Waterloo enews November 20, 2019

Earn CECs at the IPM Symposium, Jan. 6

Landscape Ontario’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Symposium has been a uniquely respected event since 1965. Stay up-to-date with the latest in IPM and earn six CECs from the IPM Council of Canada on Jan. 6 at the Toronto Congress Centre. Register online at LOcongress.com.

Growers Annual Fall Dinner, Nov. 26

Join us at Piper’s Heath Golf Club in Milton for the annual Growers Fall Dinner to network, enjoy dinner and participate in a lively discussion on relevant issues in the industry. There will also be an important update on box tree moth. Register online at HortTrades.com

Step up your leadership game at the Peer to Peer Workshop

Join the LO Peer to Peer Network for a leader-to-leader workshop on Warm-Up Monday, Jan. 6, 2020. Admission to Congress 2020 Trade Show and Congress ‘After Dark’ is included with registration. The Congress Conference and other special events are a separate fee. Register online at LOCongress.com.

Register your staff in apprenticeship today 

Train, retain and develop your employees through industry and government recognized certification Landscape Ontario can assist you in the registration process. Details 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 as a volunteer.

See the future plans of the RBG, Nov. 21

The Royal Botanical Gardens is holding a public open house and presentation on future planning and a 25-year master plan. The evening event runs Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. at the RBG Centre. Details and RSVP info online.

Cut through the clutter with Manage360, Dec. 5 
During this one-day, intensive seminar instructors 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, analyzing job actuals, automating your billing, and using the information you’ve gathered to make strategic business decisions. Register for the seminar online.

Mohawk College skilled trades survey

Hamilton area businesses are asked to give feedback to help identify which skilled trade positions are hardest to fill and are the most in demand. RSVP for an upcoming session on Nov. 21.

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.

Windsor Chapter Meeting with OPP Officer, Nov. 23 

Windsor Chapter hosts Jeremy Kulwartian of the Ontario Provincial Police for a discussion on do’s and don’ts of the road, rules and regulations on cannabis, and the new penalties for distracted driving. Full details at HortTrades.com.