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May 2016
Previous Issues
President's Message
Combined efforts go a long way
By Paul Brydges
The LO feature garden at Canada Blooms this year got a lot of attention from visitors to the show.
Member Profile
Woodhill Garden Centre celebrates 40th anniversary
Family and staff share the values of honesty, passion and hard work.
Feature
LO members shine at Ottawa Home and Garden Show
By Theresa Whalen
Ottawa Chapter presents Living Landscapes at Ottawa Home and Garden Show.
Apprenticeship: 1000 per cent investment return with very few takers
By Terry Murphy CLM
An investment in training people pays the largest dividends.
Association News
Golden Horseshoe Chapter gears up for Spring
Landscape pros attended the chapter’s Gear Up For Spring event at Ancaster Fairgrounds.
Gelderman receives employer award
Burlington Chamber of Commerce makes special presentation at an awards gala held April 7.
LO promotes training for garden centre workers
Members receive exclusive pricing on training videos from LS Training.
GMC admin fee increases
First fee has increase since the program began in 1998.
Feedback needed on Ontario woody plants
Help designers and growers to collect information on all woody plants grown in Ontario.
Chapter bursaries presented in Niagara
Golden Horseshoe Chapter board members attended ceremony to make presentation to students.
Thanks for a job well done
Garden build team recognizes Paul Brydges for outstanding design, messaging and role.
Garden Expo coming home to Congress 2017
A number of enhancements aimed at creating a defined footprint and education for garden centre operators at the show.
Two chapters tour Sheridan Nurseries
London and Golden Horseshoe members enjoy a tour, speakers and lunch.
Ontario hosts association executives
Annual conference included sessions on labour, marketing and decision-making.
Industry News
Canada Blooms donates flowers to long-term care homes
Residents of Carefree Lodge welcome over 600 plants.
Join Garden Days celebrations in June
Canadians urged to organize or attend events June 17-19.
G&L Group named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies
Having the right people key to company's growth.
Executive Desk
Learning from Alia
By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
The importance of honest and direct communication.
Underground World
Public utility damages are a challenge
By Terry Murphy CLM
Getting the Dig Safe message out to the public.
Public Relations
Hire a professional
By Denis Flanagan CLD
Members help to promote the "Hire a Professional" message from Windsor to Ottawa.
Membership
New online tool for members
By Myscha Burton
LO Connects utilizes our professional network to address challenges, set goals and share the successes of you and your company.
Prosperity Partners
Pricing for profit
By Jacki Hart CLM
Don't get pressured into giving a better deal.
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