Spring Events 2023 —

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Sessions for Crew Members

• When in Doubt, Math it Out! - Ryan Heitman, The Fisher Burton Company

• From Paper to the Landscape - Turning Plans into RealityEric Eisenmann, Brookside Landscapes

• The Right Start for a Strong Finish - Plant Care FundamentalsJohn Cottrell, Stoneleaf Nursery

• Breaking New Ground with JULIE - Brian MacKenzie, JULIE Inc

• Plant & Shrub ID - Marty Bartz, College of DuPage

Sessions for Owners & Managers

• Factors to Consider Before Investing in a Business Management SystemStephanie Leveling, The Integra Group

• Onboarding New Employees: Welcome to the Team, Now Grab a ShovelKevin Battistoni, Hunter Industries

• Landscape Business Owners Panel - Moderator: Scott Grams, ILCA; Panelists: Todd Reinhart, Reinhart Grounds; Kurt Cottrell, Brookside Landscapes; Trevor Bergman, Bergman Nurseries

• Green Goods Update for 2023 - John Cottrell, Stoneleaf Nursery

• Business Valuation - Alison Hoffman, Harvest Group

Sessions for All Levels of Experience

• Leadership for Crew Leaders & Managers - Todd Kramer

• You can be a force for change! - Dale Stuber, Lauren Howell

The training sessions were just part of the day. Sponsors were provided tables and demonstration spaces to show off products and equipment. Each vendor also supplied raffle prizes that were given out to attendees at the conclusion of the program.

It felt great to return to Eureka and find an audience still hungry for professional development. Next year, we fully expect this program to grow once more as we remain committed to delivering exceptional value to statewide landscape professionals.