The Toolbox
Western Retail Lumber Association
WRLA Toolbox: March 21, 2013
What's Going On
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Watch for weekly updates and monthly videos to share with co-workers and employees.
Help us get the word out about OUR Industry!
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2013 Post Showcase Survey RETAIL WINNER is...
Dean Possberg
Humboldt Home Hardware Building Centre
Humboldt , SK
Dean won TWO COMPLIMENTARY passes for all EVENTS at the WRLA Prairie Showcase in Saskatoon January 22, .23 & 24, 2014
2013 Post Showcase Survey EXHIBITOR WINNER is...
Westcon Precast
St. Albert, AB
Westcon Precast won 1 Free inside booth ($1100 value) at the WRLA Prairie Showcase in Saskatoon January 22, .23 & 24, 2014
Thank you to all members for your feedback!
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Stay current with what's happening in your industry by watching WRLA's monthly video update.
In this month's video:
• Highlights from the 2013 Prairie Showcase
• Retail Business Management Studies Program
• And one more thanks to our Show Sponsors
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Manual Estimating and Yard Foreman courses are filling up quickly!

Take the next step in your Career!
CLICK HERE to Register for courses NOW!
*And for more information on Rebates CLICK HERE*
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• Reduce equipment, product and facility damages
• Reduce workers compensation claims and premiums
• Increase productivity
• Improve maintenance condition of equipment
• Enhance employee morale and company safety culture
NEW expanded WRLA Member Rate Program!
CLICK HERE to read more and to view new rates for 2013
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Industry News
About NRHA’s How-to Consumer Website, PlanItDIY.com There are three main components behind successful home improvement projects—inspiration, tools to do the jobs, and skills to turn the inspiration into reality. Keeping those components in mind, independent home improvement retailers set out to give the popular how-to website PlanItDIY.com a fresh makeover.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=211076&issueID=25632 to view the full article online.
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A SPECIALIST IN RETAIL AND DISTRIBUTION OPERATIONS, HE WILL PLAY A KEY ROLE IN CARRYING OUT RONA’S TRANSFORMATION PLAN The Board of Directors of RONA inc. (TSX: RON, RON.PR.A), the largest Canadian distributor and retailer of hardware, home renovation and gardening products in Canada, today announced the appointment of Robert Sawyer as President and CEO of RONA, effective in April 2013.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=211459&issueID=25632 to view the full article online.
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Calendar of Events
March 21 - 23, 2013
2013 TIM-BR MART National Buying Show
Toronto Congress Centre, Toronto, ON
Contact: catherine.brownlow@timbrmart.ca
April 7 - 8, 2013
Federated Coop Market
Prairieland Park, Saskatoon, SK
April 13 - 15. 2013
TruServ Canada Spring Buying Market
Winnipeg Convention Centre, Winnipeg
www.truserv.ca
April 14 - 16, 2013
Home Hardware Spring Market
St. Jacobs, ON
To view the complete Events Calendar CLICK HERE
To view the complete Education & Training Calendar CLICK HERE
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