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People on the Move: Altmaier to retire from Exmark in 2019; James Martin Associates adds one to leadership team
Judy Altmaier, vice president and general manager of Exmark, will be retiring on Jan. 4, 2019. Daryn Walters has been selected to succeed Altmaier as general manager for Exmark. Altmaier has been with The Toro Co., the parent company of Exmark, since October 2009. After nearly four years in operations at Toro, Altmaier returned to her... read more
NALP’s 2019 Leaders Forum heads to Aruba, Jan. 24-26
The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) announced that the Leaders Forum, its executive-level education and networking event, will be held at the Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort Spa & in Aruba, Jan. 24-26. “Leaders Forum offers CEOs, executives and emerging leaders the time to network and dive deep into business strategies and insights—that’s why people... read more
Project EverGreen celebrates National SnowCare for Troops Awareness week, launches Heroes Helping Heroes initiative
Project EverGreen, in partnership with Boss Snowplow, is encouraging snow management professionals to register to become a Project EverGreen SnowCare for Troops volunteer through its National SnowCare for Troops Awareness Week Nov. 11-17. “SnowCare for Troops provides military families in need with peace of mind and lifts a significant burden from their plates,” said Cindy... read more
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Weed control with turf safety
LCOs can eliminate grassy weeds without hurting turf any time during the season to maintain customer satisfaction – and business – into the new year. Finding an herbicide to use for postemergent grassy weed control can be a challenge for lawn care operators (LCOs). Lane Tredway, technical services manager for Syngenta, says the new Manuscript... read more
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SPONSORED CONTENTControl the Uncontrollable with Sure Power from Nufarm
Sure Power™ is a new standard in herbicide power, providing swift early-season and late-season control to strike down challenging broadleaf weeds. In fact, broad-spectrum Sure Power is proven to produce excellent control of ground ivy and wild violet. Its four-way formulation manages more than... read more
Sure Power™ is a new standard in herbicide power, providing swift early-season and late-season control to strike down challenging broadleaf weeds. In fact, broad-spectrum Sure Power is proven to produce excellent control of ground ivy and wild violet. Its four-way formulation manages more than 250 broadleaf weeds, making Sure Power a valued tool in the pursuit of clean cool-season turf. Watch for Sure Power registration in your state at NufarmInsider.com/SurePower.
Nearmap: Free HD Aerial Image of Current/Next Project
Work smarter, not harder. Build business, reduce your number of site visits and grow your bottom line. Up-to-date HD aerial maps helps you swiftly produce better quotes with stunning visuals, precise measurements and greater accuracy. Nearmap captures 72 percent of the total US population, often multiple times per year. Leaf-off surveys aid landscape design, and Nearmap’s affordable imagery lets you... read more
Compete by engaging your employees
They say competition brings out the best in people. Is that true? In my experience, it’s not. There are other factors at play. If you want to compete to win, you should understand these factors. First and foremost, it’s important to recognize that people who are highly engaged in their employment situations are more likely to be interested or motivated... read more
Web Extra: Marty Grunder on building a board
“If I had a popcorn stand on Courthouse Square, I would have a board,” said Marty Grunder, quoting one of his mentors, Clay Mathile, former CEO and owner of The Iams Co. His point? You don’t need to be a large company or wait until “you have your act together” before you create a board. Grunder, president and CEO of... read more
