January 2017

Previous Issues
President's Message

Improving an already amazing profession

By Paul Brydges
The association's many activities and events are a great for collaboration and ideas.
Member Profile

A lifetime of learning at Simply Landscaping & Garden Designs

By Robert Ellidge
A profile on LO member, Pam McCormick.
Feature

Governance Day 2016

Chapter and Sector group volunteers from WIndsor to Ottawa gather to learn about association operations and procedures.
Association News

Chapter recognizes members for second straight year

Georgian Lakelands Chapter awards evening celebrates suppliers and volunteers.

Growers look to the future

LO Growers Group annual Fall Dinner Meeting provides a great venue for growers to share and engage.

LO members offered discount on Canada Blooms tickets

Discounted tickets make great gifts for suppliers, clients and employees.

Triple the fun with two lectures and dinner

Contractors and maintenance pros gather at annual event to share ideas and learn from each other.

Lighting Conference moves to Brampton

LO sector group event promises a day of programming for seasoned contractors.

Nursery growers short course on Feb. 15

Annual event to share the latest research and information for the growing community.

Ottawa Chapter to host awards night and annual trade show

Gala and casino night to be held Feb. 14 at the EY Centre in Ottawa.

Aura Landscaping wins Consumer Choice Award

LO member named top landscape contractor in the greater Hamilton and Niagara Region.

Plant Symposium coming to London Feb. 17

Event to include buffet lunch, marketplace, door prizes and guest speakers.

Chapter Ski and Spa Day returns Feb. 23

Members to hit the slopes for the twentieth straight year.
Industry News

Nursery growers demonstrate ways to conserve nutrient inputs

Fertilizer placement study helps to reduce usage and conserve nutrients.

Waiting period for EI shortened to one week

Contact your insurance provider for any clarifications or changes required to your plan.

LO raises awareness about tree shortages

Many of the trees being specified by municipalities and landscape architects are either not available or not suitable for urban areas and other unnatural sites.

Associations work together toward sustainable solutions

Project helps to educate municipalities on benefits and availability of Ontario-grown nursery stock.
Executive Desk

Make a life-long impression on actions alone

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
People may always remember how you made them feel.
Public Relations

March of the Millennials

By Denis Flanagan CLD
LO's younger home office staff are taking charge of this year's membership campaign.
Underground World

2016 year in review

By Terry Murphy CLM
A look back at 2016 activities of the Ontario Regional Common Ground Alliance.
Membership

Did you know…?

By Myscha Burton
The recent LO Governance event prompted some good questions about the benefits available to LO members. Here are some answers.
Apprenticeship

Make 2017 a year of training

By J. Alex Gibson
Hamilton, Ont.-based company is finding success with the Apprenticeship Program.
Prosperity Partners

Abracadabra! Three unexpected steps to improved team results

By Jacki Hart CLM
A few simple steps to strengthen your team.
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