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Western Retail Lumber Association
WRLA Toolbox: April 28, 2016What'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
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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!
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 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. |
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
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
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ALEXANDRIA, ON, April 13th, 2016 - Alexandria Moulding, a leading manufacturer and distributor of mouldings and related millwork products, today announced that they have partnered with Industrial Opportunity Partners ("IOP"), an operations-focused private equity firm based in Evanston, Ill. to recapitalize the business. Operating out of coast to coast state of the art mega distribution centres and 4 manufacturing facilities, Alexandria Moulding’s over 1,000 dedicated employees in partnership with IOP are poised for growth. As Andre Cholette, a shareholder and President of Alexandria Moulding explains, "this partnership is about making us stronger. IOP brings both resources and the experience to support the Company’s transition from the 3rd generation and sustained growth". Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/pdf/Alexandria_IOP_Partnership_Press_Release_FINAL.PDF to view the full article online. |
 Sundre Ace Hardware Celebrates Grand Opening Weekend!Sundre, AB., April 25, 2016 – The most celebrated "helpful place" opened its doors on Thursday April 21st in Sundre, Alberta. The new Ace Hardware store, located at 557 Main Avenue West will bring a unique blend of personal, knowledgeable and helpful service paired with quality products to Sundre residents. Sundre Ace Hardware opened with the help of owners Tom & Marty Mennear and store manager Barkley Carrier. The store has been designed to reflect the needs of the community, including solutions to everyday home maintenance needs, as well as an extensive array of high-quality products in categories such as paint, lawn and garden. Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/pdf/Grand_Opening_Press_Release_Ace_Hardware_Sundre250416.pdf to view the full article online. |
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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!
 AlbertaLloydminster - 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
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Mississauga, ON - Castle Building Centres Group Ltd. announced today that the newest member location is Johnson Hardware located in Killarney, Manitoba. Johnson Hardware is the newest hardware retailer in town, which opened its doors on Main Street in the town of Killarney. When two local hardware stores closed their doors in Killarney last year, owner Brendin Johnson recognized the opportunity to provide a one-stop hardware store and serve his community with better selection and service than his nearby competitors. He wanted to offer local contractors and consumers with products that had previously been unavailable in the area. Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/pdf/Castle_FOR_IMMEDIATE_RELEASE.pdf to view the full article online. |
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
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ALL UPCOMING EVENTS
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 More Info - CLICK HEREKenosee 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 |
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