Join us 5:30 – 6:00 pm for networking, appetizers, and a cash (credit card) bar. Then, enjoy TWO speaker presentations and Q&A sessions over a buffet dinner starting a 6:00 pm.

Presentation 1: Safety First – Certified!
Speakers: Mike Barwell, NHLA Education Chair; Kathy Taylor, NHTI Director of Workforce Development & Community Education

NHLA and NHTI (Concord’s community college) are rolling out a unique Certificate Program in Worksite Safety for new crew members and team leaders this spring.

This six-week program, starting in late March, will cover basic workplace protocols. Using resources from local Green Industry leaders, ergonomic practitioners, UNH Cooperative Extension experts and Department of Safety Troop G officers, we will offer a compact in-class and hands-on curriculum that surpasses most in-house or paid subscription services.

And we’ll make it affordable, too!

Your crews will learn how to ensure a safe work culture including:
— how to identify hazards and manage risks
— set up a safe worksite and control traffic
— handle materials safely and ergonomically
— inspect, start and stop hand-held and riding/walking equipment
— learn how inspect and hook up trucks and trailers and observe mandated driving protocols
— learn efficient production techniques

Why would owners/managers want to send their workers? If you’ve struggled to train new employees – or simply make it up as you go – this certificate can provide an incentive for recruiting your new employees and empowering your crew leaders. It’s also a great return on investment (ROI).

This gives your crew leaders expert authority for on-site training and operations and can help lower your Workers’ Compensation costs by reducing employee and equipment accidents.

We will explain more at the January 22 NHLA Dinner Meeting. If you want to cover your assets, you don’t want to miss this first-time opportunity to get your workers rolling safely this spring.

Presentation 2: Cross Insurance

Cross Insurance was established in 1954 in Bangor Maine, remains family owned and operated in our 3rdgeneration, and is the largest locally owned independent agency in New England. We are a full-service agency providing Risk Management and Insurance solutions for Commercial Property & Casualty, Surety & Bonds, Employee Benefits, and Personal Lines insurance.  We provide many complimentary services and resources for our clients. New Hampshire Cross Insurance representatives, Matt Williams, Construction Account Executive; and Jeff Gibson, Loss Control Consultant; and Chris Sharpe, President, will be available for discussion.

New Hampshire Landscape Association (NHLA) Discussion Topics:
— State of the Insurance Market
— Snow & Ice Management
— How to Prepare for Common Underwriting Questions
— Risk Management & Transfer Concepts
— Why Managing Risk Matters
— Q&A, as applicable

FEE – $60 per person, dinner included!

All are welcome! You do not need to be an NHLA member to attend. We encourage you to invite a friend who may not have attended an NHLA Dinner Meeting before.