The Toolbox
Western Retail Lumber Association
WRLA Toolbox: November 13, 2014What's Going On
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See what NexGEN has accomplished over the past year, and find out what you can expect to see going forward! Join the Conversation, Register today for the NexGEN Luncheon at the 2015 WRLA Buying Show  "We have provided members with Networking events, Educational Tours, Mentorship opportunities and the possibilities just keep coming!"
- WRLA NexGEN Coordinator, Krista Scherpenzeel Visit http://videos.wrla.org to view all our WRLA TV. Episodes! |
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2015 WRLA Buying Show Retail Attendees:
Included with your registration package (to be picked up at the show or buying group meeting) you will find: Name Badge Schedule of Events Purchased Evening Event Tickets $1,000 Retail Attendance Draw Tickets (one for each day – 2 draws daily) Best New Product Ballot Form Best Booth Ballot Form For more Important Retailer information please click Learn More below... Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/pdf/Retailers_Choice_Awards_New_Products_-Best_Booths.pdf to view the full article online. |
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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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Bust out your Boots and Hat for an evening of Networking, Tasty Food, Live Music and... that's right, Dancing!
 The Opening Night is proudly Sponsored by Castle Building Centres Group Ltd. Get your Tickets Now!
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 *November 1st, 2014 was 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 |
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
Industry News
 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=294913&issueID=36443 to view the full article online. |
 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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Calendar of Events
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UPCOMING EVENTS
January 21 - 23, 2015
WRLA Buying Show Calgary, AB
To Register for the 2015 Buying Show or to Purchase Tickets to the evening events please visit: www.wrla.org/buying-show |
Member Updates
NEW RETAIL MEMBERS
Arrow Building Supplies
2240 - 6th Avenue
Castlegar, BC V1N 2V9
Phone: 250-365-2175
Fax: 250-365-6404
Main Contact: Tony Bergner
(RETAILER) RONA
Blackwood Building Centre Ltd.
33050 South Fraser Way
Abbotsford, BC V2S 2A9
Phone: 604-853-6471
Fax: 604-853-6771
Main Contact: Carey Konrad
(RETAILER) HOME HARDWARE
Nelson Home Building Centre
101 McDonald Dr.
Nelson, BC V1L 6B9
Phone: 250-352-1919
Fax: 250-352-1916
Main Contact: Bob Marsh
(RETAILER) HOME HARDWARE
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!  |
