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Arboriculture Trees & Shrubs LA003-OT: Introduction to Tree & Shrub Pruning - FULL By combining both aesthetics and science, pruning can be among the most effective methods for landscape professionals to significantly improve the form, growth and health of trees and shrubs. This seminar is for anyone who is going to be pruning, and includes classroom and practical instruction to develop participants’ skills and confidence in pruning basics, and to answer the what, where, why and how of successful tree and shrub pruning. Please be sure to dress for the weather when attending this seminar, and bring PPE (personal protection equipment):gloves, eyewear, etc., and pruners, as outdoor practical instruction is included. Seminar also offered in Ottawa and Windsor, refer to www.horttrades.com/seminars or click here to register online. Attending this seminar will help with CHT Test Component: Pruning Recommended for; General Interest, Tree Care/Arborists, Landscape Maintenance and Parks LO Member Price: $100.00 Non-member Price: $170.00 Maximum Participants: 12 Location: Garden Creations 5100 Bank St. S Ottawa for directions call (613) 822-0716 Date: Tuesday April 6, 2010 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Business/Professional Development/Prosperity Partners LBM016-OT: Estimating for Profit This is a seminar for the business owner or estimator in your firm. This seminar will focus on the logic of estimating in order of operations, with real-life practical estimating exercises. It will also focus on how a good estimate cultivates good clients, and how staff can use an estimate for ordering materials and tracking progress on projects. Participants will leave understanding how overhead is derived from the Income Statement and passed on through estimates. Lunch not Provided Prosperity Partners Pillars: Sales Success and Financial Health Recommended for: General Interest and Owner/Managers LO Member Price: $100.00 Non-member Price: $170.00 Maximum Participants: 20 Location: Monterey Inn Resort & Conference Centre 2259 Prince of Wales Dr., Ottawa for directions call 613-288-3500 Date: Wednesday February 3, 2010 9:00 am - 3:30 pm LBM017-OT: Fees vs. No Fees Why should you charge for your time? Business owners, designers and their sales staff should attend this half-day seminar that will demonstrate why it is necessary to charge for design work in order to develop a prosperous company. People who value time and creativity will always pay for consultations. This seminar teaches how to start charging for your time.LUNCH NOT INCLUDED Prosperity Partners Pillar: Sales Success and Financial Health Recommended for: General Interest, Landscape Design, Owner/Manager LO Member Price: $50.00 Non-member Price: $85.00 Maximum Participants: 20 Location: Monterey Inn Resort & Conference Centre 2259 Prince of Wales Dr., Ottawa for directions call 613-288-3500 Date: Thursday February 4, 2010 9:00 am - 12:00 pm LBM018-OT: Quit hoping for profit – plan for it. - FULL This two-day management workshop will change the way you look at your business forever. Owners and financial managers will be guided through the process of creating their own plan for profit, an operating budget that can be used to manage every critical area of their company. Learn how to set clear and profitable sales and expense targets, price work for profit, calculate waste and make decisions based on logic rather than emotion. The second day will focus on how to implement productivity-improving systems that improve safety, sales, quality, profit and the owner’s lifestyle. Learn to calculate your pricing for profitability, as well as a pay and bonus system the motivates employees to think like owners. If you own or operate a landscape business, this is one workshop you don’t want to miss. For more information on the seminar see the Landscape Management Network, Landscape Management workshop preparation Next Steps to Certification and Prosperity Partners LO Member Price: $100.00 Non-member Price: $170.00 Maximum Participants: 25 Location: Monterey Inn Resort & Conference Centre 2259 Prince of Wales Dr., Ottawa for directions call 613-288-3500 Date: Wednesday December 2, 2009 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Thursday December 3, 2009 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Friday December 4, 2009 8:30 am - 4:30 pm LBM018-OT: Quit hoping for profit – plan for it. LO Member Price: $100.00 Non-member Price: $170.00 Maximum Participants: 25 Location: The Hampton Inn Ottawa & Conference Centre 200 Coventry Rd. Ottawa Date: Monday March 29, 2010 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Tuesday March 30, 2010 9:00 am - 4:00 pm LBM019-OT: Managing Work Crews More Profitably Current or aspiring owners, managers and supervisors, as well as anyone who is responsible for people and results, should attend this seminar. It will review the important factors involved in managing crews productively. The session will also look at the human side of supervising, communication, motivation, supervisory techniques, discipline, conflict management, managing time, setting goals, and the duties of a