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GREEN INDUSTRY EVENTS View LM's calendar for a full list of industry events. NALP Workforce Summit [Feb. 12-13] Scaling Your Landscape Business [Feb. 20] TOP HEADLINES BrightView acquires California Bay Area company BrightView kicked off 2019 by acquiring Emerald Landscape Co., a commercial landscaping firm located in California’s Bay Area. >>More RCI purchases Bay Landscape Palm and Service Concluded on Dec. 31, 2018, the Bay Landscape deal represents the second acquisition completed by Rotolo Consultants in 2018 and the fourth acquisition in the last two years. >>More Jeffrey Scott to host conference in Boston The event, “Scaling Your Landscape Business,” will focus on helping owners and company leaders learn how to multiply their revenue and dramatically improve profitability. >>More >Companies in the News: Kioti Tractor opens new facility; K&D Landscaping takes home top awards; Vectorworks snags social media award TURF+ ORNAMENTAL Bayer opens new headquarters The Environmental Science business unit of Bayer’s Crop Science division opened its new U.S. headquarters in Cary, N.C. >>More Arborjet releases new flow meter The AccuFlo meter — which is made from 3D-printed carbon fiber — is lightweight and durable, and its electronic control system can adapt and be calibrated to most spray tanks. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT 2019 Buyer’s Guide To Vehicle Tracking — Free Download The right tracking system won’t just tell you where your vehicles are, it will provide information that is directly relevant to your business operations. Download the Buyer’s Guide To Vehicle Tracking and choose the best system for your business. Download Free Guide MOWING+ MAINTENANCE Milwaukee rolls out its new Quik-Lok attachment system Milwaukee Tool is expanding its line of outdoor power equipment solutions with the Quik-Lok attachment system. Get the full scoop on the newest products available in the lineup. >>More DESIGN/BUILD+ INSTALLATION Vista intros Solid Brass landscape lighting collection Designed to provide the aesthetic appeal of brass, the collection consists of six models all of which feature thick-wall, die-cut brass construction finished with a proprietary olde brass process. >>More IRRIGATION+ WATER MANAGEMENT Best practices for irrigation installation contracts Greg Winchel, owner of Winchel Irrigation in Grandville, Mich., knows a thing or two about securing irrigation contracts and making sure they protect his employees and his company. That's why we talked with him to discover his best practices for landing and creating irrigation installation contracts. >>More LM VIDEO The importance of taking time to invest in your business Marty Grunder shares two important lessons about how you can get the most from educational opportunities. >>Watch the video ON THE RECORD Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders Accountability starts at the top As the new year begins, it’s a good time to refocus on our goals for the upcoming year. Check out Phil Harwood's latest blog post for a few tips on how to stay on track in 2019. >>More CURRENT ISSUE >Top tips for selling aeration >Grow with Grunder: Attack 2019 head-on >Is your landscape company software savvy?