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FEBRUARY 20, 2020
 
  TOP HEADLINES
 
Logo: BrightView
 
A closer look at BrightView's latest financials
 
Greg Herring, CEO of The Herring Group, breaks down the key points of BrightView's quarter that ended Dec. 31, 2019, and reveals short- and long-term trends.
 
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Aspire releases Daily Pay program
 
Aspire introduced DailyPay, a new program and app that helps with labor and retention by providing employees with access to a portion of their earned, but unpaid, net wages in advance of payday.
 
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Sights and soundbites from SiteOne University Cleveland
 
LM Senior Editor Abby Hart joined 200 landscape professionals at the SiteOne University Cleveland event, held on Feb. 12. Here's what she learned.
 
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Kurtz Bros. acquires Landmark Lawn and Garden Supply store
 
Fahey Group sold its Landmark Lawn and Garden Supply store in Strongsville, Ohio, to Kurtz Bros. Under the new ownership, the Strongsville store will change its name to Kurtz Bros.
 
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People on the Move
 
Hirings and promotions from:

→SiteOne

→PBI-Gordon

→and more

 
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  INDUSTRY NEWS
 
design/build+installation ↴    
 
Dynascape releases integration with LandscapeHub
 
Dynascape is now integrated with plant and nursery supply online marketplace LandscapeHub, offering contractors an automated sync between Dynascape’s Manage360 and LandscapeHub’s wholesale management platform.
 
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mowing+maintenance ↴    
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Fecon introduces Stumpex CUL stump grinder
 
Fecon added to its Stumpex line of stump grinders with the Stumpex CUL, designed for compact utility loaders (CULs). Here's more on the newest addition to the lineup.
 
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turf+ornamental ↴    
Photo: Gregson-Clark Spraying Equipment
 
2 cents on spray maintenance
 
Experts from three lawn care equipment manufacturers offer their tips on sprayer maintenance. Here’s what they recommend.
 
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irrigation+water management ↴    
 
KJ Ketterling unveils Kap-It riser for raising sprinklers
 
KJ Ketterling Enterprises released the Kap-It riser, which allows users to raise a sprinkler quickly, easily and with no digging, according to the company. Learn more about the new Kap-It riser.
 
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Service Autopilot releases new version of its software
 
Service Autopilot unveiled a new version of its software — V3, set to launch in three phases, with the first release on Feb. 21. Find out what's in store with the new Service Autopilot V3.
 
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  LM VIDEO
 
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Aspire Software founder shares details on company at 2020 Aspire Client Conference
 
Editor-in-Chief Seth Jones attended the 2020 Aspire Software Co. Client Conference and had the opportunity to chat with LM contributor and founder of the company, Kevin Kehoe. Kehoe shares details about Aspire and gives insight into what changes can be expected in the future.
 
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  FROM OUR BLOG
 
Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders
 
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Profit Power: 7 obstacles to scaling your landscape business
 
"In this economy, everyone should be experiencing fast growth, but the key is to do so profitably," says Jeffrey Scott. Here are his seven biggest obstacles to profitably scaling one's business.
 
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  FROM OUR MAGAZINE
 
 
 
An eye on efficiency in lawn care operations
 
Lawn care operators from around the United States discuss how they can be more efficient to meet their goals in 2020 and beyond. Read their plans here.
 
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Why some landscapers are choosing UTVs
 
Some landscape professionals are opting to add utility vehicles to their daily operations due, in part, to their versatility. Is this something to consider for your company?
 
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  GREEN INDUSTRY EVENTS
 
 
 
Jeffrey Scott's Landscape Technology Summit webinar
 
February 26
Online webinar

 
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Grow! 2020 Annual Conference
 
February 24 - 26
The Westin Charlotte
Charlotte, N.C.

 
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Scaling your Landscape Business
 
March 16
Renaissance Westchester Hotel
West Harrison, N.Y.

 
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Vectorworks Design Summit
 
April 22 - 24
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
San Diego

 
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