supervisor. You’ll leave a better leader and a better communicator. Learn how to establish discipline for productivity, motivate employees and more. Lunch Not Included Prosperity Partners Pillar: Professional Operations, Leadership Excellence. Recommended for: General Interest LO Member Price: $100.00 Non-member Price: $170.00 Maximum Participants: 25 Location: Monterey Inn Resort & Conference Centre 2259 Prince of Wales Dr., Ottawa for directions call 613-288-3500 Date: Thursday March 11, 2010 9:00 am - 4:00 pm LBM020-OT: HST Session The Canada Revenue Agency will be implementing the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) effective July1st, 2010; through the CRA this 2 hour presentation will prove to be very informative to small business owners and sole proprietors as they prepare for the HST implementation July 1, 2010. Covering the rules required for a smooth transition to the new tax system with an emphasis on special exceptions. Landscape Ontario with the CRA are providing sessions across Ontario. Sessions offered in London,Milton,Ottawa,Durham LO Member Price: $0.00 Non-member Price: $0.00 Maximum Participants: 25 Location: Monterey Inn Resort & Conference Centre 2259 Prince of Wales Dr., Ottawa for directions call 613-288-3500 Date: Monday March 8, 2010 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Landscape Construction and Installation LC020-OT: Advanced-Grading & Drainage-Get it Right the First Time! This seminar is for those who have had some exposure to grading design and installation. A detailed, in-depth study of both surface and subsurface drainage considerations is presented. Areas covered include detailed grading standards and associated requirements, cut and fill, erosion control, ground rules for effective and safe grading practices and design and construction requirements for retaining walls. Participants will be required to prepare a full grading plan case study for a residential site with non-typical grading issues. Participants should bring extra paper, a calculator and a imperial architectural scale ruler. Lunch Not Included in Ottawa Supports CLD and CHT Test Component: Grading and Drainage. Recommended for:Landscape Construction/Contractors Landscape Design and General Interest LO Member Price: $100.00 Non-member Price: $170.00 Maximum Participants: 25 Location: Monterey Inn Resort & Conference Centre 2259 Prince of Wales Dr., Ottawa for directions call 613-288-3500 Date: Wednesday February 10, 2010 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Landscape Industry Certified - CLT/CLP/CLD LD019-OT: CLD- Equipped to Design Need some design motivation or empowerment? Geared for all landscape designers spend the day and be filled with design information. Discussion topics include design fee structures, design contracts, design inspiration, design principles, CLD requirements and drawing components, tricks of the trade including Dynascape and Sketchup. If you have the Dynascape and Sketchup programs please feel free to bring your personal laptop, you DO NOT have to have the programs to be able to attended. LO Member Price: $100.00 Non-member Price: $170.00 Maximum Participants: 25 Location: Monterey Inn Resort & Conference Centre 2259 Prince of Wales Dr., Ottawa for directions call 613-288-3500 Date: Thursday February 25, 2010 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Business/Professional Development/Prosperity Partners LG012-OT: What You Don't Know Will Cost You This two-part day will interest many industry members. Listen as an Ottawa by-law officer addresses a variety of issues. Find out where and how to get reliable information on fencing, decks, hot tubs, water features, irrigation, tree removal etc. The second part of the day will be hosted by the MTO. You will learn about this year’s changes regarding trucks, trailers, licensing, circle checks, logs and inspections. Lunch Not Included Prosperity Partners Pillar: Professional Operations Recommended for:General Interest, Landscape Construction/Contractors, Tree Care/ Arborists, Landscape Maintenance, Landscape Design and Owner/Managers. LO Member Price: $100.00 Non-member Price: $170.00 Maximum Participants: 25 Location: RA Centre , 2451 Riverside Dr Ottawa for directions call (613)- 733-5100 Date: Friday February 5, 2010 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Plants LP023-OT-A: Ornamental Grasses in the Northern Garden This half-day seminar is aimed at landscape contractors, landscape designers, garden maintenance contractors, plant buyers at garden centres and anyone with an interest in horticulture. Participants will learn how they can save on plant costs, particularly when comparing giant grasses to trees, while producing extraordinary and stunning landscapes using ornamental grasses of all sizes. Lunch Not Included Recommended for:Landscape Maintenance Landscape Construction/Contractors, Garden Centres, Parks, Landscape Design and General Interest LO Member Price: $50.00 Non-member Price: $85.00 Maximum Participants: 10 Location: Ottawa District Hockey Association 1247 Kilborn Place,Ottawa Date: Monday March 29, 2010 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Equipment Handling