The Toolbox

Western Retail Lumber Association

WRLA Toolbox: May 2, 2013
What's Going On

Featured in this Video:

  • NRHA Canada Training and Online Education
  • Product Knowledge Training
  • Loss Prevention Courses
  • Project Sales Modules

Stay current with what's happening in your Industry by watching WRLA's monthly video updates.

CLICK HERE or visit us a www.wrla.org to see all our videos! 

 


Annual Membership
April 1, 2013 – March 31, 2014

The WRLA recently mailed your company membership verification papers.
Return your update to the WRLA office by April 30, 2013.

The WRLA DIRECTORY & Product Source Guide will be mailed to all members in July.

 

Stay current with Industry News and Events by following the WRLA

  

Watch for weekly updates and monthly videos to share with co-workers and employees.
Help us get the word out about OUR Industry!

 

This is your opportunity to promote your business to presidents, CEOs and vice presidents at more than 1,200 member firms for an entire year. Make sure WRLA members notice your business when searching for new vendors and suppliers by reserving your space today.

For more information on advertising CLICK HERE or contact:
Kim Davies
Project Manager
1-800-665-2456 ext. 4423
kdavies@naylor.com

 
Industry News
DO... Set clear objectives for your trade show exhibiting opportunity. How do you define "success"?

DON'T... Collect business cards in a fish bowl: If you’re going to do that don’t bother going to the show. You can get the same info off the internet.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=217048&issueID=25638 to view the full article online.

 

Get Your Staff Onside with Training - To make training work in your store, you need buy-in from you employees. You need to imbue in them the importance of delivering customer service—and backing up that service with strong product knowledge and strong selling skills.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=217044&issueID=25638 to view the full article online.

 


May 23rd, 2013 - During this session participants will learn how to:

• Promote the value of in-booth education to exhibitors.
• Convert the show floor into a learning laboratory.
• Develop an exhibitor education show agenda.
• Assist exhibitors in calculating the impact of in-booth activities.
• Understand what exhibitors need to do in order to develop in-booth education in their plans.

To Learn more and REGISTER Now - CLICK HERE

 
Canada’s new and more secure $5 and $10 polymer bank notes were unveiled today at the Bank of Canada’s Ottawa head office, and from aboard the International Space Station. Both of the new notes will begin circulating, at the same time, this November.



For the full News Release please click on Learn More below.

Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/pdf/New_Polymer_bank_note_5_and_10.pdf to view the full article online.

 

Castle Building Centres Group continues to experience steady growth in their 50th year. With this growth comes the need to ensure continued success for their independent dealers through on-going support and the ability to understand their unique needs nationwide. To further reinforce this commitment; Castle has added a new Business Development Manager to their team.

For the full News Release please click on Learn More below.

Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/pdf/Caste_Building_Centres_Group_Ltd__-_New_Employee_Announcement_-_April_30th_2013.pdf to view the full article online.

 
Covertech / rFOIL insulation has announced that it has recently been granted NEW patents;

U.S. Patent No. 8,221,871
U.S. Patent No. 8,327,601
U.S. Patent No. 8,343,614

For more information on previously granted Patents and Covertech inventor and founder information please click on Learn More below.

Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/pdf/rFOIL_Patent_Portfolio_Notice-2c.pdf to view the full article online.

 
Calendar of Events

June 18-20, 2013
Castle Buying Expo
Saskatoon, SK

August 20, 2013
WRLA Terry Yates Annual Golf Tournament
Quarry Oaks Golf Club, Steinbach, MB

August 22 - 24, 2013
Orgill Market
Boston, MA 

September 5, 2013
WRLA Calgary Classic Annual Golf Tournament
Sundre Golf Course, Sundre, AB

September 11, 2013
WRLA Kenosee Annual Golf Tournament

Kenosee Golf Club, Kenosee, SK

To view the complete Events Calendar  CLICK HERE

To view the complete Education & Training Calendar CLICK HERE

 
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=217047&issueID=25638 to view the full article online.

 
Alliance Designer Products
Westman Steel Industries
iRecycle Inc.
RONA Revy Inc. “TruServ Canada”