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GREEN INDUSTRY EVENTS View LM's calendar for a full list of industry events. NALP Leadership Academy [Sept. 16 - 19] Webinar: Time Management for the Landscape Pro [Sept. 27] GIE+EXPO 2018 [Oct. 17 - 19] CURRENT ISSUE > Backstory: Luke Henry > SafetyWatch: Aerator operating hazards TOP HEADLINES ‘Green spaces’ contest winners complete park renovation In addition to the Exmark Lazer Z X-Series mower package, the Parks & Recreation Department of Clinton, N.C., also won a park renovation project. Find out how the restoration turned out. >>More LIC Technician-Exterior test to be offered online in the not-too-distant future Beginning Jan. 1, 2020, the Landscape Industry Certified Technician-Exterior test will be available online, enabling anyone to access it from anywhere. Here's what you need to know about the change. >>More Kubota releases RTV-XG850 Sidekick utility vehicles that go up to 40 mph Kubota Tractor Corp. gave the media a chance to demo its "fastest utility vehicle yet" Aug. 22-24 in Buford, Ga. Take a closer look at the newest models. >>More Project EverGreen’s second annual Band Blitz fundraiser set for Sept. 3 The event—a fundraiser benefiting Project EverGreen’s GreenCare for Troops and Delano American Legion—will feature live music, food, drink and raffle drawings. >>More >People on the Move: John Cowles to become next TruGreen president and CEO; Bill Walters promoted at ArtisTree; and more from Unique Lighting and NALP     SPONSORED CONTENT 4 questions to ask about grub control When considering which white grub control products to use and how to incorporate them into the marketing and sales process, LCOs should ask these four questions. Learn more. TURF+ ORNAMENTAL Performance Nutrition’s Kelpene line designed to help turf, plants adapt Developed to help plants adapt to diverse environmental conditions, Kelpene GPX is designed for all kinds of crops plus turf, ornamentals and nursery crops. Get the full scoop on this new line. >>More MOWING+ MAINTENANCE Michelin X Tweel line now available on select Mean Green mowers Read on to find out which models will be equipped with Michelin X Tweel Turf 18-inch drive wheels. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT Five behaviors of a cohesive team Where: Nov. 8 in Chicago & Nov. 28 in Austin, Texas One of the primary drivers of employee satisfaction and retention is team cohesiveness. We all have an innate desire to be part of a unified group of like-minded people working toward something meaningful. However, these unified and cohesive teams are rare today. At the event, you will learn what a dysfunctional team looks like, what a cohesive team looks like, and what steps may be taken to develop more cohesiveness in your own teams. Learn more. DESIGN/BUILD+ INSTALLATION BROUGHT TO YOU BY GIE+EXPO John Deere rolls out new package offering John Deere added the EH Boom Performance package to its G-Series large-frame skid-steers and compact track loaders. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT Save 50 percent on GIE+EXPO Registration Headed to GIE+EXPO this fall? We hope to see you there! And we have some great news… as an LM reader, you qualify for half off your registration fee. Follow the link below to register today! Register here. IRRIGATION+ WATER MANAGEMENT Ewing opens first New Jersey location The new location, which is in the city of West Berlin, is the third outlet the national, family-owned supplier has opened in the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic region this year. >>More LM QUIZ 2018 Growth Summit Quiz — Do you have what it takes? Interested in learning more about the 2018 LM Growth Summit? Take this quiz to find out if you qualify for the exclusive event! Don’t delay, spaces are filling up fast. >>Take the quiz ON THE RECORD Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders Get your team back into action This time of year brings a sense of anticipation—of getting back into action after the chaotic summer months. Phil Harwood shares his thoughts on how you can use this time to refocus your team and get the most from the remaining months of 2018. >>More