CCLA NEWS !!!
SiteOne Landscape Supply Chili Cookoff October 31, 2018
When: Wednesday, October 31st, 2018
Time: 11am – 2pm
Where: SiteOne Landscape Supply | 58 Echo Road Mashpee, MA
Join us for our 7th Annual Chili Cookoff & Customer Celebration at our Mashpee branch! Not only will you be able to enjoy the best chili around, but there will be BBQ and wood-fired pizza for all. Vendor reps will be at the branch answering questions, displaying product and giving away prizes. Don’t miss out on some great day-of-event sales as well! All donations & raffle proceeds will go to A Baby Center, the diaper bank of Cape Cod & the Islands.
Building Business For The Skilled Trades
Earn a Certificate in Small Business Management.
Invest in your future! Learn how to take the next step – whether it’s starting or acquiring a new business or improving your existing business…
When: Nov 5, 19, 26 – Dec 10, 17 – Jan 7,14
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Where: Cape Cod Beer, 1336 Phinney’s Lane, Hyannis
* Light dinner and beverages will be offered
This 7 part interactive workshop led by experienced business people and tradespersons will explore: read more…
IrriTech is offering 2 events in November.
- Irrigation Installation Training on November 5th
- Irrigation Contractor Training and CIC Exam on November 13th and 14th
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR UMASS EXTENSION’S GREEN SCHOOL
UMass Extension’s Green School is our bi-annual certificate course, scheduled for this fall in Milford, MA. Green School meets twice per week starting October 29 and runs through December 13, 2018. Three educational tracks are offered: Landscape Management, Turf Management, and Arboriculture. Green School will not be offered again until fall 2020.
For eligible employers, the Green School registration fee may be partially reimbursed through the Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund Express Grant Program. Employers need to submit an online application to the Express Grant program at least 6 weeks in advance of UMass Green School’s starting date. To find out if you qualify and to apply for benefits, go to workforcetrainingfund.org/programs/express-program
For complete information about Green School, including the schedule, curriculum, and registration information, go to ag.umass.edu/landscape/education/umass-extensions-green-school
LOOKING FOR OFFICE SPACE?
CCLA has two offices available for rent.
Each office is approximately 10’x12′. The offices are located on the second floor in Cotuit.
Rent is $350 per office per month. The general office includes a front reception area, kitchen area with refrigerator, bathroom, with shower, conference room with refrigerator, internet, electric, air conditioning, and heat. read more…
Cape Cod Landscape Association, Inc. is a non-profit trade association serving the needs of individuals and businesses working in and involved with the Green Industry on Cape Cod and in southeastern Massachusetts. Founded over 25 years ago, the CCLA has over 200 members.
CCLA is devoted to providing its members with the most useful information to help them make decisions that directly affect their businesses and save them time and money.