The Toolbox
Western Retail Lumber Association
WRLA Toolbox: November 20, 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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Treat your sales team to a Night they'll never forget! Retailers and Exhibitors, you're not going to want to miss this one!
 And join us at the WRLA After-Party... when one party ends, another begins! The Closing Night is proudly Sponsored by The Sexton Group Get your Tickets Now!
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 Over the past few months the WRLA staff and Board have developed a number of policies to provide an effective operational framework for the WRLA. These policies and procedures support effective decision making and delegation of duties while providing transparency and consistency in the way we operate as an organization. We encourage all members to visit our website to read these policies. Comments are always welcome. |
Industry News
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The LumberZone Wins the Steinbach Chamber of Commerce 2014 Business Excellence Award for Customer Service VAUGHAN, ON, November 17, 2014 – TIM-BR MART Group (TIM-BR MART) member, The LumberZone, wins this year’s Steinbach Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Award for Customer Service. Out of the nineteen businesses publicly nominated, the LumberZone is recognized for setting the bar for quality and consistency of customer service after just a year and a half of being in business. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=296486&issueID=36444 to view the full article online. |
Virtuo 2014 Offers Chalifour Customers and TIM-BR MART Members Convenient Online Buying Opportunities
Chalifour Canada Ltd. (Chalifour), TIM-BR MART Group’s (TIM-BR MART) hardware, lumber, and building material distribution company, launches Virtuo 2014, the industry’s first virtual tradeshow. In lieu of Chalifour’s annual physical tradeshow, Virtuo 2014 is Chalifour’s fully hosted, web-based, customized tradeshow platform allowing attendees easy, 24-hour online access to virtual buying and networking opportunities at a significantly lower cost than a traditional tradeshow. Officially going live this past Monday, November 17, 2014, Virtuo 2014 will be accessible to Chalifour customers and TIM-BR MART members through Friday, November 21, 2014.
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Castle Building Centres Group Ltd. is pleased to announce the newest independent member location to join the group in Western Canada. Castle welcomes Delcan Building Materials Ltd. located in the town of Fort MacLeod, in the southwest corner of Alberta. "Castle continues to be the fastest growing buying group in the country and this new member location is an example of how our unique business model continues to attract new independents at a record rate. Independents looking for a buying group that is member focused with a proven history of delivering maximum value turn to Castle and Castle delivers without any risk or liability. We welcome Delcan Building Materials to the Castle family." Ken Jenkins; President Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=295984&issueID=36444 to view the full article online. |
 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=295979&issueID=36444 to view the full article online. |
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
Bulkley Valley Home Centre
Box 190
1300 Highway 16
Telkwa, BC V0J 2X0
Phone: 250-846-5846
Fax: 250-846-5857
Main Contact: Travis Nanninga
(CASTLE)
Nehaj Building Center
Box 1735
116 1st. Avenue E.
Canora, SK S0A 0L0
Phone: 306-563-4007
Fax: 306-563-4008
Main Contact: Matt or Gary Nehaj
(SEXTON)
Windsor Plywood Kamloops
735 Laval Crescent
Kamloops, BC V2C 5P2
Phone: 250-372-7797
Fax: 250-372-0733
Main Contact: Karie Ghering
(WINDSOR)
NEW ASSOCIATE MEMBER
BELANGER-UPT (Head Office)
6520 Abrmas Street
Saint-Laurent, QC H4S 1Y2
Phone: 514-940-9634
Toll Free: 800-361-5960
Fax: 514-905-7260
Main Contact: Natae Bonnot
(Manufacturer) (Distributor) faucets, package plumbing, tubular items
Crispo Canada Inc. (Head Office)
23 Nixon Road
Bolton, ON L7E 1K2
Phone: 905-857-0600
Fax: 905-857-0601
Main Contact: Melissa Kitto
(Manufacturer) (Importer) (Distributor) pneumatic fastening tools, strip nails, coil nails, construction staples, glue/glue guns, rivets/rivet tools, compressors, handheld staplers/ air hose, garden hose, tool repair
WRLA Videos
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