Golden Horseshoe enews November 27, 2019

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November 27, 2019

Find the latest equipment and products at Congress
One of my favourite things about Congress is the chance to see the latest equipment, products and materials up close. The New Product Showcase makes it easy by featuring some of the most exciting new offerings all in one place. Located in Hall C, it’s a great place to see the latest equipment models and product innovations available at the show. Take a look at some of the new products that will be featured by exhibitors at LO Congress 2020 online. See you Jan. 7-9, 2020 at the Toronto Congress Centre!

Michael LaPorte
Landscape Ontario Show Committee

Unpaid members will be cancelled next week

Landscape Ontario members who have not yet paid their 2019-2020 dues invoice will have their membership cancelled Dec. 2 and lose access to all member benefits, including discounts on seminars and events, free Congress pass, and online company profiles. Pay online or by phone by Dec. 2.

New name for Ministry of Labour
The Ontario Ministry of Labour now called the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development. With the new name comes and expanded mandate. Read the announcement online at HortTrades.com.

Ontario government proposes changes to Pesticide Act
Proposed changes include removal of Ontario Pesticide Advisory Committee to reduce costs and delays. Read the proposed changes online at HortTrades.com.

Get your free pass to LO Congress, Jan. 7-9

Landscape Ontario members get a free pass to Congress: Canada’s green industry show and conference, Jan. 7-9 at the Toronto Congress Centre. Parking is also free! See new equipment and products from 600 exhibitors. Redeem your free pass to LO Congress today.

Earn CECs at the IPM Symposium, Jan. 6

Landscape Ontario’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) keeps turf management pros up-to-date on the latest practices. Plus, earn six CECs from the IPM Council of Canada. Register online at LOcongress.com.

Step up your leadership game at the Peer to Peer Workshop, Jan. 6

Join the LO Peer to Peer Network for a leader-to-leader workshop on Jan. 6. Admission to Congress trade show and Congress ‘After Dark’ is included. Register online at LOCongress.com.

Apprentice employees earn while they learn

An apprentice earns wages while learning the fundamentals of the profession. Unlike traditional schooling, the apprenticeship program is 80 per cent on-the-job training. Find out more on the Apprenticeship website.

Volunteer at a Congress Conference and get in for free

Volunteer your time at the Congress Conference and receive free admission to the event you are working at! Congress runs Jan. 7-9, 2020 at the Toronto Congress Centre with Warm-Up Monday events on Jan. 6. Visit the LO Congress website to sign up.

Cut through the clutter with Manage360, Dec. 5
This one-day, intensive seminar will discuss budgeting for your landscape business, managing your costbook, setting up your landscape construction, maintenance, and snow divisions for success, estimating best practices, scheduling jobs, routing crews, tracking their progress and productivity, and more. Register for the seminar online.

Georgian Lakelands Awards, Nov. 28

Buy single or group tickets online now for the Chapter’s annual Awards of Distinction evening at Casino Rama. Full details at HortTrades.com

Hire Immigrants Ottawa hosts hiring forum, Nov. 28

Hire Immigrants Ottawa (HIO) – a provincially funded initiative – invites employers to, "Smart Sourcing: Proven Strategies and Programs to help you Connect with, Assess, and Hire Top Immigrant Talent" on Nov. 28. Participants must register by Nov. 20.

Ottawa Employment Hub Skilled Trades Survey

The Ottawa Employment Hub is looking to hear from local employers about in-demand skilled trades. Complete an online survey to share your experiences and perceptions of the labour market in the region.

Toronto Chapter Winter Social, Nov. 28

Join the Toronto Chapter at the Crooked Cue in Etobicoke to celebrate the end of season. Buy tickets online for only $20

Waterloo Chapter Meeting, Dec. 4

Sally Harvey, LO’s Manager of Education and Labour Development, will provide an update on what she and her team have been working on, strategies to combat the labour shortage and new resources available to business owners. Visit Horttrades.com for more info.

Top quality is within reach. Unilock Pavers and Walls

Congress 2020 January 7-9th. Register today! LOCONGRESS.COM

LO SEMINARS


	Professional Development seminars Seminars for the 2019-2020 season are now online. Register by Dec 31/19 for Jan-Apr 2020 seminars and automatically receive a 10 per cent discount. Visit HortTrades.com/seminars.
NEW! Roadmap to Organizational Excellence, Dec. 4 NEW! Landscape Business Success, Cutting Through The Clutter with Manage360, Dec. 5 NEW! Intro to Realtime Landscaping Architect Program, Dec. 10-11

UPCOMING LO EVENTS

Toronto Chapter Winter Social, Nov. 28
Georgian Lakelands Awards of Distinction, Nov. 28
Waterloo Chapter Meeting , Dec. 4
Congress 2020, Jan. 7-9
LO Awards of Excellence Ceremony, Jan. 7
LO Annual General Meeting, Jan. 8
Visit the Events page at HortTrades.com

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Details on advertising in LO enews

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.