C AL ENDAR OF EVEN TS UPCO M I N G OLA MEETINGS , EDUC AT I ON SE MI N A R S, A N D OT H E R G R E E N I N D UST R Y EV ENT S
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DECEMBER 15, 2017 LANDSCAPE OHIO! AWARDS ENTRY DEADLINE
FEBRUARY 2 -11, 2018 GREAT BIG HOME & GARDEN SHOW
Don’t miss the opportunity to become an award winning landscape contractor. Entries for the 2017 program are due in the OLA office by 5 pm on Dec. 15, 2017. For rules, regulations and entry information go to ohiolandscapers.org/ landscapeohioawards.html. See outside, back cover.
JANUARY 2018 JANUARY 15 -17, 2018 MGIX – formerly known as CENTS Tradeshow with educational sessions held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Visit OLA in Booth #1341. For more information contact the ONLA at 800.825.5062.
JANUARY 16, 2018 OLA HOSPITALITY SUITE (Central Ohio) Come network with others in the Green Industry. Hosted by OLA. Held at the Hampton Inn and Suites, 501 North High Street, Columbus, OH, 5 pm to 7 pm, across the street from the Columbus Convention Center at the close of MGIX for the day. Visit the OLA in booth #1341 at MGIX to get your invite!
Explore this year’s music themed gardens created by some of Northeast Ohio’s top landscapers. If you are interested in volunteering to help construct this year’s OLA garden, or would like to staff the garden during show hours, please contact the OLA at 440.717.0002.
FEBRUARY 22, 2018 LANDSCAPE BUSINESS BOOTCAMP Spend a day with business owners who have done it. This program is built for business owners, managers, employees and anyone else seeking to improve their business expertise in the landscape industry. For more info, visit www.OhioLandscapers.org/ education/2018Bootcamp. See page 22
MARCH MARCH 8, 2018 OLA MEETING (NE Ohio) Ultimate Networking – Learn From Your Peers. A series of roundtable discussions on various topics to help increase your bottom line. Held at St. Michael’s Woodside in Broadview Hts., OH. For more information contact OLA at 1-800-335-6521, or visit OhioLandscapers.org.
JANUARY 25, 2018 OLA MEETING
MARCH 12 & 13 2018 FOREMAN TRAINING
GreenMark Consulting Group is tentatively scheduled to discuss Hiring & Retention. To be confirmed. Held at St. Michael’s Woodside. For more info, call the OLA offices at 440.717.0002.
Foremen have to walk the fine line in working side by side with employees while having to direct, motivate and critique them. In this seminar, they will learn how to more effectively handle tight deadlines, tight margins and increase customer satisfaction. Held in both NE and Central Ohio. More info to come.
OLA’s NEW MEMBERS The Ohio Landscape Association is delighted to welcome the following new members to the association:
REGULAR MEMBERS Backyard Retreats Patios and Ponds 6155 Westerville Road Westerville, OH 43081 614-769-3193 Matt Medlock Hartman Landscaping 3060 Stine Road Zanesville, OH 43701 740-849-3075 Beau Hartman Quality Yard and Home Maintenance 6460 Blacks Road, SW Pataskala, OH 43062 614-559-0078 Jeremy J. Nestor
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Buyansky Bros. Landscape Materials 9400 Broadview Road Broadview Hts., OH 44147 216-524-3100 Jason Buyansky
STUDENT MEMBERS Portage County Career Center Ryan Bader Melanie Hefling Alexandra BernsBrandie Hercules Prewett Michael Long Joseph Cole Evan McCary Brittney Conley Dylan Miller Sean Fitzgerald Kody O’Brien Sierra Ganley Haley Simmons Harrison Gifford Kennedy Sorm Madison Goldsmith Sydney Stone
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