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	Alabama Nursery and Landscape Association (ALNLA): Established in 1951, the Alabama Nursery and Landscape Association (ALNLA) is a professional association for those involved in and allied to the ornamental horticulture industry. Our Economic Impact Study shows what we suspected to be true—our industry contributes 1.9 billion dollars, including 31,000 jobs, to the economy of our state annually. The mission of the ALNLA, a non-profit trade association whose business is conducted by an elected board of directors, is to promote the success and professionalism of its membership. Through its annual Gulf States Horticulture Expo, educational seminars around the state, participation in the Southeast Greenhouse Conference, and the Southern Nursery Association, and its links with other organizations both in Alabama and across the nation, the ALNLA strives to provide the information and support to make your business more efficient and profitable. Together we can accomplish goals that might be impossible for an individual business alone.
	Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado (ALCC): One of the best things about membership in an association is the opportunity to exchange ideas and information with others who share the same experiences and expertise. Colorado’s landscape contractors and industry suppliers join ALCC to raise the bar of professionalism and to level the playing field. They look to ALCC for fresh ideas, business strategies, and industry trends that will improve their capacity to do business within the markets they serve. For more than 40 years, ALCC has been the only trade association for landscape contractors statewide. Businesses as small as one-person firms and as large as multi-state operations find a productive place to network and grow in one of ALCC’s six chapters located throughout the state. Here they find a venue to demonstrate their professionalism, build relationships that build business, learn strategies that invigorate profitability, and give back to the industry in ways that ensure its survival.
	British Columbia Landscape & Nursery Association (BCLNA): The BC Landscape & Nursery Association is a non-profit organization working to serve BC's nursery growers, landscape professionals, retail garden centres and the associated landscape horticulture trade. The BCLNA has more than 800 member companies, representing nursery, landscape, retail, education, supply, service, and government organizations working in the landscape horticultural industry. The original organization was formed in 1953 and today is a vibrant association, offering companies leadership, information, and services, toward the development of more knowledgeable and responsible horticulture practices. BCLNA also works extensively with municipalities and the general public to increase acceptable standards of workmanship and promote best practices to improve the landscape and better serve the public.
	California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA): A long-time supporter of sustainability and green issues, the California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA) promotes professionalism and advances public awareness of the landscape industry. The CLCA is a non-profit trade organization of licensed landscape and landscape-related contractors with more than 3,000 members in 17 chapters statewide. Formally incorporated in 1952, CLCA has been meeting as an association since 1937. Its members also include landscape suppliers, landscape architects, public officials, educators and students. All contractor members are state licensed and meet all requirements for consumer protection. While very active at the local and state level in legislative/regulatory matters, CLCA has also been an advocate of national efforts to protect consumers, workers and business owners and to conserve water and other natural resources.
	Colorado Association of Lawn Care Professionals (CALCP): CALCP was organized in 1988 for the purpose of providing educational training for Lawn Care Professionals in Colorado. We have remained true to that cause by offering our Spring Training Conference every year since. Our classes are approved by the Colorado Department of Agriculture and we publicize the conference widely with up to 260 professionals attending each year. In 2009, we undertook the Day of Service project at the oldest cemetery in Denver that has no water supply. We also initiated a plastic chemical container recycling program that will continue in 2010.
	Connecticut Nursery & Landscape Association (CNLA): The Connecticut Nursery & Landscape Association (CNLA) is the state trade association that represents Connecticut’s nurseries, garden centers, landscapers, nursery and perennial growers, and landscape designers. Our nursery/landscape industry grosses more than $500 million annually, and employs some 20,000 people. Our 1,000+ companies operate in all of the state’s 169 towns. CNLA is a member of the Connecticut Green Industries coalition, involving its sister organizations, the Connecticut Florists Association and the Connecticut Greenhouse Growers Association. CNLA is active in public relations, promoting gardening to the general public at public shows, such as the Connecticut Flower and Garden show, and Connecticut Ag Expo. CNLA is the industry spokesman about plants and gardening with the news media and also maintains a vigorous presence at the state capitol and in Washington, representing the views of the green industry in legislative, regulatory, and political matters.
