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Knowledge • Integrity • Service
Serving Collin, Dallas, Ellis, Fanin, Grayson, Hill, Hunt, Kaugam, and
Rockwall Counties
Texas Nursery & Landscape Association Region IV
November/December
2016
The Power of Networking
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Everyone has heard that old adage “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.”
Too often we find ourselves running so fast that we do not take the time to stop and look at new opportunities—such as meeting new people.
There are many times that I wish I had taken a moment to meet with a representative who had reached out, excited to show me their new product. But, too often, I could not find a break (or muster the energy to make one) in my busy schedule. So, an opportunity that could have led to benefits beyond the obvious – learning about a new, potentially important product – was missed.
You never know what you are going to need until you cannot find it. This includes physical objects, such as envelopes, as well as abstract items like information or a good person for project collaboration. 4 more on
Every Issue Chair’s Message Calendar Industry News Gold Sponsor Spotlight Board of Directors Parting Words
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Gold Sponsor Spotlight Hotchkiss Insurance
Spotlight on Board Member Travis Ward, Secretary
Gold Sponsor Spotlight Industrial Power
- A message from Jodi Joseph, Region IV Chair -
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Holiday Identity Thieves Protection and Prevention 8
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Contact: Jonathan Schlimme (972) 863-1494
2016
Calendar full calendar at tnlaonline.org
- INDUSTRY EVENTS -
November
1 Tuesday
December
13 Tuesday 5-8pm
Ticket: $25
Regional Monthly Meeting at Industrial Power Tuesday, November 1 • 5:30 – 8 pm
436 Powerhouse McKinney, TX 75071
5:30 pm • Networking/social time 6:00 pm • Dinner 6:30 pm • Speaker: Diane Seinetz “Cultivating Success Through a Powerful Brand”
Christmas Party at Main Event
Tuesday, December 13 • $25 • 5 – 8 pm
3941 Central Expressway Plano, TX 75023
MAP
Bring an unwrapped toy
and receive an additional raffle ticket!
5-6 pm • Registration and Networking 6-8 pm • Dinner and Bowling 8 pm • Prizes
All event proceeds benefit City House Regi s t e r
Now!
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Thursday, January 26, 2017 Time: 6:30pm Location: Grapevine REC Center 1175 Municipal Way Grapevine, TX 76051 Limited Seating – First Come, First Serve Reserve your seat now! RSVP: [email protected]
Texas Nursery Landscape Association Regions IV and V would like to invite you to join us for a special presentation by Dr. Charlie Hall, Ellison Chair in International Floriculture at Texas A&M. We have limited seating so we are asking for reservations now. For those of you that have heard Charlie speak you know that you will leave with useful information that helps your business grow and inspires you and your entire team. This is a great opportunity to get everyone excited about the upcoming Spring season!
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When you’re unable to quickly locate the right object/item/person, it can lead to a lot of aggravation, headaches, and mismanaged hours.
The internet has made it easier for us to research and find things that will fulfill our needs. We can even keep a social cyber-pulse through social media channels such as LinkedIN and Facebook. However, will that ever really replace the value of meeting someone face-to-face? The opportunity to interact in the real world, getting a more tangible experience about what someone can offer as an industry professional?
No one has the ability to reach high levels of success without the help of others. Learning to utilize the expertise, connections, and friendly assistance of others has been a key factor in achieving goals throughout recorded history. But, nobody said it was easy!
For the privileged few, networking comes naturally, is seen as fun and sometimes even a contest. For most of us, stepping into a room full of strangers or semi-strangers and striking up a conversation is at best a challenge and sometimes just plain work.
The greatest factor in determining your success in networking is a sincere appreciation of the other people in the room. If you are looking for the good in others and approaching every conversation with interest and care, then you’ll always meet amazing people because you are open to experiencing their best qualities.
I encourage you to challenge yourself. Get out of your comfort zone – grow your network and social skills.
Come to our next TNLA Region IV meeting, boldly introduce yourself to at least one of our members, and have a real, face-to-face conversation.
