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AED Hosts Fifth Annual Women in Equipment Conference

AED Conference
AED successfully hosted its fifth annual Women in Equipment Conference, held from September 25-27 at the Limelight Hotel in Denver, CO.

Neighborly ® Empowers Veterans Through Military Thriving™ Convening

Neighborly supports Military Thriving event, taking place in Virginia Beach, offering opportunities to Veteran/military spouse entrepreneurs.

Neighborly ® Empowers Veterans Through Military Thriving™ Convening

Neighborly supports Military Thriving event, taking place in Virginia Beach, offering opportunities to Veteran/military spouse entrepreneurs.

SiteOne® Hosts 2024 Women In Green Industry Conference

SiteOne Women In Green Industry
SiteOne® Landscape Supply will be hosting the 26th Women In The Green Industry conference in Chicago, Illinois from September 19-21st.

SiteOne® Hosts 2024 Women In Green Industry Conference

SiteOne® Landscape Supply will be hosting the 26th Women In The Green Industry conference in Chicago, Illinois from September 19-21st.

NALP Opens Registration for Two New Field Trip Events

NALP field trip events
NALP has opened registration for two field trip events to take place in June at Landscape Workshop and September at Sebert Landscape.

NALP Opens Registration for Two New Field Trip Events

NALP has opened registration for two field trip events to take place in June at Landscape Workshop and September at Sebert Landscape.

Tips For First-Time Equip Attendees

Be aware: The registration price doubles this Friday! How does a first-time attendee find their bearings at Equip Exposition, the sixth largest trade show in the U.S.? The expo, being held October 18- 21, 2022, is offering tips on how to navigate the event, which boasts a million square feet of exhibit space, including a 30-acre Outdoor Demo Yard showcasing the newest outdoor power equipment in the industry at the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC). “First, with a show this size, be sure to wear comfortable shoes,” says Kris Kiser, president & CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), which owns Equip Exposition. “Also, Expo is open rain or shine. Check the weather report so you can dress appropriately.” Other insider tips include:•    Register now before the price doubles this Friday, September 9. Lock in your early-bird ticket for only $20. Prices double to $40 at midnight September 9, and double again after October 14 to $80. •    Reserve your hotel room and make travel plans now. Louisville’s 17,000 hotel rooms book up as October approaches. Some hotels are on a complimentary shuttle route that will get you to the show quickly. Book your hotel now and you might even win a prize. •    Download the official Equip Exposition app sponsored by Husqvarna. The app is the best way to plan your schedule. Navigate and mark the exhibits you want to see and education sessions to attend. •    Add education and training to your registration. Landscapers can attend sessions on: ...

Ruppert Hosts Summer Networking Event For ABC Metro Washington

ABC Networking
Ruppert Landscape partnered with Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Metro Washington to host their summer networking event in mid-July at Ruppert’s corporate headquarters in Laytonsville, MD.  More than 500 people attended the event. ABC’s Metro Washington chapter has been holding its summer networking event at Ruppert headquarters for over 20 years. The event allows members and prospective members to interact in a relaxed outdoor environment. ABC members are dedicated to free enterprise, open competition, and the merit shop philosophy. They are the builders of schools, hospitals, government buildings, recreational facilities, houses of worship, commercial centers, industrial plants, bridges, roads, museums, and much more. “We are proud to be involved with an organization that does such great work on behalf of our industry and keeps us informed on local, state and national issues impacting the building and construction industries,” said Bob Jones, president of Ruppert’s landscape construction division. “Our involvement with ABC, and events such as this, afford us the opportunity to interact with customers and other contractors who are serving our industry.” For nearly 50 years, Ruppert Landscape, a family and employee-owned business, has been a provider of commercial landscape construction and management services. The company employs over 2000 people and serves customers from 30 branches in eight primary markets: Philadelphia, Baltimore, D.C., Richmond, Raleigh, Charlotte, Atlanta, Nashville, and Houston. For recent Turf Magazine coverage of Ruppert Landscape’s community service efforts click here.