TNLA Membership Brochure

Grower Irrigation Landscape Retail Supplier Additional Collaborative Industries

ADVOCATE on behalf of the Green Industry in the Texas Legislature and with state/ federal regulatory agencies.

COLLABORATE with other industry professionals as well as those in adjacent industries.

CULTIVATE your business with new clients, vendors and friends.

FOR OVER 80 YEARS, THE TEXAS NURSERY & LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION (TNLA) HAS ESTABLISHED THE MOST TRUSTED METHODS OF DOING BUSINESS. TNLA STRIVES TO BE THE FOREMOST RESOURCE PROVIDING THE FRAMEWORK , ESSENTIAL TOOLS AND FORESIGHT FOR MEMBERS’ SUCCESS AND SERVES AS THE AUTHORITY ON ISSUES IMPACTING THE TEXAS GREEN INDUSTRY TODAY. WE ATTRACT GREEN INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS, BECAUSE WE ADVOCATE, COLLABORATE, CULTIVATE, EDUCATE, AND MOTIVATE OUR MEMBERS. TNLA MISSION: THE TEXAS NURSERY & LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION’S MISSION IS TO ENHANCE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS SUCCESS

EDUCATE your company on Best Management Practices and latest trends.

MOTIVATE yourself and your employees.

THROUGH LEGISLATIVE /REGULATORY ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, NET WORKING, AND PROMOTION OF PROFESSIONALISM.

Advocate

TNLA protects your business from unnecessary regulation and legislation. By becoming involved with the processes that impact these decisions, TNLA can ‘sit-at-the-table’ on your business’s behalf.

• TNLA advocates for you with Superior Legislative/Regulatory Representation

and the exclusive access it provides for TNLA Members. Your Membership plays a vital part in our efforts to build industry presence, become a louder voice in the Texas Legislature while protecting your business interests and building a better future for us all.

• TNLA Political Action Committee (TNLA PAC) is a tool used to help promote and protect TNLA Member businesses. Monies obtained by TNLA PAC are contributed to political campaigns of those friendly to the Texas Green Industry. Contributions help advocates gain better access to those impacting the political process.

• TNLA Green Report Podcast Deep Dive show on news and politics affecting the Green Industry in Texas.

• TNLA Legislative Leader List Join this insider Member-Exclusive list and be the first to know the Legislative and Regulatory issues affecting your business TODAY!

Collaborate

Gain access to industry professionals who can increase your business opportunities, knowledge, and networking circle.

• Nursery/Landscape EXPO The largest gathering of nursery, garden, irrigation, and landscape supply professionals under one roof in the South Central United States for over 65 years. www.NurseryLandscapeEXPO.org

• Region Meetings Each in-state Region holds meetings throughout the year, providing direct service and education on a more local level.

• Social Media Connect with your peers on TNLA’s Social Media outlets; Facebook Twitter (@landscapetexas); and LinkedIn.

• TNLA Career Center Jobs, Career and Employment – Designed to connect Job Seekers and Employers.

• TNLA Member Communities Join one of

our Member-exclusive communities specific to your particular interests and connect with your peers, join discussions, and have your burning questions answered.

Cultivate

Finding new clients, vendors, and colleagues is made easier with TNLA resources that enhance your business’s success.

• TNLA Website Find the most up-to-date information and resources to find answers to your daily business challenges.

• TNLA Working For You E-newsletter sent out to TNLA Members bi-weekly and is filled with TNLA news, information, member benefits, updates, and more.

• TNLA Mobile Membership Directory Membership at your fingertips ... 24/7/365.

Download for the latest industry happenings, search for products, and connect with your peers.

• Green Matters Weekly E-Newsletter

Features the week’s, most important industry headlines, selected from hundreds of national business and industry publications.

• Best of Texas Landscaping Guide A Landscape Guide geared to help identify plant varieties, optimal growing conditions, planting tips, and more!

• New to the Industry Tips on how to Jumpstart Your Business with TNLA.

Educate

Your company will gain knowledge of industry bestmanagement practices and the latest trends to keep your competitive edge.

• TNLA Academics Your One-Stop Shop for

all Education including on-demand, Webinars, Training, and web-based courses.

• Irrigation Education TNLA is proud to be the home of numerous irrigation education CEU opportunities to support your license and memberships

• Certifications Gain a professional edge in

your career with a TNLA Certification behind your name – certifications for all business categories available.

• Nursery/Landscape EXPO Education

Held annually in August, full-day seminars on current industry trends and industryspecific topics. Multiple CEU accreditations offered.

AS A TNLA MEMBER, YOU… ... Have Your Employees Automatically Added to Your Membership.

Your entire staff can engage with TNLA. Exposing all your key people to our industry’s best practices exponentially increases the return on your investment.

... Have 24/7 Access to TNLA’s Mobile Membership Directory and Product Search.

Find new suppliers and products within the TNLA Member base, including growers and suppliers from the Lone Star State and across the United States.

... Have Access to Custom Electronic Business Contact Lists.

Only TNLA Members have access to this highly sought after list.

More Benefits at www.tnlaonline.org!

Motivate

TNLA provides your business opportunities to motivate you, your workforce, and your leadership within the industry.

• TNLA Awards The result of innovation,

passion, and hard work! Each year, leading Members are recognized for their contributions and significant impact made in the Green Industry.

• Texas Excellence in Landscaping Awards Recognizes excellence in installation, design, design/build, maintenance and special projects. Become an Award Winning Landscape Firm.

• TNLA Foundation Scholarships Investing

in the future direction of the green Industry by awarding funds to horticulture/landscape students for their continued education.

• TGRA - Texas Garden Retailer Award

NEW! Recognizes excellence in Innovation

& Quality, Merchandising Concepts, and Staff Culture.

• Grow Texas Scholarship Program

(GTSP) Managed by TNLA - Developing

young leaders and encouraging students to explore the diversity of agriculture.

Provided through efforts from all segments of agriculture.

• TNLA Workforce Initiatives TNLA has

workforce initiatives for current and future labor needs in the nursery and landscape industry that focus on attracting youth to our industry along with current employees for your workforce.

• TNLA Women in Horticulture Laugh with, get to know, and be inspired with some of the industry’s leading women professionals.

ADDITIO NAL BENEF ITS TO H ELP YO UR BUSINESS GROW Earn Exclusive Member Discounts from High Value and Heavily Vetted Endorsed Service Providers TNLA Endorsed Service Providers provide excellent value, quality, and the highest level of service to help your business succeed in the ever-changing marketplace.

Be Searchable from Our Websites and our NEW Mobile Membership Directory Your business, products, and services are searchable from our websites and mobile directory for Growers and Suppliers and our consumer website, www.LandscapeTexas.org, for Retail and Landscape Members along with Certified Individuals.

Enhanced listings available.

More Benefits at www.tnlaonline.org!

WE’VE MADE IT EASY for you to ‘SAY YES’ and become a vital part of the one entity in Texas that will fight for YOU and your business interests!

JOIN ONLINE by visiting www.TNLAonline.org and clicking on Join Today. You can submit your application directly online or download a Membership Application form.

QUESTIONS? Call a Member Services Team Member today at 512.579.3858 OR email Membership@TNLAonline.org.

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