Industry Events
There are plenty of great events happening in the landscape industry in North America, providing education, information and opportunities to network.
GIE & EXPO
NOW VIRTUAL! (Oct 1 - Dec 31)
The International Landscape, Outdoor Living and Equipment Exposition is the largest trade show for outdoor power equipment, lawn and garden equipment, light construction and landscape equipment - now available ONLINE for FREE!
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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: VIRTUAL
Congress is THE annual trade show and conference for Canada's horticultural and landscape professionals. It's been rated as one of North America's top rated show for the green industry.
The virtual event includes access to all 30 conference sessions, exhibitors, marketplace, new product showcase, Drive LIVE, Hardscape LIVE and 2 keynote sessions. Access to platform is for 1 year.
You'll find all the innovative expertise, ideas, products, peers and professional development that will make your profits soar.
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Open Book Management
January 12, 2021 (at Congress)
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.
Open Book Management - full day seminar
February 2, Milton (LO Office)
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)
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)
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.
