WINNIPEG — For the first time in its history, the Western Retail Lumber Association’s Building & Hardware Showcase in-person event has been cancelled, a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The show was originally scheduled for January 21 to 22 in Winnipeg.
To ensure that the WRLA can safeguard the health and safety of members while continuing to create success for the industry, the association has developed a platform that will include its publication, Yardstick, supported by an app. With them, the WRLA intends to provide a new platform to engage vendor and dealer connections, offer education opportunities and build industry awareness.
“The WRLA board and staff are disappointed that we had to cancel one of the industry’s largest shows,” says Liz Kovach, WRLA president. “We recognize this event is important to members’ business development and these alternatives will allow everyone to still collaborate, network and showcase innovation to the industry.”
