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GREEN INDUSTRY EVENTS View LM's calendar for a full list of industry events. NALP Regional Workshop: Become a Destination Company (Baltimore) [Aug. 21 - 22] Webinar: Building a Board of Advisors for Your Landscaping Company [Aug. 23] CURRENT ISSUE > Irrigation startups and shutdowns > Making the most of a labor force TOP HEADLINES Finance expert Herring analyzes BrightView’s financial statements BrightView released its financial statements and related disclosures for the quarter ended June 30. Take a look at Greg Herring’s findings. >>More Related: BrightView reports record revenue for Q3 >>More NHLA to host seminar for dealers, contractors at GIE+EXPO The National Hispanic Landscape Alliance (NHLA) will host a seminar program during this year’s GIE+EXPO, with sessions for dealers and contractors. Get details on the program sessions. >>More ProfitLion event covers leadership styles, valuations, women in landscaping and more Landscape industry veterans came together for ProfitLion’s inaugural Seeds for Success training seminar in Pittsburgh. Here are several takeaways shared from a few of the Seeds for Success 2018 presentations. >>More LandOpt presents company, individual awards at its 8th annual Operations Field Day The LandOpt Contractor Network presented company and individual awards at its eighth annual Operations Field Day, held July 31-Aug. 1. Check out the list of winners. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT Can you control grubs without impacting pollinators? See how Simply Safer Premium Lawn Care in Massachusetts uses Syngenta’s Acelepryn to boost its bottom line without impacting pollinators and earthworms. Learn more. TURF+ ORNAMENTAL Ryan announces second annual National Aerate your Lawn Day Ryan, a manufacturer of turf renovation equipment, set its second annual National Aerate your Lawn Day for Sept. 15. Learn more about the event and get some aeration tips. >>More MOWING+ MAINTENANCE Greenworks Commercial adds new brushless top handle saw Greenworks Commercial expanded its product line with the GS 110 10-inch brushless top handle saw. Take a look at its features. >>More SGS Hawaii joins LandOpt SGS Hawaii joined LandOpt, becoming the fifth LandOpt contractor in seven months. See how the partnership will benefit both companies. >>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. DESIGN/BUILD+ INSTALLATION BROUGHT TO YOU BY GIE+EXPO Avant Tecno adds new loaders Avant Tecno introduced two new loaders, the 423 and 523. The new models replace the existing 420 and 520 models. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT Save 50 percent on GIE+EXPO Registration Headed to GIE+EXPO this fall? We hope to see you there! And we have some great news… as an LM reader, you qualify for half off your registration fee. Follow the link below to register today! Register here. IRRIGATION+ WATER MANAGEMENT Ewing opens first New York location Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply opened its first New York location on Long Island, N.Y., earlier this month. >>More SNOW+ ICE MANAGEMENT Winter Equipment now selling to contractors Winter Equipment will expand into the contractor distribution and sales markets. Learn more about the company's contractor-targeted products. >>More