LO enews January 20, 2021

Last week was a big week for Landscape Ontario, as the association launched the Congress Connect Virtual Marketplace and Conference. We are so excited to continue to develop this new platform, with the goal of connecting landscape and horticulture professionals with leading suppliers and valuable education. 

Next week, the networking and learning opportunities continue, with a pair of virtual events we hope you will consider adding to your schedule. First up, on January 26, join the Peer to Peer Network for "The Nimble Business: Success secrets for unanticipated business challenges." Jacki Hart leads the discussion with panellists: George Urvari, Grant Harrison, Phil Charal, Kevin Scott, Scott Wentworth and I. Register now.

Then, on Jan. 28, LO hosts its first All-Chapter Meeting of 2021. The virtual event features a presentation by award winning landscape designer Jan Johnsen, followed by chapter breakouts for regional discussions. Sign up online.

I look forward to seeing you at these great events next week!

Joe Salemi
Deputy Executive Director and Director of Operations
Landscape Ontario

Visit the Congress Connect Marketplace
Congress Connect is a year-long marketplace where you will find the landscape and horticulture products and supplies to grow your business. Registration is free, and includes: 365-day access to the virtual marketplace, new product showcase, Drive LIVE, Hardscape LIVE, and Green LIVE education sessions, plus the two keynote sessions featured in the Congress Connect Conference. Register for free now!

Get FLP certified this winter
The Fusion Landscape Professional (FLP) program provides designers and contractors with the tools and knowledge to promote and provide landscapes that utilize lot level stormwater management and enhance the environment. The program is now available throughout Ontario. Training dates for Peel and York Regions will run Feb. 9-12, with all other regions taking place March 8-11. Sign up at HortTades.com.

Get on demand access to the Congress Connect Conference
Did you know you can sign up for on-demand access to all 32 Congress Connect Conference sessions at any time? The program is loaded with education geared to landscape and horticulture professionals and business owners. See the full lineup at locongress.com.

Sign up for online Professional Development
With the recent stay-at-home orders by the provincial government, Landscape Ontario has been forced to cancel all in-person seminars scheduled until the end of Feburary. LO was hopeful to offer these sessions, even with small numbers due to their importance. Individuals who had registered will be contacted. Check out the full lineup of virtual courses scheduled through April at HortTrades.com.

New resources added to LO’s Covid-19 Hub
Landscape Ontario continues to update its Covid-19 Resource Hub with the latest news and information. Visit the Hub to see how the Stay-at-Home Order impacts landscape and horticulture businesses, and find a letter template you can provide employees who are on the job or travelling to or from work. Landscape Ontario will continue to update the Hub as additional information becomes available from the government.

LO Partners with First Work for Grow Program info event
Landscape Ontario is excited to be partnering with First Work to offer an event for youth (15-30) to introduce the GROW program and pathways in the landscape and horticulture profession. Join us Jan. 29 from 1-4 p.m. for an afternoon of career exploration focused on the great outdoors. Register for the online event.

COHA hosts webinar on pond management
Join Dr. Jeanine West to learn more about pond management strategies that will keep your irrigation systems operable in a free webinar hosted by the Canadian Ornamental Horticulture Alliance on Jan. 26. Register online.

LO Peer to Peer Wildcard Zoom Connect Lounge, Jan. 21
Throughout 2021, Landscape Ontario’s Peer to Peer Network will host a series of virtual "Wildcard" sessions where members can  discuss timely and relative topics on an as-needed basis. These quick, informal Zoom meetings at 10:00 a.m. are similar to the popular Saturday morning Coffee Chats that were held throughout 2020. Get the Zoom link at HortTrades.com.

Ontario Labour Market Program Survey
The purpose of this survey is to gather valuable data related to landscape and horticultural business operations in order to help inform the upcoming Labour Market Information report. This data will identify the top in demand jobs in the industry, as well as influence tools and best practices to better attract, recruit and retain workers. Take the survey.

See the full online schedule

In-Class Seminars:
Maintenance and Safety of Tools and Equipment, March 1
Build a Better Business, March 1
Essential Grounds Maintenance Practices, March 2
Landscape Lighting 101, March 2
Fundamentals of Customer Service and Safety,March 3
Professional Practice & Project Management, March 3

See the full in-class schedule

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.

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