Truly listen and interact—see what you can learn, start to build a new relationship,
Continued from Page 1 The Power of Networking – a Message from Jodi Joseph
Dec
13 Tuesday
Christmas Party Jodi Joseph
Region IV Chair
5-6 pm • Registration and Networking 6-8 pm • Dinner and Bowling 8 pm • Prizes
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Raised in rural Graham, Texas, I earned a respect for plants, animals, and all other living things. participated in 4-H for 10 years and regularly spent time outdoors hiking and gardening. Translating this respect into higher education, I earned a bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture at Texas A&M University in 2011 and
studied abroad for a semester in Germany. I held a summer internship for a wholesale grower and have been working in the wholesale nursery industry ever since. Although I do love design, I appreciate the time my career allows me to be outdoors and have daily contact with beautiful plant material. Outside of my full-time purchasing and sales position at OakStreet Wholesale Nursery, I can be found hiking in Big Bend National Park, hunting for native Texas plants, or designing floral arrangements.
More information on my adventures and designs can be found here: www.traviswardhorticulture.com
Travis Ward Secretary
Secretary – Travis Ward 214-491-6190 | [email protected]
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Holiday Identity Thieves By: Faye Bishop
Beware Of
Online Membership Programs - Scammers will use "rewards or discounts" pop-up windows under the guise of mainstream companies to get people to sign up with the scammer's company and unknowingly give personal or financial information. No matter how great the offer or specials you should always be skeptical of "rewards or discounts" pop-ups. If you do click on one, make sure to read the fine print and subsequently check your
credit card statement regularly.
Smishing: Authorities say these are automated text messages that ask for personal information. Be sure to always check the call-back number on Google to make sure it is legitimate.
Fake Charities: The holidays bring out the best in most people and our thoughts turn to helping out those less fortunate. That's why you will find so many appeals for the neediest cases out there. Make sure the appeal is real. Call the main office of any non-profit organization that approaches you to make sure they actually have one. Go online and poke around. Check with Charity Navigator or the Office of the Attorney General in your state. Make sure you are actually making a difference, rather than just making some fraudster a little richer.
The arrival of the holiday season leaves open numerous
opportunities for scam artists. It is because this time of year is when when we are most distracted and preoccupied.
There is always somebody looking to separate you from your money and the last thing anyone needs in a tough economy such as this one is to lose their money and identity to a criminal. Below are a few types of scams you should be on the look out for.
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To learn more about saving on your bills and more helpful tips and advice on debt management and finance. You can check out more information at http://www.fixingyourdebt.com Article Source: EzineArticles.com | http://EzineArticles.com/9589365 | About the Author
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Small and Frequent Charges: In these cases, scammers will "test" victims by making small charges on their credit card to see if they are caught. If they go undetected, the scammer will later make larger and larger charges. To be safe, be sure to review your bank statement monthly, and call the company if you don't recognize any charges.
Skimmers: Scammers will capture keypad and card information when consumers input their PIN number at ATMs, gas stations, restaurants, etc. They can then use this to extract money from victims' accounts. To avoid becoming a victim, always select the "credit" option at retailers, gas stations, and restaurants, even if you are using a debit card. By selecting "credit," you do not have to input your PIN and you are less liable for fraud. With ATMs, try to use those at your bank whenever possible.
Counterfeit Products: Scammers will sell counterfeit electronics with faulty wiring and fuses or dangerous chemicals. To be safe, verify that the product is real by checking
the package for any misspellings or otherwise abnormal qualities.
We can't forget about the most common scam which is done through email. If someone contacts you via email telling you that a relative or dear friend has left you some holiday money but that in order for you to receive it you must send them
money in a gift card to get it. Tell them to go screw themselves! It's a scam!
One last thing to keep in mind, public hotspot Wi-Fi is never, ever private. Be mindful of this during use.
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Dallas 4120 International Pkwy #2000 Carollton, TX 75007
Ph. 972-512-7700
www.HIALLC.com
Hotchkiss Insurance has been the endorsed insurance provider for the Texas Nursery and Landscape association for 20 years. With offices in Dallas, Houston and San Antonio we provide insurance solutions for nurseryman, landscapers, wholesalers, and growers throughout the state of Texas. At Hotchkiss Insurance we strive to provide simplicity to the complexity of insurance in order to provide protection in a world of unknowns, which allows our clients to do what they do best and grow their business.
You will find that our Sales Team has an in depth knowledge of the risks associated with businesses in the green industry, and can use that knowledge to provide an insurance program that is specifically aligned to your unique needs.
