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January 2011
Previous Issues
President's Message
Energizing our spirit of volunteerism
By Tom Intven
Landscape Ontario’s longstanding success is founded on the spirit of volunteerism.
Executive Desk
Focus is on leadership in 2011
By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
We are a very fortunate association. There are over 300 active volunteers sitting on the various boards, committees, chapters and sector groups. Chances are you are one of them.
Professional And Workforce Development
Make your New Year safety resolution
By Sally Harvey CLT, CLP
By now, most firms will have heard from WSIB that premiums are on the increase for 2011, as a result of the rising costs of health care for workplace injuries.
Public Relations
Celebrating communities in 2011
By Denis Flanagan CLD
Having attended a few chapter meetings lately, I once again am amazed at the number of community projects our members are planning for the coming year.
Membership
A time to be optimistic
By Helen Hassard
2012 will mark a new beginning for humanity. It will be a time of great enlightenment.
Association News
Call goes out for opinions on LO’s role in education
By Michael Pascoe CLT
This article is an open forum asking for your input into this industry and educational institution relationship.
Algonquin re-designs horticulture program
Algonquin College’s horticulture program has survived the threat of closure.
Many have supported Prosperity Partners since 2008
Since 2008, industry members have supported Landscape Ontario’s Building Your Prosperity workshop.
Attend GreenTrade Expo on Feb. 16
GreenTrade Expo has become the must-attend event for green industry and landscape professionals in eastern Ontario and western Quebec.
Concern from LO clarifies cause of explosion
Back in early November, newspapers and TV stations blared out the heading, ‘Niagara Falls landscaping company fined $180,000 in connection with a 2008 explosion.’
Growers’ Group Short Course focuses on important production issues
The annual LO Growers’ Group Short Course in February promises to provide an opportunity for nursery growers to network, share information and learn more about important issues affecting their businesses.
Award to honour memory of pioneer
The 38th Annual Awards of Excellence ceremony will see more than 600 leading industry professionals in attendance at this year’s event on Jan. 11.
Year-end trial garden report reveals results for 2010
By Rodger Tschanz
At the end of 2010, it is time for me to gather together the successful — and not so successful — stories from the Guelph Trial Garden.
Momentum is building for LO members to create the largest garden ever at Canada Blooms
Momentum is building among LO members as they prepare to create the largest garden in the history of Canada Blooms.
Congress offers full line up of educational sessions
The 2011 Congress line up promises some of the most relevant educational sessions in many years.
New products has a green theme at this year’s Congress showcase
The New Product Showcase at Congress 2011 will feature over 60 new or green products.
Chapter News
Georgian Lakelands celebrates Christmas early
By Michael LaPorte CLT
Georgian Lakelands Chapter members celebrated Christmas early with the annual social on Dec. 3.
Systems For Success
Improve your sales capacity in 2011
By Mark Bradley
It’s January, and Dan is eager to set up his budget for the 2011 season.
Industry News
Clarification on WSIB 2011 rates
The November issue of Horticulture Review published the new Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) rates.
LO Staff Profile
Lee Ann Knudsen CLP
Publisher, Director of publications and communications
Prosperity Partners
Prosperity Partners applies its own tools to re-adjust program’s path
By Bob Tubby CLP
A program to help industry members elevate their level of business acumen and professionalism.
Underground World
Ministry hands out $180,000 fine
By Terry Murphy CLP
A masonry firm, performing a landscape function without locates, struck a propane line.
OMAFRA Nursery And Landscape Report
Education events reveal new and improved methods
By Jennifer Llewellyn
For years, we have tried to detect emerald ash borer (EAB). And for years, we have failed.
Volunteer Profile
Brian Lofgren celebrating his fourth year as Congress chair
Brian Lofgren didn’t wait too long after becoming a member of Landscape Ontario, to take on a volunteer position in the association.
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