November 21, 2018
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Landscape Ontario upper canada chapter
November 21, 2018
Tony DiGiovanni   Take time to help us, help you
Our recent association-wide strategic planning process helped to identify key strategies and goals for building a future labour force that is both skilled and plentiful. To achieve this goal, our many partners and government agencies need your input. We need to accurately measure both existing and future demand, and hear firsthand the real-world challenges and issues. Please make the time to give your feedback via the many surveys, chapter meetings and sector-specific events we connect you with via LO enews. Together, we can build a more prosperous future. Send your ideas and comments to me at tony@landscapeontario.com.
Tony Tony DiGiovanni
Landscape Ontario Executive Director

Ottawa Chapter Fall Wellness Day, Nov. 27
You have earned a break! Take care of yourself and your staff after another busy season at Le Nordik Spa. Fee includes bathrobe rental and $25 gift card. Register online at HortTrades.com.

Ottawa Chapter Holiday Social, Dec. 5
Join fellow members for a late afternoon of networking, food and pool at Dooly's in Ottawa. Register online at HortTrades.com.

Are you ready for WHMIS 2015 on Dec. 1?
By Dec. 1, provincially regulated workplaces must be fully compliant with Canada's new standard for classifying, labelling and communicating information about hazardous products in the workplace. Verify your compliance using this article from WSPS.


Congress Early Bird pricing ends Dec. 14
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.

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 Fall Dinner Meeting, Nov. 27
The LO Growers Sector Group invites you to evening at Piper's Heath Golf Club in Milton. Attend this end-of-season celebration that includes dinner, informative talks and the opportunity to catch up with fellow growers after another busy season. Tickets are $65 and include dinner.

Growers Short Course registration open
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. 10
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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 LO SEMINARS
Professional Development Guide 2018-2019 Professional Development seminars
2018-2019 seminars are now online at HortTrades.com/seminars. Space is limited. View seminars online by topic, chapter, date or title, or view the Guide online.
Government grant helps to pay for LO seminars. Find out more.

 
Register before the end of 2018 and save 10%.

Upcoming Seminars:
Attract, Identify and Hiring Great Employees, Nov. 28
Green Walls 101: Systems Overview and Design, Dec. 5

 
 LO EVENTS
Growers Fall Dinner, Nov. 27
Ottawa Chapter Fall Wellness Day, Nov. 27
Georgian Lakelands Awards of Distinction, Nov. 29
Toronto Chapter Winter Social, Nov. 29
Windsor Chapter Meeting, Nov. 29
Ottawa Chapter Holiday Social, Dec. 4
Waterloo Chapter Meeting, Dec. 5
Windsor Chapter Holiday Bowling Night, Dec. 6

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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
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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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