NCNLA EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT’S LETTER
Green & Growin’ 22 Is Just Around the Corner With fingers crossed, we are deep into
planning an in-person Green & Growin’ 22. In a normal year, a successful G&G’ is crucial to the financial stability of NCNLA, as show revenue not only covers expenses associated with the Education Program and Marketplace, but also funds our nonrevenue programs, including advocacy, industry promotion and marketing. G&G’ 22 is especially important, since our inability to hold an in-person event in 2020 created a budget deficit for FY21. Fortunately, we were able to maintain positive cash flow throughout the fiscal year, thanks to our virtual education program, the GIC Technology Symposium and voluntary contributions from members. The revenue generated from these programs allowed us to meet our obligations without dipping into our Richard “Rick” Lawhun long-term reserves. However, NCNLA Executive to keep this “paper loss” from Vice President becoming a real loss, we need G&G’ 22 to mimic the success of G&G’ 20—so I encourage you to join us in Greensboro, Jan. 10-14, 2022! Early-bird registration for G&G’ 22 opened on Nov. 10 (visit greenandgrowin.com). For the best value, register early and take advantage of the many programs and activities included with registration: General Education This year’s program includes an attractive lineup of keynote speakers who are extremely well known within the industry. On Tuesday, Jan. 11, Dr. Charlie Hall of Texas A&M University will provide the lunchtime keynote, “Envisioning the Post-COVID Green Industry.” On Wednesday, Jan. 12, Bryce Lane returns to G&G’ to provide the lunchtime keynote, “Leadership in Times of Uncertainty: Communication and
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NURSERY & LANDSCAPE NOTES || FALL 2021
Control.” These presentations promise to be entertaining, educational—and filling!—as lunch is included with your registration. The educational tracks on Tuesday and Wednesday have been revamped to offer sessions in management principles; business operations; landscape operations; pests, weeds and diseases; garden center; turf management; irrigation and urban forestry. You can choose from 60 different educational sessions that offer Continuing Education Units in a variety of license areas, including landscape contractor, irrigation contractor, pesticide applicator, landscape architect, arborist and more. Specialty Classes and Certifications This year’s Monday and Tuesday offerings include several new programs, along with a few favorites from past shows: •
NC Pesticide License: This 1½-day class pre-
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Fundamentals of Design Graphics: This
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Essential Pruning Techniques: This three-hour
pares you to sit for the pesticide applicator’s licensing exam offered by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture. by the National Association of Landscape Professionals and approved by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, this 1½-day class provides managers and field personnel with in-depth information on the prevention of workplace hazards, workers’ rights, procedures for filing complaints and more. eight-hour class provides concentrated, hands-on training in the fundamental skills of landscape design. Perfect for newcomers and experienced account managers who want to impress their customers with jump-off-thepage design proposals. hands-on workshop will explore the art and science of removing branches from trees
