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WRLA Toolbox: October 23, 2014What's Going On
Manual Estimating
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
Principles of Yard and Warehouse Operations
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.
November 7 – Winnipeg, MB
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Register Online Today for your Name badges & Event Tickets
 ~List of Events~
Wednesday Jan. 21, 2015
7:00PM - Opening Night at The WRLA Saloon
Thursday Jan. 22, 2015
Opening Day of WRLA Buying Show
12:00PM - Annual General Meeting
7:00PM - WRLA's 125th Anniversary Celebration
Featuring The Ken Arlen Orchestra
Friday Jan. 23, 2015
Second day of WRLA Buying Show
10:45AM - Ladies Luncheon
11:45AM - NexGEN Luncheon
7:00PM - Closing Night Party Featuring Paul Brandt
11:00PM - WRLA After Party - FREE
For information on the 2015 Buying Show and Convention Events please visit www.wrla.org/buying-show
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Attention 2015 WRLA Buying Show Exhibitors !
Booth invoices are now PAST DUE. 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 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 Sponsors
Platinum
Castle Building Centres
JELD-WEN Windows & Doors
Sexton Group Ltd.
Diamond
PlyGem
Regal Ideas
TIM-BR Mart Group
Gold
All Weather Windows
Epicor
Naylor Association Solutions
ProfitMaster Canada
Silver
All-Fab Building Components Inc.
Can-Cell Industries Inc.
Harris Rebar
Home Hardware Stores
Steel-Craft Door Products
Task Tools
Bronze
Alexandria Moulding
CanWel
Cherry Insurance
DelRoc Industries
Euro-Rite Cabinets Limited
Johns Manville
Morneau Shepell
National Forest Products
National Forest Products
Nuvo Iron
Resisto
Quikrete/Target Products
Seljax
Industry News
Buying Group supports member's expansion into Huntsville, ON
For the complete News Story please click on Leran More below.
Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/pdf/TBM_Member,_Muskoka_Lumber,_Acquires_Fifth_Location_-_October_17,_2014_EN.pdf to view the full article online.
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St. Jacobs, ON, October 23, 2014 – To recognize their achievements in merchandising and retail performance, Sutton Home Hardware and Gananoque Home Hardware Building Centre were honoured last night during the 2014 Hardlines Outstanding Retailer Awards (ORAs). Now in its 22-year, the ORAs are the industry’s only independent awards program dedicated to celebrating the achievements of hardware, home improvement and building supply dealers in Canada. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=291366&issueID=36440 to view the full article online. |
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The Hardlines Conference will welcome some fresh voices on the podium this year. A panel will feature young retailers and vendors from across Canada who will give their take on the needs and drives of the new generation of the home improvement industry.
Meet the panel:  Kim Ytsma, Co-Owner, Alliston Home Hardware. Kim began working in her dad’s store when she was just 10 years old. Today, she directly oversees the 15 service desk staff and ensures consumers get the assistance they need. Kim splits her day between the customer service desk, her own office, and working the floor.
 Marc-André Dignard, Project Manager – Retail, RONA inc. Marc-André joined RONA in 2009 as a senior internal auditor. A Chartered Professional Accountant by profession, he became Project Director, Operations in 2012 and is responsible for SG&A, cost reduction, standardizing retail operations, closing non-performing stores, and many other projects. Joel Seibert, General Manager, Mountain View Building Materials. Joel is a third-generation lumberman. While only 32 years old, he has been exposed to the building supply industry his entire life. He believes the future of the retail lumber industry depends on retailers’ ability to communicate with customers, suppliers, and environmental groups to ensure innovation, growth, and sustainability for many generations to come. Eric Palmer, Canadian Sales Operation Manager, JELD-WEN Windows & Doors. Eric graduated from the University of Manitoba with an Honors Degree from the Asper School of Business, and joined JELD-WEN, where he has worked his way through Management and Communication training.Congratulations to Joel Seibert and Eric Palmer for winning their Conference Passes and Young Leader Panel seats through the WRLA & NHRA "NexGEN Hardlines Contest" Go NexGEN!  The panel will be moderated by Sherri Amos, Education & Communication Specialist at Home Hardware Stores Ltd. With voices from all levels of the industry, this group of young leaders will challenge your thinking on where our industry is going in the 21st century. CLICK HERE to find out more about the 19th Annual Hardlines Conference, October 22-23 at the Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel & Conference Centre. |
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NRHA Monthly Program Communication – October 2014 Your customers are always searching for ways to organize their lives and possessions better. Whether simply seeking to decrease clutter or organize items in the "junk" drawer, space is at a premium for most home owners. Use the following tips to make the most of your storage sales: 1.) Display assembled products. 2.) Keep current on style. 3.) Sell the basics. 4.) Use special orders. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=290911&issueID=36440 to view the full article online. |
Calendar of Events
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UPCOMING EVENTS
October 22 & 23, 2014
2014 Hardlines Conference
Sheraton Toronto Airport and Conference Centre
www.hardlines.ca October 20 - 23, 2014
Manual Estimating Courses
Leduc, AB
October 22 & 23, 2014
Plumbing & Electrical with Bob Sutherland
Winnipeg, MB
November 3 - 6, 2014
Manual Estimating Courses
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
To learn more about upcoming events please visit www.wrla.org
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Member Updates
NEW RETAIL MEMBERS
Crown Building Supplies Ltd.
#10, 7550 - 132 St.
Surrey, BC V3W 4M7
Phone: 604-591-5555
Fax: 604-598-4449
Main Contact: Gary Sangha
(TORBSA)
Maglio Building Centre (Trail) Ltd.
8274 Hwy. 22 A
Trail, BC V1R 4W4
Phone: 250-368-6466
Fax: 250-368-5588
Main Contact: Russ Beauchamp
(TIMBERMART)
NEW ASSOCIATE MEMBER
BONDIC (Head Office)
235 Industrial Parkway S. #18
Aurora, ON L4G 3V5
Phone: 905-713-6514
Toll Free: 855-668-2458
Fax: 905-713-6506
Main Contact: Pete Dillon
(Manufacturer) The world’s first liquid plastic welder, adhesives
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