UAC Magazine - Summer 2020

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INDUSTRY

UAC works closely with Tolar Capitol Partners, monitoring and reporting weekly during each legislative session through Capitol Connection updates. These e-newsletters also include short surveys to "take the pulse" of

our UAC members on important issues. If you work for a UAC member company and would like to be added to this email list, please contact us at office@georgiauac.com.

the coming days, Georgia legislators will decide whether to run for reQ In election and continue giving their time for public service. How would you grade their effectiveness at delivering meaningful policies and budget resources to make our state better?

Here are some recent survey results from UAC members

RESULTS: They only get a C. Decent overall, but much room for improvement.......................40% They earned a B. I think they do a good job................................................................27% I give them an F. They continually miss the mark......................................................26% I am very satisfied, so I give them an A....................................................................... 7%

Legislation about fixing the process of litigation to reduce costs for Georgia's industries, small businesses, and citizens are a big topic at the State Capitol. How would rank the impact of frivolous lawsuits on your business and budget?

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RESULTS: Huge issue! People file lawsuits hoping for payout....................................................52% Not a big deal...............................................................................................................10%

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We are sorry that everyone is having to deal with changes due to COVID-19. How would you describe the overall impact to your business?

RESULTS: We have adjusted well but have some loss in business..............................................47% Thankfully we have seen an uptick in sales...business is good..................................34% Big challenges for our business, but we are doing our best.......................................16% Awful situation...lost sales have devastated our business.......................................... 3%

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I'm concerned. Seems there are more ads on TV.......................................................38%

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October Magic camellias Putting you in a gardening frame of mind

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Picturesque anise Transforming the woodland garden

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Surviving the summer Heat load impacts on trees

20min
pages 48-57

Synthetic turf for landscapes Innovations create upward trend

5min
pages 42-43

UGA researchers receive honor Special legislative recognition

4min
pages 38-39

Sod producer checkoff program Webinars gauge interest

6min
pages 40-41

UGA CAES appoints interim dean Joe West to lead the CAES

2min
page 36

Water use innovation UGA Extension helps Georgia improve efficiency

4min
pages 34-35

Capitol Connection UAC member survey results

1min
page 33

Employee leave Understanding rights as you reopen during quarantine

4min
pages 30-31

Adjust and republish Using your content for multiple purposes

3min
page 32

Financial performance 12 steps to improving your landscape business

7min
pages 26-29

Compassionate leadership Helping your team through times of change

4min
pages 24-25

GALA It's your time to shine

2min
page 21

Pro Project Gibbs Landscape Company

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pages 18-19

Have you met Lori Bylsma, Cherokee Materials

6min
pages 10-11

Safety works Georgia workers' comp update

2min
page 20

Me & my mentor Feeding your growth, The Pruning Guru

3min
pages 8-9

Pest 411 Redheaded flea beetle

6min
pages 12-15

Arbor-Nomics marks 40th year

4min
pages 6-7

Executive Director message

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