October 21, 2019
LO enews October 23, 2019
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| October 23, 2019 |
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Energy and inspiration at Congress I believe in Congress — it connects people with each other, with education and with suppliers. It's the best way to show our young people that landscaping is proud and professional! My fellow volunteers on the Congress Committee can't wait to see the 2020 attractions, including Recruit LIVE, the new patio lounge, axe throwing and an expanded Ale Trail. I urge you to make plans to come, browse the events and register today. |
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Terry Childs Congress Committee Chair |
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| Help plant trees for soldiers, Nov. 2 Work alongside veterans to help the Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign plant trees to honour Canadian soldiers at the last tree planting of the season in Grafton, Ont. Sign up as a volunteer today! Register apprentices by Nov. 1 The in-class portion of Apprenticeship training starts in less than two months. A limited number of spots are available and Landscape Ontario can assist you in the registration process. Email info@horticulturetechnician.ca and visit the Apprenticeship website to see how you can benefit from this program. An introduction to Realtime Landscaping Architect software, Dec. 10-11 This new offering in LO's Professional Development Seminar Series combines the functions of both 2D and 3D design programs to produce both types of images simultaneously. Register online or get full details. Growers Annual Fall Dinner, Nov. 26 Join us at Piper's Heath Golf Club in Milton for the annual Growers Fall Dinner to network, enjoy dinner and participate in a lively discussion on relevant issues in the industry. There will also be an important update on Box Tree Moth. Register online at HortTrades.com Durham Chapter Meeting, Nov. 5 Durham Chapter hosts a discussion on company culture, including strategies your company can take before firing becomes necessary, and a review of legitimate causes for firing and the legalities around laying off staff. Full details at HortTrades.com Mohawk College skilled trades survey Hamilton area businesses are asked to give feedback to help identify which skilled trade positions are hardest to fill and are the most in demand. RSVP for an upcoming session Nov. 7, 14, or 21. Georgian Lakelands Barbecue, Oct. 24 Join the Georgian Lakelands Chapter at Ego's Nurseries in Coldwater to celebrate another successful season. Enjoy a delicious pig roast barbecue supper, learn from guest speaker Scott Bryk from Eden App, and test your skills at the Mini Excavator Game. Full details at HortTrades.com Georgian Lakelands Awards, Nov. 28 Buy single or group tickets online now for the Chapter's annual Awards of Distinction at Casino Rama. Watch for nominations and online voting in late Oct. Full details at HortTrades.com London Chapter Meeting, Nov. 13 The London Chapter Nov. 13 hosts a discussion on preventing conflict in the workplace with Sara Luther of Workplace Resolutions at the Lamplighter Inn. Full details at HortTrades.com Toronto Chapter Meeting, Oct. 23 Toronto Chapter meetings return this fall with a discussion about all things labour at Humber College in Etobicoke. Speakers include Jacki Hart from LO's Peer to Peer Network and Construction law expert, Robert Kennaley. Resgister at HortTrades.com Employers wanted for refugee hiring event in Toronto, Oct. 31 Helping Newcomers Work and the Refugee Jobs Agenda Roundtable are looking for employers to help match with refugees at a job fair at Metro Hall in Toronto on Oct. 31. If you are interested in recruiting at the event, contact Devon Franklin at dfranklin@wes.org Toronto Chapter Talk Shop, Nov. 14 Take a break from your busy summer schedule and enjoy an evening with your peers. No agenda, no guest speakers, just your chance to get together with fellow business owners to talk shop at Black Lab Brewing in Toronto. Visit HortTrades.com Toronto Chapter Winter Social, Nov. 28 Join the Toronto Chapter at the Crooked Cue in Etobicoke to celebrate the end of season. Buy tickets online for only $20 Ottawa Chapter Day of Tribute, Nov. 1 Volunteers are needed for the 14th annual event that sees landscape pros perform a morning of maintenance to honour the Canadian Military and their families at the National Military Cemetery in preparation for Remembrance Day activities. Opening Ceremony begins at 8 a.m. Register online at HortTrades.com Ottawa Chapter Meeting, Nov. 13 Learn about recent changes to the Construction Act and how they will have a major impact on your business. Note new meeting location. Register online at HortTrades.com Eastern Ontario apprenticeship survey Help to identify the demand for skilled trades workers in Eastern Ontario by giving your feedback on attracting employees using the apprenticeship program. Take the survey now. Hire Immigrants Ottawa hosts hiring forum, Nov. 28 Hire Immigrants Ottawa (HIO) - a provincially funded initiative - invites employers to, "Smart Sourcing: Proven Strategies and Programs to help you Connect with, Assess, and Hire Top Immigrant Talent" on Nov. 28. Participants must register by Nov. 20 Upper Canada Chapter Meeting, Nov. 6 Upper Canada Chapter hosts a discussion on retaining employees over the winter with speakers from Keys Employment Agency as well as Lindsey Ross of Living Green Landscapes. Full details at HortTrades.com Waterloo Chapter Meeting, Nov. 6 At this meeting, the Waterloo Chapter will be discussing how you can best utilize your website to target your ideal client and turn leads into sales. Full details at HortTrades.com Waterloo Fall Freeze Up, Nov. 15 Join in on 40th anniversary celebrations for the Waterloo Chapter. Enjoy dinners and a dance with colleagues at Bingemans Conference Centre in Kitchener Nov. 15. Buy tickets at LOwaterloo.com Windsor Chapter Meeting, Oct. 24 Join Landscape Ontario's Windsor Chapter for an interactive and informative meeting with Jacki Hart, Manager of the Prosperity Partners Program. The meeting topic is: 4 steps to improving engagement in your company culture. Full details at HortTrades.com Windsor Chapter Meeting with OPP Officer, Nov. 23 Windsor Chapter hosts Jeremy Kulwartian of the Ontario Provincial Police for a discussion on do's and don'ts of the road, rules and regulations on cannabis, and the new penalties for distracted driving. Full details at HortTrades.com |
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| Toronto Chapter Meeting, Oct. 23 Windsor Chapter Meeting, Oct. 24 Georgian Lakelands Barbecue, Oct. 24 Ottawa Chapter Day of Tribute, Nov. 1 Durham Chapter Meeting, Nov. 5 Upper Canada Chapter Meeting, Nov. 6 Ottawa Chapter Meeting, Nov. 13 London Chapter Meeting, Nov. 13 Toronto Chapter Talk Shop, Nov. 14 Waterloo Fall Freeze Up, Nov. 15 Windsor Chapter Meeting with OPP, Nov. 23 Growers Fall Dinner, Nov. 26 Toronto Chapter Winter Social, Nov. 28 Georgian Lakelands Awards of Distinction, Nov. 28 Visit the Events page at HortTrades.com |
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