The Toolbox
Western Retail Lumber Association
WRLA Toolbox: September 25, 2014What's Going On
 Attention 2015 WRLA Buying Show Exhibitors Booth invoices have been emailed and are due no later than September 30, 2014. If you have not received your booth invoice or have any questions, or if you wish to cancel, please email Caren at ckelly@wrla.org If you would like to pay your booth invoice via Credit Card (Visa or Master Card only), please contact Lannie in accounting at 800-661-0253 ext. 4 or lmertz@wrla.org. All Exhibitor information is available by following this link http://www.wrla.org/exhibitors which includes the interactive floor plan. If the link doesn’t work, copy and paste or type into your web-browser.
Online registration for name badges and evening event tickets are now available on the WRLA website.
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2015 WRLA Buying Show - Sneak Peek!
WRLA President, Gary Hamilton sheds light on the 2015 Buying Show in Calgary. What you can expect as an attendee, highlights about the move and enhancements to the Show. Find out this year's entertainment line-up! |
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Only 1 Week Left - Get your Application in Today!
 Scholarship Deadline: Friday, October 3rd, 2014 For more information on the 2014/15 WRLA Bursary & Scholarship Program visit: http://wrla.org/education-a-training/bursaries-and-scholarships |
 Plumbing and Electrical with Bob
Bob Sutherland will retire at the end of the year and will no longer take this traveling course to Western Canada. This is your last chance to attend Bob's unique and valuable hands on plumbing and electrical training program for those with novice and intermediate experience. October 22 - Winnipeg, MB – Plumbing with Bob Sutherland
October 23 - Winnipeg, MB –Electrical with Bob Sutherland
Manual Estimating
October 20 & 21 -Leduc, AB – Manual Estimating – Level 1
Estimating Fundamentals – Decks & Garages October 22 & 23 -Leduc, AB – Manual Estimating – Level 2
Estimating for Residential Construction
November 3 & 4 -Winnipeg, MB – Manual Estimating – Level 1 Estimating Fundamentals – Decks & Garages November 5 & 6 -Winnipeg, MB – Manual Estimating – Level 2
Estimating for Residential Construction OPEN FOR REGISTRATION!  Principles of Yard and Warehouse OperationsNovember 7 – Winnipeg, MB
A one day course to focus on the principles to successfully operate a building center yard or warehouse. Learn the key principles of; professional leadership, efficient inventory management and logistics, customer service, staffing management, yard layout, equipment and safety elements. There is a recognition of the different yard sizes in the discussions and each participant will be challenged to create the steps necessary to move forward in their setting. Online Registration links are also available on the Education Calendar at http://www.wrla.org/education-a-training/education-calendar
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Are you Under 40 years of Age and Involved in the Building Supply Industry?
Join us at our Lunch Meeting in Calgary! Friday January 23, 2015 - Tickets $10 REGISTER for the Show  Earlier this month Barbara J. Bowes, President of Legacy Bowes Group met with the WRLA to discuss our newest initiative,The NexGEN Program. Follow the link below to read the full news story featured in The Winnipeg Free Press. Winnipeg Free Press - The Business of Change Featuring WRLA's NexGEN |
 Housing Policy/Disclaimer: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 go to www.wrla.org/buying-show for hotel booking information.
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Industry News
Over 225 exhibits and 35+ educational seminars impact THREE distinct
professional markets, all under one roof:
professional markets, all under one roof:
•Interior Design & Architecture
•Property Management
•Construction & Renovation
BUILDEX is about designing, building and managing real estate.
 Western Retail Lumber Association members, take advantage of the UPS Members Benefit Program and save on a variety of UPS services! You’ll receive:
To get started today, visit www.membersbenefitprogram.com/WRLA
or Call 1-800-MEMBERS (1-800-636-2377) M-F, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. EST. |
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We continue to hear about the on-going issue of data breach. Target, UPS, and a number of US and Canadian Government departments have been affected. Now Home Depot is the latest high profile target to be affected with customer data believed to be on sale through underground web-sites, not to mention countless other smaller organizations that do not make the headlines.  PROTECT YOURSELF Data Breach & Cyber Liability Insurance Coverage The WRLA and partner HUB International are proud to offer Data Breach & Cyber Liability Insurance Coverage. It goes without saying, better safe than sorry. Want to learn more?
Check out the links below for more on Home Depot's latest Security Breach |
Calendar of Events
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September 27 - 29, 2014
TruServ Fall Market
Winnipeg Convention Centre, Winnipeg, MB
Contact :kreimer@truserv.ca
October 22 & 23, 2014
2014 Hardlines Conference
Sheraton Toronto Airport and Conference Centre
October 22 & 23, 2014
Plumbing & Electrical with Bob Sutherland
Winnipeg, MB
November 6 - 10, 2014
Sexton Member Conference
Nashville, Tennessee
Contact: Callak@sextongroup.com
November 7, 2014 Principles of Yard and Warehouse Operations Winnipeg, MB www.wrla.org To view the complete Events Calendar CLICK HERE
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Member Updates
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NEW RETAIL MEMBER
Starland Supply (2000) Ltd.
Box 428
Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0
165 Francois Lake Drive
Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0
Phone: 250-692-7725
Phone TF: 877-692-7725
Fax: 250-692-3944
Main Contact: Trennis Wiens
(RETAILER) TIMBERMART
NEW ASSOCIATE MEMBER
Ermrich Industry Inc.
135 – 4471 No. 6 Road
Richmond, BC V6V 1P8
Phone: 604-568-6221
Fax: 604-568-6223
Main Contact: Sophia Zhao
(MANUFACTURER, DISTRIBUTOR, IMPORTER) Circuit saw blades, abrasive and diamond blades, abrasive wheels, saw blades, measuring tapes and gloves, bathroom accessories.
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Association Publications
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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=286305&issueID=36436 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!  |
