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USCIS Fee Schedule Final Rule

The Department of Homeland Security published the final rule U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Fee Schedule and Changes to Certain Other Immigration Benefit Request Requirements on January 31. The rule will take effect on April 1, 2024. The new fee schedule affects various humanitarian, family, and employment-based immigration benefits. USCIS has revised its fee […]

USDA Invests >$70 million for Invasive Pests and Diseases

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced they are investing over $70 million in 374 projects through the Plant Protection Act’s Section 7721 program. Section 7721 is vital to AmericanHort, our members, and the horticulture industry as we invest time and resources to ensure that these Farm Bill-funded […]

Building a Professional Brand: Insights from Grow Forward

In a world where first impressions are everything, your professional brand is your passport to success. In the first Grow Forward webinar, speaker Becky Paxton shared how to build a brand to set yourself apart in the green industry. As a publicist, Becky is well-versed in helping companies build their brands. But building a brand […]

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, […]

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 […]