All-American Selections Announce 2024 Winning Varieties
All-American Selections (AAS) Executive Director Diane Blazek joined AmericanHort recently to announce the 2024 AAS winners. The organization selected nine new varieties, including five ornamental and three edible plants, based on superior performance compared to similar varieties in the market. The plants were grown by 75 independent judges in 85 trialing sites across North America, […]
December Connect 2023
How to Transform Good Ideas into Great Business
Do you have great business ideas that never get off the ground? Just because an idea sounds good and looks compelling in a presentation doesn’t mean it will work at your company. Turning your ideas into success can be challenging. Here are four steps to test your idea to ensure it will be successful in […]
OSHA expands requirements for online data submission
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently announced it will now require certain employers to submit information from their OSHA 301 – Injury and Illness Incident Report forms annually. This is in addition to the previously required information from the employer’s 300A Summary of Work-related Injuries and Illnesses form. The new information must be […]
Four Proven Steps for Getting Buy-In and Selling Your Ideas
In this program, renowned industry consultant Judy Guido shares the four steps that transform vague ideas into concrete value propositions, differentiated strategies, and successful products and services. Link to slides download Link to download handout Whether you’re a junior employee looking to make an impact or a seasoned professional seeking to drive change, this session […]
Five Marketing Basics for Small Businesses
As a small business owner, you may not be able to hire a full-time marketer, but you can create a successful marketing plan. After all, nobody knows your business better than you. Try these five key marketing basics that can help your business thrive. 1. Branding Effective branding is the foundation of any successful marketing […]
Control of Hazardous Energy
The Control of Hazardous Energy, also known as Lockout/Tagout (LO/TO), is an OSHA regulation designed to prevent unexpected equipment startup or release of hazardous energy that could result in employee injuries. The purpose is to develop a set of procedures that, when used properly, will ensure that machinery or equipment is safely de-energized, isolated from […]
How Automation Can Address Nursery Labor Shortages
Dr. Amy Fulcher presented this live webinar during an educational session. Nurseries across the country are facing labor shortages, but automation can ease the challenges of recruiting, retaining and employing a small staff. According to research from Dr. Amy Fulcher, nearly 80 percent of nurseries have struggled with labor shortages, with 50 percent finding it […]
Industry Insider: Training Tools & Programs
Your company is only as good as your people, and your people are only as good as the training you provide. Learn innovative training tools and programs for effective employee development. Uncover ways to nurture your team’s talent and unlock increased efficiency, profitability, and retention in your business. Our panel of industry experts shares insight […]