Golden Horseshoe enews October 3, 2018

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October 3, 2018

		LO members can easily save over $200 Each fall, Landscape Ontario ramps up the number training and networking events available to landscape professionals. Those who have already paid their member dues invoice can easily save over $225. How? Register for a free Congress trade show pass (save $20), an LO seminar (save over $125), a one-day Congress Conference pass (save $40), and attend a sector-specific conference or symposium at Congress (save $40). Members also get access to a free legal hotline and can save thousands using our exclusive Member Savings Programs. It definitely pays to be an LO member.
			Denis Flanagan LO Manager of Membership and Public Relations

Golden Horseshoe Chapter Meeting, Oct. 17
Whine and Cheese Night. Landscape Ontario’s Executive Director, Tony DiGiovanni, will discuss the salt shortage facing contractors in the snow and ice removal business. Please RSVP by Oct. 12.

WSIB premium rates to fall over 20 per cent
A recent announcement by the Ontario government says employers could see an average WSIB premium rate reduction of 30 per cent starting Jan. 1, 2019. Rate codes for the landscape and horticulture profession are expected to decrease over 20 per cent. Read the announcement and see 2019 rates at HortTrades.com.

LO winter seminars now online
Landscape Ontario’s 2018-2019 Professional Development Guide is now online. Watch for a printed copy included with the October issue of Landscape Ontario magazine, or view all seminars online at HortTrades.com/seminars .

Canada Blooms announces title sponsor
Canadian gardening gurus, Mark and Ben Cullen have reached a five-year agreement to be the title sponsor for the country’s largest garden and floral festival and will attach their brand to the Canada Blooms logo and wordmark. Read the full story at HortTrades.com.

Growers Fall Dinner Meeting, Nov. 27
Online registration is now open for the LO Growers Sector Group fall dinner meeting on Nov. 27 at Piper’s Heath Golf Club in Milton. Celebrate the end of another season and learn from informative guest speakers. Tickets are $65 and include dinner.

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 .

Waterloo Fall Freeze Up, Nov. 16
Plan your company’s holiday social and join the Waterloo Chapter at the 39th annual Fall Freeze Up. Includes cocktails, dinner, dancing and prizes. Buy your tickets by Oct. 15 to qualify for the Early Bird Draw.

LO SEMINARS


	Professional Development seminars 2018-2019 seminars are now online at HortTrades.com/seminars. Space is limited. Register before the end of 2018 and save 10%. Watch fo your copy of this year’s Guide with the October issue of LO magazine. Government grant helps to pay for LO seminars. Find out more.
Upcoming Seminars: 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 Meeting, Oct. 3
Oktoberfest at Bingemans, Oct. 5
London Chapter Meeting, Oct. 9
Golden Horseshoe Chapter Meeting, Oct. 17
Ottawa Chapter Meeting, Oct. 17
Windsor Chapter Meeting, Oct. 18
Durham Chapter Meeting, Nov. 6
Waterloo Chapter Meeting, Nov. 7
Waterloo Fall Freeze Up, Nov. 16
Growers Fall Dinner, Nov. 27
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.