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ANLA Partners with OFA and GCA for 2009 Educational Programs
(posted November 14, 2008)
ANLA has partnered with the Association of Floriculture Professionals (OFA) and the Garden Centers of America" (GCA) to exchange member pricing benefits for key programs in 2009. ANLA members will have the opportunity to attend the OFA Short Course in July and the GCA Holiday Tour in November at member pricing. OFA and GCA members are welcome to attend the ANLA Management Clinic in February at the ANLA member price.

Click here to read the press release regarding the OFA partnership.

Click here to read the press release regarding the GCA partnership.

To learn more about the 2009 ANLA Management Clinic, visit www.managementclinic.org.

Register Now for the 2009 ANLA Management Clinic!
(posted November 12, 2008)
The schedule for the 2009 ANLA Management Clinic has been built to include sessions that address the challenging marketplace and tighter economy. According to ANLA President, Greg Schaan, Imperial Nurseries (CT), "Our goal this year was to offer our attendees a program that would directly address the tough economic climate. One that would talk about how to run leaner, work with banks and identify new opportunities. In short, an event you can't afford to miss." The full schedule for the 2009 ANLA Management Clinic, the green industrys premier business education event, to be held in Louisville, KY February 6-9, 2009, is now available at www.managementclinic.org.

Bob Dolibois featured as a Distinguished Lecturer at Texas A&M University's Horticultural Sciences Department
(posted November 08, 2008)
ANLA' Executive Vice President Bob Dolibois was featured as a keynote presenter for the Ellison Chair in International Floriculture Distinguished Lecture Series of Texas A&M University's horticultural sciences department. Bob's full presentation about the future of the green industry can be viewed here.

Department of Homeland Security Issues Final Supplemental No-Match Rule--New Developments
(posted October 28, 2008)
The Bush Administration has published a supplemental final rule requiring employers receiving reports of social security name and number mismatches to take specified actions. The decision of whether to allow the rule to proceed is in the hands of a federal district judge.

Click here for legal analysis of the government?s latest action.

H. MARC CATHEY (1928 ? 2008)
(posted October 10, 2008)
ANLA is saddened by news of the death of Henry Marc Cathey. Dr. Cathey devoted most of his life and a long, distinguished career to the horticulture industry. Notably, he served as director of the U.S. National Arboretum for ten years, launching now-famous exhibits such as the National Bonsai and Penjing Museum. He later became president of the American Horticultural Society, and was also largely responsible for the establishment of the Floriculture and Nursery Research Initiative partnership with ANLA and others. Dr. Cathy will be remembered, and missed greatly, by all whose lives and work he touched.

Green Industry Partners Launch New Website Featuring Career Information for Students
(posted September 16, 2008)
Click here to read full press release.

Green Industry Responds to EPA Rulemaking on WaterSense
(posted September 15, 2008)
ANLA, participating in a coalition with green industry partners, has filed a public comment on the EPA's draft rulemaking for specifications on water usage for single family homes. The project, titled "WaterSense," calls for reduce water usage for residential landscapes, and the original draft proposal was particularly problematic.

Click here to see the coalition's comments.

Greg Schaan Assumes Presidency of ANLA
(posted July 24, 2008)
Greg Schaan, President and CEO of Imperial Nurseries (CT), assumed the presidency of ANLA during the Annual Meeting in Columbus,OH.

Click here to read full press release.

Meet Gary Blondell...
(posted July 07, 2008)
Learn more about the person behind the ANLA ad. Click here to visit the page for Gary Blondell of Gary's Gardens!

CHRYSANTHEMUM RUST-PREVENTION IS BEST CURE
(posted June 30, 2008)
Propagators and associations have come together to develop educational resources for growers interested in preventing Chrysanthemum White Rust.

Click here to view or download the PowerPoint presentation.

IMMIGRATION AUDIT GUIDANCE REVISED
(posted June 30, 2008)
With the expected increase in immigration enforcement, ANLA has updated its guidance for employers.

Click here to review the guidance.

Q&A on Light Brown Apple Moth
(posted May 19, 2008)
USDA?s Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service has published a detailed Q&A paper on the Light Brown Apple Moth, which is the target of an eradication program in California.

ANLA Joins the European Landscape Contractors Association (ELCA)!
(posted February 10, 2008)
ANLA is proud to announce that we are one of 19 national landscaping associations to join ELCA. A benefit to ANLA members is that they will be able to join a committee of firms to exchange information as well as experience with other member companies.