The Toolbox

Western Retail Lumber Association

WRLA Weekly ToolBox: September 6, 2012
What's Going On
Our Association's Greatest Honor!
 
Deadline for receipt of Nominations: Friday, September 7, 2012.
Nomination forms are available by clicking here or contact Gary Hamilton at ghamilton@wrla.org or 800-661-0253 ext 1.
 

Booth letters, with contracts and invoices are in the mail. Please check the new floor plan in case you have been moved to accomodate the new layout - Click here

Invoices are due upon receipt in order to reserve your booth.

 
Scholarship application deadline: Friday, October 5

Applications are available, so CLICK HERE for more information


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Do you value your employees?
Do you want to increase your bottom line?

The WRLA has classroom courses to reach your objective.

This fall we will host three valuable programs so be sure to visit the website for dates and online registration!  Click here

 
Industry News
Orgill, Inc. concluded another successful Fall Dealer Market, held Aug. 16-18 in Las Vegas at the Sands Expo and Convention Center, which brought together thousands of retailers, manufacturers and service providers for the three-day buying show.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=188993&issueID=25604 to view the full article online.

 
August 30, 2012 (London, ON) – Chalifour Canada today announced the appointment of Brad Dixon to the position of Regional Sales Manager – Western Canada. Brad brings to the role a considerable background in territory management as well as demonstrated success in the implementation of retailer development programs. The BC and Prairies Territory Managers will be reporting to Brad.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=188992&issueID=25604 to view the full article online.

 
St. Jacobs, ON, September 4, 2012 – Home Hardware Stores Limited’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Terry Davis, will go undercover to learn more about the day-to-day operations of Canada’s largest independent, Dealer-owned hardware, lumber, building materials and furniture cooperative. The transformation will be featured in the fall premiere of W Network’s Undercover Boss Canada on Thursday, September 6 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=189000&issueID=25604 to view the full article online.

 
Edmonton, AB, August 23, 2012 – Edmonton’s Cindy Rego is the lucky grand prize winner of Home Hardware’s Summer Gift Card Giveaway Contest, receiving a $1,000 Home Gift Card. In addition to the grand prize draw, Home Hardware gave away a $100 Home Gift Card on each day of the contest -- 40 in total.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=189006&issueID=25604 to view the full article online.

 
Ottawa, Ontario - The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 1 per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 1 1/4 percent and the deposit rate is 3/4 percent.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=189162&issueID=25604 to view the full article online.

 
Calendar of Events

Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Kenosee Golf Tournament
Kenosee SK.

September 20 - 22, 2012
RONA 2013 Spring Market
Metro Convention Centre, Toronto, ON
www.rona.ca

Sept 23 - 25, 2012
Home Hardware Market
St. Jacobs, ON

September 29 - October 1, 2012
TRUSERV Fall National Buying Market
Winnipeg Convention Centre, Winnipeg
www.truserv.ca

October 27 - 28, 2012
Chalifour National Buying Expo

Place Bonaventure, Montreal, PQ
www.chalifourcanda.com

November 2 - 6, 2012
Sexton Member Conference
New Orleans, LA
Contact:
callak@sextongroup.com

November 28 - 29, 2012
Canadian Home Improvement Show

Toronto Congress Centre, North Building, Toronto, ON
www.canadianhomeimprovementshow.com

To view the complete Events Calendar  CLICK HERE

To view the complete Education & Training Calendar CLICK HERE

 

 
Member Updates

Page 97
NEW NAME: HK Lumber

Former name: Wilson Lumber Ltd.
New address and contact:
Box 159
Glenella, MB R0J 0V0
Phone: 204-352-4232
Fax: 204-352-4509
Email: hklumber@live.ca
Shayne Henton
(Sexton)

Page 110
Aikens Merchandising & Sales Inc.
Correct Postal Code: T8T 0K8

Page 135
PrimeSource Building Products Canada (Branch)
Correct Address:
955 Lagimodiere Blvd.
Winnipeg, MB R2J 0V1

 
Association Publications
Support your association and broadcast your business to hundreds of decision-makers in the lumber industry. Advertising opportunities are still available in several WRLA publications.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=188987&issueID=25604 to view the full article online.

 
Alliance Designer Products
Westman Steel Industries
Epicor Software Corporation - Formerly Activant
All Weather Windows Ltd.