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Western Retail Lumber Association
WRLA Toolbox: June 16, 2016What's Going On
 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 9, 2016 (WINNIPEG) – The Western Retail Lumber Association Inc. is pleased to announce the 2017 Buying Show and Convention Events dates, January 18-20. Through careful consideration and survey results, the WRLA has made the following changes to our Buying Show and evening events format. CLICK HERE FOR FULL NEWS RELEASE WRLA EXHIBITORS:
2017 WRLA Buying Show Exhibitor Booth Renewal and Information: |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: When booking your hotels for the 2017 WRLA Buying Show in Calgary please use our housing bureau, and be aware of scams and junk email that you may receive. The official housing bureau for WRLA is International Conference Services Ltd. (ICS). ICS do not send solicitation emails. You can book your rooms through the WRLA website or you can contact ICS at WRLA-Housing@icsevents.com CLICK HERE for more Hotel Information If you receive a questionable call or email please contact Caren Kelly at ckelly@wrla.org so we may follow up. |
Register today for the WRLA Memorial Golf Tournament!
Tuesday August 16, 2016 | The Links at Quarry Oaks | Steinbach, MB
10:00 a.m. SHOT-GUN START
Doortech Mfg. & Distribution will host the HOLE-in-ONE on Oak 5 to win a Harley Davidson worth $20,000.00
"Live to Ride, Ride to Live"
To read more about the tournament and to Register yourself,
your foursome or to sponsor a hole:
your foursome or to sponsor a hole:
**$175 per player includes golf, cart, lunch and dinner!
Want to Donate or Sponsor?
CLICK HERE to open the tournament sponsorship form.
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Over $30,000 in Bursaries and Scholarships available to WRLA Members and their dependents!
Seven $1500 Bursaries + Seven $3000 Scholarships  *Applicants must be accepted full-time (minimum 60% course load) as of September 2016 for their first or second year of studies at a recognized University, College, or Technical Program. For the full listing of criteria please review the application form. For more information on the 2016/17 WRLA Bursary & Scholarship Program: Visit: www.wrla.org/training/scholarships_bursaries/ Email: Krista Scherpenzeel at kristas@wrla.org |
Member Benefits
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Taking a Conscious Approach to Your Hiring Practices
While you’re busy this summer attending a WRLA Golf Tournament, make sure your store is in good hands. That starts with hiring the right people! Magi Graziano provides four key considerations for a more conscious hiring process.  CLICK HERE to WATCH NOW! Looking for a past article or video? Check out our Media Archive at www.wrla.org/media_centre CLICK HERE to read the full Hiring Practices Article from the May issue of The Yardstick |
Industry News
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Long-standing local business joins the Home Hardware banner Neepawa, MB, June 13, 2016 – Neepawa Home Hardware Building Centre has undergone a complete transformation and now offers customers a new and improved shopping experience. The community is invited to tour the store and take part in the Grand Opening Celebrations from June 16-18, 2016. "Our newly renovated store provides our customers with the exceptional product selection and expert advice that Home Hardware is known for," says Michelle Gerrard, Dealer-Owner, Neepawa Home Hardware Building Centre. "We want the community to know we are here to serve them, we are invested in the town and we are committed to helping it grow and flourish." Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/pdf/Neepawa_Home_Hardware_Building_Centre_Final.pdf to view the full article online. |
 Now part of the helpful place Winnipeg, MB, June 8, 2016 – The neighborhood Building Supplies located in Kaslo, BC converted to Ace Building Centre and is now part of a team of more than 4,800 locally-owned and independently operated Ace stores across the globe. The store celebrated with a grand reopening on Friday June 3, 2016.The store has been designed to reflect the needs of Kaslo and surrounding community, including solutions to everyday home maintenance needs, as well as an extensive array of high-quality products in categories such as paint, lawn and garden. Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/pdf/Grand_Opening_Press_Release_Kaslo_BC160604.pdf to view the full article online. |
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TRUMBULL, CT, June 15, 2016 — Many of North America’s leading eRetailers are lining up to attend the first-ever Home Improvement eRetailer Summit, October 26 to 28, 2016 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. And no wonder. The event itself, which is geared to sellers of hardware, housewares, home storage and organization, furnishings, and building materials, is being guided and directed in part by some of the leading eRetailers in those categories. The Home Improvement eRetailer Summit is proud and pleased to have a world-class lineup of retail experts on its advisory committee. Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/pdf/Hardlines_-_eRetailer_Release_3-June_13_2016_FINAL.pdf to view the full article online. |
Calendar of Events
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ALL UPCOMING EVENTS
August 16, 2016 WRLA Memorial Golf Tournament
Register NOW! The Links at Quarry Oaks
Steinbach, MB August 25 - 27, 2016
Orgill Market Las Vegas, NV September 1, 2016 11th Annual Calgary Classic Golf Tournament Sundre, AB September 14, 2016 Kenosee Golf Tournament Kenosee, SK Sept 17 - 20, 2016 Home Hardware Dealer Market St. Jacobs, ON October 1 -3, 2016 Ace Canada Market Winnipeg, MB October 5, 2016 WRLA Fall Board Meeting Winnipeg, MB WRLA Office October 16 & 17, 2016 FCL Market Saskatoon, SK October 18 & 19, 2016 Hardlines Conference, Niagara Falls, ON October 24 - 27,2016 WRLA Manual Estimating Red Deer, AB October 28, 2016
Principles of Yard and Warehouse Operations
Red Deer, AB November 14 -17, 2016 WRLA Manual Estimating Winnipeg, MB November 18, 2016 Principles of Yard and Warehouse Operations Winnipeg, MB |
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