November 2020

Previous Issues
President's Message

Make time now to plan for 2021

By Dave Wright
Rather than wait for the perfect time, now may be as good a time as ever.
Member Profile

Gelderman Landscape Services has been caring about people for 65 years

Core values help to get everyone on board and to maintain family atmosphere.
Feature

Garden makeover winners announced

10 lucky winners chosen from over 1,000 nominations of front line workers.
Association News

Grow and develop your team with professional development this winter

Landscape Ontario announces professional development courses for 2021.

De Leon to work closely with association stakeholders

New Membership Engagement Coordinator is a graduate of the Business Program at Humber College.

Member Savings Programs could help your bottom line

Program offers discounts on new vehicles and equipment, business services, industry training, travel accommodations, and more.

In Memoriam — Burke McNeill

Daniel Burke McNeill passed away with loving family by his side on Sept. 27, 2020 at the Milton District Hospital.

Virtual events announced for start of 2021

Landscape Ontario sector groups are forging ahead with annual conferences and networking events in 2021, and all will take place in a virtual, online format.
Educator Profile

Educating clients leads Allan Nason to a career in teaching

Nason is currently teaching his fifteenth year at Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School in Burlington, Ont.
Foundation Report

2020 Foundation Report

Projects, research and students receive financial assistance via the Foundation each year.
Professional News

Congress Connect promises a virtual extravaganza

January 12-14 virtual event promises to include many features of the live, in-person gathering people have come to expect, plus the latest tools and technology to take the event even further.

City of Toronto awarded Champion of Trees by the Arbor Day Foundation

Arbor Day Foundation recognized the city for exemplary leadership in developing and implementing new policies and practices for tree planting and care, natural area stewardship and arboriculture.

Living expenses covered for apprentices

Government funding help apprentices cover living expenses during their in-class training.

ORCGA announces virtual Damage Prevention Symposium for 2021

Damage Prevention Symposium will run February 2-4 and February 10-11, 2021.
Executive Desk

Our members care

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
Every chapter of Landscape Ontario is involved in community-greening projects and many members support their community in their own special ways.
Membership

The power of putting people first

By Joe Salemi
Putting priority, focus, care, effort, and attention to helping your people grow will exponentially boost your business’ value over time.
Smart About Salt

Liquids gaining traction with winter maintenance pros

By Lee Gould
One of the best examples of the positive change being embraced by winter maintenance professionals is the use of liquid de-icing materials.
Prosperity Partners

It’s November. Already

By Jack Hart CLM
Now is the time of year to sit down and gather all of those thoughts and ideas for making improvements or trying new ways of doing work.
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