NOVEMBER 2024 ISSUE

PRESIDENT'S COLUMN

Farewell, And Thank You!

As 2024 comes to a close, my time as Board President of the Ohio Landscape Association also ends. Reflecting back on my tenure, I’m overwhelmed with emotion. Never in a million years did I imagine that I would be writing articles for the Growing Concern, or engaging at this level with so many incredible people.

PERENNIAL FOCUS

The Holiday Bookshelf: 2024 Edition

FISCAL FITNESS

Year End Reviews

As we wind down the 2024 year, here are some important considerations investors should work on as the holidays quickly approach. There are several reasons to make year-end financial and estate planning a priority, because when the year turns over there is no going back.

FOR SAFETY SAKE

Safe Winter Driving

Well, the weather in Ohio is about to change and I don’t know about everyone else, but I get pretty nervous driving in winter weather conditions. The cold, blizzards, blowing wind, ice and slippery conditions are some of the hazards that make me anxious. However, to make this time of the year more bearable, I like to ensure I am prepared for the unexpected. You and your company should do the same thing.

PLANT OF THE MONTH 

Mistletoe

As humans, many of us place value on the concepts of ceremony and tradition, especially around this time of year. With that said, many of the ceremonies/traditions we celebrate are rooted far beyond what we think, often having been borrowed from other cultures. With Christianity being one of the later religions to develop, many traditions thought to be Christian were actually adapted from others.  

FEATURE ARTICLE 

2024: Reflections On The Year

As you lead your business, it’s easy to get caught up in what’s next and never pause to reflect on how far your organization has come. “Many times as business owners, driven by long-term goals and future plans, we forget to step back and consciously celebrate the smaller yet very important accomplishments along the way.”

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