December 12, 2018
Ottawa enews December 12, 2018
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Emails offering to sell lists are fraudulent A number of LO members and Congress exhibitors have expressed concern over emails falsely claiming to have lists for sale of attendees from "Landscape Ontarios Congress." The messages are Spam and Phishing scams that automatically mine the Internet for data. These messages have been going around for years, and Congress is no the only event that is targeted. We keep our information secure and take your privacy seriously. For examples of the emails and great tips on how to spot fraudulent emails, visit HortTrades.com. |
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Tony DiGiovanni LO Executive Director |
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Landscape and horticulture professionals take time out each year to expand their business circles and improve their business skills at Congress. Early bird pricing for the trade show, conference and sector-specific symposiums and special events is only available for three more. Save time, skip the line and save money. Register online at LOcongress.com before Dec. 14. Do you know what species are at risk in your work areas? Landscape pros are reminded that work in-or-around water requires careful measures to protect sensitive species. Specific approvals from provincial and federal governments may also be required. Canada’s national Aquatic Species at Risk (SAR) Maps can help to determine whether federally significant fish and mussel species at risk or their critical habitats occur within or near your work area. Visit HortTrades.com for links to risk maps and guidance on the Act. Strategic plan to focus on future workforce Landscape Ontario's strategic plan has been updated to clearly and succinctly state both two-year goals and 25 year stretch goals for the association moving forward. Learn about the association's core values, purpose strategies to achieve those goals in the latest Executive Desk. Volunteer at Congress and get free admission to the trade show and conference Volunteer your time (or your staff) for a day at Congress 2019 and get full access to three days of the trade show and conference around your shifts (valued at over $250). Lunch is also provided on Jan. 8 and 9. To volunteer, complete the online Volunteer Form at LOcongress.com. Post your available jobs at Congress The Landscape Ontario job board at Congress is seen by thousands of industry professionals and hundreds of students. LO members can send a PDF of their posting by Jan. 3 or bring a paper copy to the LO booth at Congress for approval and posting. Full details at HortTrades.com/jobboard. Participate in the CNLA wage survey Members of the landscape and horticulture profession are asked to complete a wage that will help employers, employees, and government to better attract new labour to the profession. Open until the end of February, CNLA has some tips on how to best prepare the required data. Read the tips and take the survey online. Growers Short Course lineup announced This year's educational event of the year for the grower community will take place Feb. 6 at RBG in Burlington, featuring keynote speaker, Paul Pilon, Michigan's very own production expert. Get caught up on the latest research and developments for the sector. Register online before Jan. 30 and save. IPM Symposium, Jan. 7 Learn the latest techniques at this full-day event while earning six CECs from the IPM Council of Canada. Lunch included. Register by Dec. 14 at LOCongress.com and save. Landscape Designer Conference, Jan. 7 This full-day event includes informative speakers, lunch, supplier showcase and closing reception for design professionals. Register by Dec. 14 at LOCongress.com and save. Peer to Peer Workshop, Jan. 7 Landscape business owners should attend this interactive workshop that includes frank discussions, break-out sessions and networking with peers, all with the aim of making positive change in your business and making it stick. Register by Dec. 14 at LOCongress.com and save. Garden Centre Symposium, Jan. 9 Retail operators will learn about digital marketing at this year's event that includes a networking lunch and Awards of Excellence presentations for the Garden Centre and Grower programs. Register by Dec. 14 at LOCongress.com and save. Contractor Lecture joins Congress, Jan. 10 Landscape designers, contractors, architects and other professionals are invited to enjoy an afternoon of creative inspiration, education and networking. Includes light refreshments. Register by Dec. 20 at LandscapeLecture.ca and save. |
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| IPM Symposium, Jan. 7 Landscape Designer Conference, Jan. 7 Peer to Peer Network Workshop, Jan. 7 Congress 2019, Jan. 8-10 LO Awards of Excellence Ceremony, Jan. 8 LO Annual General Meeting, Jan. 9 Garden Centre Symposium, Jan. 9 Contractor Lecture, Jan. 10 Lighting Conference, Jan. 31 Irrigation Conference, Feb. 1 Growers Short Course, Feb. 6 Georgian Lakelands Ski and Spa Day, Feb. 7 London Chapter Plant Symposium, Feb. 8 GreenTrade Expo, Feb. 13 Visit the Events page at HortTrades.com |
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Details on advertising in LO enews 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. Follow us on |
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