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GREEN INDUSTRY EVENTS View LM's calendar for a full list of industry events. Congress ’19 [Jan. 8-10] Lighting Summit [Jan. 16-17] Effective CEO/COO(GM) Partnerships: The Power of Collaborative Leadership [Jan. 17-18] CURRENT ISSUE > Growth requires ownership at all levels > Prep your family biz for the next gen TOP HEADLINES SiteOne acquires 2 California distributors SiteOne Landscape Supply acquired California-based All Around Landscape Supply and Santa Ynez Stone & Topsoil. Learn more about the deal. >>More SiteOne launches e-commerce website for quick ordering In other SiteOne news, the company launched a mobile-friendly e-commerce website that allows customers to search product availability and place orders for pickup or delivery on the website 24/7. >>More NALP names newest class of Trailblazers These individuals are committed to giving back to the industry through mentoring other industry professionals. Meet the new 2018 Trailblazers. >>More >People on the Move: Kubota names new president; Davey selects new director; and LandCare promotes a branch manager TURF+ ORNAMENTAL Boxwood blight reported in Michigan The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development reported that boxwood blight was detected for the first time in Michigan. Struggling with the disease in your area? Here are a few ways to prevent the spread of boxwood blight. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT Visualize your fleet activity wherever you are Complete more jobs in a day and reduce overtime payments with GPS tracking. Locate vehicles in real-time and optimize routes by allocating nearest drivers to jobs. Create alerts and ensure crews stay within defined zones during working hours. Now from $9.99/mth incl. installation and device. Get A Free Live Demo. MOWING+ MAINTENANCE Polaris Commercial unveils new line of UTVs The vehicle models in the PRO XD line are the two-passenger PRO XD 2000D—which is available in either two-wheel drive or all-wheel drive—and the four-passenger PRO XD 4000D, available in all-wheel drive. >>More DESIGN/BUILD+ INSTALLATION FX Luminaire intros SD wall light Made of die-cast aluminum, the SD is offered in three, six or nine LED options. A ZDC option is also available for zoning, dimming and color applications when used with the Luxor controller. >>More Commercial construction looks to advanced tech to alleviate workforce challenges, study finds The Q4 2018 USG Corporation + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index indicates that 75 percent of contractors believe advanced technologies may improve labor productivity on job sites. Read on for more findings from the study. >>More John Deere redesigns compact wheel loader line Check out the enhanced features on the new 244L and 324L compact wheel loaders. >>More IRRIGATION+ WATER MANAGEMENT Irrigation Association selects top new products The Irrigation Association revealed the winners of the 2018 New Product Contest at the Irrigation Show and Education Conference. Find out which products took home the top prize. >>More LM VIDEO Grow with Grunder: Becoming a small giant Marty Grunder reflects on the idea of small giants and why some companies choose to be great instead of big. >>Watch the video ON THE RECORD Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders Congress delays possible vote on H-2B reforms A tentative plan for the reform of the H-2B guest worker program is currently making its way through Washington. With many H-2B advocates believing it needs to pass before Dec. 31, Gregg Robertson breaks down what the plan includes and what you can do to help. >>More