2012 Leadership Forum
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Thanks to everyone who made the 3rd Annual Leadership Forum a resounding success!  We were very excited to bring this day of business techniques, industry updates and networking.

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Some 2012 Highlights Include:
  • A comprehensive business course courtesy of the Land Management Network and George Urvari of Oriole Landscaping
  • A tour of the Cornell University Garden led by Dr. Nina Bassuk
  • A comprehensive overview of the Cornell Cooperative Extension program given by Dr. Helene Dillard
  • An overview of NYSNLA's legislative activty, courtesy of Wayne Laird of The Vandervort Group
  • A membership-themed "round robin," where attendees discussed what benefits they want from their membership
  • An discussion of current environmental regulatory laws and how landscape businesses can offer alternatives, given by Dr. Jenny Kao-Kniffin
  • A synopsis of current research into moisture-sensing systems for tree growers given by Dr. Taryn Bauerle
  • A review and preview of landscape diseases all green industry professionals should be aware of, courtesy of Dr. George Hudler

Click here to view photos from the event on our Facebook Page.

Thank you again to everyone, and we hope to see you there next year!

Thank You Again to Our Sponsors

NYS Nurserymen's Foundation

Perennial Sponsor

Batavia Turf

Sugar Maple Sponsor

Experienced Bricks
Unilock

Garnet Sponsor

CST Pavers
NYSNLA Region 3
Techo-Bloc
Woodbourne Cultural Nurseries

WNYSNLA (Foundation Region 6)