TheTexasNursery&LandscapeAssociation’sMissionisto enhanceMembers’businesssuccessthrough legislative/regulatoryadvocacy,education,networking, andpromotionofprofessionalism.
ADVOCATE TNLAprotectsyourbusinessfromunnecessaryregulationand legislation.Bybecominginvolvedwiththeprocessesthatimpactthese decisions,TNLAcan‘sit-at-the-table’onbehalfofyourbusiness.
COLLABORATE Gain access to industry professionals who can increase your businessopportunities,knowledge,andnetworkingcircle.
CULTIVATE Stayuptodateandfindnewclients,vendors,andcolleagues madeeasierwithTNLAresourcesthatenhancethesuccessof yourbusiness.
EDUCATE Yourcompanywillgainknowledgeofindustrybest-management practicesandthelatesttrendstokeepyourcompetitiveedge
MOTIVATE MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS IfyouareInState,youwouldbeconsideredaPrimary Business
PrimaryBusinessmustbeaperson,firm,corporation,or otherlegalentityowningoroperatingabusiness engagedinoneofthefollowingbusinesscategories: Grower
Supplier
Landscape
Retail Irrigation
Lessthan$250,000annually:$440
Between$250,000-$1.5millionannually: $780 Between$1.5million-$6millionannually:$1470
Greaterthan$6millionannually:$2130
Thereisa$100feeforeachadditionalBranchlocation.Please notethatwhileabusinessmayhaveseverallocations,thereisonly onebranchlocationfeeperregion.
Musthaveoneormoredefinitelocationsforsuch businesswiththeappropriatefacilitiesandequipment toperformthefunctionsorprovidetheservices customarilyprovidedbysuchbusinesscategory www.TNLAonilne.org/membership
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS Out-of-StateMembership:limitedtoanyperson, firm,corporation,orpartnershipoutsidetheStateof Texasactivelyengagedwithnoheadquartersor outletwithintheStateofTexasorelseconsidered In-statebusiness
Membershipisaflatrateof$490
Non-ProfitMembership:Anynot-for-profit corporationorotherlegalentitywithintheStateof Texasthatprovidesprofessionalservicestoorforthe benefitoftheGreenIndustry
THERE ARE MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO STAND OUT FROM THE REST AND INCREASE YOUR EXPOSURE TO BOTH TNLA MEMBERS AND PROSPECTIVE CLIENTS WITH DIGITAL BRAND PROMOTION
Level2 HOTLINK (Website Livein online member/ product search results) +$37
Level3 Includes Level2 + Enhanced Listings with company logointhe online Membershi p&Product Search +$250
Level4 IncludesLevel2 &3 +MainContact appearsin online searches,ability toaddproduct photosand videostoonline listings,&live mapto business locationfrom onlinedirectory listing +$400 PurchaseaListofMembers
Level5 IncludesLevels 2,3,&4 +Rotating Company banner/logo (hyperlinkedin online member/ product searches +$550
ProspectandconnectwithTNLAMembers.ListcomesinExcelFormatwith addressesandmainpointofcontacts Emailsnotincluded +$500*Pricevaries
B E N E F I T S BUILDING YOUR NETWORK NURSERY/LANDSCAPEEXPO Thelargestgatheringofnursery,garden,irrigation,andlandscapesupply professionalsunderoneroof. ByparticipatingintheEXPO,younotonlystayupto datewiththelatesttrends,explorenewproducts,andlearntomanageissues effectively,butyoualsohavethechancetoconnectwiththebestmindsand expertstheindustryoffers.
LoneStarHortForum OureducationalconferenceisheldinJanuary,andmemberscanchoosefrom sessionscoveringsalesandtechnology,business,HR,leadership,growerand planttrends,andretailtrends.Taketourstodifferentnurseriesorgardencenters, plusendthenightwithanAwardsFestivalcelebratingthebestintheindustry.
TNLAAWARDSmembersareeligibleforrecognitionforcontributionsand significantimpactsmadeintheGreenIndustry
TEXASEXCELLENCEINLANDSCAPING(TEIL)AWARDSmemberseligiblefor recognitionforexcellenceininstallation,design,design/build,maintenance, andspecialprojects
TEXASGARDENRETAILER(TGRA)AWARD programrecognizesRetailGarden CentersacrosstheStateforexcellenceininnovation&quality,merchandising concepts,andStaffCulture
B E N E F I T S BUILDING YOUR NETWORK WestTexasWorkshop ExploreWestTexas,seethelatesthappeningswithTexasSuperstarsatTexas Tech'sHorticultureGardensandGreenhouseComplex,earn4+hoursofTNLA CEUsduringtheWorkshopandhavefunexchangingideasduringthehappy hour!
