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2009 Issues...
January, 2009
In this month's issue...
• Conversation with Sarah Johnston
• GreenTrade Expo update
• Winter Events
• Why join the Ottawa Chapter of Landscape Ontario
2008 Issues...
December, 2008
In this month's issue...
· Focus – Pesticides Ban Act requires urgent member
action…
· Red Seal status (apprenticeship program) is moving forward…
· Ottawa Chapter offers 6 ‘Profit in the Pocket’ business courses in 2009…
· Safety Training – can save you a bundle in time lost to injury costs…
· WSIB offers Safe Community Incentive Program (SCIP) with a rebate for completion for
qualified firms…
November, 2008
In this month's issue…
- Focus – saving you money & reducing stress...
- 8 ways to reduce or eliminate your insurance claims...
- Why we’re Board members... we’re looking for ‘new blood’… join us!
- Prosperity Partnership Program...
- Education survey...
- Upcoming Ottawa Chapter events...
Read more...
October, 2008
In this month's issue...
· 9 New CHT’s in Ottawa…
· Author Julie Moir Messervy to speak in Ottawa Feb.25 & 26, 2009…
· Plan to attend - First Fall Ottawa Chapter Meeting - October 21…
· LO Student Chapter hold Algonquin BBQ…
September, 2008
In this month's issue...
· Certified Horticulture Technician (CHT) Program - second year in Eastern Ontario…
· The benefits of attending an Ottawa Chapter Meeting – even if you’re not a member…
· New members recognized…
· New Prosperity Partnership Program helps your company grow…
July & August, 2008
In this issue...
· Ottawa Chapter’s annual golf tournament a great day for the green industry…
· The many benefits of apprenticeships to all involved…
· The lasting value of a CHT sponsorship…
· Leonard Lee (Lee Valley Tools) to speak at GreenTrade Expo 2009
· Landscape Ontario renewal forms are in the mail…
Read more...
June, 2008
In this month's issue...
· Ottawa Chapter helps build Cancer Survivor’s Park…
· Terry Murphy retires from Landscape Ontario…
· Evaluating sponsorship opportunities…
· Ottawa Chapter Golf Tournament just around the corner…
· The benefits of a Landscape Ontario membership…
· Latest Horticulture Review magazine is now available on-line…
Read more...
May, 2008
In this months issue…
· Cancer Survivors Park – still looking for volunteers for Friday, May 30 or Saturday, May 31.
Call the office at 613-796-5156
· Ottawa Golf tournament Thursday July 10 – registration form at the end of the newsletter.
We’re still looking for golfers and sponsors
· Certified Horticultural Technician (CHT) evaluations – August 14 and 15 at Kemptville
College. Registration form at the end of the newsletter. Deadline to apply is July 31, 2009
Read more...
April, 2008
Key to Retaining Staff – Training…
Over and over we hear about the labour shortage and the difficult time companies have retaining staff. “Training is the key to keeping the best staff” says Landscape Ontario Executive Director, Tony DiGiovanni. Landscape Ontario offers many opportunities for companies to train staff… (read more)
March, 2008
Sheila James Honoured...
For more years than most of us can count, Sheila James of the Farm Safety Association has been standing behind our Eastern Ontario Landscape Ontario landscape professional members – to help them run safe and profitable businesses. On Tuesday January 15th, the Ottawa Chapter of Landscape Ontario stood behind her in a tribute of thanks. On behalf of all members, Sheila was presented a token of thanks… (read more)
February, 2008
Excellence Shines from Ottawa Firms…
Ottawa firms brought home 9 Awards of Excellence in Construction, Maintenance and Design, as well as 6 special awards at this year’s Awards of Excellence. These pictures will tell the story… (read more)
January, 2008
Why I’m a Landscape Ontario Member – Bruce Morton…
In a recent chat with a young potential member I was asked, “Why are you a member of LO?” “Do you have a Board of Directors”? I replied, “No, why? What do you mean?”. I explained that I have a lot of friends who work in hi-tech.... and when they face a corporate challenge, they contact their Singapore, New York, orLondon offices and fly a bunch of very experienced and skilled business people in for a big “group think” to solve their business dilemma. They have huge… (read more)
2007 Issues...
No December, 2007 Newsletter this year...
