The Toolbox
Western Retail Lumber Association
WRLA Toolbox: January 17, 2013|
In this month's video: - Prairie Showcase Buying & Selling tips CLICK HERE to watch our latest video! |
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EXHIBITORS SHOW HOURS: Thursday: 8:00am - 4:30pm Friday: 8:00am - 3:30pm
All booths must remain manned and intact until show closes BADGE and TICKET PICK UP & ONSITE REGISTRATION HOURS Tuesday, January 22 Wednesday, January 23 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm Thursday, January 24 Friday, January 25 |
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Platinum $20,000 Diamond $10,000 Gold $5,000 Silver $2,500 Bronze $1,000 Convention Club $500 |
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Familiarize yourself with the Show Floor and who's exhibiting even before you arrive. Plan how to network and where to start! CLICK HERE to view the Floor Plan NOW!
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As reported in a fall issue of the Toolbox, we are in the process of developing a number of programs and services to support our three strategic plans. Those plans are: - To Strengthen the Independent Retailers’ Competitive Position Through Education and Training - To Enhance Change and Innovation - To Enhance Value of Membership Through Media Engagement To read more on these 3 plans click Learn more... Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=203649&issueID=25623 to view the full article online. |
Retail Business Management Studies Program
February 26 – March 14, 2013 in Winnipeg, MB
STORE MANAGERS * ASSISTANT MANAGERS * SUPERVISORS * PURCHASERS * MARKETERS * WAREHOUSE MANAGERS
This program is designed specifically for the lumber and building materials industry
Online registration now open- CLICK HERE
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NEW expanded WRLA Member Rate Program! CLICK HERE to read more and to view new rates for 2013 |
• Reduce equipment, product and facility damages |
The WRLA team will be heading to Calgary in the early spring to negotiate hotel and venue contracts. If you have any questions or have some suggestions for us please let us know now as we want to provide all our members with the best locations and rates possible. When our negotiations are complete we will share all the details with our members! Thanks for your patience! |
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The Business Outlook Survey summarizes interviews conducted by the Bank’s regional offices with the senior management of about 100 firms selected in accordance with the composition of Canada’s gross domestic product. The survey’s purpose is to gather the perspectives of these businesses on topics of interest to the Bank of Canada (such as demand and capacity pressures) and their forward-looking views on economic activity. Click LEARN MORE to view full Survey and Statistics Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=203520&issueID=25623 to view the full article online. |
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Discover the best practices for trade show lead follow-up. If you have prepared well in advance and executed your plan during the show, then many of your sales leads will result in sales, or better yet, in decade-plus customers. If you are an exhibitor, manage your leads as though they are worth money, because they are! Click LEARN MORE to see your Checklist! Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/pdf/The_17-Point_Exhibitor_Follow-Up_Checklist.pdf to view the full article online. |
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To address both the growing number of RETIREES in the Canadian workplace as well as the PART TIME EMPLOYEES THAT ARE INELIGIBLE for Group Insurance, WRLA is now offering the Emerge program through STRATA Benefits Consulting. This is a 100% voluntary program that offers a Needs Assessment to each participant, as well as product recommendations and assistance with implementation. Renewals are monitored internally at STRATA, premiums are 100% paid for by the Employee or Retiree and no administration is required of the Employer. CLICK HERE for more information. |
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January 23 - 25, 2013 February 7 - 8, 2013 February 21 - 23, 2013 March 21 - 23, 2013 To view the complete Events Calendar CLICK HERE To view the complete Education & Training Calendar CLICK HERE |
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NEW ASSOCIATE MEMBER Beere Building Products (Head Office) Neepawa Tru Hardware |
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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=203476&issueID=25623 to view the full article online. |
