Industry Events
There are plenty of great events happening in the landscape industry in North America, providing education, information and opportunities to network.
ICE
(Innovation. Conversation. Education.)
A half-day event on September 22, 2020 at Manulift in Stoney Creek, including a seminar on liquid brine, demonstration of the versatile Merlo tele-handler, mini trade show and lunch.
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Peer to Peer Summit
Day One: Frank Bourque - Operational Inefficiency
September 24, 2020 - Virtual
Get in on the hottest tips to solve challenges nagging your operational efficiency. Our two presenters will focus on the newest trends and technology for managing and training for happier teams and higher profit. Participants will be networking in break out rooms in addition to being a part of a live Q and A session.
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The Green Industry & Equipment Expo
October 21-23, Louisville, KY
- Excellent timing for manufacturers to show their complete new lines
- 1,000 exhibits throughout 675,000 sq. ft. inside the Kentucky Exposition Center and in the turf area outside
- 20+ acres of outdoor demonstrations and test driving, adjacent to the indoor exhibits
- Seminars and technology to boost your efficiency and bottom line
- Convenient mid-America location within driving distance of 60% of America's population
- Networking opportunities
Green Industry Show & Conference
November 19-20, Edmonton AB
Our amazing team of staff and volunteers are working to put together a conference program aimed to inform and inspire everyone from designers to arborists, owners to students, growers to contractors.
Please join us in November to make new connections, build your business, and share in the success of our industry in Alberta and beyond.
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Landscape Ontario Congress
January 12-14, Toronto, ON
Congress is THE annual trade show and conference for Canada's horticultural and landscape professionals. Rated as one of North America's top rated show for the green industry it features:
- 600+ multinational vendors
- 15,000+ green industry professionals from all sectors
- 50+ hours of professional development
- 45+ acclaimed presenters
- 3 LIVE stages offering (FREE) skills training
- 2 great parties
You'll find all the innovative expertise, ideas, products, peers and professional development that will make your profits soar. Much more than a market place, Congress hosts a rich conference program that imparts a wealth of knowledge to enhance your business acumen.
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Open Book Management
January 12, (at Congress)
Registration details to come
Grant will be at Congress facilitating this training. The philosophy of Open Book Management (OBM) is that businesses will experience greater success by sharing relevant financial and operational information with every employee. Employees will gain an accurate financial picture and feel a greater sense of responsibility for the success of the company. OBM encourages employees to look for ways to improve efficiency, increase profit and avoid mistakes. Join us to learn the basic principles of Open Book Management and ways to start implementing this practice in your business.
Open Book Management - full day seminar
February 2, Milton (LO Office)
Registration details to come
The philosophy of Open Book Management (OBM) is that businesses will experience greater success by sharing relevant financial and operational information with every employee. Employees will gain an accurate financial picture and feel a greater sense of responsibility for the success of the company. OBM encourages employees to look for ways to improve efficiency, increase profit and avoid mistakes. Join us to learn the basic principles of Open Book Management and ways to start implementing this practice in your business.
Embrace Your Inner Geek - half day seminar
February (date TBD), Milton (LO Office)
Registration details to come
Grant is a landscaper, not a techie, yet he has embraced the technology available to landscape contractors because he’s seen the difference it makes. You will be introduced to programs and apps that are specific to owners, production staff, training, customer care, accounting, human resources, fleet management, GPS tracking, internal and external communication, weather tracking and project planning. He’ll share how he’s implemented technology, as well as the pros and cons of technology.
Build a Better Business - full day seminar
March 1, Milton (LO Office)
Registration details to come
Could your company use a boost? We invite you to spend a day with us to focus on strategies to grow your business. During this interactive group format, we'll discuss 5 pillars to business growth. You'll have an opportunity to talk about pain points in your own business, receive feedback from other landscape business owners, as well as share your own insight and experience with the others. You will be given tools and best practices to implement immediately to help grow your business and make it more profitable.
