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March 2014
Previous Issues
Executive Desk
Connected by a thread
By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
If we speak the same language, we will be more effective at communicating.
Member Profile
Shades of Summer wastes no time in winning maintenance awards
In very short time, Shades of Summer Landscaping and Maintenance in Waterdown has won a number of industry awards.
Feature
Winter of 2014: One of the worst
Contractors struggling to keep up with Mother Nature's forces.
Rose trial reveals good prospects for the Ontario landscape industry
By Rodger Tschanz
An update on the rose trial started in 2012.
Association News
Marketing program for members launches this spring
Special subscription service to provide compelling and timely content to connect with customers on social media.
GreenTrade Expo’s popularity continues to grow
21st edition of Ottawa Chapter event draws record crowds.
LO’s Canada Blooms garden carries important message
Display will educate visitors about serious health issues related to the sedentary lifestyle of our society, as well as its disconnection with nature.
Lighting Conference moves to new location
Fifth annual event held Feb. 6 at Teatro in Milton.
Growers Short Course strong, despite storm
Keynote lecturer, Dr. Ed Gilman spoke three times during the course of the day.
Duff recognized for entrepreneurship
Scott Duff of Aura Landscaping in St. Catharines has been nominated for the Niagara Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
City of Goderich presented with leadership award
Prettiest town in Ontario recognized for its perseverance, vision and commitment to heritage.
Letter To The Editor
Landscape careers: A father’s perspective
What does this one experience say about the future of our industry?
Volunteer Profile
Don Tellier continues to serve Windsor Chapter
St. Clair College teacher has been involved with horticulture for almost 40 years.
Industry News
Landscape Ontario members dominate national awards
Landscape Newfoundland and Labrador hosted the event that featured 41 entries from across Canada.
Three projects approved for government funding
Total value of the three projects announced on Feb. 12 is $87,589.
Landscape Ontario part of project investing in living green infrastructure
Design days will be held in four cities with carefully selected community stakeholders.
In Memoriam — Manuel Fernandes Coito
President and founder of Coivic Contracting in Hornby, Ont., passed away at the age of 73.
Minimum wage hike raising concerns
Ontario’s minimum wage will increase by 75 cents an hour to $11, starting June 1.
In Memoriam — Henry Tillaart Sr.
The world lost entrepreneur, Henry Tillaart Senior, on Feb. 19, 2014.
Public Relations
Curbalicious contest continues
By Denis Flangan CLD
Popular contest returning for Canada Blooms 2014.
Membership
Show your pride as a Landscape Ontario member
By Rachel Cerelli
Some easy ways for you to promote the Green for Life brand.
Underground World
Special underground industry annual report
By Terry Murphy CLP
A recap of the Ontario Regional Common Ground Alliance three-day symposium in Collingwood.
Prosperity Partners
Members helping members: New tool on the horizon
By Jacki Hart CLP
The Prosperity Partners Team at LO continues to move forward by building a new peer network resource for you.
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