Working For You November 8, 2020

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

In Every Issue: Calendar TNLA Events & CEU Opportunities A Word From the State

Featured: Texas Hemp Production Workshop Grower Summit 2019 Product Rodeo and Education Corral Advertise in the Membership Directory EXTENDED! West Texas Workshop Featured Member Benefit Partner State Board Meeting

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PROFESSIONALS IN THE INDUSTRY COME TOGETHER TO LEARN ABOUT NEW TRENDS, REGULATORY UPDATES, AND ALL THINGS GROWER

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 WACO, TXÂ 7:30AM - 4:30PM

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THERE IS STILL TIME TO REGISTER AT WWW.TNLAONLINE.ORG

TABLE OF CONTENTS COVER FEATURE: GROWER SUMMIT 2019 TNLA CALENDAR A WORD FROM THE STATE Legislative & Regulatory TNLA Heading Back to Washington D.C. Education Texas Hemp Production Workshop Grower Summit TNLA Goes to HCC Member Benefit Partner Scholarships Nursery/Landscape EXPO 2020 TNLA Membership Directory Deadline Extended Product Rodeo & Education Corral TNLA Board Meeting Update West Texas Workshop Best of Texas Landscape Guide

-FLIERSTNLA GREEN MAGAZINE NOVEMBER/DECEMBER FIND YOUR NEXT JOB ON TNLA'S CAREER CENTER FIND YOUR NEXT EMPLOYEE ON TNLA'S CAREER CENTER ADVERTISE IN TNLA'S MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY DEADLINE EXTENDED

TOGETHER WE ARE CULTIVATING A STRONGER TEXAS GREEN INDUSTRY.

If you are new to TNLA and want to find out more about your Region offerings, please contact Sara Fern.

Please submit Region photos to ashley@tnlaonline.org

CALENDAR NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

12 Region I Meeting Peterson Brothers Inc.

3 Region IV Meeting AgriLife Dallas

12 Region II Meeting Plants for All Seasons

11 Region II Christmas Party Cadillac Bar

18 Monday Management Webinar Vendor/Subcontractor management for a true partnership

13 Region V Christmas Party TBD

19 Region V Wild Game Feast Guaranteed Hydromulch

16 Monday Management Webinar Kicking off 2020! Baseline your team NOW to set the tone for the year

EVENTS & CEU OPPORTUNITIES

TNLA GREEN CEU QUIZ November/December NOVEMBER 12, 2019 Baylor Club 1001 South Martin Luther King Blvd.

Waco, TX 76704

NOVEMBER 13, 2019 Texas Farm Bureau 7410 Fish Pond Road Waco, TX 76710

Go to tnlaonline.org today to get more information about the Texas Hemp Production Workshop and register today!

Go to tnlaonline.org today to get more information about the 2019 Grower Summit and register today!

EVENTS & CEU OPPORTUNITIES MONDAY MANAGEMENT WEBINAR SERIES

VENDOR/SUBCONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT FOR A TRUE PARTNERSHIP MONDAY NOVEMBER 18 | 11:00AM CDT REGISTER TODAY AT WWW.TNLAONLINE.ORG

MONDAY MANAGEMENT WEBINAR SERIES

KICKING OFF 2020!

BASELINE YOUR TEAM NOW TO SET THE TONE FOR THE YEAR MONDAY DECEMBER 16 | 11:00AM CDT REGISTER TODAY AT WWW.TNLAONLINE.ORG

FEBRUARY 26- 27, 2020

LET'S Rodeo!

WILL ROGERS MEMORIAL CENTER: WATT ARENA 1501 RIP JOHNSON DR FORT WORTH, TX 76107

March 26-27, 2020 | Alpine, TX

A WORD FROM THE STATE Hear it straight from the State Office

Legislative & Regulatory

TNLA HEADING BACK TO WASHINGTON D.C. Next week TNLA members will join over 100 companies from across the country for a H-2B Fly-in to Congress. As of now, there has been no cap relief provided for FY 2020 and the deadline for Congress to include cap relief in a funding measure is closing quickly. Given the deadline for Congress to fund the government is approaching rapidly, TNLA members will be communicating the needs of the Green Industry at a crucial time.

