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Is LANDSCAPES 2016 on your calendar yet? If not, mark it down for Oct. 19-21, 2016, in Louisville, Kentucky. Ā Here is a quick look at the largest landscape education and networking event this year. Ā Coming soon – registration and schedule information.
Guest Blogger Peter Haakon, with Lawn Business Consultants, is an NALP Consultant Member. There are many similarities between a championship sports team and a winning team in business.Ā Building a winning team in the green industry is no different than how championships sports teams are built.Ā Championships teams are built with great leadership or a […]
TheĀ AtlanticĀ hurricane season officially starts June 1 and the Eastern Pacific hurricane season began mid-May. Both run through November. To help you prepare for a potential land-falling tropical storm or hurricane, observe Hurricane Preparedness Week, May 15-21, 2016. Ensure you have storm readiness plans in place for your business and home. Knowing what to do before, […]
If you hold a Landscape Industry Certified designation, you should promote it! As the new chair of the NALP International Certification Council, I am particularly pleased to volunteer my time to such a rewarding program and recognize my fellow certified professionals. I donāt hesitate to let others know that Iām certified and proud. What about […]
Researchers from the University of Maryland and the U.S. Department of Agriculture recently completed the first comprehensive, multi-year study of honey bee parasites and disease as part of the National Honey Bee Disease Survey. The findings reveal some alarming patterns, but clearly indicate that the frequency of varroa mite infestation is far higher than previous […]
Bill Silverman, of Springboard Business Coaching, and an NALP consultant member, shared these tips in his webinar,Ā What the Owners of GreatĀ Multimillion-Dollar LandscapingĀ Businesses Do That You Should Do Too.Ā Run your businesses with a vision of the business you’re building and an annual plan that links the actions you take with the results you want to […]
May 2-6, 2016, is the third annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls. While the OSHA event is directed primarily at the construction industry, landscape professionals can benefit year-round from the tremendous safety information provided by OSHA on fall prevention and posted on the NALP-OSHA Alliance page. The primary emphasis is slips, trips and falls […]
The 2016 state legislative cycle has been marked by a significant number of states examining the issue of pollinator health. Multiple states have already established Pollinator Protection Task Forces, announced plans to release studies on issues impacting pollinator health, or considered legislation designed to protect our nationās pollinator population. As many states look to conclude […]
Meeting in person with elected officials and/or legislative staff is the most effective means of political advocacy. Here are some important “do’s” and “don’ts” to ensure that your lobbying meeting is successful and effective.
LastĀ Thursday, a federal appeals court stood by its decision that challenges to the Obama administration’s controversial water rule belong with it, rather than having to first go through district courts. The Cincinnati-based 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday denied petitions, NALP and other industry groups, states, and property rights activists opposing the Waters of […]
