The Toolbox
Western Retail Lumber Association
WRLA Toolbox: August 27, 2015What's Going On
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
Thank you to our SPONSORS!
Steel-Craft Door Products Ltd.
Naylor
Doortech MFG & Distribution Ltd.
ALL-FAB Building Components Inc.
Castle Building Centres
Sexton Group Ltd.
All Weather Windows
TIM-BR Mart
CERVUS Equipment
Westman Steel
AFA Forest Products Inc.
Canadian Engineered Wood Products Ltd.
The Co-operators
Cherry Insurance
PLY GEM
Meetings & Conventions Calgary
WRLA NexGEN
CertainTeed Gypsum Canada, Inc.
Dow Chemical
HUB International
Hyatt Regency Calgary
Oasis Originals Inc.
Scotiabank
The Links at Quarry Oaks
Tourism Winnipeg
Proceeds are directed to the WRLA Bursary and Scholarship Fund.
Thank you for your support!
Thank you for your support!
*Watch for the full Golf report in the November Yardstick!
Courses are being offered in Winnipeg, Saskatoon & Calgary
ONLINE Registration will be open on September 10, 2015
*See our Calendar of Events below for course dates and
Manual Estimating Level 1: Estimating Fundamentals
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
Member Benefits
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Apply for one of seven $3,000 Scholarships!
Scholarship DEADLINE: October 2, 2015 *Bursary submission date has passed.  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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You may have hundreds of customers enrolled in your store’s loyalty program, and those shoppers might religiously use their rewards cards at your business. But are you maximizing the ways a customer loyalty program can benefit your operation? Loyalty programs reinforce your store’s relationship with customers, but they also provide valuable customer information. That data, if used well, could give your home improvement store a competitive edge in your market, where you likely compete with businesses that range from small independent stores and big boxes to Amazon.com. "To win the battle for long-term loyalty while consistently engaging consumers, retail organizations must plan an effective strategy supported with data, analytics, customer segmentation, and targeting," according to DataCandy, a company that provides loyalty and gift card programs to retailers. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=335808&issueID=36480 to view the full article online. |
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Whether you’re passing your business to a family member or an outside buyer, what steps should you take to succeed your business effectively?
 Check out our simple steps to understanding your succession plan! Visit: videos.wrla.org/succession-planning Today! Learn from our other WRLA Videos, just follow the above link and click Browse. |
Calendar of Events
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UPCOMING EVENTS
August 27-29, 2015
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: ONLINE Registration for below courses will open September 10, 2015. October 26 & 27, 2015
Level 1 – Manual Estimating Level 1: Estimating Fundamentals,
Saskatoon, SK
October 28 & 29, 2015
Level 2 – Manual Estimating Level 2: Estimating for Residential Construction,
Saskatoon, SK
November 2 & 3, 2015 Level 1 – Manual Estimating Level 1: Estimating Fundamentals
Calgary, AB
November 4 & 5, 2015 Level 2 – Manual Estimating Level 2: Estimating for Residential Construction
Calgary, AB
November 6, 2015 Yard & Warehouse Operations OR Advanced Estimating per demand
Calgary, AB
November 30 & December 1, 2015 Level 1 – Manual Estimating Level 1: Estimating Fundamentals
Winnipeg, MB
December 2 & 3, 2015 Level 2 – Manual Estimating Level 2: Estimating for Residential Construction
Winnipeg, MB
December 4, 2015 Yard & Warehouse Operations OR Advanced Estimating per demand Winnipeg, MB |
Member Updates
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NEW ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
Floform Countertops
530 Henderson Drive
Regina, SK S4N 5X2
Phone: (877) FLOFORM
Contact: Glenn Ruzicka
(Manufacturer) (Wholesaler) (Distributor) manufacture, fabricate, supply and install countertop surfaces ranging from laminate, wood, solid surface, granite and quartz.
Sagiper North America Inc. (Head Office)
13179 156 Street
Edmonton, AB T5V 1V2
Phone: 780-238-1667
Contact: Mitch Freire
(Distributor) (Importer) tongue and groove corrugated PVC planks and panels, composite decking
MEMBER CORRECTIONS DELETE
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Cremona True Value
Closed
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Woodland Home Hardware Building Centre
New Contact: Greg Bartolotta
Keystone Products
New Name, new Web and Main Contact
Main Contact: Gregg Dershko
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McIlveen Lumber Industries
Correct Address
9440 48th St. SE
Calgary, AB T2C 2R2
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