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.
Wednesday, September 16
Kenosee Lake, Moose Mountain, SK
Tee Off Time: 11:00am
Visit the lovely Moose Mountain in Saskatchewan!

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
Retail Participants
Online Show Registration for Name Badges and Evening Event Tickets will be available mid-September
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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
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
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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
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
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Staff interaction is still vital in customers’ purchasing decisions, so make sure your sales associates are knowledgeable and friendly. And ensure that customers receive a truly unique in-store experience that they can’t get online.
One way to live up to customers’ service expectations is to take advantage of industry training programs, such as the North American Retail Hardware Association’s online training. These programs will equip your employees with the necessary tools to become product and project experts.
The NetWorld data shows that in-store experiences are still important to the retail industry, but it doesn’t lessen the significance of websites to retailers. A growing number of customers often opt to buy home improvement products online, so you can’t ignore e-commerce. You also can’t build a robust e-commerce presence overnight, so develop a long-term plan for how to implement your website and e-commerce platform. E-commerce resources such as Shopify and WooThemes are great places to start. Your co-op or distributor can also help get you started.
Brought to you by WRLA in partnership with NRHA
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WRLA Fall Education Calendar:
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 Conference
Toronto, 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
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MEMBER CORRECTIONS
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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
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