The Toolbox

*WRLA Office will be CLOSED: Decemeber 21st - January 1st*
Regular office hours will resume on Wednesday January 2nd, 2013

Tell us how you plan to spend the holidays!  Is there anything exciting happening at home or at work?   We want to hear about it!

    

From all of us here at the WRLA we wish you a Safe and Happy Holiday Season!

 

There are only 40 days until the Show!  Don't wait until the last minute to register!

 CLICK HERE to Register NOW for your name badges and evening events!

New Products - if you would like to put a NEW product in the display area, please complete your form and fax or email into the office. Forms can be found in the Exhibitor Guide by following this link: 

www.wrla.org/exhibitor-information/exhibitor-guide 

Thank you!

 

The Board of Directors extends this special inviation to all Retail, Associate and Affiliate members to attend the Annual General Meeting and take advantage of the opportunity to voice your opinions and ask questions.

Enjoy a FREE Lunch, network with other members and enter to win $500 just for showing up!  

REGISTER NOW!                                       

12:00 - 1:00 pm on Thursday January 24th, 2013 
Terrace Room, 2nd Floor, Prairieland Park

 

You won't want to miss amazing perfomances by:

Natalie MacMaster - Gala Night  &  Burton Cummings - Closing Night Party

CLICK HERE to get your Tickets Now!

 

Keep your employees on their toes! 

Take advantage or our In-Store Program... 

Have your store shopped once in the spring and once in the fall of 2013.  You don’t pay until your receive your report and it's ONLY $99 per mystery shop!

SIGN UP NOW 
REVIEW SAMPLE REPORT 

Or take advantage of our RINGERS Mystery Shopper Program... where instead of an instore visit they will contact the store via a phone call.   CLICK HERE for more information!

 

RONA inc., the largest distributor and retailer of hardware, home renovation and gardening products in Canada, today announced its strategic priorities under the leadership of Acting President and Chief Executive Officer, Dominique Boies. RONA’s management team, with the support of the Board of Directors, will immediately focus its efforts and resources on three strategic priorities: leveraging the strengths of the Corporation’s core businesses, growing key customer segments through a more compelling value proposition, and unlocking the profit potential of a simplified business model.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=200052&issueID=25618 to view the full article online.

 

January 23 - 25, 2013
2013 Prairie Showcase Buying Show & Convention
Prairieland Park, Saskatoon, SK
www.wrla.org/prairie-showcase  
Contact: ckelly@wrla.org

February 7 - 8, 2013
Atlantic Building Supply Dealers Association Annual Buying Show
Moncton Coliseum Complex, Moncton, NB
http://www.absda.ca/trade_show 

February 21 - 23, 2013
Orgill Dealer Market
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
www.orgill.com  

March 21 - 23, 2013
2013 TIM-BR MART National Buying Show
Toronto Congress Centre, Toronto, ON
Contact: catherine.brownlow@timbrmart.ca  

 

To view the complete Events Calendar  CLICK HERE

To view the complete Education & Training Calendar CLICK HERE

 

Watch WRLA's latest video update!

In this month's video: 

- WRLA Expands it's Training Platform

- Prairie Showcase 2013 Registration

- Results of WRLA's Strategic Planning 

 

Click here to watch our latest video

 

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=199892&issueID=25618 to view the full article online.