	Idaho Nursery & Landscape Association (INLA): The Idaho Nursery & Landscape Association (INLA) is an organization for nursery and landscape professionals including retail nurseries and garden centers, wholesale suppliers and growers, landscape maintenance and contractors, arborists and allied trades. It is a resource for enhancing professionalism and increasing awareness of the green industry in Idaho. The INLA is filled with friendly, well informed people who enjoy sharing their ideas and knowledge with newcomers and old friends. Membership in the association is extremely rewarding when you use even a fraction of the services and take advantage of opportunities to network and get involved.
	Illinois Landscape Contractors Association (ILCA): Since 1959, the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association (ILCA) has provided members with the resources needed to enhance performance and ensure continued growth and success. ILCA strives to be the leading organization in the landscape contracting industry. Those who perform landscape design, construction and maintenance, as well as those who provide products and services, will find that ILCA membership provides an invaluable professional edge. ILCA is home to over 800 members.
	Iowa Professional Lawn Care Association (IPLCA): The Iowa Professional Lawn Care Association (IPLCA) was founded November 22, 1983. IPLCA became a very active professional group in 1987 with the Ground Water Act. IPLCA joined with the Iowa Turfgrass Institute for the purpose of increasing educational opportunities. IPLCA has earned the respect of regulators and legislators. In 1987, IPLCA awarded Daryle Johnson, of All American Turf Beauty, the Distinguished Service Award for his service to the Lawn Care Industry. In 1995, IPLCA moved its office to Ames in association with the ITI, Iowa GCSA and ISTMA. IPLCA is committed to serving its membership and advancing the professionalism of lawn care specialists throughout the State of Iowa.
	Landscape Contractors Association MD.DC.VA (LCA): The Landscape Contractors Association MD-DC-VA (LCA) provides local resources for landscape professionals to help them maximize their business potential. Through its membership, LCA offers a dynamic and professional community of landscape contractors, landscape architects and designers, grounds departments, educational institutions, and suppliers joined together in a supportive environment. Each member benefits from increased opportunities for mentoring, knowledge exchange, education through seminars and conferences, training and testing for certification, a legislative voice and enhanced visibility among potential customers.
	Lawn Care Association of Pennsylvania (LCAP): In an effort to promote and protect their businesses, a group of Pennsylvania lawn care firms formed the Lawn Care Association of PA (LCAP) in 1989. LCAP has grown to become an organization comprised of concerned individuals, such as owner-operators, applicators, suppliers, and distributors, who take an active interest in the health, growth and direction of the lawn care industry in Pennsylvania.
	Minnesota Nursery & Landscape Association (MNLA): The Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association (MNLA) is Minnesota’s largest horticultural trade association. The organization was originally formed in 1925 as the Minnesota State Nurseryman’s Association, and in 1988 changed to its current name to accurately reflect the diversity of its members. Today, 1,500 firms are part of MNLA. MNLA is dedicated to helping its members by: Providing education Providing tools for industry marketing Monitoring and influencing government affairs Promoting professionalism Responsibly improving and maintaining our environment Encouraging cohesive relationships with national organizations Promoting member collegiality and networking Each industry segment implements on-going continuing education programs, and in cooperation with the University of Minnesota, the association sponsors the MNLA Certified Professional program. MNLA publishes the “Plants for Outdoor Living” catalogs: Trees and Shrubs, Seasonal Color, Perennials, and the hardscapes catalog, Ideas for Outdoor Living. MNLA operates the consumer website, GardenMinnesota.com, and each year promotes its members with an outdoor garden display at the Minnesota State Fair, a Christmas tree in the state capitol rotunda, the MNLA Landscape Awards program, and by publishing Garden Minnesota Yearbook.
	Montana Nursery & Landscape Association (MNLA): The mission of The Montana Nursery and Landscape Association (MNLA) is to provide programming, information, and other opportunities for professional development of direct benefit to its members. MNLA monitors and lobbies governmental agencies on issues relevant to the membership. MNLA promotes the nursery and landscape industry in Montana through education and community interaction. MNLA was formed in 1954 by a group of professionals who shared similar concerns and interests in the emerging industry of horticulture. In the years that followed, the industry in Montana grew, and so did MNLA. We now represent nursery stock growers, retailers, landscape contractors, garden center owners, irrigation contractors, landscape architects, allied industries and associated industry individuals within – and outside – the state of Montana. There are a growing number of benefits of belonging to MNLA, including legislative and regulatory representation; high-quality continuing education through seminars, publications, and certification; referrals; and numerous networking opportunities. Our annual Montana Green Expo is held annually during the first full week of January and our Fall Tour is held annually in August or September. Our newsletter – “The Leaflet” – is published four times a year. Visit our website at plantingmontana.com or contact our office at 888.220.1569.
