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Contact: Joan Haller
Phone: (703) 736-9666
E-mail: joanhaller@landcarenetwork.org

For Immediate Release

PLANET’S CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Herndon, VA, November 1, 2005 — The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) ensures that the green industry will flourish by cultivating the personal, professional, and business growth of those who enhance the world’s landscapes. PLANET fulfills its mission by providing top-notch educational opportunities at events that are scheduled throughout the year. PLANET invites all green industry professionals to take part in the following events and to benefit from the training, networking, and resources that are essential to growing their businesses.

Executive Forum
February 2–5, 2006
Hyatt Regency Lake Las Vegas, Henderson, Nevada
Executive Forum offers PLANET members an event that is a true combination of business and pleasure. The three-day meeting includes morning educational sessions, discussion groups, and networking opportunities, as well as time for golf, sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment. Company owners and top management find it to be the perfect time to see old friends, make new acquaintances, and share best practices, while gaining valuable knowledge on the hot topics and business issues that concern them most.

Student Career Days
March 23–26, 2006
Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
Celebrate 30 years of successful Student Career Days (SCD) by joining PLANET at Brigham Young University to reach out to the future leaders of the green industry. PLANET’s Student Career Days (SCD) offers future green industry employees the opportunity to network with potential employers and provides a forum for businesses to recruit tomorrow’s talent. This event includes an exciting kick-off event at Utah Olympic Park, a campus tour, competitive student events, a career fair, and a keynote presentation from Stephen R. Covey, famed author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Since 1977, SCD has grown to become the largest recruitment event in the industry, offering both recruiters and students a prime opportunity to further their future success.

Legislative Day on the Hill and Renewal & Remembrance at Arlington National Cemetery
July 23–25, 2006
Holiday Inn on the Hill, Washington, D.C.
Legislative Day on the Hill provides landscape and lawn care professionals with an opportunity to unite and take a stand on Capitol Hill by discussing vital industry issues with legislators. The day before the Hill visits, attendees are invited to volunteer their skills and/or equipment for the “Renewal & Remembrance” project, a national community service effort to beautify Arlington National Cemetery and Congressional Cemetery.

Summer Leadership Meeting
August 16–20, 2006
Wild Dunes Resort, Isle of Palms, SC
Members of the PLANET leadership will gather to plan, strategize, network, and set the future course for the organization at this annual event.

Green Industry Conference
November 1–4, 2006
Hyatt Regency Columbus, Columbus, OH
Green industry business owners, managers, supervisors, and employees of all kinds will find something to spark their interest and improve their knowledge and skill levels at this
dynamic, information-packed conference and trade show. PLANET’s Green Industry Conference features top-notch education and networking opportunities targeted specifically for landscape and lawn care professionals. This unique event will equip conference participants with the tips, techniques, and “how-tos” they will need to increase their success in this fast-paced industry. Plus, attendees will have the chance to view the vast array of new products, technology, and services on display at the Green Industry Expo.

For more information about PLANET events, please contact the PLANET office at (800) 395-2522 or www.landcarenetwork.org.

PLANET represents approximately 4,300 green industry service provider companies and suppliers nationwide that specialize in design/build/installation, interior plantscaping, lawn care, and maintenance. These firms and their employees represent more than 100,000 green industry professionals.