The Toolbox
Western Retail Lumber Association
WRLA Toolbox: April 16, 2015What's Going On
We'll have a private space where you can meet the WRLA Executive and Buying Show Committees, plus enjoy delicious appetizers and over 100 different beers on Tap!
NexGEN Networking Night - REGISTER NOW!
Tickets ONLY $20.00!
Tickets ONLY $20.00!
Mark it in your Calendars!
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
6:00 – 9:00pm
CRAFT Beer Market | Restaurant & Bar
CRAFT Beer Market | Restaurant & Bar
Calgary, AB
For more information on NexGEN visit: www.wrla.org/nexgen
Invoices and renewal papers have been mailed. Return your forms as soon as possible so we may update our information!HIGHLIGHTS of
MEMBER SERVICES & BENEFITS:
MEMBER SERVICES & BENEFITS:
- WRLA Buying Show Plan to attend the WRLA Buying Show January 21 & 22, 2016 in Calgary, Alberta.
- Education WRLA offers great education programs with generous member rebates.
- Insurance Our insurance programs offer the most competitive rates in Canada.
- NexGEN NexGEN provides an open forum for young WRLA professionals to exchange ideas and create relationships
- Bursaries and Scholarship Since 1990 the WRLA has awarded over $400,000 in scholarships and bursaries to employees and their dependents of WRLA member companies.
- Publications WRLA will continue to bring you timely news coverage in the TOOLBOX enewsletter, WRLA TV and YardStick magazine and DIRECTORY.
- Social Media Stay engaged with your industry through WRLA – TV, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
For information on WRLA Membership visit:
www.wrla.org/membership or Contact Susan at slabossiere@wrla.org
Cervus Equipment has partnered with Williams Machinery and Westerra Equipment to provide WRLA members reduced training rates and rebates for the following:
Forklift | Aerial Work Platform | Tele-handler | Skid Steer Loader
Crane Rigging | Fall Protection | Excavator | Front End Loader Operator
Click Here for Details
Forklift | Aerial Work Platform | Tele-handler | Skid Steer Loader
Crane Rigging | Fall Protection | Excavator | Front End Loader Operator
Click Here for Details
For more information on WRLA Health & Safety Programs visit:
www.wrla.org/education-a-training/health-and-safety
Industry News
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Castle Building Centres Group Ltd. announced today their newest member in Western Canada. B & P Building Materials Ltd., long time member of a competing banner has now opened its doors to the local community as the newest Castle Building Centres location. Located in Hinton, Alberta, approximately 81 kilometres northeast of Jasper Provincial Park. Castle President, Ken Jenkins had this to say. "Independents looking for a buying group with a business model that delivers profitability and the freedom to run their business, their way are looking to Castle. B & P Building Materials Ltd. joining the Castle group is another example of how Castle continues to attract successful Independents from competing buying groups, in all regions". President, Ken Jenkins Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=316755&issueID=36465 to view the full article online. |
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HARDLINES is pleased to announce the call for entries for the 2015 Outstanding Retailer Awards. The Awards, which recognize the finest retailers in the hardware and home improvement industry, are national in scope and all Canadian home improvement retailers and managers who have operated under their current ownership for at least two years are eligible.
Dealers may submit their entries directly to HARDLINES or their chain or buying group head offices may select their best dealer(s) and prepare their entries for them, in collaboration with the dealer. Head offices may enter more than one store per category. In addition, vendors may identify specific outstanding retailers for entry. ORA submissions are due July 31st, 2015.
CLICK HERE to learn more about the ORA Categories Visit www.oras.ca for more details |
 Whether you like it or not, businesses like yours are often the topic of social media conversations. On Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and elsewhere on the web, consumers are publicly spilling their opinions and preferences for stores, products and services with family, friends and strangers. Becoming an active part of your customers’ online conversations can help you increase sales — and goes beyond creating a Facebook or Twitter account of your own. An article by Entrepreneur outlines strategies your business can use to boost sales in 2015. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=316731&issueID=36465 to view the full article online. |
Calendar of Events
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UPCOMING EVENTS
April 19 - 20, 2015
Federated Co-op Market
Prairieland Park, Saskatoon
April 18 - 21, 2015
Home Hardware Spring Market
St. Jacobs, ON
May 1, 2015 2015/16 WRLA Bursary & Scholarship Program Launches *Details available online www.wrla.org/education-a-training/bursaries-and-scholarships May 1, 2015 WRLA & Hardlines Contest Launch *Details available online www.wrla.org/nexgen May 13, 2015 NexGEN Networking Night - Meet the WRLA Executive & Buying Show Committees Calgary, AB CRAFT Beer Market | Restaurant & Bar | Tickets $20.00 www.wrla.org/nexgen 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!  |
