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

2016 Buying Show Hotel Reservations

HOTEL SCAM ALERT!

High ALERT as there is increased activity in HOTEL SCAMMING for the WRLA Buying Show in Calgary, January 20 - 22, 2016.  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 

 

WRLA Memorial Golf Tournament is next week!

WRLA Memorial Golf Tournament
August 18, 2015 - Links at Quarry Oaks - Steinbach, MB

Team lists and tournament details will be posted Friday on the WRLA website
http://www.wrla.org/events/memorial-golf

Questions?  Call the WRLA Office at 204-957-1077

 

 

WRLA Fall Education Courses - Mark your Calendars!

Courses are being offered in Winnipeg, Saskatoon & Calgary
*See our Calendar of Events below for course dates

Manual Estimating Level 1: Estimating Fundamentals
Manual Estimating Level 2: Estimating for Residential Construction
Yard & Warehouse Operations

To learn more about these courses visit our website at:
www.wrla.org/education-a-training/education-courses

 

2016 WRLA Buying Show Notice:

2016 WRLA Buying Show 

January 20-22, 2016, Calgary, AB

Exhibitors

Exhibitor Contracts and booth invoices will be emailed out by mid-August.

Watch www.wrla.org/exhibitors for up-to-date information.  

Retail Participants

Check out www.wrla.org/about-the-show for show information as it becomes available

*Online Registration for Name Badges and Evening Event Tickets will be available in September

 

Member Benefits

WRLA 2015/16 Bursary & Scholarship Program

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

BREAKING NEWS: TIM-BR MART Group Announces Sale of Chalifour's Hardlines Assets to Orgill

Succession Planning... that thing everyone should be talking about!

Whether you’re passing your business to a family member or an outside buyer, what steps should you take to succeed your business effectively? Check out our simple steps to understanding your succession plan! Visit: videos.wrla.org/succession-planning Today! Learn from our other WRLA Videos, just follow the above link and click Browse.

Epicor Launches Powerful and Easy-to-use Mobile Sales Solution for Lumber and Building Materials Dealers

WRLA Videos

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Have you watched the latest episode from WRLA Videos? Don't wait to take full advantage of this terrific media channel, one of the many benefits of your WRLA membership! 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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