The latest ALCC news, including Colorado Green NOW articles, legislative updates, and programming announcements.
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Wednesday, June 22, 2016 05:00 PM |
(WASHINGTON, DC) -- The H-2B Workforce Coalition applauds the House Appropriations Committee for passing the Returning Worker Exemption amendment to the DHS Appropriations bill today. This crucial element of the H-2B program will help keep American small businesses open and sustain American jobs.
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Wednesday, June 22, 2016 02:00 AM |
There is still time to register to participate in the landscape industry’s annual Legislative Day on the Hill, presented by NALP. ALCC members will travel to Washington, D.C. to visit with Congressional representatives and make their concerns heard. It’s also a chance to learn more about ALCC leadership and see what involvement can do for you, your business, and your industry.
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Tuesday, June 21, 2016 08:00 AM |
This month, Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado (ALCC) received a Power of A Gold Award from American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). The honor, bestowed in the category "The Power to Create a Competitive Workforce," recognizes ALCC’s Day of Service/Landscape Career Pathway Program.
In addition to beautifying the school campus by installing plant life, the landscapes built at Day of Service will become part of the school curriculum. Students at each school will learn about horticulture and landscape and be exposed to the opportunities for a lifelong career. They'll be able to acquire skills for a career immediately after high school, or be aware of the career path if they choose to pursue an industry-related college degree.
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Tuesday, June 21, 2016 06:00 AM |
Brant Zirker (Lifescape Colorado, Denver) was honored with the 2016 MVP ELITE award for his “can do, whatever it takes” attitude toward getting the job done. The ELITE Award for Most Valuable Player (MVP) recognizes an employee who has made an exceptional contribution through his or her involvement, leadership and ability to make a difference in the company.
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Tuesday, June 21, 2016 05:00 AM |
Metco Landscape, Aurora, celebrates 30 years in business this year. Mark Tomko, CEO, got into the landscape industry after the stock market crash of the late 1980s, when he could no longer find work as a stockbroker. He began mowing lawns to earn a living, but Tomko says he still doesn’t know much about landscaping--he is a customer service and marketing guy.
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