LM StaffNov 9, 2023
The National Hispanic Landscape Alliance (NHLA) has become the Latino Landscape Network, with a mission to connect and empower the entire community of Latino landscape professionals in the U.S., according to the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP). In April…
The National Hispanic Landscape Alliance (NHLA) will join forces with the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP), effective April 2020. “We were delighted that the leadership at NALP embraced our suggestion to join forces so enthusiastically,” said NHLA President Mari…
Sarah WebbNov 3, 2023
The following is a Spanish version of SafetyWatch from the October 2018 issue of Landscape Management. It discusses blade sharpening safety. Find the original SafetyWatch in English here or see page 16 of the magazine. Afilar las cuchillas seguramente Hay…
The National Hispanic Landscape Alliance (NHLA) will host a seminar program during this year’s GIE+EXPO, with sessions for dealers and contractors. With sessions in English and Spanish, the program is designed for dealers seeking to increase sales to area Hispanic…
LM StaffJan 17, 2018
The National Hispanic Landscape Alliance (NHLA), will be offering its Train the Trainer program entirely in Spanish for the first time. The program will take place from Feb. 4-7 in Waldorf, Md., and will be taught by Pam Berrios, president…
LM StaffAug 15, 2023
The National Hispanic Landscape Alliance (NHLA) launched a campaign to encourage landscape professionals to proclaim their pride in being “green collared.” “It’s time to celebrate landscape industry professionals across the country,” said Pam Berrios, president of NHLA. “They combine a…
Kelly LimpertFeb 27, 2023
The National Hispanic Landscape Alliance selected its new board of directors for the 2017-2019 term. New to the board are Ray Rueda of Nature’s Dream Landscape, in Pinecrest, Fla., and Alejandro Romo of Green & Clean Landscaping in Greensboro, N.C.…
Marisa PalmieriNov 3, 2023
Why—and how—some landscape companies are recruiting workers from Puerto Rico. Late last year, William Merkler was on vacation in Puerto Rico, thinking about how he would reconcile his landscape firm’s contracts with the new prevailing wage the Department of Labor…
The National Hispanic Landscape Alliance (NHLA) is stressing the importance of having a mentor. A mentor is someone who offers inspiration and guidance, a person who can identify the potential in mentees and motivates them to continue to grow and…
LM StaffApr 6, 2017
The National Hispanic Landscape Alliance (NHLA) is supporting the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) in dedicating April as National Lawn Care Month. The information campaign, which includes downloadable resources, is designed to educate the public on "how turfgrass positively contributes…
The National Hispanic Landscape Alliance (NHLA), in partnership with Ellen Ely of Landscape Training Solutions, will host its Train the Trainer program March 26-29 in Miami. The educational program is designed to increase awareness and assessment skills, enhance the understanding…
LM StaffJan 9, 2017
The National Hispanic Landscape Alliance (NHLA), in partnership with the North Carolina Nursery & Landscape Association (NCLA), North Carolina State University and the University of Florida, will be offering a Pesticide Applicators Licensing preparatory course and exam, administered in Spanish,…
New England Grows, slated for Nov. 30-Dec. 2 in Boston, has expanded its programming to include a seminar series designed for Spanish-speaking landscape professionals and those who work closely with them. Developed in collaboration with the National Hispanic Landscape Alliance, the…
LM StaffNov 10, 2023
The National Hispanic Landscape Alliance (NHLA) expanded its seminar offerings for the 2016 Green Industry & Equipment Expo (GIE+EXPO), allowing attendees to take part in Latino Link sessions all three days of the show. With sessions in English and Spanish, topics have been designed…
The National Hispanic Landscape Alliance (NHLA), the trade association for the professional development of Hispanics in the U.S. landscape industry, will host its “Train the Trainer” sessions on the West Coast this month. The two-and-a-half-day educational program will take place…
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