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PLANET is one of only 17 organizations nationally to receive an Award of Excellence in the first round of the 2009 Associations Advance America (AAA) Awards program, a national competition sponsored by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) & The Center for Association Leadership, Washington, D.C. PLANET received the award for its Renewal & […]
I’m writing live from PLANET’s Summer Leadership Meeting (SLM) in beautiful Stevenson, Washington – just 45 minutes from Portland, Oregon. It has been an incredible few days so far of our staff, members, suppliers and leadership focusing on the core direction of PLANET – especially in these uncertain economic times.Ā I have to say that […]
I think my first PLANET conference I attended was the then 1986Ā ALCA Green Conference in Dallas TX.Ā Since then I have only missed two during the last 28 years.Ā Why?Ā I have learned more from the seminars and networking at PLANET events than any other method.Ā From the HUGE trade show, to the 75 different […]
We all know times are tough and the face of the job search has changed drastically from what it once was. It takes some persistence and creativity to really stand out in this job market. PLANETās certification program is one way to differentiate yourself from your competition. Keep yourself top-of-mind to potential employers by keeping […]
Last month, I presented my interpretation of what a true professional is, using an analogy of a four-legged stool. One of those legs happens to be hard work. Frankly, itās hard work to start a business, to maintain a business, and to be a consummate professional, even in the best of times. In more challenging […]
I recently watched the winner of the national spelling bee successfully spell out the final word of the competition and was announced the champion. As always, I am amazed how bright these young people are and how bad a speller I am. Then I started thinking about the upcoming Summer PLANET Leadership meeting being held […]
Had I been told a few years ago that I would one day be the chairman of the Environmental Improvements Awards Program, I wouldnāt have believed it. My company is a small boutique type shop. Many of the awards that I had seen in ALCAās (now PLANET) magazines were given to the large firms. I […]
The economic downturn has changed the face of the workforce. Not only are there more candidates seeking work, but the recession has changed whoās looking for jobs. Whether youāve been forced to cut staff or are in the position to hire new employees, knowing what the current job market looks like will help prepare you […]
Sustainability is a word that has several different applications. In the landscape arena, it relates to designing a landscape that is in balance with nature and requires the minimal use of fertilizer, water, and other resources to maintain. Designing and maintaining sustainable landscapes is a fundamental element of the āgreening of Americaā and a subject […]
Good day all! Buck it Up for Military FamiliesĀ (BIU) is a new program that’s an extension of the nationally-known GreenCare for Troops (GCFT)Ā program executed by Project EverGreen.Ā As many of you know, GCFT is the free lawn and landscape service done for military families where the major breadwinner is serving overseas. We have more […]
