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January 30, 2019

		LO members work to help improve your business Volunteers on many Landscape Ontario chapter boards and sector groups have organized an impressive number of valuable networking and learning opportunities to help your business succeed this year. They include: Lighting Conference (Jan. 31), Irrigation Conference (Feb. 1), Growers Short Course (Feb. 6), London Plant Symposium (Feb. 8), GreenTrade Expo (Feb. 13), Grounds Management Lecture (Feb. 27), and Gear Up for Spring (Mar. 26). Our "club for mutual benefit and mutual improvement" continues to grow as a result of these efforts. For details, read below and visit HortTrades.com/events.
			Tony DiGiovanni Landscape Ontario Executive Director

Upper Canada Chapter Meeting, Feb. 6
Landscape contractors can get legal advice from Josh Winter of Kennaley Construction Law. Doors open at 12:30 at the Invista Centre in Kingston. Visit the Chapter page at HortTrades.com.

Ottawa Chapter Awards of Distinction, Feb. 12
Ottawa Chapter’s 5th annual gala and casino night will take place the evening before GreenTrade Expo at the EY Centre. Get your tickets now for this fun and entertaining evening that recognizes members within the chapter. Buy tickets via the GreenTrade Expo registration page.

GreenTrade Expo, Feb. 13
Eastern Ontario’s landscape and construction show celebrates over 25 years in 2019. Featuring free admission, free parking, over 110 exhibitors, a beer tent, free all-day seminars and more. Register for free online at GreenTrade.ca.

Ottawa Design Challenge, Feb. 13
High school and college students will work together do complete a design for an outdoor learning environment that will then be judged live at GreenTrade Expo on Feb. 13. To volunteer or sponsor this event, please contact Lindsey Best. Details on the Ottawa Chapter page at HortTrades.com.

Offers on Congress hotel rooms are false
Landscape pros should be on the lookout email scams offering to book hotel reservations for Congress 2020, Jan. 7-9 in Toronto. Landscape Ontario only works directly through the three host hotels and is not affiliated with any travel agencies or booking agent. For an example of this scam and a link to tips on how to spot fraudulent email, see an article on HortTrades.com.

Get up-to-date on changes to employment standards in Ontario
The Making Ontario Open for Business Act, 2018 recently made a number of changes to employment laws in the province. The Ontario Ministry of Labour has a number of events and resources designed to educate business owners and employees on the recent changes. For links and details, visit HortTrades.com.

Free online horticulture career exploration tool
Seed Your Future is a U.S.-based, nonprofit organization that promotes horticulture and inspires people to pursue careers working with plants, has launched a new online resource to promote the many career opportunities available in the profession. The website includes short, "day in the life of" videos on an extensive variety of careers that make up the profession. Details online at HortTrades.com.

Purchase discounted tickets for Canada Blooms
Landscape Ontario members have access to special discounted tickets for Canada Blooms and the National Home Show, March 8-17 in Toronto. The tickets are a great treat for employees and a great way to get clients and suppliers excited about the year ahead. Details online at HortTrades.com.

Lighting Conference, Jan. 31
Don’t miss this all-in-one event for lighting contractors, featuring a full-day of expert speakers, suppliers, new products and technology. Lunch included. Register at LightingConference.ca.

Irrigation Conference, Feb. 1
Get you and your staff prepared for the future of the irrigation profession in Ontario at this annual gathering that includes exhibitors, seminars and networking. Lunch included. Register online at IrrigationConference.ca.

Growers Short Course, Feb. 6
Register online by Jan. 30 and save on admission to the educational event of the year for the grower community. Includes breakfast, lunch, door prizes, informative speakers, research reports, new products, homegrown ideas and keynote speaker, Paul Pilon, Michigan’s very own production expert. Register online at HortTrades.com/growers-group.

Peer to Peer Workshop in London, Feb. 13
Business owners can learn how to develop a collaborative balance between the needs of the company and the needs of its’ employees as we continue to focus on developing company culture in this engaging and interactive workshop. Full details and online registration at HortTrades.com.

ORCGA Damage Prevention Symposium, Feb. 13
The 16th annual Damage Prevention Symposium includes a trade show, speakers and social events over the course of the three-day event. Online registration and sponsorship information is available online.

Grounds Management Lecture Series, Feb. 27
Register now for this annual gathering of grounds management professionals that includes a full-day of interesting and informative sessions related to the profession, plus networking and lunch. Register by Feb. 15 online and save.

LO SEMINARS


	Professional Development seminars 2019 seminars are now online at HortTrades.com/seminars. Space is limited. View seminars online by topic, chapter, date or title, or view the Guide online. Government grant helps to pay for LO seminars. Find out more.
Advanced Stone Masonry, Feb. 4-6 New! Safety, Health and the Law, Feb. 5 An Introduction to Landscape Design, Feb. 6 Introductory SketchUp, Feb. 7-8 Getting Started in Concrete, Feb. 8 Annuals: Traffic Stopping Curb Appeal, Feb. 8

UPCOMING LO EVENTS

Lighting Conference, Jan. 31
Irrigation Conference, Feb. 1
Growers Short Course, Feb. 6
Upper Canada Chapter Meeting, Feb. 6
Waterloo Chapter Meeting, Feb. 6
Georgian Lakelands Ski and Spa Day, Feb. 7
London Chapter Plant Symposium, Feb. 8
London Chapter Meeting, Feb. 12
Ottawa Chapter Awards of Distinction, Feb. 12
GreenTrade Expo, Feb. 13
Ottawa Chapter Design Build Challenge, Feb.13
Peer to Peer Network Workshop – London, Feb. 13
Toronto Chapter Meeting, Feb. 13
Golden Horseshoe Family Day Weekend Bowling, Feb. 17
Georgian Lakelands Chapter Meeting, Feb. 21
Windsor Chapter Meeting, Feb. 22
Grounds Management Lecture Series, Feb. 27
Golden Horseshoe Chapter Gear Up for Spring, Mar. 26

Visit the Events page at HortTrades.com

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Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association
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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.