October 2020

Previous Issues
President's Message

Planning is the foundation of success

By Dave Wright
There are a bunch of programs and landscape industry consultants associated with LO that can help you tackle the strategic planning monster.
Member Profile

Avalon Landscaping, Holland Landing Ontario

Avalon Landscaping’s Ed and Anita Chanady are partners in both business and in life.
Association News

Dramatic looking plants are top picks at Trial Garden Open House

By Rodger Tschanz
A look at the top new plant picks of the 2020 Trial Garden program.

A tale of running a business with Covid

By Lindsay Drake Nightingale
Landscape business owner is thankful for the support of peers, staff and family.

Introducing Congress Connect — Congress 2021 goes virtual

Virtual networking and education event to launch Jan. 12-14, 2021.

Virtual summer camps inspire landscape pros of tomorrow

Weekly activities helped to inspire grade 7-9 students about horticulture and landscaping.

Nominate employees for free offseason skills upgrading

Employers have until Oct. 28 to nominate employees for a free professional development program as part of the GROW initiative.
Educator Profile

Michelle Chambers loves teaching teenagers

Chambers has been teaching green industries in Peterborough, Ont., for 27 years.
Professional News

Ways to prepare for second wave of Covid-19

Second wave of the pandemic may already be here.

Minimum wage in Ontario now $14.25

Student minimum wage also rose 25 cents per hour, bringing it to $13.40.

Ontario announces extension of COVID-19 period

Amended regulations to deal with COVID-19 have been extended to January 2, 2021.

Latest Employment Standards Poster released

Employers are required to provide a copy to employees who are covered by the ESA within 30 days of their hiring date.

Building construction reaches record high in June

Over $2.2 billion were invested in June — 15 per cent more than any previous month this year.
Executive Desk

What do members need from their association?

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
A summary of responses from assocations around the Great Lakes.
Membership

Professional community is where prosperity flourishes

By Joe Salemi
Landscape Ontario exists to advance the landscape horticulture profession.
Smart About Salt

Winter maintenance contractors struggles

By Lee Gould
One challenge has been the ability to find salt and the year-over-year increased costs for product.
Prosperity Partners

Start now!

By Jacki Hart CLM
A recap of this year's September Summit.
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