The Toolbox
Western Retail Lumber Association
WRLA Toolbox: February 14, 2013|
Congratulations! We have just completed the 2013 Prairie Showcase & Convention. The Show Committee depends on your feedback to plan our next buying show and convention.
RETAILER: 2013 Survey Thank you for your participation! |
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Online registration is now open for Manual Estimating and Yard Foreman courses. CLICK HERE to Register for courses NOW! And for more information on Rebates CLICK HERE |
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. Send your emails to ckelly@wrla.org
When our negotiations are complete we will share all the details with our members! Thanks for your patience!
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Congratulations, you've just participated in one of Canada's Largest Convention and Buying Shows! This year was another great success and it's always exciting to put forth our Post Show Report. In this report you can review the tradeshow, convention events, attendance and much more! Click learn more to download the full PDF Report Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/pdf/2013_Prairie_Showcase_Post_Show_Report.pdf to view the full article online. |
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February 6, 2013 (Calgary, AB) – TIMBER MART has updated their retail logo in order to increase legibility, heighten their focus on independence, and make it easier to locate them online and in search engines. TIMBER MART’s objective to is become a stronger retail brand. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=207046&issueID=25627 to view the full article online. |  |
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Shave minutes - even hours - off your construction, repair, or renovation job. FEIN's MultiMaster is the most versatile oscillating multi-tool on the market! You can saw, sand, scrape, cut, trim, polish, and sharpen with one tool.
Grow the green in your business by going with the greenest decking composite the market has to offer! TerraDeck by Nature's Composites is made with recycled milk jugs and wheat straw - Plus, it's better-looking, and more durable than the competition.
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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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Dealers have a real opportunity to drive sales when they can help customers complete their home improvement projects. WRLA, through its partnership with the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA), has a new training program called Project Pro to train your staff on the basics of selling the most common repair and maintenance projects.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=207051&issueID=25627 to view the full article online. |  |
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Canadian commercial real estate delivered another strong performance in 2012, as measured by the REALpac / IPD Canada Annual Property Index. The annual total return of 14.1% continued Canada's strong performance. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=207280&issueID=25627 to view the full article online. |
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CertainTeed Corporation is pleased to announce a new distribution appointment of Goodfellow Inc., for its Cedar Impressions® polymer shake, Monogram® and Encore™ vinyl siding. The appointment will service Goodfellow customers in Quebec through its three distribution centers located in Ottawa, Delson and Quebec City. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=207281&issueID=25627 to view the full article online. |
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February 21 - 23, 2013 March 21 - 23, 2013 April 7 - 8, 2013 April 13 - 15. 2013 April 14 - 16, 2013 To view the complete Events Calendar CLICK HERE To view the complete Education & Training Calendar CLICK HERE |
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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=207032&issueID=25627 to view the full article online. |
