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Several months ago, PLANET, Green Plants for Green Buildings, and several other organizations made an attempt to influence the LEED and carbon research data being gathered on a project that the International Green Construction Code (IGCC) was spearheading. Through a call to action sent out by the Interiorscape Industry Coalition members of these organizations flooded […]
Since our inception in 2005, PLANET has been working to make positive changes for our members and the industry, as a whole. Our committed volunteer leaders, working alongside of staff, have helped to reach our goals and foster the results we seek. The past five years have gone by quickly, and we have some great […]
Last month, I mentioned how important it is for PLANET members to be more aggressive about marketing our association. I also implied that one of the challenges we all face in doing this is our need to stay focused on our businesses. You donāt need to be reminded how difficult and time-consuming being an entrepreneur […]
Tomorrow, most of my friends are going to the pool, a camp or the movies. My brother, Jack and I are going to a cemetery. Arlington Cemetery. You probably think my mom and dad are taking the day off to take us sightseeing. Not really. We are going there to work with 400 other people […]
I want to personally invite you to GIC this year, PLANETās Green Industry Conference, and to tell you about our lowest discounted price ever! This Friday, July 16th, for one day only, we are offering GIC registration for a flat rate of $200 per person. You pay $200 and you get full registration including access […]
Thereās an old saying that industry veterans understand so well: For any company to reach its full potential, an owner has to switch gears ā to stop working in the business and start working on it. This saying also holds true for PLANET. Since the merger, PLANET staff and volunteers have worked tirelessly in the […]
You know the old saying, āYou donāt know what youāre missing until ā¦.ā Well, that phrase certainly applies when talking about PLANETās Student Career Days (SCD). This is one of those things PLANET does extremely well, and that leaves other national associations amazed when they learn about it. This very special and unique event brings […]
More than ever, the importance of a solid safety foundation and the risk of increased costs as a result of the lack of one within your company should be understood. National Safety Month provides a great opportunity to approach the subject of safety within your organization, whether it is beginning the process of safety awareness […]
Last year, we changed the annual Supplier Summit to just one day, but itās back to three days of great networking and interaction. But donāt worry, itās not all work. The first day is an optional round of golf followed by a happy hour. That ought to get us all off to a great start! […]
In March of last year, PLANET convened an Education Strategic Task Force chaired by Board member Rich Wilbert and populated by representatives from all Specialty Groups, as well as a supplier representative, a state association executive, and a faculty member. The goal of the Task Force was to provide the best educational tools for our […]
