Waterloo enews September 26, 2018

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September 26, 2018

		Last chance to enter projects in LO Awards of Excellence Active and Interim members of LO have until midnight on Oct. 1, 2018 to enter projects into this year’s Awards of Excellence program. Winning an award is a great marketing tool for your company. Winners will be revealed live at the Awards Ceremony (Jan. 8), appear in a special display at Congress, announced in a media press release, included in a special insert in LO magazine, appear online at LandscapeOnatario.com, and be featured in various print and online media throughout the year. Show off your best work. Enter now at LOawards.com. ABSOLUTELY NO EXTENSIONS!
			Myscha Stafford Landscape Ontario Membership Coordinator

Waterloo Chapter Meeting, Oct. 3
Learn how to overcome design challenges with Jen Cuddie of Cuddie Landscape Planning. Doors open at 6:30 p.m with food served at 7:30 p.m. Details on the chapter page at HortTrades.com.

Oktoberfest at Bingemans, Oct. 5, 6 and 12
Celebrate everything German with LO’s Waterloo Chapter at Bingemans in Kitchener. LO members have exclusive access to a promo code to get free tickets to select venues. Details at HortTrades.com .

More resources on salt shortage
Landscape Ontario has been compiling a growing list of resources, news article and tips to educate both contractors and their clients on the salt shortage issue. For up-to-date resources, visit HortTrades.com/salt-shortage-resources-page.

Looking for more leads for 2019?
LO members who want to show off their workmanship and skill have an exclusive opportunity to build a feature garden at Canada Blooms. Space is now open for two new builders and subsidies are available. Contact Canada Blooms for more details.

Congress online registration now open
Online registration is now open for Canada’s Green Industry Show and Conference, Jan. 8-10, 2019 at the Toronto Congress Centre. Register before Dec. 14 to save money on a trade show pass, warm-up Monday event (Jan. 7), full- or one-day Conference Pass or special event. Visit the Congress website for full details.

Three new bills that may affect your business
Three new bills are expected to become law over the next year, each with implications for business owners and employees. For example, did you know changes to Bill 174 require employers to post signs and notify employees of Bill C-45, the Cannabis Act? Learn about these three bills in an article from WSPS.

FLP certification program application deadline extended
he Fusion Landscape Professional program provides members of the design, construction and maintenance sectors the background to implement stormwater management practices into their landscape projects, allowing them to be more resilient to the effects of climate change and urbanization. Apply now for this award-winning program at HortTrades.com/FUSION. Application deadline has been extended to Wed., October 3.

Hardscape Committee Golf Tournament, Sept. 28
Register or become a sponsor now for the wildest golf tournament in the industry. Space is limited. View sponsorship packages and register online at HortTrades.com/hardscape.

Free Apprenticeship dinner at Fanshawe, Oct. 3
Space is limited for this appreciation dinner and information session. Learn about government grants available and how you can become Red Seal Certified while working on-the-job. RSVP online by Sept. 28.

LO SEMINARS


	Professional Development seminars LO’s annual training seminars kick off in October. Watch for the new Professional Development Guide in mid-October. LO members get preferred pricing. For the latest seminars, visit HortTrades.com/seminars Government grant helps to pay for LO seminars. Find out more.
Upcoming Seminars: Skid-Steer Certification Training, Sept. 27 Chainsaw Training, Nov. 12-13 The Next Step in Landscape Design, Nov. 20 Attract, Identify and Hiring Great Employees, Nov. 28 Professional Practice & Project Management, Nov. 29 Green Walls 101: Systems Overview and Design, Dec. 5

LO EVENTS

Georgian Lakelands Putting Challenge, Sept. 27
LO Hardscape Committee Golf Tournament, Sept. 28
Durham Chapter Meeting, Oct. 2
Waterloo Chapter Meeting, Oct. 3
Free Employee Appreciation Dinner at Fanshawe, Oct. 3
Oktoberfest at Bingemans, Oct. 5
Windsor Chapter Meeting, Oct. 18
Waterloo Fall Freeze Up, Nov. 16
Growers Fall Dinner, Nov. 27
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.