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Western Retail Lumber Association

WRLA Toolbox: October 18, 2012
What's Going On

Exhibitor Contracts and Invoices must be signed, paid and returned to me no later than October 31st, 2012 in order to appear in the January Show issue of the Yardstick.

*Invoices are now past due*

All exhibitor information can be found by following this link     

Click here to read the Top 5 Rules & Regs - please pass on to all booth personnel

Floor Plan

Online registration for your name badges and evening events will soon be available on the Prairie Showcase website.

Thank you!

 

It is important that you review and return to:

Lannie Mertz
WRLA Inc. Western Retail Lumber Association Inc.
1004-213 Notre Dame Ave
Winnipeg, Mb R3B 1N3
Fax: 204.947.5195
email:
lmertz@wrla.org

*Please Note:  For those making full payments please do not submit anything until you have recieved an invoice.

 

The WRLA and R i n g e r s have joined forces to provide WRLA members with the best telephone mystery shop service in Western Canada.

CLICK HERE to register or to find out more!

 

 
Industry News


WRLA Prairie Showcase Buying Show and Convention Announces
Move to Calgary for 2015 and beyond

October 17, 2012 (Winnipeg, MB) -Western Retail Lumber Association Inc. (WRLA) Board of Directors are pleased to announce the Prairie Showcase Buying Show and Convention, Western Canada’s premiere building materials event, will move to its new location in Calgary, Alberta for 2015, 2016 & 2017.

"As this event continues to expand, not only in size but in relevance and scope, it made sense to bring it to Calgary," said Gary Hamilton, President of the WRLA. "This event is an integral part of the WRLA and enables our members to effectively compete and grow their business in a rapidly changing business environment."

"This move will allow for an innovative floor plan combined with enhanced networking opportunities for our delegates to experience", says Caren Kelly, Show Manager.

"We are extremely excited Calgary has been chosen to host the WRLA Prairie Showcase Buying Show & Convention for three years commencing in 2015. We are confident WRLA will meet its growth expectations by selecting Calgary and we are eager to collaborate with you to ensure a most successful event!" says Jennifer Stewart, Business Development Manager for Meetings and Conventions Calgary!

Click Here to see the Official News Release

 
Combined Annual Revenue Approaching $1 Billion with Solarsoft; Strong Revenue and Synergy Execution Drive approximately 14% Year-Over-Year Adjusted EBITDA Growth

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=194055&issueID=25610 to view the full article online.

 

THE 17th ANNUAL HARDLINES CONFERENCE
Oct 25-25, 2012. Toronto, Ontario
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The Hardlines Conference is next week!
Don't pass up this incredible opportunity to see:

This is the hot button of retail right now. Shop.ca has just launched the largest website in Canadian history, with more than 15 million products available online. You will learn what the impact of online retail will be on bricks and mortar, and how more and more companies are making the move to the internet.

There's still time time to register!

Click here or call 416-489-3396 to register 


 
Calendar of Events

October 25-26, 2013
17th Annual Hardlines Conference
Toronto, ON
www.hardlines.ca

October 27 - 28, 2012
Chalifour National Buying Expo

Place Bonaventure, Montreal, PQ
www.chalifourcanada.com

November 2 - 6, 2012
Sexton Member Conference
New Orleans, LA
Contact:
callak@sextongroup.com

November 28 - 29, 2012
Canadian Home Improvement Show

Toronto Congress Centre, North Building, Toronto, ON
www.canadianhomeimprovementshow.com

January 23 - 24, 2013
2013  Prairie Showcase Buying Show & Convention
Prairieland Park, Saskatoon, SK
http://www.wrla.org/prairie-showcase
Contact: ckelly@wrla.org 

March 21 - 23, 2013
2013 TIM-BR MART National Buying Show
Toronto Congress Centre, Toronto, ON
catherine.brownlow@timbrmart.ca

To view the complete Events Calendar  CLICK HERE

To view the complete Education & Training Calendar CLICK HERE

 

 
Member Updates


Stay current with what's happening in your industry by watching WRLA's monthly video update. 

In this month's video: 

  • Ringers Telephone Mystery Shopping Program 

  •  Prairie Showcase 2013

  • Upcoming Plumbing & Electrical Workshops

Click here to watch our latest video 


 
Association Publications
Support your association and broadcast your business to hundreds of decision-makers in the lumber industry. Advertising opportunities are still available in several WRLA publications.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=194054&issueID=25610 to view the full article online.

 
Alliance Designer Products
Westman Steel Industries
Epicor Software Corporation - Formerly Activant
All Weather Windows Ltd.