January 2017
President's Message
Improving an already amazing profession
The association's many activities and events are a great for collaboration and ideas.
Association News
Aura Landscaping wins Consumer Choice Award
LO member named top landscape contractor in the greater Hamilton and Niagara Region.
Ottawa Chapter to host awards night and annual trade show
Gala and casino night to be held Feb. 14 at the EY Centre in Ottawa.
Lighting Conference moves to Brampton
LO sector group event promises a day of programming for seasoned contractors.
Growers look to the future
LO Growers Group annual Fall Dinner Meeting provides a great venue for growers to share and engage.
Chapter recognizes members for second straight year
Georgian Lakelands Chapter awards evening celebrates suppliers and volunteers.
LO members offered discount on Canada Blooms tickets
Discounted tickets make great gifts for suppliers, clients and employees.
Triple the fun with two lectures and dinner
Contractors and maintenance pros gather at annual event to share ideas and learn from each other.
Nursery growers short course on Feb. 15
Annual event to share the latest research and information for the growing community.
Plant Symposium coming to London Feb. 17
Event to include buffet lunch, marketplace, door prizes and guest speakers.
Chapter Ski and Spa Day returns Feb. 23
Members to hit the slopes for the twentieth straight year.
Member Profile
A lifetime of learning at Simply Landscaping & Garden Designs
A profile on LO member, Pam McCormick.
Feature
Governance Day 2016
Chapter and Sector group volunteers from WIndsor to Ottawa gather to learn about association operations and procedures.
Executive Desk
Make a life-long impression on actions alone
People may always remember how you made them feel.
Membership
Did you know…?
The recent LO Governance event prompted some good questions about the benefits available to LO members. Here are some answers.
Underground World
2016 year in review
A look back at 2016 activities of the Ontario Regional Common Ground Alliance.
Public Relations
March of the Millennials
LO's younger home office staff are taking charge of this year's membership campaign.
Industry News
Nursery growers demonstrate ways to conserve nutrient inputs
Fertilizer placement study helps to reduce usage and conserve nutrients.
Waiting period for EI shortened to one week
Contact your insurance provider for any clarifications or changes required to your plan.
Associations work together toward sustainable solutions
Project helps to educate municipalities on benefits and availability of Ontario-grown nursery stock.
LO raises awareness about tree shortages
Many of the trees being specified by municipalities and landscape architects are either not available or not suitable for urban areas and other unnatural sites.
Apprenticeship
Make 2017 a year of training
Hamilton, Ont.-based company is finding success with the Apprenticeship Program.
Prosperity Partners
Abracadabra! Three unexpected steps to improved team results
A few simple steps to strengthen your team.
