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May 2014
Previous Issues
President's Message
Customers for life
By Dave Braun
Customers appreciate dealing with people who are polite.
Member Profile
Lakeridge Contracting shows its pride through social media
Lakeridge Contracting empowers staff to connect with customers online.
Association News
Golden Horseshoe Chapter expands meeting into trade show
Spring event with the Ministry of Transportation has become one of the most successful chapter events within Landscape Ontario.
LO states concerns for Invasive Species Act
Some organizations are asking for restrictions on new plants that are lacking scientific assessments
Annual Industry Auction assists research and education
This year’s event will be held at Winkelmolen Nursery in Lynden, Ont.
London names its new board of directors
First meeting of the new board was held on Apr.1.
Terry Murphy enters ORCGA hall of fame
The honour took place on Feb. 4 at the 2014 ORCGA annual symposium.
Guidelines for Property Managers inside this issue
Guide from LO's Grounds Management Sector Group lists basic services with a complete menu of green options and extra services.
Ottawa team builds garden for Cottage and Backyard Show
Show took place at the EY Centre in Ottawa from Apr. 11 to 13.
The Grounds Guys featured on TV
Orangeville, Ont., member featured on W Network’s series Be the Boss Canada.
Georgian Lakelands Chapter helps local food bank
Chapter's annual Fill the Landscape Trailer food drive benefits local community.
Former LO president featured in news article
Tom Intven of Canadale Nurseries in St. Thomas, was featured in the London Free Press.
New Guide helps improve profitability
Aim is to help growers and garden centre owners.
Garden Grove founder named Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Award was handed out April 10 at the Burlington Convention Centre.
Clarification May 2014
An update on the Letter to the Editor published in the April issue.
Letter To The Editor
A new business climate is needed in the Greenbelt
By Ted Sikkema
A look at nursery stock prices in today's market.
Volunteer Profile
Chris Mace says volunteering at LO pays dividends
Chair of the Landscape Designers Sector Group got involved to accelerate his pace to learn about design and to build dream gardens.
Industry News
Vineland receives $26.5 million
The funding will go toward assisting the horticulture industry through the five-year federal-provincial-territorial initiative.
Inspection blitzes and initiatives begin this month
Fall protection and excavation and trenching activities to be the focus.
LO public relations director named National Garden Day spokesperson
The event is supported by CNLA, Canada’s Garden Council and other stakeholder groups.
New guide for container nursery crop fertilization
Research project helping Ontario nursery growers save money and protect the environment.
Garden centres may sign-up for recycling program
National Plastic Recycling Event to run June 20 to July 1.
MTO circle check required on commercial vehicles
Daily vehicle inspection ensures early identification of vehicle problems and defects before the vehicle is operated on the highway.
World crop vegetable gardens hot new trend in Ontario
Gardeners of all ages inspired by the local food movement.
Grey to Green Conference set for this August
Second annual event to be held Aug. 25-26 in downtown Toronto.
Executive Desk
Enhancing quality of life through what you do for a living
By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
A lesson from the late Perry Molema.
Public Relations
A busy summer of planning, promotion and public relations
Your membership department is in full swing right now, planning for many events this summer.
Membership
Great topics planned for this coming season’s chapter meetings
By Rachel Cerelli
Social media is a popular topic this year, with many of your chapters hosting social media sites.
Underground World
A decade of momentum continues
By Terry Murphy CLP
The landscape industry has done a fine job in the last four years to reduce our hits, let’s keep it going
Prosperity Partners
Managing customer experience, Part 1
By Jacki Hart CLP
Some tips on how to improve your customer's experience.
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