Waterloo enews September 19, 2018

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September 19, 2018

		Prepare yourself for the coming winter LO’s Snow and Ice Management Sector Group invites you to attend Snowposium on Sept. 25 at Lionhead Golf and Conference Centre in Brampton, Ont. This full-day event features exhibitors, new products, legislative updates, and valuable information for snow fighters on insurance, contracts, risk management and the latest research. Network with fellow contractors and suppliers, enjoy lunch, learn about the Smart About Salt program and get the latest news on the salt shortage this winter. Full details and online registration at Snowposium.ca.

Free Apprenticeship dinner at Fanshawe, Oct. 3
Space is limited for this appreciation dinner and information session. Learn about government grants available and how you can become Red Seal Certified while working on-the-job. RSVP online by Sept. 28.

Oktoberfest at Bingemans, Oct. 5, 6 and 12
Celebrate everything German with LO’s Waterloo Chapter at Bingemans in Kitchener. LO members have exclusive access to a promo code to get free tickets to select venues. Details at HortTrades.com .

LO business managers workshop, Sept. 20-21
LO member business owners are invited to join the Peer to Peer Network and take their leadership skills and profits to the next level. Participation in LO’s Peer to Peer Network is free with LO membership dues. This engaging, two-day, action-packed business manager workshop in beautiful Muskoka includes two fun days of networking, learning and laughter. Full details and online registration at HortTrades.com/p2p.

Get Smart About Salt Accredited
Snow removal contractors looking to make the most of any available salt this winter can benefit from the the Smart About Salt training program. Available online or face-to-face at various locations across the province, the training includes an exam and certificate of completion. For more information or to register, visit www.smartaboutsalt.com/schedule.

Regional Health and Safety Conferences 2018
Learn about health and safety issues in the workplace such as: drug and alcohol detection, violence and sexual harassment, changes to the Employment Standards Act, chronic mental stress and more at one of the regional WSPS conferences this fall. Events will take place in Sudbury, Ottawa, Kitchener, Thunder Bay and Niagara Falls. Full conference details are online.

Fusion Landscape Professional certification program application closes Sept. 21
Fusion Landscaping combines the art and science of horticulture with the science of hydrology to design, build/install and maintain aesthetically pleasing, water-efficient landscapes. Apply now for this award-winning program at HortTrades.com/FUSION. Space is limited. Applications close Sept. 21 at noon.

Skilled labour feedback survey closes Sept. 21
Could you use more skilled labour to take on more jobs and increase your business profits? Take just a few minutes to give valuable feedback that will help develop a timely, skilled, plentiful workforce for the landscape and horticulture profession. Take the short online survey now.

JHSC Certification Part Two Training, Sept. 24
Agriculture operations (including greenhouse, farming and landscapers) with 20 or more workers are required by law to have a Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC). This training session is for those who have complete Part One within the past six months. Details online at HortTrades.com.

National Tree Day, Sept. 26
Horticulture professionals are encouraged to take up Tree Canada’s tree planting challenge and help to plant 4,000 trees on Sept. 26. Spread the word about the many environmental, financial and health benefits of trees in our landscapes or offer helpful maintenance tips at a local planting site. Read more.

Hardscape Committee Golf Tournament, Sept. 28
Register or become a sponsor now for the wildest golf tournament in the industry. Space is limited. View sponsorship packages and register online at HortTrades.com/hardscape.

LO SEMINARS


	Professional Development seminars LO’s annual training seminars kick off in October. Watch for the new Professional Development Guide in mid-October. LO members get preferred pricing. For the latest seminars, visit HortTrades.com/seminars Government grant helps to pay for LO seminars. Find out more.
Upcoming Seminars: Working at Heights Training Program, Sept. 26 Skid-Steer Certification Training, Sept. 27 Chainsaw Training, Nov. 12-13 The Next Step in Landscape Design, Nov. 20 Attract, Identify and Hiring Great Employees, Nov. 28 Professional Practice & Project Management, Nov. 29 Green Walls 101: Systems Overview and Design, Dec. 5

LO EVENTS

Waterloo Chapter Golf Tournament, Sept. 20
Free Employee Apprenticeship Dinner, Sept. 20
Peer to Peer Muskoka Summit, Sept. 20-21
Windsor Chapter Golf Tournament, Sept. 22
Snowposium, Sept. 25
Georgian Lakelands Putting Challenge, Sept. 27
LO Hardscape Committee Golf Tournament, Sept. 28
Durham Chapter Meeting, Oct. 2
Free Employee Appreciation Dinner at Fanshawe, Oct. 3
Oktoberfest at Bingemans, Oct. 5
Windsor Chapter Meeting, Oct. 18
Visit the Events page at HortTrades.com

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Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association
7856 Fifth Line South, Milton, ON L9T 2X8 Canada
1-800-265-5656
rob@landscapeontario.com
HortTrades.com

With more than 2,500 professional members, Landscape Ontario is the province’s premier horticultural trades association. Our mission is to be the leader in representing, promoting and fostering a favourable climate for the advancement of the horticulture industry in Ontario.