase) Jacob Gorski - ALEXANDRIA MOULDING Thank you to everyone who completed our survey! |
 Registration Now Open Don't miss out on these upcoming WRLA Education courses in Saskatoon April 16 - 17 - Estimating Fundamentals (Saskatoon) April 18 - 19 - Estimating for Residential Construction (Saskatoon) April 20 - Yard Foreman (Saskatoon) CLICK HERE to register your employees today! Please contact Susan Labossiere with any education related questions (slabossiere@wrla.org or 1-800-661-0253) |
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Are you doing everything possible to ensure your customers are having a pleasant shopping experience at your store? Statistics show that only 1 out of every 10 customers will voice an opinion. Remember, good news travels fast, bad news travels faster.
The WRLA has partnered with one of the leading appraisal firms in Canada to conduct the Mystery Shop program. They use professional shoppers who know what to look for and what to ask. They will conduct an honest and fair evaluation of your business. CLICK HERE to view a sample report CLICK HERE to download the Registration Form For more information call Susan at 204-953-1690 or 800-661-0253 ext 0 or email slabossiere@wrla.org
$99 + GST per mystery shop - 2 times per year – spring & fall or 4 times per year – once a quarter You don’t pay until you receive your report! |
Industry News
 Leadership and innovation in wood use was celebrated this evening at the Vancouver Convention Centre West, as more than 350 distinguished design and building professionals, including architects, engineers, project teams and industry sponsors and guests gathered to honour the nominees and winners of the 2012 Wood WORKS! BC Wood Design Awards. The 8th annual awards evening in Vancouver recognizes and encourages continued excellence in the building and design community.Wood WORKS! is a national industry-led initiative of the Canadian Wood Council, with a goal to support innovation and provide leadership on the use of wood and wood products. Wood WORKS! BC provides education, training and technical expertise to building and design professionals involved with non-residential construction projects throughout BC. There were 106 nominations in 12 categories for projects all over the province, and included some national and international projects; one in China and another in South Africa. "We are proud to congratulate the winners and nominees of the 2012 Wood Design Awards, who have all explored the potential of wood, and showcased its outstanding qualities such as strength, beauty, versatility and cost-effectiveness," stated Wood WORKS! BC Executive Director Mary Tracey. "The wood design and innovation has been remarkable from both an architectural and structural standpoint, and we salute and thank our outstanding design and building professionals for amazing and inspiring us with your achievements." Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox.asp?aid=169512&issueID=25583 to view the full article online. |
 TruServ Canada welcomes a new member to its growing team of employees.Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox.asp?aid=169565&issueID=25583 to view the full article online. |
Calendar of Events
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March 22 - 23, 2012 Epicor - LBM Customer Training Conference Denver, CO www.epicor.com March 30-31, 2012 TIM-BR MART National Buying Show Toronto Congress Centre, Toronto, ON www.timbrmartshow.ca April 14 - 16, 2012 TruServ Canada Spring Market Winnipeg Convention Center, Winnipeg, MB www.truserv.ca April 16 - 19, 2012 Manual Estimating Saskatoon, SK April 20. 2012 Yard Foreman Saskatoon, SK April 22 - 24, 2012 Home Hardware Show St. Jacobs, ON August 16-18, 2012 Orgill Spring Market Las Vegas, NV Tuesday, August 21, 2012 WRLA Terry Yates Memorial Golf Tournament Steinbach, MB Thursday, September 06, 2012 Calgary Classic Golf Tournament Sundre Golf Course, Sundre, AB Wednesday, September 12, 2012 Kenossee Golf Tournament Kenossee SK. CLICK HERE To view our full events calendar |
Member Updates
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NEW ASSOCIATE MEMBER FEIN Canadian Power Tool Company (Associate Head Office) 323 Traders Blvd. East Mississauga, ON L4Z 2E5 Phone: 905-890-1390 Phone Toll Free: 800-265-2581 Fax: 905-890-1866 Main Contact: Randy McDonald rmacdonald@fein.ca www.fein.ca (Manufacturer) power tools and abrasives |
