The Toolbox
Western Retail Lumber Association
WRLA Toolbox: November 6, 2014What's Going On
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Register Online Today for your Name badges & Event Tickets
 For information on the 2015 Buying Show and Convention Events please visit www.wrla.org/buying-show
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We are very excited to have Five Time CCMA Male Vocalist of the Year and Calgary's own - Paul Brandt!
 Tickets are on sale now for our 2015 Closing Night Party on Friday January 23, 2015 at the WRLA Buying Show in Calgary!
Get your Tickets Now!
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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
Under 40 years of age and involved in the Building Supply Industry?
Come and join us for Lunch, Presentations, Round Table Discussions and
Come and join us for Lunch, Presentations, Round Table Discussions and
Networking with Leaders in our Industry!
Join us at our Lunch Meeting in Calgary!
Friday January 23, 2015 | 11:45am - 1:00pm | Tickets $10
The WRLA was founded in 1890.... over the past 125 years we've managed to save some pretty interesting memorabilia. From vintage training manuals and legal documents, to photos and original video footage of Buying Shows and conferences over the past century.
We are excited to celebrate our 125th Anniversary in Calgary at the 2015 WRLA Buying ShowWe're asking our members to join in and share their histories with us too!
If you have any memorabilia from your business, your home or the Building Supply Industry throughout the 1900's, we'd love to see it!
Please submit memorabilia to ckelly@wrla.org or call Caren toll free at 1-800-661-0253
 November 1st, 2014 is your renewal date. Please contact Lannie at lmertz@wrla.org with any questions or concerns.
For general information on the WRLA Group Property & Liability Insurance Plan visit our website at www.wrla.org/membership/group-employee-benefits-plan |
Industry News
 This award recognizes members of the WRLA who have contributed to their business, the building supply industry, the WRLA and the communities in which they live. Since 1970 this award has been presented to individuals who have deserved and received the respect of employees, members, competitors and suppliers in the building materials industry and who have contributed their time and energy to their community and the WRLA.The Western Retail Lumber Association Inc. is pleased to announce Martha Konantz, President and CEO of North American Lumber, is the recipient of the 44th Annual WRLA Industry Achievement Award.
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The Power to Compete
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Five Strategies to Ensure Family Business Success Many of the strategies that family businesses use for success are applicable to success for any business. Non-family businesses can learn a lot from family businesses. Click Learn More below to find out what the top five success strategies for family businesses (that to apply to all businesses) are! Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=293729&issueID=36442 to view the full article online. |
Calendar of Events
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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 MEMBER
Country Lumber Ltd.
22538 Fraser Hwy.
Langley, BC V2Z 2T8
Phone: 604-533-4447
Fax: 604-533-4260
Main Contact: Ron Davidson
(RETAILER) (TIMBERMART)
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!  |
