F TH E M O N A TDH V ER T IS ING INDEX
23
Abraxus /Royalton Supply Landscape Center
15
All Organic Mulch, LLC
6
Bernie Credon Property
35 9
Botson Insurance Group, Inc. Cascade Lighting Inc.
21
Davis Tree Farm & Nursery, Inc.
31
Fairlawn/Medina Landscape Supply
26
John Allin Consulting, Inc.
9
Klyn Nurseries, Inc.
15
Mason Structural Steel, Inc.
23
Medina Sod Farms, Inc.
31
Millcreek Gardens
39
NGLCO
33
O’Reilly Equipment, LLC.
13
Premier Plant Solutions
23
Shearer Equipment
17
Snowfighters Institute
31
Sohar’s / RCPW, Inc.
2
Unilock
21
Valley City Supply
11
VanCuren Tree Services, Inc.
29
Zoresco Equipment Company
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DI RECTI ON S Sen. Sherrod Brown’s spokeswoman, Jennifer Donohue, sent News 5 the following statement: Senator Brown believes this visa program should be examined as part of an overall fix to our broken immigration system. He understands that some employers have a legitimate need for seasonal workers, and he also believes reforms are needed to make sure these programs are structured in a way that doesn’t bring down wages for all workers. Congressman David Joyce sent the following statement: Our nation’s immigration system is broken, there is no denying that, and it is wrongfully punishing employers who want to hire those who can come to this country legally to work hard and contribute. There is an increasing need for the H2B visa program in our communities across the country, yet the visa cap has not increased with that growing demand. For the first time ever, there are now more job openings in our country than job seekers, so the demand for qualified and determined employees is even higher now. The opportunities are out there, but per usual, the federal government is standing in the way of good programs that work. We will continue to advocate on behalf of the green industry and our suppliers. I will be attending the NALP Legislative Day on the Hill and invite anyone and everyone to participate. I will help you set up your appointments with legislators and will personally attend as many of those appointments as possible.
OLA’s NEW MEMBERS
The Ohio Landscape Association is delighted to welcome the following new members to the association:
REGULAR MEMBERS Caines & Associates Landscape Management 3300 Talbot Place Columbus, OH 43223 614-824-0333 Nicholas & Alexis Caines Paradigm Property Enhancements 5161 W. 161 Street Brookpark, OH 44142 216-801-0236 Todd Bates