REGIONMEETINGS We'remadeupof8RegionscoveringtheentireTXState.TNLAMemberscan enjoy
Networkingwithexpertsintheirregions
Volunteeropportunities
Educationalcareerdevelopmentopportunities&earnCEUs
PurchaseaListofMembers ProspectandconnectwithTNLAMembers.ThelistcomesinExcelFormatwith addressesandthemainpointsofcontact.Emailsnotincluded
TNLAMEDIAKIT Reachouraudience,buildyourbrand,andsupporttheassociation!Over80% ofTNLAreadershavethedecision-makingpowertoinfluenceordirectly purchaseproducts,services,orequipment. Lookintoadvertisingonourvarious platforms.
B E N E F I T S CAREER DEVELOPMENT CareerCenter Postyourlatestjobopenings,searchthroughviableemployeeresumes,and manageyourapplicationstoselecttheidealcandidate.
Certification Distinguishyourcrewandyourselffromcompetitorsbypreparingforprofessional successwithdownloadablestudymaterialandflexibleonlineexamsforvarious certifications:
TexasCertifiedLandscapeAssociate(TCLA)
TexasCertifiedWaterSmartProfessional(TCWSP)
TexasCertifiedNurseryProfessional(TCNP)
TexasCertifiedLandscapeProfessional(TCLP)
TexasMasterCertifiedNurseryProfessional(TMCNP)
TNLALeadershipBootcamp
Honeyourleadershipskillsbyunlockingyourpotentialandapplyforthissix-month programoffering32+hoursofbusinessandprofessionaldevelopmentsessions.
Education TNLA'sEducationisdesignedtobringvaluetostrengthenyourskillsandworkplace practices!includeswebinars,on-demand,trainings,andweb-basedcourses
B E N E F I T S ADVOCACY TNLAPOLITICALACTIONCOMMITTEE(TNLAPAC)
AtoolthatisusedtohelpprotectTNLAMemberbusinesses andtheentireTexasGreenIndustry.
TNLALEGISLATIVELEADERLIST
Jointhelistandbethefirsttoknowthelegislativeand regulatoryissuesaffectingyourbusiness.
LegislativeDay
TNLAmembersandindustryleadersfromacrossTexaswill organizetheattheTexasCapitol.Foroneday,engagedirectly withpolicymakers.Thegoalistoamplifyourcollectivevoice.
TNLAAdvocacyActionTeam
ThislimitedgroupofTNLAMembersismadeupofvolunteer advocates.Alladvocateswillreceivetrainingontheinsand outsofthelegislativeprocess.Inafocusedapproachtohelp shapepolicythatprofoundlyaffectsmemberbusinesses.
M E M B E R S H I P
B E N E F I T S RESOURCES BESTOFTEXASLANDSCAPINGGUIDE Thisguideisgearedtohelpidentifyplantvarieties,optimalgrowing conditions,plantingtips,andmore!Itisdesignedforeveryone,fromhome gardenerstoprofessionallandscapers.
TCCNFieldGuide AGo-toresourceformanagingpestanddiseaseissuesinhorticulture.Inside, you'llfind:
PestandDiseaseProfiles:Detaileddescriptionsandlifehistoriestoidentify problems.
EffectiveSolutions:Learnhowtocontrolandpreventissuesforhealthier plants.
VisualAid:High-qualityillustrationsforeasyidentification.
EndorsedBenefitPartner
ApplytobecomeavettedEndorsedServiceProvidertopromoteyourbusiness byofferingmembersexclusivediscounts.
SeedYourFuture
Theyprovideresourcesforemployerstohelpspreadawarenessofhorticulture andtheterrificjobsintheindustry
LoveYourCitrus
HelpStoptheSpreadofCitrusDiseaseinTexaswithourbrochureandfindthe CitrusCankerQuarantineBoundariesoneourwebsite
B E N E F I T S COMMUNITY TNLAFOUNDATIONSCHOLARSHIPS Buildtomorrow’sGreenIndustry.TheTNLAFoundationisdedicatedto andorganizedexclusivelyforcharitablepurposes.TheFoundation receivescontributionsanddistributesfundsforeducationaland researchpurposes.
GreenReportPodcast UpdatesonnewsandpoliticsaffectingtheGreenIndustryinTexas.
HostedbyTexasNurseryandLandscapeAssociation
TNLAWorkingForYouBlog
StayupdatedonmembereventsandnewsthatimpacttheTNLA community
GreenMattersWeeklyE-Newsletter
TNLAcuratedindustry-relatedarticle&newssentrighttoyourinbox SocialMedia
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