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

Utility company work inspires an award just for them Email
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Wednesday, July 13, 2016 04:00 AM

CSU water wise gardenEach year, The ELITE Awards recognize a project that demonstrates the value and rewards of applying sustainable landscape principles to a design/build or installation project. For 2016, ALCC created a subcategory of the sustainability award to recognize a unique finalist that fits into a category all its own.

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Help customers save water and money with Smart Irrigation Month Email
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Wednesday, July 13, 2016 03:00 AM

Smart Irrigation MonthSmart Irrigation Month is a public awareness campaign to promote efficient water use. The Irrigation Association hosts the campaign each July to help educate consumers on how to save water, save money and see better results from their landscape water use.

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Statement regarding Passage of Returning Worker Exemption Email
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Wednesday, June 22, 2016 05:00 PM

 

H-2B Workforce Coalition

(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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Still time to sign up for 2016 Day on the Hill Email
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Wednesday, June 22, 2016 02:00 AM

Legislative day on the HillThere 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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ALCC wins the gold Email
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Tuesday, June 21, 2016 08:00 AM

Power of A Gold AwardThis 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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