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Western Retail Lumber Association
WRLA Toolbox: May 21, 2015What's Going On
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HOTEL SCAM ALERT! Please keep your reservation information confidential. Do not provide details of your reservation or to anyone who calls you. If in doubt, please email WRLA-housing@icsevents.com. Support the WRLA and book your hotel at one of our preferred properties.
GROUPS with PRE-RESERVED ROOM BLOCKS:
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REVISIONS to INDIVIDUAL RESERVATIONS:
If you wish to revise your existing reservation, click on the button that says "Existing Reservation". You will be instructed to provide the email address entered in the original reservation as well as the last name and you will then be resent the original confirmation email of your booking.
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Notice of the April 1, 2015 to March 31, 2016 membership renewal was late this year. Your company still has time to update information for this year’s directory. Fax or Email your changes before May 31.The WRLA DIRECTORY and PRODUCT SOURCE GUIDE will be published in July. Each member location will receive one copy complimentary. |
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The WRLA Buying Show is one of the largest shows of its kind in Canada, with 700 booths and over 260 exhibiting companies. Year after year Exhibitor booths are sold out and with a wait list. Retailers in the lumber and home improvement industry from across Western Canada attend the Show for; the excellent deals, new products, renew old friendships, make new ones, and fantastic entertainment. Each year we are pleased to offer you this opportunity to increase your company’s strategic position and become "top-of-mind" with retailers. Each category guarantees the sponsor profile, recognition, and access to attending retailers.
*Deadline to Sponsor is June 12, 2015
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Great People + Great Networking + Great Beer = Successful Event! This was the first of many local NexGEN Events, this time we hosted at CRAFT in Calgary had over 30 members attend! If you're interested in hosting or attending a NexGEN event be sure to contact the WRLA Office.  If you attended the event and would like to make a suggestions for future events or even just comment on how you thought this first Pub Night went, then be sure to email the WRLA at kristas@wrla.org Stay tuned for our next event coming soon! Visit: www.wrla.org/nexgen for more info |
Two action packed days with top leaders of the home improvement industry. The 20th Annual Hardlines Conference guarantees you will leave feeling inspired and prepared for the changes that will affect you in the months and years to come.
Represent the WRLA at the 20th Annual Hardlines Conference,
we want to send you!
One WRLA Retail and Associate Member will be selected
for more information contact Krista at kristas@wrla.org
Visit www.hardlines.ca for Conference Details
Represent the WRLA at the 20th Annual Hardlines Conference,
we want to send you!
YOU COULD WIN:
All Access Conference Pass
Travel & Accommodations
Seat on Young Leaders Panel
for more information contact Krista at kristas@wrla.org
Visit www.hardlines.ca for Conference Details
 The WRLA is proud to offer seven $1,500 Bursaries and seven $3,000 Scholarships each academic year. To learn more about eligibility and for full program details visit www.wrla.org or contact Krista at kristas@wrla.org  |
Industry News
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Castle Building Centres Group Ltd. announced today their newest member in Western Canada. Kindersley Castle Building Center will be opening their doors to the local community Kindersley, Saskatchewan and surrounding area. The new start-up is located in the town of Kindersley which is in west central Saskatchewan and located along the primary highway linking Calgary and Saskatoon. The brand new retail and lumberyard is strategically located in the prairie service center hub to the oil and gas industry. Kindersley Castle is open for business in a temporary building while they complete the expansion and construction of additional space in the new location. Castle President, Ken Jenkins had this to say. "We are pleased that the Kindersley Management team considered Castle once again for their new hardware and LBM business venture. 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." President, Ken Jenkins Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=321778&issueID=36470 to view the full article online. |
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Brought to you by NRHA in partnership with WRLA Recruiting a talented staff and retaining them is something every business should strive to do. So how can your operation keep employees happy and engaged? Through social recognition, according to Eric Mosley and Derek Irvine, experts on the topic and co-authors of "The Power of Thanks". Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=321696&issueID=36470 to view the full article online. |
Calendar of Events
Member Updates
NEW RETAIL MEMBER
Windsor Plywood
3670 Opie Crescent
Prince George, BC V2N 1C1
Phone: 250-564-8814
Fax: 250-562-2391
Main Contact: George Hackle
(RETAILER) Windsor
Kimberley Building Supplies
335 Jennings Ave.
Kimberley, BC V1A 2K5
Phone: 250-427-2400
Fax: 250-427-2002
Main Contact: Stan Cuthill
(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!  |