LS003-OT: Skid-Steer Certification Training - FULL Individuals who want to learn how to operate a skid steer safely and correctly should attend this seminar. It will include instruction on basic operator safety, inspection, and equipment characteristics in accordance with applicable OSHA regulations and equipment manufacturers' guidance. Each participant will receive classroom evaluation and demonstrate proficiency in a simulated job-site environment. Participants are required to bring (PPE) Personal Protection Equipment, work boots, gloves etc. for this seminar. LUNCH NOT PROVIDED. Next Steps to Certification see http://www.horttrades.com/c?c=973 LO Member Price: $110.00 Non-member Price: $170.00 Maximum Participants: 15 Location: Battlefield Equipment Rentals, 92 Alti Place (off Moodie Dr., near Barrhaven) Ottawa (call 613-828-5121 for directions) Date: Monday March 22, 2010 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Safety and First Aid LS007-OT: Standard First Aid with Level "A" CPR This two-day practical first aid course meets WSIB requirements and prepares participants to administer first aid for common landscape injuries. Every landscape crew must have a member with first aid training to assist injured workers. Level A CPR training is included. Participants must bring a blanket. You will receive a St. John Ambulance certificate at a later date. Please note, some branches charge administration fees for reissuing lost or misplaced certificates. To arrange a seminar date specifically for your company, call your local branch of St. John Ambulance. This seminar is also offered in, Durham,Georgian Lakelands, Ottawa, Upper Canada, and the Windsor Chapter (lunch not included) <>BRRecommended for: General Interest LO Member Price: $150.00 Non-member Price: $220.00 Maximum Participants: 18 Location: St. John Ambulance, 5 Corvus Crt, Ottawa (613)-722-2002 (for directions) Date: Wednesday March 24, 2010 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Thursday March 25, 2010 8:30 am - 4:30 pm LS090-OTA: WHMIS Employers are required to provide annual WHMIS training for their workers. This course outlines the legislated requirements of this law. Enroll your staff in this training, as they have the right to know about hazardous products they are working with. Sorry, no on-site registrations. For more details, contact Sheila James at 613-253-7028 or email sjames@farmsafety.ca. **Please note, firms must have WSIB coverage to attend this seminar. Lunch Not Provided Recommended for: General Interest LO Member Price: $10.00 Non-member Price: $10.00 Maximum Participants: 40 Location: Ottawa District Hockey Association (ODHA), 1247 Kilborn Place, Suite D 300 Ottawa (call Lynn for directions and more seminar details at 613-796-5156) Date: Wednesday March 31, 2010 10:00 am - 12:00 pm LS090-OTC: WHMIS LO Member Price: $10.00 Non-member Price: $10.00 Maximum Participants: 40 Location: Ottawa District Hockey Association (ODHA), 1247 Kilborn Place, Suite D 300 Ottawa (call Lynn for directions and more seminar details at 613-796-5156) Date: Thursday May 27, 2010 8:30 am - 10:30 am Business/Professional Development/Prosperity Partners PP001-OT: Building Your Prosperity (formerly Prosperity Partners - Intro Seminar) The introductory Prosperity Partnership seminars will get you started on to the road of success. This program is intended to help green industry members clarify what they excel at and what components of their business needs attention and improvement. A seminar workbook will be provided. Check out Prosperity Online Survey Take this free survey, posted at www.horttrades.com/prosperity, to measure your strengths and weaknesses in the six prosperity pillars. LO Member Price: $100.00 Non-member Price: $170.00 Maximum Participants: 15 Location: Garden Creations 5100 Bank St. S Ottawa for directions call (613) 822-0716 Date: Monday November 2, 2009 9:00 am - 4:00 pm PP001-OT: Building Your Prosperity (formerly Prosperity Partners - Intro Seminar) LO Member Price: $100.00 Non-member Price: $170.00 Maximum Participants: 12 Location: Garden Creations 5100 Bank St. S Ottawa for directions call (613) 822-0716 Date: Tuesday February 2, 2010 9:00 am - 4:00 pm PP002-OT: Prosperity Partnership - Best Practices Seminar If you have completed the first Introductory Prosperity Partnership workshop, this is the next step on your journey. Join landscape professionals and facilitators as they share best practices compiled from the industry champions. Best practices will be looked at in five areas: financial health, professional operations, sales success, leadership and developing customers for life. Cost of seminar includes lunch. Prerequisite: Introductory Prosperity Partners Seminar Questions regarding this program, please contact Sally at sharvey@landscapeontario.com or kathym@landscapeontario.com Recommended for: General Interest and Owner/Manager LO Member Price: $250.00 Non-member Price: $320.00 Maximum Participants: 25 Location: Garden Creations 5100 Bank St. S Ottawa for directions call (613) 822-0716 Date: Tuesday December 8, 2009 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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