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GREEN INDUSTRY EVENTS View LM's calendar for a full list of industry events. Real Green Systems Solutions 2020 Conference [January 5-8] 2020 STMA Conference & Exhibition [January 13-16] Become a Destination Company — workshop presented by Jeffrey Scott [January 15-16] 2020 NALP Leaders Forum [January 23-26] BBP Landscape Leadership & Sales Summit [January 29-30] Lawncology 2020: Vision for Growth [January 29-31] TOP HEADLINES Davey Tree acquires assets of B. Haney and Sons Tree Service The Davey Tree Expert Co. acquired certain assets of B. Haney and Sons Tree Service. The firm has 12 employees who will continue with Davey in the operation, which will become the Davey Lombard Residential/Commercial services office. >>More BBP Leadership and Sales Summit slated for Jan. 29-30 in Las Vegas Bach Business Partners will host a two-day training event for landscape business owners, general managers and sales professionals to kick off 2020. Sales and leadership in the green industry will be the central themes of the agenda. See what's in store for attendees. >>More Justin Watts promoted within Prime Source Prime Source promoted Justin Watts, former southeast territory manager, to senior VP of the company. Watts has been instrumental in the growth of the Prime Source brand and distribution, the company said. Find out more. >>More >Companies in the News: Updates from Stihl, Takeuchi, Kawasaki and Kioti TURF+ ORNAMENTAL PrimeraTurf names new owner-distributors PrimeraTurf named Heritage Landscape Supply Group and Tessman Co. as new owner-distributors effective Dec. 1. The additions increase Primera’s membership to 61 separate distribution companies. Hear what Primera CEO Todd Ferguson said about the new deal. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT How to earn up to $25,000 for new mowers With the Propane Mower Incentive Program, you could earn up to $1,000 for a new propane mower, or $500 for a converted mower. The incentive may be used on up to 25 mowers for a total of up to $25,000, so get your application in soon. Available for a limited time only. Watch the video MOWING+ MAINTENANCE Jobber launches live GPS tracking of vehicles Jobber released an integration with FleetSharp GPS that will allow its customers to further optimize field operations with live GPS tracking. Customers can now track the real-time location of vehicles, which can improve field operations, according to the company. >>More DESIGN/BUILD+ INSTALLATION FX Luminaire adds transformer, 3,000K lamp to offerings FX Luminaire now offers a 150-watt stainless steel EX transformer model, which provides a power and control option for harsh environments and coastal regions that require additional corrosion resistance. Learn more details from FX Luminaire Product Marketing Manager James Cervantes. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT Join NALP for as little as $32 a month The National Association of Landscape Professionals now offers monthly dues payments! Be part of something bigger and access all the benefits of joining your national association. Learn more IRRIGATION+ WATER MANAGEMENT Brigham Taplin joins K-Rain K-Rain Manufacturing hired Brigham Taplin, smart irrigation veteran, as regional sales manager. He brings more than 25 years of green industry experience to lead the sales organization in the Northwest. >>More SNOW+ ICE MANAGEMENT Winter Equipment engineers long-lasting cutting system Winter Equipment built its Patriot steel snow plow cutting edge system to last, which means users experience less downtime changing out blades and more time plowing, according to the company. Learn more about the new cutting system. >>More ON THE RECORD Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders Profit Power: Goal setting is critical, yet difficult to get right Most lawn and landscape entrepreneurs enjoy setting personal goals but have a hard time setting their company’s strategic goals. Jeffrey Scott discusses his seven steps for setting goals and ensuring that your company is prepared to achieve them. >>Continue reading CURRENT ISSUE >Section 199A: Tax reform’s gift to small businesses >A Look Back: Irrigation meets tech >Keep spray equipment in top shape You are subscribed to LM Direct! as @{Email Name}@. Forward to a friend | Change your subscription preferences | New subscriber sign-up If you wish to leave this mailing list, simply unsubscribe. | Refer to our Privacy Policy. Look forward to us each Thursday? Don't forget to also subscribe to our magazine or renew your subscription! Landscape Management is a property of North Coast Media, LLC. 1360 E. Ninth St., 10th Floor, Cleveland, OH 44114 © 2019 North Coast Media. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without written permission.