Please be on the lookout for next week's effort at the TNLA Legislative Action Center asking members to urge your Texas Congressional official to support H-2B cap relief for our industry. TNLA's Legislative Action Center makes it as easy as a "click of a button" to send a pre-written email to your Congressman.

A WORD FROM THE STATE Hear it straight from the State Office

Education

TEXAS HEMP PRODUCTION WORKSHOP Please join us for our November 12, 2019 Texas Hemp Production Workshop at the Baylor Club in Waco, Texas. Not only is this a great event for growers, but it is open to anyone in the Texas Green Industry who is interested in learning about this new and upcoming product. You'll hear from industrial hemp experts from across the US and discover all that hemp has to offer.

Register Here!

GROWER SUMMIT Join TNLA in Waco on Wednesday, November 13 at the Texas Farm Bureau Headquarters for the 2019 Grower's Summit. This full day of education will feature topics you asked for, and industry experts from across the country. Lunch is included in registration!

Register Here!

TNLA GOES TO HCC TNLA met with Houston Community College last week to go over final details on incorporating TNLA Certifications in the HCC horticulture program. This is an excellent opportunity to get students the ability to gain industry knowledge, getting them ready for a future career in horticulture.

A WORD FROM THE STATE Hear it straight from the State Office

MEMBER BENEFIT PARTNER One of the many benefits of being a TNLA Member include TNLA's Endorsed Service Providers & Member Benefit Partners. LegalShield has plans that offer the most comprehensive and affordable assistance. The most cost-effective legal access for all.

Check out your TNLA Member Benefit Partners Here!

SCHOLARSHIPS We are accepting on-line scholarship applications for the 2020-2021 school year between September 1, 2019 and December 31, 2019 from students interested in the fields of Horticultural and Agriculture.

If you know of a deserving student interested in these fields of study, please send them to the following website for more details: tnla.awardsplatform.com If you have questions regarding the application process, please contact Cheryl Staritz at cheryl@tnlaonline or 512.579.3863.

NURSERY/LANDSCAPE EXPO 2020 Find Your Greatness by exhibiting at the 2020 Nursery/Landscape EXPO August 13-15, in San Antonio. Grow your business in Texas by reserving a booth today at Texas' premier horticulture show. Click here for additional information & to reserve your booth today!

A WORD FROM THE STATE Hear it straight from the State Office

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY The deadline has been extended to November 26, 2019 to submit your ad insertion order form and artwork.

TNLA’s Membership Directory is the go-to source to find the industry's most trusted suppliers and growers with easy to use features to help your business's brand stand out including: Spiral-bound booklet format Laminated tab sections including Greenline, Hardline and Membership Listings Thousands of product categories Business services listings Government agencies Cross-reference index Circulation: TNLA's Membership Directory is printed and mailed to over 2,000 TNLA member companies and Certified Professionals with bonus distribution occurring at the industry’s leading trade shows throughout the year.

Digital Version: The digital version of TNLA's Membership Directory is sent out to over 10,000 subscribers and is displayed on TNLA's website throughout the year.

(The digital version of the Membership Directory hyperlinks advertiser's websites directly to their ad.) Click here for an example of last year's digital directory.

Demographics: Readers of TNLA's Membership Directory represent the top decision-makers in Texas from various segments such as Retail Garden Centers, Landscaping, Irrigation, Growers, Suppliers and more.

Advertising Insertion Order Form: Put the power of TNLA behind your company’s brand and be seen by the Texas Green Industry. Submit your advertising insertion order and artwork by November 26, 2019, to advertise in this year’s TNLA Membership Directory. You can submit your Advertising Insertion Order by clicking here.

