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determined, Hardlines is pleased to work
with the province’s industry association, the
Building Supply Industry Association of BC
(BSIABC). “We plan to provide an improved
venue by holding the Conference in the
Chateau Whistler,” Chestnut said. “And the
calibre of speakers will likewise be top-notch.
We intend to bring to Whistler some of retail’s
top international experts.”
The 2023 Hardlines Conference will be
the 27th edition of the storied annual event.
The Hardlines Conference is a key annual
gathering point for top retail executives,
leading dealers, major vendors and, of
course, a prestigious roster of Canadian and
international presenters.
BSIABC president Thomas Foreman and
his team are looking forward to workingwith
Hardlines to ensure next year’s conference
will be superb.
“It will bring a fresh perspective for
Conference delegates,” said Foreman. “And it available right on our doorstep in British The 2022 Hardlines Conference will be
will be a huge opportunity for our members to Columbia is very exciting. I believe it will held again this later year at the Queen’s
participate locally. The Hardlines Conference be a real positive move for all of us. We’ll be Landing Hotel in Niagara-on-the-Lake,
is simply the best information event I attend working closely with our friends at Hardlines ON, October 18 and 19. “We have had
every year. It offers more information than for our members to participate in a positive tremendous success at the Queen’s Landing
any other event we attend. To have this now way.” in recent years,” says Chestnut. “Niagara-on-

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