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Western Retail Lumber Association
WRLA Toolbox: July 30, 2015What's Going On
2016 WRLA Buying Show
January 20-22, 2016, Calgary, AB
Exhibitors
Exhibitor Contracts and booth invoices will be emailed out by mid-August.
Watch www.wrla.org/exhibitors for up-to-date information.
Retail Participants
Check out www.wrla.org/about-the-show for show information as it becomes available
*Online Registration for Name Badges and Evening Event Tickets will be available in September
Courses are being offered in Saskatoon & Calgary
Course Dates run: October 26th - 30th
Level 1 – Manual Estimating Level 1: Estimating Fundamentals
Level 2 – Manual Estimating Level 2: Estimating for Residential Construction
Yard & Warehouse Operations
To learn more about these courses visit our website at:
www.wrla.org/education-a-training/education-courses
www.wrla.org/education-a-training/education-courses
Time is running out!
Get your golf game on at a WRLA Golf Tournament!
Never attended? Watch this great video to see why you should register today!
WRLA Memorial Golf Tournament
August 18, 2015 - Links at Quarry Oaks - Steinbach, MB
Get your golf game on at a WRLA Golf Tournament!
Never attended? Watch this great video to see why you should register today!
WRLA Memorial Golf Tournament
August 18, 2015 - Links at Quarry Oaks - Steinbach, MB
September 16, 2015 - Kenosee Lake, Moose Mountain, SK
WRLA Calgary Classic Golf Tournament
SOLD OUT
WRLA Calgary Classic Golf Tournament
SOLD OUT
HOTEL SCAM ALERT!
High ALERT as there is increased activity in HOTEL SCAMMING for the WRLA Buying Show in Calgary, January 20 - 22, 2016. Please keep your reservation information confidential. Do not provide details of your reservation to anyone who calls you. If in doubt, please email WRLA-housing@icsevents.com
For more information on the 2016 WRLA Buying Show Hotels please visit: http://www.wrla.org/hotels-and-travel
For more information on the 2016 WRLA Buying Show Hotels please visit: http://www.wrla.org/hotels-and-travel
Member Benefits
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WRLA 2015/16 Bursary & Scholarship Program
Bursary DEADLINE: August 7, 2015
Scholarship DEADLINE: October 2, 2015  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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And, why are so many independent dealers switching to Castle? Ken Jenkins lays it all out in this short video.  First and foremost, it's about you, and maximizing your profits. There is no other reason more important than "keeping your profits in your pocket." The next logical question is, "How does Castle maximize my profits?" To find out, take three minutes as Ken walks you through how Castle is truly unique among Canadian LBM & hardware buying groups
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Get your Store, Owners and Employees Recognized! Categories to enter:
1. Best Hardware Store (any size)
2. Best Building Supply/Home Centre (under 15,000 square feet)
3. Best Building Supply/Home Centre (over 15,000 square feet)
4. Young Retailer Award (a store manager 35 or under; entrants may be owners or chain employees)
5. Marc Robichaud Community Leader This award is open to all stores. Its purpose is to celebrate the outstanding contributions/events, charitable donations, etc., made by a store’s staff/managers/owners to the community they serve.
6. Best Large Surface Retailer (over 65,000 square feet)
7. Best Contractor Specialist Store http://www.hardlines.ca/events/oras/ |
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How to Market to the New Generation Consumer demands are constantly changing, is your business prepared to adapt?  CLICK HERE to watch our latest video, and use the link below to view a variety of videos from our archive! http://videos.wrla.org/home |
The WRLA Industry achievement Award is celebrating its 45th Anniversary this year. 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.
The WRLA wants to recognize the individual who is or has been actively involved in the building supply industry, who has faced challenges and recognized opportunities, and who wishes to share best practices with the association. This individual has received the respect of fellow members of the association through contributions to the industry, the community, and the WRLA.
We invite you to honour your colleague, your vendor, your competitor, or your friend.
Visit: http://www.wrla.org/about-wrla/industry-achievement-award
See whose eligible and how to nominate them! Plus see who our past recipients are!
Visit: http://www.wrla.org/about-wrla/industry-achievement-award
See whose eligible and how to nominate them! Plus see who our past recipients are!
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For the fourth time in six years, All Weather Windows has been named the ENERGY STAR® Manufacturer of The Year in the fenestration products category - further cementing the company's status as industry leaders in energy efficiency. The Honourable Greg Rickford, Minister of Natural Resources Canada, announced the ENERGY STAR® Market Transformation Awards on July 29 in Kenora, Ontario. The awards are to recognize outstanding utility providers, manufacturers, retailers, advocates and home builders who have led their respective industries in the pursuit of energy efficient products and processes. "I would like to congratulate All Weather Windows on once again winning an ENERGY STAR® award. This is a great achievement and, thanks to you, Canadians are buying energy efficient windows and doors and enjoying real savings on their energy bills," Rickford said. "Natural Resources Canada is proud to bring the ENERGY STAR® initiative to Canada and we applaud All Weather for helping us make it a success." Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=332123&issueID=36478 to view the full article online. |
Calendar of Events
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UPCOMING EVENTS
August 18, 2015
WRLA Memorial Golf Tournament
The Links at Quarry Oaks – Steinbach, MB
September 3, 2015
WRLA Calgary Classic
Sundre, AB
September 16, 2015
WRLA Kenosee Golf Tournament
Kenosee Lake, SK
October 21 & 22, 2015 Hardlines Conference Toronto, ON www.hardlines.ca WRLA Fall Education Calendar: October 26 & 27
Level 1 – Manual Estimating Level 1: Estimating Fundamentals
Saskatoon, SK October 26 & 27
Level 1 – Manual Estimating Level 1: Estimating Fundamentals
Calgary, AB October 28 & 29
Level 2 – Manual Estimating Level 2: Estimating for Residential Construction
Saskatoon, SK October 28 & 29
Level 2 – Manual Estimating Level 2: Estimating for Residential Construction
Calgary AB October 30
Yard & Warehouse Operations
Saskatoon, SK October 30
Yard & Warehouse Operations
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Member Updates
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ADD NEW MEMBER:
ASSOCIATE MEMBER Builders Choice Products (Head Office)
950 Bower Cresent
Regina, SK S4N 7E4
Phone: 306-781-2099
Phone TF: 800-667-7894
Fax: 306-781-2568
Main Contact: JP Martin
(Wholesaler) tools and drywall, roofing, ceiling and stucco accessories
CORRECTIONS:
Laurentide Re-sources Inc. (Associate Head Office)
New Company Email: info.boomerang@laurentide.com
New web: www.boomerangpaint.com
Shercom Industries Inc. (Associate Head Office)
New Main Contact: Kevin Hall
Contact Email: kevin@shercomindustries.com
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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!  |
