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Western Retail Lumber Association
WRLA Toolbox: February 26, 2015What's Going On
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Did you attend the 2015 WRLA Buying Show?
If so we want to hear from you! Please click on the correct link below Exhibitor Survey CLICK HERE Retailer Survey CLICK HERE This survey will only take 5 minutes to complete, upon completion your name will be entered to WIN a Tablet! Survey must be completed by March 13, 2015. |
2016 WRLA Buying Show – HOTELS
The 2016 Buying Show Hotel registration link will go LIVE:
March 5, 2015
*DO NOT call the hotels direct*
Use the online system located on our website: www.wrla.org
Use the online system located on our website: www.wrla.org
International Conference Services has been designated as the Official Housing Bureau for the 2016 WRLA Buying Show. The Official WRLA hotels were chosen for the numerous benefits they offer WRLA delegates and we request your assistance and support by booking your hotel accommodation at one of the Official WRLA hotels. Accommodation reserved outside the Official hotel room blocks exposes WRLA to financial penalties. Your loyalty and cooperation is greatly appreciated!
Benefits to book within the official WRLA 2016 housing block:
- Official hotels are approved by the WRLA Board.
- Greater networking opportunities exist in hotels inside the block.
- Special reduced hotel rates and complimentary internet.
 Retail Business Management Studies Program WRLA Boardroom, Winnipeg, MB
*The following two modules have been confirmed. Both these courses have been relocated to the WRLA Boardroom at 213 Notre Dame, 10th floor. Register NOW at the link below.
March 12 & 13 Purchasing
March 16 & 17 Inventory Management
Manual Estimating *Last minute spots in Edmonton still available, registration open till Sunday, March 1. Edmonton, AB
March 2 & 3 Level 1 - Estimating Fundamentals – Decks & Garages
March 4 & 5 Level 2 – Estimating for Residential Construction
March 6 Level 3 – Advanced Estimating
Winnipeg, MB
March 16 & 17 Level 1 - Estimating Fundamentals – Decks & Garages
March 18 & 19 Level 2 – Estimating for Residential Construction
March 20 Level 3 – Advanced Estimating
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Click on the link below to browse current Career Opportunities within our Industry!
Current Career Opportunities - CLICK HERE WRLA is pleased to offer its members the opportunity to post their career opportunities on line for FREE! This service is free to members of the association but the ads can be viewed by anyone. This is a FREE benefit of Membership!
Click Here to Submit a Career Listing |
Industry News
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A highlight of the evening at the 2015 ABSDA Annual Dinner featured the launch of ABSDA’s new logo. This version replaces the previous logo which was introduced in 1975. As we move forward, this new branding will be incorporated in all ABSDA promotional materials and publications, starting with the revised look, featured in this issue of our monthly newsletter.
 As part of the Brand Launch President Denis Melanson introduced the New Association Slogan: ABSDA will be launching other new initiatives over the next few months, including the 2015 ABSDA Summit. Watch for further details.
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 The Quebec Hardware and Building Association (AQMAT) recently honored Magasin Pierre Machabée Home Hardware in Saint-Chrysostôme with the Prix Patrimoine Marchand (Family Tradition Dealer Award) at its Gala Reconnaissance AQMAT, held at the Château Frontenac, in Quebec City. Now in its 3rd year the Gala Reconnaissance AQMAT celebrates excellence in Quebec’s hardware, building material and home improvement industry.Photo Caption: From left to right: Denis and Jerome Godin, Godin Castle Grenville Materials, Alain and Josée Charbonneau, Laval Chomedey Timber Mart, Kevin Maurice of MAAX company (prize sponsor) and Audrey Machabée , Dealer-Owner, Magasin Pierre Machabée Home Hardware, her mother Réjeanne Maccabeus, Josée Levert, the BMR Hardware & Fils Émile Charette in Gatineau. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=309244&issueID=36458 to view the full article online. |
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The newest independent lumber, building materials and hardware dealer making the move to Castle is Matériaux St Étienne Ltd. of St-Étienne-de-Lauzon; in the Québec City region. The newest independent member location has been serving the local community for over 30 years and comes to Castle from a competing national banner. "Independents looking for a buying group that gives them the freedom to run their business and be truly independent, without any forced fidelity, are looking to Castle. We are pleased to welcome Matériaux St Étienne to the Castle group and this move further reinforces the fact that Castle is quickly becoming the bilingual buying group of choice to francophone independents in the Québec region." - Ken Jenkins; President, Castle Building Centres Group. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=309517&issueID=36458 to view the full article online. |
Calendar of Events
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UPCOMING EVENTS
March 27, 2015 Westcoast Building & Hardware Innovative Products Show Cloverdale Fair Grounds Surrey, BC www.bsiabc.ca April 19 - 20, 2015
Federated Co-op Market
Prairieland Park, Saskatoon
April 11 - 13, 2015
TruServ Canada Spring Market
RBC Winnipeg Convention Centre, Winnipeg, MB
April 18 - 21, 2015
Home Hardware Spring Market
St. Jacobs, ON
August 18, 2015
WRLA Memorial Golf Tournament
The Links at Quarry Oaks – Steinbach, MB
September 3, 2015
WRLA Calgary Classic
Sundre, MB
September 16, 2015
WRLA Kenosee Golf Tournament
Kenosee Lake, SK
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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!  |
