IRLY Distributors holds AGM & buying show in Whistler

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WHISTLER, BC (June 14, 2011) – IRLY Distributors held a buying show for the IRLY members here on June 3. The show was held in conjunction with IRLY’s AGM and hosted IRLY dealers from all over B.C. This was the second time the group has held a show with their AGM. In 2009, IRLY also held an AGM and vendor show in Whistler.

"We had such a positive response from both the vendors and the dealers, we knew we would do it again soon," says Catherine Brownlow, IRLY’s advertising & communications manager. The venue allows vendors to meet with all of the IRLY dealers in one place. "And Whistler is always popular. There is something for everyone there."

Apart from the show and AGM, the event included dealer meetings, a gala dinner and activities. Following the gala dinner, two of the three founding members of IRLY joined the group to share a brief history of IRLY and their personal backgrounds. "We all learned a little more about our roots," Brownlow commented.

In addition, the group travelled on the Peak to Peak gondola, linking Whistler and Blackcomb mountains. The trip is 4.4km, including a 3km length of unsupported span. "There was still a lot of snow up there; however, the scenery and trip were amazing."

The IRLY Building Centres were founded in 1963. IRLY is an acronym for Independent Retail Lumber Yards. There are 42 independently owned and operated IRLY stores in BC.

Please note: IRLY is always spelled in caps because IRLY is an acronym for Independent Retail Lumber Yards.

For more information, contact:
Catherine Brownlow, Advertising & Communications Manager
IRLY Distributors Ltd.
cbrownlow@irly.ca  
604-598-5474