	The New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association (NJLCA): The New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association (NJLCA) is a group of professional landscape contractors dedicated to advancing the integrity, proficiency, and continued growth of the landscape industry. As the largest state association comprised of landscape contractors in New Jersey, the NJLCA provides invaluable educational information, free monthly membership meetings, bi-annual CLT exams, the largest landscape trade show & conference in the Tri-State area, and The New Jersey Landscape Contractor, a state-wide magazine. In addition to these great benefits, the NJLCA also holds an annual golf classic, pizza night, educational conference, a member newsletter, a member discount program, several opportunities to earn DEP credits per year and much more!
	New York State Turf & Landscape Association (NYSTLA): New York State Turf and Landscape Association (NYSTLA) is a collective of green industry professional contractors, vendors and educators. The association was formed for the mutual advancement of interests of its members, to reform abuses, to instill principles of justice and equality in the turf and landscaping business, to protect its members from irresponsible customers, to encourage frequent consultation among its members for the promotion of the common interest of its members, to adopt safety rules and regulations for the prevention of accidents and injuries in connection with the turf and landscaping business, to gain proper and equitable insurance rates for its members, to eliminate unfair competition and unfair business practices, and to do all such acts as may be necessary, proper and advisable for increasing the business of its members.
	Ohio Landscape Association (OLA): The Ohio Landscape Association (OLA) is a non-profit trade association for landscape contractors and their suppliers. Its mission for more than 40 years has been to encourage professionalism and ethical standards among landscape contractors through educational opportunities and to promote the image of the landscape industry. The OLA is a valuable resource to its members, providing them with tools to increase sales and reduce their expenses along with a multitude of other benefits including educational and networking opportunities and great savings within its group workers’ compensation program. The OLA also takes an active advocacy role in protecting and furthering its members’ business interests at both the state and federal levels.
	Ohio Lawn Care Association (OLCA): The Ohio Lawn Care Association (OLCA) serves the lawn care and affiliated industries by providing essential agronomic, business, education, and legislative resources to it’s 500+ members. OLCA is the voice of the lawn care industry in Ohio.
	Ohio Nursery and Landscape Association (ONLA): The Ohio Nursery and Landscape Association (ONLA) is a non-profit trade association, incorporated in the State of Ohio, representing the interests of the state's nursery, garden center and landscape industry. Membership is comprised of nursery stock growers, landscape contractors and maintenance firms, garden centers, arborists, greenhouse growers and allied suppliers. The ONLA endeavors to: Foster and promote the sale and use of nursery products and engage in any lawful activities which will enhance the ethical and economic progress of the industry Protect the planting public through the advancement of fair and lawful trade practices, customs and uses Improve nursery products and cultivate techniques by supporting research in the field of horticulture and encourage the publication of the results of such research. Cooperate with public agencies and institutions of higher learning involved in the nursery and landscape industry and enlist their cooperation and counsel for our members and the public. Cooperate with governmental agencies in molding policies on legislative and administrative matters in the interest of the public and the industry.
	Pennsylvania Landscape and Nursery Association (PLNA): PLNA is the leading trade association representing Pennsylvania's $5.6 billion green industry. Founded in 1904, its 750 members include production nurseries, garden centers, landscape designers, design-build landscape contractors, landscape maintenance contractors, arborists, interiorscape contractors, florists and other private sector companies in the Northeast's leading horticultural state.
	Wisconsin Landscape Contractors Association (WLCA): The Wisconsin Landscape Contractors Association (WLCA) was founded in Milwaukee in 1966. Since that time the Association has grown to five chapters and over three hundred members. The mission of WLCA is to promote the growth, environmental awareness and professionalism of the landscape industry for the benefit of our communities. Landscape contractors cannot practice their profession within a self-serving vacuum. They must learn, develop, promote and share those special talents which are so unique to our industry. An association pools resources, shares experiences and improves skills to produce an important service profitably. Working cooperatively with WLCA State, the Wisconsin Green Industry Federation and PLANET, local chapters are able to meet local, state and national industry wide challenges, problems and opportunities.