Strategies for Resilient Landscape & Snow Companies

Ed Hansen
Founder of EXT.TECH
President of Landscape Ontario

An accomplished entrepreneur, business owner and visionary leader with a diverse portfolio of successful businesses. Ed holds the prestigious position of president within prominent associations. With a passion for nurturing talent and fostering growth, Ed coaches and mentors aspiring leaders, imparting invaluable wisdom and strategies honed through years of hands-on experience. Ed's multifaceted expertise spans across industries, empowering individuals and organizations to achieve their highest potential and navigate the complexities of modern business landscapes with confidence and innovation.

Session Description:
Ed shares proven strategies to help landscape and snow removal companies thrive during challenging times. You will learn how inward reflection, focusing on key drivers of success, and staying adaptable are essential to building resilience. This presentation offers practical insights on maintaining momentum, leveraging innovation, and turning setbacks into opportunities for growth. Whether you’re navigating market fluctuations, staffing shortages, or seasonal highs and lows, these strategies will empower you to lead confidently and emerge stronger from any storm. 


 

Unlocking Government Funding to Build Your Workforce

Courtney McCann
Director of Workforce Development | Landscape Ontario

Courtney has been a leader in workforce development since 2002, specializing in government-funded training and employment services that support recruitment and retention strategies for employers across Ontario. With more than two decades of experience, she has successfully connected businesses with the programs and funding needed to reduce costs, strengthen employee loyalty, and build sustainable talent pipelines.

As Director of Workforce Development at Landscape Ontario, Courtney oversees innovative initiatives that address labour market challenges while advancing training and career pathways in the landscape and horticulture trades. Her expertise lies in helping employers navigate government supports to invest in their people, improve retention, and future-proof their workforce.

Session Description:

Discover how your business can tap into government funding, training, and employment support programs to reduce costs, strengthen retention and build a more resilient workforce. This session will demystify available grants, subsidies and services that support employee onboarding, skills training and wage offsets — helping you invest in your team while saving money. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to identify the right programs for their business, navigate the application process and leverage these opportunities to improve staff loyalty and productivity.

Whether you’re an owner, manager, or HR professional, this presentation will provide the insights you need to maximize funding opportunities and create long-term workforce stability.