November, 2007
Volunteers Shine at Day of Tribute...
What a Day! Landscape Industry Professionals were at their best on November 2nd when some 50 volunteers gathered at the National Military Cemetery to do what we do best - beautify the community. This was the third year in a row Sharon Urquhart of Green Unlimited organized landscape industry volunteers and sponsors to gather… (read more)
October, 2007
Eastern Ontario CHT Raises the Bar...
September 14th marked the inaugural use of the first permanent Certified Horticultural Technician (CHT) evaluation site in Eastern Ontario. Housed on the beautiful University of Guelph’s Kemptville Campus, the site boasts a great location and room to expand as the need for CHT increases in the region. This achievement was an initiative of… (read more)
No September Newsletter...
August, 2007
Board Leadership Day – Vision and New Initiatives…
On Thursday July 26th, 6 members of the Ottawa Board of Directors represented all local landscape industry professionals at the annual Landscape Ontario leadership think-tank in Milton. Your Board presented Ottawa’s vision for the future for Landscape Industry Professionals to the audience of Landscape Industry leaders from across the province… (read more)
July, 2007
Permanent CHT Site Established at Kemptville College; Dates Announced…
Landscape Ontario is pleased to announce that Certified Horticultural Technician (CHT) evaluations for the maintenance and installation sectors will be held in Eastern Ontario on September 14 & 15 at Kemptville College. Friday, September 14 will be a day for practical evaluation and the written evaluations will be held the morning of Saturday… (read more)
June, 2007
Horticultural Technician Apprenticeship Program...
Have you got any staff who could be interested in the Horticultural Technician Apprenticeship Program? Don’t wait until Fall to register! Spring is the time to look into Apprenticeship for one very good reason – any hours they work will count towards completing the required 5,400 hours of on-the-job training - as soon as one of your employees registers for the program. In other words… (read more)
May issue Isn't Available...
April, 2007
Jim Paluch – Great Tools, Fun
Over 100 LO Ottawa Chapter members took advantage of a fantastic seminar held on March 27th –‘Energizing Your Team by Working Smarter’ with Jim Paluch. Every company in attendance took away ideas on how to work smarter in their company, including:
· identifying and improving processes
· value and benefits of recognizing good people
· being tough on processes and not on people
· shaping the culture of your business
Jim Paluch – Working Smarter with Lean Tools...
When was the last time you or your team stopped, looked around at your day-to-day activities and realized any of hose activities could be completed more efficiently, with even better service and greater value delievered to your client? In our outdoor industry it's imperative to work smarter with the limited seasonal time we have available, using the resources of all of our people in the most effective ways possible. What would happen if you had proven tools as well as solid input from your staff… Read more in our March, 2007 Ottawa Chapter newsletter...
15 Awards Come Home to Ottawa...
Ottawa stars were shining brightly at this year’s Landscape Ontario Awards of Excellence presentation on January 9th. The evening opened with the Apprenticeship Employer of the Year Award going to Tim Kearney of Garden Creations for his unwavering support of apprenticeship in Ontario. As a strong supporter of the apprenticeship program at Kemptville College, Tim not only sponsors his staff for the apprenticeship program, but also looks for apprentices when he's hiring…Read more in our February, 2007 Ottawa Chapter newsletter...
Why I’m a Landscape Ontario Member… 2 Members Share Their Thoughts.
By Sharon Urquhart - Green Unlimited, Ottawa
In a recent conversation with another small business owner I asked how his company had fared this past season and what his plans were for growth next year. His answer didn’t surprise me… “well... 'same as last year.” I sensed his frustration, having had to cope with a long, wet, rainy season that had left him feeling disheartened and his crew disgruntled. Paperwork in the office was backing up... he felt temporarily over-whelmed running his business by himself. He asked me what I did to cope with these issues. My answer to him was simple…Read more in our January, 2007 Ottawa Chapter newsletter...
