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NOVEMBER 14, 2017 BE MORE THAN A SALESPERSON: BECOME A TRUSTED ADVISOR
DECEMBER 15, 2017 LANDSCAPE OHIO! AWARDS ENTRY DEADLINE
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 22
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. For rules, regulations and entry information go to ohiolandscapers.org. landscapeohioawards.html. Questions? Contact OLA at 1-800-335-6521. See back, outside cover.
NOVEMBER 16, 2017 MEETING / NE OHIO MILLENIALS IN THE WORKFORCE Our industry has 4 generations working together for the first time ever. Hear from a Millennial about how we can all thrive! Presented by Steve Benzschawel, Generational Consulting, LLC. Held at St. Michael’s Woodside. For more info, call the OLA offices at 440.717.0002. See page 7
NOVEMBER 28, 2017 DORMANT PRUNING CLINIC / NE OHIO Dormant Pruning is a half-day, hands-on clinic and a timely training opportunity for you and your crews to learn proper pruning techniques. Instructed by Gail Reinhart. Held at Willoway Nurseries in Avon, Ohio. See page 31
NOVEMBER 30, 2017 DORMANT PRUNING CLINIC / CENTRAL OHIO Dormant Pruning is a hands-on clinic and a timely training opportunity for you and your crews to learn proper pruning techniques. Instructed by Gail Reinhart and held at Premier Plant Services in Hilliard, Ohio. See page 31
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. For more information contact OLA at 1-800335-6521, or visit OhioLandscapers.org
JANUARY 25, 2018 OLA MEETING 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.
OLA’s NEW MEMBERS The Ohio Landscape Association is delighted to welcome the following new members to the association:
REGULAR MEMBERS Meers Landscaping, Inc. PO Box 95 Spencer, OH 44275 800-392-8744 Mark Meers
STUDENT MEMBERS Auburn Career Center Aaron Blaney Hunter Myers Mary Brent Shane Pepp Jeremyiah Cochran Sabrina Rahz Robert Couch Veronica Rollins Dylan Cozens Jessica Sharp Taylor Franz Jacob Toflinski Andrew Gandolf Deziree Toth Chaeli Hobson Nathan Urban Alivia Long Logan Van Cleef Maxwell Lyttle Christopher Willoughby Alec Miller Max Zugan James Miller N. Morales Botello Knox County Career Center Tommy Russell Nicolas Bolin Katie Priest Bryce Stillion Stephen Ocheltree Zachary DePew Ronnie Payne Hunter Pinyerd Tyler Severance Zack Rosinson Carissa Morgan Billy Coss Carter Gallagher Cassie Rine Brookanna Brentlinger Nathan Wilson Preston Arnold Ethan Rogers Garrett Carroll Samuel Foor Austin Elliott Brandy Thompson Gage Smith Lane Browne Joe Arms
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