Is GIE+EXPO Still On? And Other OPEI News
The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) just released the association's response to COVID-19. President and CEO Kris Kiser said, "OPEI remains open for business,...
What Exactly Is A Shamrock? No One Knows!
Just as each state in the U.S. has its official bird or flower, shamrocks have come to be the symbol of Ireland. According to...
Solutions For Cemetery Turfgrass Management
By Aaron Pettit The management of turfgrass in cemeteries is unique and requires an understanding of factors not seen in other turfgrass installations. These factors...
Secretary Of Labor Talks Workforce Development At STIHL Facility
STIHL Inc. hosted U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia, the Hampton Roads Chamber, and local business leaders earlier this month for a roundtable discussion...
U.S. Coastal Sea-Levels Are Rising At An Accelerated Rate
Coastal sea levels in the U.S. are rising—and at an accelerating rate, according to the latest “report card” by researchers at William & Mary’s...
The Curious Case Of The Less than Two-Inch Snowfall
Does this sound familiar? Doug Delano, owner of Level Green Landscaping in Maryland, outlines his firm’s snowfall tracking procedures and practices with snow manager...
July’s Heat Broke Global Records
Despite the debate over global warming in the U.S., most landscapers would agree that designing landscapes to withstand weather extremes, such as heat and...
Should I Hire an Employee With a History?
In most cases, when you're hiring employees today, you're hiring people with work histories.
Many times, as business owners, you don't know the full histories...
Switch Gears To Maximize Productivity
Always having a backup plan will keep you productive and goal-oriented.
Mergers from an Employee’s Perspective
Company mergers bring changes that will impact employees, although the changes might not be immediate.