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OCTOBER 2, 2018 PLANT HEALTHCARE DAY
NOVEMBER 29, 2018 DORMANT PRUNING / CENTRAL OHIO
OCT. 2, 2018
This full-day workshop combines all aspects of Plant Health Care (PHC) for both technicians and managers, with live demonstrations of PHC techniques – services based on the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and proactive tree care management. Held on the grounds of Holden Arboretum.
OCTOBER 4, 2018 ONLPAC FUNDRAISER: CLAY SHOOT Enjoy a day with friends and get to know your fellow colleagues in the green industry while raising money for the Ohio Nursery and Landscape Political Action Committee. The afternoon includes a 16-station clay shoot course, dinner and raffle prizes.
NOVEMBER NOVEMBER 15, 2018 OLA ANNUAL MEETING (NE OHIO) Tom Wasinski, CEO of Aerial Agents, LLC – a professional aerial photography and videography company – will discuss and demonstrate the ways that drone services can enhance your portfolios to help you do a better job of telling the stories of your work. Held at St. Michael’s Woodside. See page 7.
NOVEMBER 27, 2018 DORMANT PRUNING / NE OHIO Dormant Pruning of Landscape Plants is a half-day, hands-on clinic and a timely training opportunity for you and your crews to learn the proper pruning techniques. Instructed by Gail Reinhart and held at Willoway Nurseries in Avon, Ohio. See page 21.
Dormant Pruning of Landscape Plants is a half-day, hands-on clinic and a timely training opportunity for you and your crews to learn the proper pruning techniques. Instructed by Gail Reinhart and held at Premier Plant Solutions in Hilliard, Ohio. See page 21.
DECEMBER
WRITTEN TEST 9:00am @ Ohio State ATI 1328 Dover Rd, Wooster, OH 44691
OCT. 9, 2018
WRITTEN TEST 9:00am @ OLA Offices 9240 Broadview Road, Broadview Hts., OH 44147
OLA’s NEW MEMBERS
DECEMBER 6, 2018 BE MORE THAN A SALESPERSON: BECOME A TRUSTED ADVISOR
The Ohio Landscape Association is delighted to welcome the following new members to the association:
Marvin Montgomery, better known as the “Sales Doctor,” will conduct a one day sales training course that will provide participants with the necessary skills needed to build long term client relationships. Held at Indiana Wesleyan University, Independence, OH. Register online, or call the OLA offices. See page 26.
REGULAR MEMBER:
DECEMBER 14, 2018 LANDSCAPE OHIO! AWARDS ENTRY DEADLINE Don’t miss the opportunity to become an award winning landscape contractor. Entries for the 2018 program are due in the OLA office by 5pm on Dec. 14. For rules, regulations and entry information go to ohiolandscapers.org. landscapeohioawards.html. Questions? Contact OLA at 1-800-335-6521. See outside, back cover.
J.F. Krizman Landscaping 2324 Dock Road Madison, OH 44057 440-428-7779 Joseph Krizman
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Greenes Fence PO Box 22258 Beachwood, OH 44122 216-258-4214 Larry Greenes Ready Field Solutions 1240 Ethan Avenue Streetsboro, OH 44241 330-562-0550 Kelly Kall
AFFILIATE MEMBER(S) Chris Donohue Sandy Valley Local Schools 5362 State Rt. 183 NE Magnolia, OH 44643 330-866-9371 The Growing Concern | October 2018 | 5