What's New
Register for name-badges and event tickets before December 16th for your last chance at winning a pair of tickets to the Calgary Flames vs Nashville Predators game on Thursday January 19th, 2017. You have to register for the show, so why not do it now and possible win some tickets too!
Visit http://www.wrla.org/buying_show/schedule/ to view the full article online.
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In accordance with By-Law 7.1, Liz Kovach, President of the WRLA, announces that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the WRLA will be held at noon, on Thursday, January 19, 2017 in the Arabian Room at the BMO Stampede Park located in Calgary, Alberta.
CLICK HERE - For the Official AGM Announcement and details surrounding the meeting.
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- Do you have new products or pallet specials to offer Retail delegates? * Deadline for Innovation Station - new products, and pallet show specials is January 9th, 2017. Pallet/Show Specials can be anything, any size (don’t forget the smaller retailers) mini pallets – this area provides you additional marketing opportunities for FREE. (details in the exhibitor guide)
- Need to rent booth items? GES is our rental company for chairs, tables, etc.,
- BMO – Banner / sign hanging, parking passes, additional electrical – online order forms available on link below.
- Have you arranged to Ship Your Freight Yet? For quotes on shipping your freight, please contact our official show shippers or use your own. ABF Freight Systems Canada Ltd. - Mark Romanowicz, Regional Tradeshow Specialist. TF: 1-800-668-7888 or Direct Tel: 905-458-5888 * Fax: 905-458-3434 * Français seulement: 1-800-361-6935, 514-636-1490. YRC Reimer, Calgary - Bruce Norcott –Exhibit Coordinator Direct Tel: 403-723-9815 * Cell: 403-312-3607 * Customer Support Center 1.877.330.3321
- Don’t forget to check-out the move-in schedule (exhibitor guide – see link below)
CLICK HERE to view all of the above mentioned forms and links, and be sure to save this website to your favorites, as all imortant show information and updates will be posted here: http://www.wrla.org/buying_show/exhibitor_info/
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If you still need accommodations for the 2017 WRLA Buying Show in Calgary, don't wait any longer! Stay in one of The Westin's trademark heavenly beds and rest your head each night on their heavenly pillows! The Westin Hotel offers truly stunning views of the Bow River and is attached to the covered walkway that goes directly to the C Train, which offers a quick ride to the BMO Centre and it also means no walking outside in January! Did we mention there is the Keg Steakhouse and Bar in the lobby? Plan to network with WRLA members while enjoying a fantastic meal and beverage all in the convenience of your hotel lobby!
*International Conference Services (ICS) will assist you in making a reservation.
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Member Updates and Industry News
2016-2017 DIRECTORY & Product Source Guide
WELCOME NEW RETAIL MEMBER
Windsor Plywood
PO Box 277
1917 Nimpkish Cres.
Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0
Main Contact: Paul Robertson
Phone: 250-956-3367
Fax: 250-956-4205
(RETAILER) Windsor
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WRLA Videos
The CRBSC recognized the opportunity to transform our highly successful Estimating Fundamentals workshop to an online format to address a number of issues: the cost of travel from remote locations; valuable time spent away from the store and offering a learning experience for those staff already engaged in the internet.
Visit http://videos.wrla.org/estimating-fundamentals-ecourse-a-new-online-learning-opportunity to view the full article online.
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Calendar of Events
WRLA Events Calendar:
January 18 - 20, 2017
2017 WRLA Buying Show
BMO Centre, Calgary, AB
February 13 – 17, 2017
Manual Estimating
Saskatoon, SK
Complete Level 1, 2 and 3 to earn your "Professional Estimators Certificate"
February 14 - 15, 2017
TIMBER MART 50th Anniversary National Buying Show
February 16 - 18, 2017
Orgill Dealer Spring Market
March 1 - 5, 2017
Sexton Member Conference
March 22 & 23, 2017
ABSDA Expo, Halifax
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Member Benefits
February 13 – 17, 2017 Saskatoon, SK
Complete Level 1, 2 and 3 to earn your "Professional Estimators Certificate"
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Industry News
Modular Builder, Muchalat Construction Joins Group to Gain Competitive Advantage December 14, 2016 – TIMBER MART welcomes modular residential and commercial builder, Muchalat Construction Ltd. (Muchalat Construction) to their group. Serving residents and contractors of British Columbia’s Vancouver Island for over 35 years, Muchalat Construction joins TIMBER MART to gain greater buying power and competitive advantage.
Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/pdf/Timber_Mart_welcomes_new_member.pdf to view the full article online.
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