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"Every component of the promotion plan worked together to increase local awareness for our store," says Hélène Ouellet, owner of Matériaux G. Ouellet in Baie-de-Sables, Que. who gave away a Polaris off-road vehicle last week. "We’re very pleased with the notoriety our store received through the contest and look forward to participating in more TIMBER MART marketing programs in the future."

"The contest attracted a lot of attention to our store which increased foot traffic and contributed to our sales throughout the summer months," says Brian Bowers owner of Pleasant Supplies TIMBER MART in Yarmouth, N.S., who gave away a Polaris vehicle this month. "This is one of many marketing initiatives we’ve taken advantage of as a member that has had a great return on investment."

"We’re glad to see the contest has been successful in increasing local brand awareness and consumer traffic for our members on a national scope," says Jon Irwin, TIM-BR MART Group’s vice president of Retail Services. "We want our members to feel supported and empowered by the national TIMBER MART banner and marketing programs – and this contest is one of the many opportunities we offer that helps them build their local brand and be successful. Congratulations to our winners and to our member locations who’ve awarded prizes across the country this month."

Kevin Nightingale – Summerland Builders Mart, Summerland, B.C.

Norman Crumb – Anola Building Supply, Anola, Man.

Tyler Mateev – Porcupine Hardware, South Porcupine, Ont.

Doug Greer – Washago TIMBER MART, Washago, Ont.

Alain Normand – Frenette & Frères TIMBER MART, Portneuf, Que.

Aurelien Lebreux – Matériaux G. Ouellet TIMBER MART, Baie-de-Sables, Que.

Harlan Doak – TNT Insulation & Building Supplies, Keswick Ridge, N.B.

Paul Foote – Pleasant Supplies TIMBER MART, Yarmouth, N.S.

In operation since 1967, the TIM-BR MART Group is Canada’s buying group of choice for independents. It is a member-owned organization serving building material and hardware retailers, commercial dealers and manufacturers. TIM-BR MART Group exists to help Canadian entrepreneurs involved in the sale of building materials and hardware be more profitable. For more information, visit www.timbermart.ca.