WRLA Toolbox: April 28, 2016
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Welcome to the ToolBox, your portal to WRLA member news and information within the LBM market. We invite you to learn more about what's going on within your association and the companies whose products and/or services you utilize.

What's Going On

Members, Mark your Calendars with these amazing WRLA Events.  Check out our video to see whats happening near you!



The first NexGEN event is May 4th - Next Week!
CLICK HERE for details and to Register Now!
*WRLA Members of all ages are welcome to attend! Space is limited

NexGEN Mission Statement:
Connecting the generations of Building Supply Professionals and creating an exchange of opinions and ideas to better the future of our Industry.
CONNECT |   EDUCATE  |  INFLUENCE

www.wrla.org/nexgen
 

2016/17 WRLA Membership Renewal

You can expect another great year with your WRLA Membership; 
you'll receive your Member Directory & Product Source guide along with many more tools to enhance your business!  

Submit your renewal with membership dues before May!
Submit by the following:
Email: wrla@wrla.org
Fax: 204-947-5195
Mail:
1004 - 213 Notre Dame Ave, Winnipeg MB, R3B 1N3

Check out all the Amazing Benefits you'll get when you Renew!
 
 

Your complete hard-copy guide for all things WRLA!

Each member location will receive one free copy.

To order extra copies, CLICK HERE 

In order to have the accurate information in this guide please send in your membership verification forms or contact the WRLA office today. 

*Remit membership dues by April 30, 2016. 


 

Start planning for the 2017 Buying Show in Calgary!

WRLA EXHIBITORS:
To download the 2017 WRLA Buying Show Exhibitor Booth Renewal/Reservation Contract Form 
 
Member Benefits

WRLA & CERVUS are proud to offer members Operator Safety Training at discounted rates!

        Job-site training includes:
  • Complete worksite-hazard assessment training
  • Equipment inspection training
  • CSA/OHS compliant course material
Receive a wall mount diploma and wallet size Operator Permit card upon successful completion.

Contact the CERVUS closest to you for course details:
CLICK HERE to view Training & Pricing

And... you could be eligible for a $50 - $250 Rebate!
Member Rebate Form


 
Industry News

Smart business people know that your options to stand out in the marketplace are limited... Cut prices? Not very profitable. Improve product quality? Certainly, but that can take substantial time and money. The fastest, most cost-effective way to differentiate yourself is to focus on your service. Customer service can no longer be merely average or simply friendly; it needs to be remark-able. That means you and your team members need to be seen as Trusted Advisors.

Here's your opportunity to make that happen for your team...
With seminars happening in Alberta, British Columbia & Saskatchewan! 

Alberta
Lloydminster - May 5
Wainwright - May 6
Grande Prairie - May 30
Drayton Valley - June 1
Edmonton - June 2

British Columbia
Victoria - June 9

Saskatchewan
Prince Albert - May 2
Saskatoon - May 3
Lloydminster - May 5


 

The five regional building material retail associations take strategic measures to better defend their 2,400 member merchants and suppliers’ interests.

Mississauga, April 15, 2016 – After a general meeting on April 14 and 15, 2016 in Mississauga, Ontario, executives of the five regional material retail associations forming the Canadian Retail Building Supply Council (CRBSC) voted in favour of changes that mark a turning point toward the representation of 2,400 member merchants and of their suppliers.

"Founded in the mid-1980s, the umbrella organization established its mission without taking into account the means of achieving it," explains Council President Richard Darveau. The group has always act as a forum in which member organisations exchange ideas, information and practices that benefit the entire industry. The revised rationale behind the CRBSC is to represent the industry in the public place, specially at the federal government level, while proactively addressing national issues.

 
Calendar of Events

ALL UPCOMING EVENTS

May 4th, 2016
WRLA NexGEN Networking Night
Barcelona Tavern | Calgary, AB
Buy Tickets Now!

May 4 - 6, 2016
National Hardware Show

Las Vegas, NV

June 1, 2016
WRLA Summer Board Meeting

Saskatoon, SK
Ramada Hotel

August 16, 2016
WRLA Memorial Golf Tournament
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
More Info - CLICK HERE

October 28, 2016
WRLA Principles of Yard Operations

Red Deer, AB
More Info - CLICK HERE

November 14 -17, 2016
WRLA Manual Estimating

Winnipeg, MB
More Info - CLICK HERE
 
WRLA Videos
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Stay up-to-date on the latest industry news and events with our engaging new communication channel.

Check it out here!



 
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