October 9th: The WMNLA October Meeting took place on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at Landscape Design Services, Inc. in Holland, MI. Attendees enjoyed lunch and listened to presentations by speakers Elliot Rudert of High Format on “Best Practices in Retaining Wall Design & Install” and Marcus Ritsema and Brian Abraham from i3 Business Solutions on “i3 Cybersecurity: Securing Your Business with Managed IT.”
November 13, 2024 – Hortech, Inc. – Spring Lake, MI
Speakers: Anna Olsen, Weesies Bros Garden Center & Landscaping and Ryan Stehouwer, Ever Bloom Plant Health Care
December 13, 2024 – Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc. – Grand Haven, MI
Speakers: Paul Pilon, Opel Growers and Amy Upton, Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association (MNLA) and Local Legislators
January 16, 2025 – Superior Wholesale – West Olive, MI
Speakers: Jason Lerg, Superior Wholesale and Matt Bakker, Landscape Design Services, Inc.
February 12, 2025 – Michigan Wood Fibers LLC – Zeeland, MI
Speakers: MDARD Update and Motor Carrier Update