The Toolbox
Western Retail Lumber Association
WRLA Toolbox: September 10, 2015What's Going On
Wednesday, September 16
Kenosee Lake, Moose Mountain, SK
Tee Off Time: 11:00am
Tee Off Time: 11:00am
Visit the lovely Moose Mountain in Saskatchewan!
There may be a few spots left, email Don Horvath at ddlumber@sasktel.net
Courses are being offered in Winnipeg, Saskatoon & Calgary
ONLINE Registration is now open at www.wrla.org
*See our Calendar of Events below for course dates
Manual Estimating Level 1: Estimating Fundamentals
Manual Estimating Level 2: Estimating for Residential Construction
Manual Estimating Level 3: Advanced Estimating
Principles of Yard & Warehouse Operations
To learn more about these courses visit our website at:
 Exhibitors Exhibitor Contracts and Booth Invoices will be sent out mid-September
Watch www.wrla.org/exhibitors for up-to-date information as it becomes available
Retail Participants
Check out www.wrla.org/about-the-show for show information as it becomes available.
Online Show Registration for Name Badges and Evening Event Tickets will be available mid-September
Have you booked your hotel rooms yet?
You can do so by following this link www.wrla.org/hotels-and-travel |
HOTEL SCAM ALERT!
Hotel Scamming is an issue will ALL major conventions and events worldwide, it is the latest form of cyber crime and while a number of companies have been prosecuted in the USA it is still a major concern for us and all WRLA members planning to attend the 2016 WRLA Buying Show in Calgary, January 20 - 22. Please keep your reservation information confidential. Do not provide details of your reservation to anyone who calls you. If in doubt, please email WRLA-housing@icsevents.com
For more information on the 2016 WRLA Buying Show Hotels please visit: http://www.wrla.org/hotels-and-travel
Platinum ~ $20,000
Castle Building Centres
JELD-WEN Windows & Doors
Sexton Group Ltd.
Diamond
Regal Ideas
TIM-BR Mart Group
Gold ~ $10,000
All Weather Windows
Ply Gem / Mitten par by Ply Gem
Naylor Association Solutions
ACCEO
Silver ~ $2,500
All-Fab Building Components Inc.
Can-Cell Industries Inc.
Harris Rebar
Home Hardware Stores
Steel-Craft Door Products
Bronze ~ $1,000
Alexandria Moulding
Cherry Insurance
DelRoc
Irwin Tools - Newell Rubbermaid
Johns Manville
Morneau Shepell
Novik
Nuvo Iron
Resisto
Target Products
Seljax
Member Benefits
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Apply for one of seven $3,000 Scholarships!
Scholarship DEADLINE: October 2, 2015 *Bursary submission date has passed.  The WRLA is proud to offer seven $1,500 Bursaries and seven $3,000 Scholarships each academic year. To learn more about eligibility and for full program details visit www.wrla.org or contact Krista at kristas@wrla.org  |
Industry News
Influence: The Ultimate Power Tool
An original WRLA Yardstick article
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Robert Cialdini discusses quick and effective methods of improving your influence skills.
To read Robert's complete article check out the Digital Yardstick Magazine
Check out all our great videos online at videos.wrla.org/home
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Matix Lumber is a building materials supply centre that provides for all your building needs. We serve both business and residential clients and do our best every day to help you get the job done. You can count on our friendly and knowledgeable staff to help you find just what you are looking for. Whether you’re ordering an entire lumber package for your new home or simply looking for assistance in selecting a paint color, you can count on Matix Lumber ...we deliver!
Grand Opening September 10-12, 2015 Located at 4987 Portage Ave, Headingley, MB
Email: info@matixlumber.com or visit www.matixlumber.com
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Online shopping is convenient, provides quick access to product reviews and makes price comparisons easy, but it lacks two factors consumers value: human interaction and help. Customers still consider advice from knowledgeable staff in their purchasing decisions, according to a recent report from NetWorld Media Group. To understand the flaws in online customer service and the advantages of in-store shopping, NetWorld Media Group surveyed more than 1,000 consumers for its 2015 Retail Future Trends report and uncovered the following data. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=337397&issueID=36482 to view the full article online. |
Calendar of Events
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ONLINE Registration is now open for the below courses at www.wrla.org October 26 & 27, 2015
Manual Estimating Level 1: Estimating Fundamentals,
Saskatoon, SK
October 28 & 29, 2015
Manual Estimating Level 2: Estimating for Residential Construction,
Saskatoon, SK
November 2 & 3, 2015 Manual Estimating Level 1: Estimating Fundamentals
Calgary, AB
November 4 & 5, 2015 Manual Estimating Level 2: Estimating for Residential Construction
Calgary, AB
November 6, 2015 Principles of Yard & Warehouse Operations
Calgary, AB
November 30 & December 1, 2015 Manual Estimating Level 1: Estimating Fundamentals
Winnipeg, MB
December 2 & 3, 2015 Manual Estimating Level 2: Estimating for Residential Construction
Winnipeg, MB
December 4, 2015 Manual Estimating Level 3 Advanced Estimating Winnipeg, MB ALL UPCOMING EVENTS
September 16, 2015
WRLA Kenosee Golf Tournament
Kenosee Lake, SK September 19-22, 2015 Home Hardware Market St. Jacobs, ON October 21 & 22, 2015 Hardlines ConferenceToronto, ON www.hardlines.ca October 18-19, 2015
FCL Market Saskatoon, SK November 7- 14, 2015 Sexton Member Conference
Costa Rica January 20 - 22, 2016
2016 WRLA Buying Show
Calgary, AB Host Hotel: Hyatt Regency January 24-30, 2016
Timber Mart National Conference February 19 & 20, 2016
TIM-BR MART National Buying Show
Palais des congrès in Montréal
March 3 - 5, 2016
62nd Annual Atlantic Building Materials Show Moncton Coliseum, Moncton, NB To view all upcoming WRLA events please CLICK HERE |
Member Updates
MEMBER CORRECTIONS
Page 106
BIK Hydraulics Ltd. (Head Office)
New Address:
41 Claireville Drive
Toronto, ON M9W 5Z7
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Techniseal 9 (Head Office)
New Contact:
Danielle Lamarre
Email: dlamarre@techniseal.com
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