For additional information, to review the Media Kit or for questions, contact Sarah Riggins at 512-579-3854 or sarah@tnlaonline.org.

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PRODUCT RODEO What is the Product Rodeo & Education Corral and Why Should You Be There?The Product Rodeo and Education Corral is TNLA's newest event, designed to give attendees an up-close experience with the newest products and technology.

Participants can test equipment right in the rodeo arena, watch live expert demonstrations, attend hands-on education sessions, and more. Texas' premier indoor Product Rodeo will showcase outdoor innovation the way it was meant to be experienced.

For information on how you can get in on the fun, visit www.tnlaonline.org/product-rodeo--education-corral

A WORD FROM THE STATE Hear it straight from the State Office

TNLA STATE BOARD MEETING TNLA's State Board of Directors met this week for the Association's annual planning session and Board meeting. This is the time of year when the State Board of Directors strategize over the course of two days to review the scope of the industry and provide insight to help lead the Association forward by building the framework for future programs, events, and member offerings! Stay on the lookout as TNLA continues to launch these new opportunities and more to enhance your business.

WEST TEXAS WORKSHOP Take part in this unique West Texas experience with education specific to the region. You'll have the opportunity to gain TNLA CEU's, take a guided tour of the Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute and stay in the historic Holland Hotel. This event takes place March 26th and 27th 2020, with registration opening soon.

Contact the TNLA state office for more information. sara@tnlaonline.org 512-579-3853

BEST OF TEXAS LANDSCAPE GUIDE TNLA's Best of Texas Landscape guide is a leading resource in the green industry. Explore and find plants that are selected by industry professionals and leading Texas university scholars as plants that have a reputation to perform the best in Texas landscapes.

Contact the TNLA state office to receive your copy now! sara@tnlaonline.org 512-579-3853

TNLA

Green Nov/Dec 2019

CHAMPIONING THE GREEN INDUSTRY TNLA’S ADVOCACY SCORED SOME BIG WINS AT THE TEXAS CAPITOL

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TNLA Green November/December 2019

KICKSTART YOUR GREEN INDUSTRY CAREER ON TNLA'S CAREER CENTER Easily find jobs that are available in the Green Industry Upload your resume for employers to see Search for a position that matters to you Use one of the many RESOURCES available Get customized job alerts for new openings Fast & easy application process

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FIND THE EMPLOYEE WHO IS GOING TO TAKE YOUR BUSINESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL Quickly & Easily Post Jobs Online Easily Find Resumes Posted by Job Seekers Easily Manage Applications Set Up Email Alerts Get Statistics and Activity Reports on Your Openings Sharing Options Available Employer Branding & Featured Employer Opportunities Job Posting Enhancements Available TNLA Members Receive Discounted Prices

PRICING 30-DAY INTERNSHIP POSTING

FREE Member/Non-Member 1 Posting 30 Days Online Resume Search Access

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$150 Member/$250 Non-Member 1 Posting 30 Days Online Resume Search Access

GO TO CAREERS.TNLAONLINE.ORG TODAY TO BEGIN YOUR SEARCH

FINAL AD ARTWORK AND UPGRADES ARE EXTENDED TO NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Advertise in TNLA's Membership Directory and Buyer's Guide There's Still Time!

By Aligning your marketing strategies with TNLA your company will be able to reach customers within the Texas market directly!

TNLA’s membership Directory and Buyers’ Guide Receives over 6,000 Impressions through direct mail to TNLA members and Certified Professionals and is handed out throughout the year at TNLA events plus receives over 10,000 impressions digitally!

Spiral Bound referencing important information about TNLA and the industry with sections including: About TNLA Business Member Company Listings Individual Member Listings TNLA Regions (leadership and company listings) Greenline and Hardline Product Listings (products listed in alpha order with company information) Digital links to advertiser's website included Contact advertising@tnlaonline.org or Call 512-579-3861