Why you should join PLANET
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The document outlines the services and benefits provided by a national trade association for the lawn and landscape industry, which serves over 100,000 professionals. Key offerings include educational programs, networking opportunities, certification, and access to expert advisors. The document also highlights events such as the Green Industry Conference and promotes a special membership discount for new members.
Why you should join PLANET
- 1. The National Trade Association Serving the Lawn and Landscape Industry Serving over 100,000 lawn care professionals, exterior maintenance contractors, design/build/install professionals, irrigation & water management professionals and interior plantscapers.
- 2. MISSION To advance and communicate the interests of PLANET's members in the conduct of effective and environmentally responsible landscape services. CORE PURPOSE To advance opportunity and professionalism for the green industry.
- 3. WHO ARE OUR MEMBERS? Golf Course Services Offered by PLANET Contractor Members 68% 71% 72% 77% 78% 80% 82% 74% 47% 48% 54% 59% 59% 48% 33% 38% 28% 8% 10% Interior Holiday Decorating Organic Program Erosion Control Water Features Outdoor Lighting Pest Management Snow Removal Seeding/Hydrose… Irrigation Design/Build Tree and Shrub Lawn Renovation Installation Weed Control Lawn Care Fertilization Maintenance
- 4. What does PLANET offer its members? - - Unparalleled Education - - Non-competitive Networking - - World-class Company Mentoring Program - - Nationally recognized Certification and Award programs - - Customizable Safety Program - - Hundreds of Business-Building Resources - - Free access to Advisors in the Areas of Legal, HR, PR, Safety, Legislative/Regulatory - - AND MUCH MORE!
- 5. Green Industry Conference (GIC) THE “SUPERBOWL CONFERENCE” FOR THE LANDSCAPE & LAWN CARE INDUSTRY! Three days of dynamic educational programs featuring the TOP speakers and Interactive roundtable discussions with non-competing peers Networking events allowing you to mingle and swap success stories and Held in conjunction with the largest indoor/outdoor expo for the landscape and Save the date! experts in the industry lessons learned lawn care industry, GIE+EXPO 2015 Green Industry Conference- October 21-23, 2015 - Louisville, KY
- 6. Education/Networking Other PLANET Education and Networking Opportunities Green Industry Great Escape – February, 2015 Interior Plantscape Symposium (with American Hort) – April, 2015 Design/Build Symposium – August, 2015 Lawn Care Summit (with NPMA) – December/January, 2015 Landscape Management Network workshops – 4x/year Weekly webinars on hot topics with the most acclaimed speakers in the industry Industry magazines, e-newsletters and alerts with the most cutting edge and timely information in the industry
- 7. Trailblazers Mentoring Program The PLANET Trailblazers are an experienced group of 100+ industry leaders, nominated by their peers due to their proven records of success, who set aside one full day a year to spend with a PLANET member company, providing guidance, tips, and solutions to business dilemmas. Any questions? Email Trailblazers@landcarenetwork.org. “I will say my Trailblazer was simply awesome and I think his help and his openness about how he runs his company will help us get to the next level. Definitely one of the best experiences I have had in the industry.” Joe Markell, Landscape Industry Certified, President, Sunrise Lawn/Landscaping Services, Inc., Sterling, VA
- 8. Trailblazers On Call Simply e-mail your question to services@landcarenetwork.org Your question will then be distributed directly to one of our remote Trailblazers who will contact you within 72
- 9. Certification Becoming "Landscape Industry Certified" through PLANET provides a sense of accomplishment, increased respect and recognition from industry peers, and perhaps most important, a way to demonstrate your skills and knowledge to your customers. Since 1993, more than 14,000 professionals have earned a PLANET certification credential.
- 10. National Landscape Awards of Excellence Gain a competitive edge and be recognized by your peers by participating in PLANET’s National Landscape Awards of Excellence. Over 100 awards were presented at the 2014 Green Industry Conference in October.
- 11. Safety Recognition Awards The Safety Recognition Awards recognizes companies with exemplary safety records. In 2014, 156 companies participated and 360 awards were distributed at the Green Industry Conference.
- 12. Safety Tips, Benchmarking & Training FREE Safety Program: Over 1,600 companies and growing! Comprehensive Safety Policy - including motor vehicle safety, preventing back injuries, return-to-work/ modified duty programs, etc. FREE Safety Training: Training modules and tips in both English and Spanish. 2013 Safety Benchmarking Report: How does your company stack up in terms of its safety record?
- 13. Online Member Center Member Profile Cost-Saving Partnerships Electronic Library Archived webinars Getting Involved Safety Suite HR University PR Corner Social Media
- 14. Business in a Box Members receive the CD in the mail! The Business in a Box for the Landscape Management Contractor was assembled to provide the small to mid-sized contractor with the resources necessary to successfully compete in any market of any size and against any and all competitors. The tools, systems and solutions within this toolbox have been designed to enable owners, even those with relatively limited experience in running a business, to succeed. All members may view the entire CD online in the Member Center!
- 15. FREE Advisers PLANET's team of advisers provides an invaluable, FREE service to members, by phone or e-mail. Log on to the MEMBER CENTER at www.LandcareNetwork.org for their contact Richard Lehr Legal Jean Seawright Human Resources information. Lisa Schaumann Public Relations Sam Steel Safety Tom Delaney Government Affairs Norman Goldenberg Government Affairs “If someone was looking to justify the cost of PLANET membership, this one membership benefit could be the best way to do it. By accessing PLANET’s advisers, I have dramatically reduced my expenses in the areas of human resources, safety, and legal. The consultants are responsive and great to work with. I’ve developed a relationship with each one.” Roscoe Klausing, Landscape Industry Certified, President, Klausing Group, Inc.
- 16. Membership special Exclusive “Millionaires Club” membership offer 20% off PLANET membership through December 19 To redeem online: www.landcarenetwork.org CODE: 14MC20 Or call 800-395-2522, x293 (Cheryl Claborn) to join over the phone.
- 17. QUESTIONS? www.landcarenetwork.org or call 800-395-2522
Editor's Notes
- #14: Don’t Forget These Key Resources & Reminders Check your online profile frequently and ensure your listing is accurate … bit.ly for location? PLANET contractor and supplier members – your company is searchable by consumers and colleagues at “Find a Contractor” on LandcareNetwork.org and LoveYourLandscape.com. This is a free advertising service for members and a way to check your membership status. Your company membership extends to your entire crew!