Requirements
AnyPersonemployedinanycapacitywhoseemployerorfirmisa memberoftheAssociation
Anypersonemployedinanycapacityrelatedtothenurseryor landscapeindustryeitherpublicorprivatewhoseemployer,firm,or businessisnoteligibleforanyothertypeofmembership
Requirements
(Can’tbetheownerofabusiness) GreenIndustryCertifiedIndividualnotcurrentlyemployedbyaTNLA PrimaryBusinessMember(mustshowverificationofactive certification)
GreenIndustryConsultant(mustshowverification) Individualswhowouldliketogetintotheindustrybutarecurrently unemployedbyaGreenIndustrycompany. Thisindividualwouldqualifyforthismembershipforoneyearonly.
Requirements:
LONE STAR LEGACY $60
AnIndividualwhowasrecentlyanactivememberofTNLAandhas nowretired
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GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE $30
Anypersonemployedbyagovernmentalentityinanadministrative orregulatorycapacity,oremployedbyagovernmentalentityto carryoutlandscapeinstallation,maintenance,orirrigationactivities onpropertyownedbythegovernmentalentity.
EDUCATOR $30
Anypersonalliedwithoremployedinaresearchorinstructional capacitybyaninstitutionofhigherlearning
STUDENT $15
Apersoninhigherlearningoranyindividualwhoisattendingan institutionoflearningintheStateofTexasandwhoiscurrently workingtowardadegreeinaprogramrelatedtohorticultureandis noteligibleforanyothertypeofmembership Mustsubmitproofofenrollment
Mission TheTexasNursery&LandscapeAssociation’sMissionistoenhance Members’successthroughlegislative/regulatoryadvocacy, education,networking,andpromotionofprofessionalism.
ADVOCATE TNLAprotectsyouandyourbusinessfromunnecessaryregulationand legislation.Bybecominginvolvedwiththeprocessesthatimpactthese decisions,TNLAcan‘sit-at-the-table’onyourbusiness’sbehalf.
COLLABORATE Gain access to industry professionals who can increase your businessopportunities,knowledge,andnetworkingcircle.
CULTIVATE Stayuptodateandfindnewclients,vendors,andcolleagues madeeasierwithTNLAresourcesthatenhanceyourbusiness’s success.
EDUCATE Youwillgainknowledgeofindustrybest-managementpracticesand thelatesttrendstokeepyourcompetitiveedge
MOTIVATE TNLAprovidesyourbusinessopportunitiestomotivateyou,yourwork force,andyourleadershipwithintheindustry
M E M B E R S H I P
B E N E F I T S CareerDevelopment CAREER CENTER Take advantage of:
Resume Writing & LinkedIn Profile Development Reference checking Professional Coaching
With our career center, you can find the right job opportunity and showcase your experience and skill set to your ideal employer!
Certification Distinguish yourself from competitors by preparing for professional success with downloadable study material and flexible online exams for various certifications:
Texas Certified Landscape Associate (TCLA)
Texas Certified Water Smart Professional (TCWSP)
Texas Certified Nursery Professional (TCNP)
Texas Certified Landscape Professional (TCLP)
Texas Master Certified Nursery Professional (TMCNP)
TNLA Leadership Bootcamp Hone your leadership skills by unlocking your potential and apply for this six-month program offering 32+ hours of business and professional development sessions.
LANDSCAPE CHALLENGE & SKILLATHON- Students TNLA is proud to help today's students get a jump start in building a career in the Green Industry By partnering with the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo, students are given the opportunity to win scholarships through the Landscape Challenge and the Landscape Skillathon.
TNLA Curriculum Packages-Educators Ready-made curriculums for teachers to encourage a career in horticulture All materials are available to purchase online through a digital download At the end of the course, students have the opportunity to purchase an exam and become TNLAcertified professionals! BONUS: Each curriculum package is TEA-approved and on the Industry-Based Certification list, which offers school reimbursement for students completing the program and becoming TNLA-certified.
BuildingYourNetwork NURSERY/LANDSCAPEEXPO Thelargestgatheringofnursery,garden,irrigation,andlandscapesupply professionalsunderoneroof. ByparticipatingintheEXPO,younotonlystayupto datewiththelatesttrends,explorenewproducts,andlearntomanageissues effectively,butyoualsohavethechancetoconnectwiththebestmindsand expertstheindustryoffers.
REGIONMEETINGS We'remadeupof8RegionscoveringtheentireTXState.TNLAMemberscanenjoy Networkingwithexperts intheirregions
Volunteeropportunities
Educationalcareerdevelopmentopportunities&earnCEUs
LoneStarHortForum
OureducationalconferenceisheldinJanuary,andmemberscanchoosefrom sessionscoveringsalesandtechnology,business,HR,leadership,growerand planttrends,andretailtrends.Taketourstodifferentnurseriesorgardencenters, plusendthenightwithanAwardsFestivalcelebratingthebestintheindustry WestTexasWorkshop ExploreWestTexas,seethelatesthappeningswithTexasSuperstarsatTexas Tech'sHorticultureGardensandGreenhouseComplex,earn4+hoursofTNLACEUs duringtheWorkshopandhavefunexchangingideasduringthehappyhour!
Advocacy TNLAPOLITICALACTIONCOMMITTEE(TNLAPAC)
AtoolthatisusedtohelpprotectTNLAMemberbusinessesandtheentire TexasGreenIndustry.
TNLALEGISLATIVELEADERLIST
Jointhelistandbethefirsttoknowthelegislativeandregulatoryissues affectingyourbusiness.
LegislativeDay
TNLAMembersandIndustryLeadersfromacrossTexastoorganizeatthe TexasCapitol.Foroneday,engagedirectlywithpolicymakers.Thegoalisto amplifyourcollectivevoice.
TNLAAdvocacyActionTeam
ThislimitedgroupofTNLAMembersismadeupofvolunteeradvocates.All advocateswillreceivetrainingontheinsandoutsofthelegislativeprocess. Inafocusedapproachtohelpshapepolicythathasaprofoundeffecton memberbusinesses.
B E N E F I T S Resources BESTOFTEXASLANDSCAPINGGUIDE Aguidegearedtohelpidentifyplantvarieties,optimalgrowingconditions,planting tips,andmore!Designedtohelpeveryonefromhomegardenerstoprofessional landscapers.
TCCNFieldGuide
AGo-toresourceformanagingpestanddiseaseissuesinhorticulture Inside,you'll find:
PestandDiseaseProfiles:Detaileddescriptionsandlifehistoriestoidentify problems.
EffectiveSolutions:Learnhowtocontrolandpreventissuesforhealthierplants.
VisualAid:High-qualityillustrationsforeasyidentification. EndorsedBenefitPartners
TNLAoffersexclusiveMemberDiscountsfromhigh-value,vettedEndorsedService Providers.FromAAAtoEnterprisetoTexasRXPrescriptionSavingsCardto Irrigation AssociationMembershipdiscountsandsomuchmore! TheLandLovers
Nursery,landscape,andgardenindustriesoffermanycareeropportunitiesforsmart, passionate,andenthusiasticpeoplelikeyou TheLandLoversisatooltohelpyou connectwithemployers.
SeedYourFuture
SeedYourFutureisthemovementtopromotehorticultureandinspirepeopleto pursuecareersworkingwithplants.
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