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Western Retail Lumber Association

WRLA Toolbox: February 13, 2014
What's Going On




Complete the appropriate Survey and have your name entered To WIN a Tablet!

 Post Show Survey - Exhibitor
Post Show Survey - Retailer

Didn't attend the show this year? 
Let us know why...
 
CLICK HERE


2014 WRLA Post Show report is Now Available!

Follow this link
http://www.wrla.org/exhibitor-information
to our website then click "Click here to download the 2014 WRLA Post Show Report"

*Click Here for information on the 2015 Buying Show in Calgary *

 



2015 WRLA Buying Show
January 21 - 23, 2015 | Calgary, AB

Hotel Reservations
The WRLA has enlisted the professional services of International Conference Services (ICS) Housing Bureau to assist in coordination of the delegate housing requirements for the 2015- 2017 WRLA Showcases.

Book your hotel for the 2015 WRLA Buying Show using the Online Reservation System.
If you belong to a buying group or have an exhibitor block please secure your online booking code from your main contact.

Click the link below to access the online hotel reservation system

Individual Hotel Reservations - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE to view the Hotel Summary

CLICK HERE to view the Venue Map

CLICK HERE to access the group request form

2015 ITINERARY
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Opening Night – Hyatt Regency
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Buying Show – BMO Centre & Gala – Hyatt Regency
Friday, January 23, 2015
Buying Show – BMO Centre & Closing Night Party – Telus Convention Centre

Housing Policy:  The WRLA, producer of the WRLA 2015 Buying Show, would like to remind all Show attendees and exhibitors that WRLA 2015 Buying Show uses ICS (International Conference Services Ltd.) for show accommodations.  Any claims by any other organization stating that they are the official WRLA 2015 Buying Show housing agency are untrue. Please feel free to contact slabossiere@wrla.org  for further information.

 


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For more information on the NexGEN Program visit
www.wrla.org/nexgen
 
or contact Krista Scherpenzeel toll free at 1-800-661-0253 or kristas@wrla.org
 

 


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WRLA T.V is a great place to find out what's happening in your Industry! 
Breaking News | Industry Annoucements | Highlights from Industry Events |  AdvertisingNew Products Helpful Tips

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Industry News
This month the NRHA in partnership with the WRLA offers you tips on Ways to Market your stores pricing to your advantage, plus Four great tips for selling storage and organization.

Click Learn more below to here these great tips!

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=253402&issueID=32902 to view the full article online.

 

February 11, 2013 (Calgary, AB) – The Abbotsford Minor Hockey Association and its community partner, Matthew's House, are the grand prize winners of the TIMBER MART SharpShooter contest. As the grand prize winners, the Abbotsford Minor Hockey Association will receive $10,000, with $50,000 going to Matthew's House, a respite care home for children living with complex healthcare needs.

Click Learn More below for the full news release.

Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/pdf/2014_02_11_sharpshooter_winner_V2.pdf to view the full article online.

 

February 10, 2014 (London, ON)—Chalifour Canada today announced that its Surrey, BC distribution centre will be relocated to a new facility in Surrey by the end of May 2014.

Chalifour Canada is implementing a dynamic plan to solidify its overall national structure while significantly improving its efficiency and the array of services offered to its members in British Columbia. The new Chalifour Surrey facility will warehouse building materials, which will become its specialty. At the same time, this warehouse will be used as a cross-dock facility by the BC dealers.

Click learn more below for the full news release.

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

 
Calendar of Events


February 21 - 22, 2014
TIM-BR Mart Show
Congress Centre - Toronto, ON

February 27 - March 1, 2014
Orgill National Show
Orlando, FL

Stay tuned for WRLA Srping Education Course Calendar!

To view the complete Events 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=253404&issueID=32902 to view the full article online.

 
WRLA Videos


Stay up-to-date on the latest industry news and events with our engaging new communication channel.

Have you watched the latest episode on our WRLA TV channel? Don't wait to take full advantage of this terrific media channel, one of the many benefits of your WRLA membership!

Check it out here!


 
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