Our clients enjoy a professional service team that provides advocacy and will get straight to the root of any issue in order to provide the client with coverage or resolution needed to run their business. We are proactive! We strive to be prepared for the changes in the industry that can effect your insurance program. Hotchkiss Insurance understands the dedication our clients have to stretch and grow their business. An abundance of trust is placed with Hotchkiss Insurance to keep that business protected. That personal connection with our clients, runs deep, fostered by an environment of person to person support with transparency in all of our actions.
At the heart of Hotchkiss Insurance team is a deep desire to serve others by providing protection in a world of unknowns. We are eager to provide you with
a comprehensive insurance program for your business.
Over 35 years of service and experience providing businesses with comprehensive insurance programs
on Gold Sponsor
Doug Duncan is an insurance agent for the Dallas area. He also serves as TNLA Region IV’s Retail Director.
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on Gold Sponsor
Industrial Power Truck & Equipment is a family owned and operated
commercial truck dealer that has been servicing the landscape community in DFW for over 30 years. At Industrial Power, we value our local businesses and pride
ourselves in our involvement with the landscaping community. When it comes to purchasing, leasing or having your commercial truck serviced—we’ve got you covered.
We understand that your business's landscape truck may very well be it’s important asset, which is why we’ve fully dedicated ourselves to understanding the needs of the landscaping community.
Industrial Power Truck & Equipment specializing in landscape trucks. We offer the best selection of New & Used Landscape trucks available for either purchase or lease along with a multitude of different specifications and custom fabrications to suit your exact needs. Our partnership with TNLA has given us valuable insight into the intricacies of the Nursery, Landscape & Irrigation industry which is what has allowed us to confidently deliver the ideal landscape truck to our customers every time the need arises.
At Industrial Power Truck & Equipment, we operate out of two convenient DFW locations in both Fort Worth & McKinney. Our facilities combine house over 75 service bays staffed with factory trained and ASE certified technicians. One of the most notable features of our Fort Worth facility is it’s own in house body shop containing a 50ft paint booth. We are known locally as the landscape truck experts and are capable of fabricating custom landscape truck ramps in house for our customers!
So whether you are in the market for a new landscape truck or are just looking to keep the same one running, don’t hesitate to give us a call!
Your business’s landscape truck may very well be it’s most important asset.
Fort Worth 712 N. Beach Street Fort Worth, TX 76111
Ph. 817-834-7473
McKinney 436 Powerhouse McKinney, TX 75071
Ph. 972-632-3737
www.iptruck.com
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The TNLA Region IV newsletter is distributed to more than 1,200 industry professionals. It is published bi-monthly, six times annually:
January/ February
March/April
May/June
July/August
September/October
November/December
For more information or to advertise in this publication, contact Jonathan Schlimme
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Chairman – Jodi Joseph, TCLP Lambert’s | 214-350-8350 [email protected]
Vice Chairman – Alan Richmond Southern Botanical, Inc. | 214-366-2103 [email protected]
Grower Director – Matt Ruibal Ruibal’s Plants of Texas | 972-286-5279 [email protected]
Supplier Director – Kristen Anderson, TCNP Oakstreet Wholesale Nursery | 214-491-6190 [email protected]
Landscape Director – Benjamin Proulx 801-669-6075 | [email protected]
Retail Director – Doug Duncan Hotchkiss Insurance | 972-512-7749 [email protected]
Secretary – Travis Ward OakStreet Wholesale Nursery | 214-491-6190 [email protected]
Treasurer – Greer Pittman Southwest Nursery | 214-245-4557 [email protected]
Communications Coordinator & Newsletter Editor - Jonathan Schlimme Verdant Grounds | 214-763-0492 [email protected]
Board of Directors & Officers
TNLA Region IV
State Chairman – Billy Long, TCLP Billy Long Enterprises | 210-496-7289
Immediate Past State Chair – Johnette Taylor Roundtree Landscaping | 214-824-7036 [email protected]
State Rep, Region IV - Jason Craven Southern Botanical | 214-366-2103 [email protected]
"There are no secrets to success.
It is the result of preparation, hard work,
and learning from failure. ”
~ Colin Powell (1937- )
Texas Nursery & Landscape Association
Region IV NOVEMBER/DECEMBER
2016
Parting Words
