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The latest ALCC news, including Colorado Green NOW articles, legislative updates, and programming announcements. 

Webinar today for H-2B stakeholders Email
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Monday, February 22, 2016 02:00 AM


H-2B myths vs. factsThe Employment and Training Administration's (ETA) Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) will host a public stakeholder webinar today, Monday, February 22, 2016, starting at noon Mountain time. The webinar will run approximately 1.5 hours. To join the event, please use the below instructions:

              • Go to or click on: https://dol.webex.com/dol/onstage/g.php?MTID=e5d2c3aa2de3806cdaa9937a40c8e8d6c
              • Enter your first name, last name and e-mail address.
              • If prompted, enter the event password: Abcd123$
              • Click on "Join Now"
              • Dial the toll-free number 1-866-421-8739 and enter access code: 939 193 9 to hear the audio portion of the webinar or use the audio function of the Web Ex software to stream audio.

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Rep. Becker named Legislator of the Year Email
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State Representative Jon Becker Named Legislator of the Year by the Green Industries of Colorado

Rep. Jon BeckerDENVER, CO – Representative Jon Becker (R-Sterling) was named “Legislator of the Year” by the Green Industries of Colorado (GreenCO). The award was presented to Representative Becker at the annual ProGreen EXPO conference and tradeshow on February 10, 2016.

“GreenCO chose Representative Becker as its Legislator of the Year because of his knowledge and support on a variety of key GreenCO legislative issues in the past year, including transportation and tax issues, but most notably for his work on reauthorizing the state Pesticide Applicator law,” said GreenCO lobbyist Jay Hicks. “He is a knowledgeable, business-friendly legislator and an asset at the state capitol.”

House District 65 includes which includes Cheyenne, Kit Carson, Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick and Yuma counties. Currently, he is the ranking Republican on the House Transportation Committee. Representative Becker was elected in 2014. Since being elected, Rep. Becker has also been named the Community College Legislator of the Year.

 
Could a refueling service drive your efficiency? Email
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Monday, February 08, 2016 02:00 AM

 

Swingle propane tanksOutsourcing the refueling process has increased efficiency for Swingle Lawn, Tree and Landscape Care’s fleet management. With 170 vehicles to manage and many needing a fill-up more than once a week, the service saves staff time, congestion and addresses safety issues.

Swingle’s fleet manager, Terry Overhuls, shared with Colorado Green NOW how the process works and how it has boosted overall company efficiency.

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New info about Emerald Ash Borer Email
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Monday, February 08, 2016 02:00 AM

 

emerald ash borerColorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) has released an updated brochure for dealing with the threat of Emerald Ash Borer. View or print the brochure, “Emerald Ash Borer: Options for Safe Handling of Ash Tree Wood.”

Colorado Green NOW spoke with Laura Pottorff, M.S., CGG about the latest information available. Laura is CDA’s Program Manager (Nursery, Phytosanitary, Plant-Pest Quarantine, Seed).

Colorado Green NOW: Are there developments with Emerald Ash Borer that have surprised you? Or is it developing as expected?

Laura Pottorff: Since we only have 2 to 3 seasons of observations it's hard to draw any conclusions. Similar to the Mid-west, this pest is very hard for us to detect early. If anything, we have been surprised and frustrated with how hard the pest is to detect.

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VIDEO: Millennials in the workplace Email
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Monday, February 08, 2016 02:00 AM

 

Millennials are the largest single demographic and will soon be the majority of the workforce. Hear what Mountain States Employers Council has to say about adapting to the wants and needs of this next generation.

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