January 2010

Previous Issues
President's Message

Theme for 2010: Prosperity through Engagement

By Tom Intven
It is with a great deal of humility and appreciation that I assume the presidency of Landscape Ontario.
Executive Desk

How do we make LO more relevant in your community?

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
I believe we need to re-think chapters.
Association News

Past president thanks members for support and advice

By Bob Adams
Thank you for your support and advice over the past two years. It has been my privilege and honour to serve you.

Accident affects Landmark Group

Gavin Nordeman and Darcie Slaa were killed in a car accident near Owen Sound on Dec. 4.

Growers Short Course focusing on important issues

If it’s February, it must be time for the annual LO Growers’ Short Course.

LO Foundation contributes $100,000 for research chair

Foundation president John Wright announced contribution to endowed research chair at Vineland and the University of Guelph.

Ontario garden centres needed for inspection program

Garden Centres Canada (GCC) plans to bring back its inspection program across Canada during the summer of 2010.

Lombardis welcome first child

Tony Lombardi has some new duties to add to his already full plate, after he and his wife Stephanie welcomed their first child, Luciano Domenico.

Welcome Gabriel Wesley McIntyre

LO staff member Kristen McIntyre, project and event coordinator, gave birth to her seciond child, Gabriel Wesley, on Nov. 26, at 11:58 p.m.

Original LO company loses matriarch

Dorothy Smit, the mother of LO member John Smit, passed away at her home on Dec. 1, in her 82nd year.

Team to examine alternatives to ash and Norway maple

Landscape Ontario, through its growers' group, has created a working committee to examine alternative trees that will perform well in urban Ontario landscapes.
Professional And Workforce Development

Are You Landscape Industry Certified?

By Sally Harvey CLT, CLP
Many questions about the Landscape Industry Certified program are being heard, and will continue throughout this year and into the future.
Public Relations

Strategy in place to promote Green for Life in 2010

By Denis Flanagan CLD
Following a think tank session with your LO Branding Committee and Milton staff, we have developed a strategic plan for 2010.
Feature

There are 12 great reasons to join Canada Blooms

By Gerry Ginsberg
Canada Blooms celebrates its 14th year from March 17 to 21, at the Direct Energy Centre.

New president Intven’s roots go back to LO’s first days

LO’s new president Tom Intven has a long history with the association, back to its formation in 1973.
Systems For Success

Important to determine growth strategy

By Mark Bradley
Bill, Dan’s long-time friend and mentor, who after carefully listening to Dan’s account of the problems, agreed to try to help him fix his business.
Member Profile

Acorus Restoration grew from passion for the environment

By Allan Dennis
Paul Morris has combined his love of plants, passion for the environment, a science-based education, and his solid business sense to create Acorus Restoration Native Plant Nursery.
Chapter News

Government Services Canada increasing qualification requirements

Public Works and Government Services Canada is in the process of increasing the qualification requirements for contractors bidding on grounds maintenance contracts for federal government sites in Ottawa.

Windsor Chapter donation

The Windsor Chapter recently made a donation from proceeds of its 2009 Winter Blooms event to the St. Clair College Foundation.

Paluch featured at GreenTrade Expo

GreenTrade Expo has announced that powerhouse speaker Jim Paluch of JP Horizons will be featured at the Profit Builders’ Lunch.

The 5th Annual Commercial Beautification Award

The presentation occurred during the September 2009 Quinte West city council meeting.
Industry News

Two LO projects receive funds to research pesticide alternatives

Two LO projects are among the six announced to receive funds for research into finding alternatives to manage pests in lawns, gardens and parks.
Hort Protect

Individual Pension Plan useful tool in succession planning

By W. Michael Thomas, CFP, CLU, CH.F.C., R.F.P.
The IPP is also a very useful tool in family-owned business succession planning.
OMAFRA Turf Report

Weather provided great conditions for turf in 2009

By Pam Charbonneau
The weather was a blessing this season.
Legal Issues

Beware the trust provisions of the Construction Lien Act

By Robert Kennaley
As a landscape contractor, you no doubt have business loans that require regular payments. You probably also pay rent.
Prosperity Partners

Prosperity Partners: Face-to-face

By Jacki Hart CLP
It seems like yesterday that we were scurrying around making frantic preparations to ensure that Y2K wasn’t going to melt down computers around the world.
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