May 22, 2019
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May 22, 2019
Denis Flanagan   Help us to serve you even better
Landscape Ontario's membership services department is about to kick off a campaign to update the contact information of member companies in our database. We are asking for any changes of address, phone number, website, email or staff changes. With more accurate records, we can better promote the benefits of your LO membership, reduce waste, communicate more effectively, and better promote your business to potential customers. Watch for an email next week and send your changes to meredith@landscapeontario.com.
Denis
Denis Flanagan
Landscape Ontario Manager of Membership
and Public Relations

 
Green Streets coming to Ontario communities
Come Alive Outside and Landscape Ontario are proud to announce even more communities across Ontario have taken up the Green Street Challenge for 2019. The first events will take place June 1 and June 8. For a full list of dates, or to find out how you can help to promote the benefits of outdoor play, visit HortTrades.com or email lissa@landscapeontario.com.

Industry Auction to be hosted at J.C. Bakker
All green trade professionals are invited to attend this year's Industry Auction on Sept. 12 in St. Catharines, Ont. This free event features lunch, a live auction and award-winning plant material from the LO Growers Awards of Excellence. Join host, J.C. Bakker as they celebrate 70 years of integrity in 2019. Details online at IndustryAuction.ca.

Hire a co-op student this summer
The University of Guelph has students ready to support your business or organization with summer projects for four, eight, or 12-month work terms. Post your job via the U of G website and also get access to over 4,000 graduates available each year. Details on the U of G website.

Contractors to talk shop over dinner this July
Oriole Landscaping is proud to host a new event brought to you by the Landscape Ontario Contractor Sector Group. Enjoy an evening to talk shop with your peers on July 25 in Toronto. Details and registration online at HortTrades.com.

Build a feature garden at Canada Blooms
Applications are now being accepted from respected landscape architects, designers, design/build firms, and multidisciplinary teams interested in creating a feature garden at Canada Blooms 2020. The deadline for submission of entries is June 15, 2019. Contact Derrick Hawley or get more details at HortTrades.com.

Free webinar on MOL new and young work blitz
Ministry of Labour is conducting inspections to ensure the safety and compliance of young workers until Aug. 30. Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS) is offering a free webinar on May 31 to help businesses to prepare and to ensure the safety of new and young workers. Register online via the WSPS website.

TBG Blossom Party, May 28
This year's annual Blossom Party will take place in a new garden setting, and from dusk into evening. Includes live music, fashion show and food. The Monica van Maris Women of Influence Award will also be presented. Buy individual and VIP tickets online via the TBG website.

Through the Garden Gate Tour, June 8-9
This annual self-guided tour of some of the city's largest private gardens will focus on the Beaches area of Toronto. Tickets are available online via the TBG website.
 
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 LO SEMINARS
Professional Development Guide 2018-2019 Professional Development seminars
LO's winter seminar series has now concluded. Stay tuned to HortTrades.com/seminars. and check the LO events page for learning and networking opportunities across the province this summer.
Stay tuned - 2019-2020 seminar program details coming early fall.
 
 UPCOMING LO EVENTS
London Chapter Baseball Tournament, Jun. 23
Ottawa Chapter Golf Tournament, Jul. 24
Contactor's Let's Talk Shop, Jul. 25
Upper Canada Chapter Golf Tournament, Jul. 26
Golden Horseshoe Chapter Golf Tournament, Aug. 16
Toronto Chapter Golf Tournament, Aug. 23
Industry Auction, Sep. 12
Waterloo Chapter Baseball Tournament, Sept. 15
Nursery Growers Summer Tour, Sep. 19
Windsor Chapter Golf Tournament, Sept. 21
Snowposium 2019, Sept. 26


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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.

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