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CURRENT ISSUE >Efficiency Tip: Clocking in remotely >Step by Step: How to perform stump grinding TOP HEADLINES Finance expert sheds light on BrightView’s income statement, profit margins Armed with his experience as a CFO of both public and private companies, Greg Herring breaks down BrightView's financial information to offer a clearer picture of the company's profit margins. >>More Related: We talked with BrightView's CEO about its IPO, growth and how employees are benefiting. >>More OPEI appoints new board member, hosts 66th annual meeting The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute appointed Earl Bennett, president, Husqvarna Professional Products, to the board. Learn about the other announcements and changes discussed at this year's meeting. >>More >People on the Move: NALP adds new vp of government relations; Anuvia names new CFO; LandCare promotes new branch manager     SPONSORED CONTENT Learn how landscapers are using aerial maps to win business faster From prospecting new opportunities to creating winning proposals, aerial imagery is an efficient tool that can be used to grow your business. Find out how you can use it to scale operations faster and without ever leaving your office. Learn more. LM150 BROUGHT TO YOU BY John Deere LM150: Who's who Landscape Management Editor-in-Chief Marisa Palmieri offers a breakdown of the top LM150 companies, including the new company that jumped into the top 10. >>More TURF+ ORNAMENTAL Show me the money: A look at successful incentive programs Companies are offering commission, bonus and incentive programs to increase production rates and motivate their lawn care crews to go the extra mile. Here's how three companies are getting the most from their incentive programs. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT Case Study: Chinch bug problem solvers Gardenmasters of SW Florida relies on its portfolio of green and healthy lawns to sell its insecticide services. With one annual application and no callbacks, the company sees 10 to 18 percent growth each year with the help of Meridian insecticide by Syngenta. Learn more. MOWING+ MAINTENANCE OPEI releases educational materials to contend with leaf blower restrictions The new materials are compiled into a toolkit—available in English and Spanish—for end users to reference when helping educate the public, local officials and the media. Find out what is included in the toolkit. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT How to decrease monthly fuel costs With fuel costs creeping up this spring and summer, you’ve likely noticed your monthly bill going up as well. While the cost of fuel may be out of your control, you can control how much your business consumes. One way to do this is by using a GPS tracking system that provides tangible answers about the root of excessive fuel consumption. Read this article to see how three businesses dramatically reduced their fuel costs with GPS Insight. Learn more. DESIGN/BUILD+ INSTALLATION BROUGHT TO YOU BY GIE+EXPO Midwest Equipment acquires Nighthawk Machinery Midwest Equipment, a manufacturer and supplier of tires, tracks and undercarriage components for compact equipment, acquired Nighthawk Machinery. Read on to learn what the acquisition adds to the company. >>More ExakTime launches new site ExakTime, a digital time and attendance solution for construction and field services, launched a new digital media site for the construction industry: Fuel. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT Education for Lawn & Landscape Professionals The National Association of Landscape Professionals provides education tailored to lawn & landscape professionals designed to help you take your business to the next level. Workshops available in major cities throughout the U.S. Learn more. IRRIGATION+ WATER MANAGEMENT Smart Rain intros new controller, software platform Smart Rain’s controller is compatible with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and cellular devices. It includes a 5-inch full color touch screen display and waterproof controller box. Get the full scoop on the company's latest tech. >>More ON THE RECORD Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders The state of immigration, H-2B reform in Congress The last few weeks have been a roller coaster for the H-2B visa program, with a (slight) glimmer of hope coming in the form of a new immigration bill in mid-June only to be dashed by an overwhelming defeat. LM government relations guru Gregg Robertson offers an update on all the latest happenings. >>More