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GREEN INDUSTRY EVENTS View LM's calendar for a full list of industry events. LM Growth Summit 2019 [November 11-13] The Grow Group — 2019 Elite Retreat: Operational Excellence [November 19-21] Marty's Super Sales Bootcamp [December 10] CURRENT ISSUE >Diversity: Creating a thriving female-owned business >Employee retention: Always be recruiting >Safety: Keep preventive maintenance a priority TOP HEADLINES Mulch Mate expands lineup with 2 new products at GIE+EXPO Mulch Mate founder, Nick Carlson, along with the rest of his team, unveiled two new products at GIE+EXPO — one of which was a complete surprise to all in attendance. See the new releases for yourself. >>More Herring Group accepting applications for Landscape Peer Benchmark Report The Herring Group is accepting applications now through Nov. 1 for its Landscape Peer Benchmark Report webinar, which will be held on Dec. 4. The report serves as a tool for future planning and budgeting. Last call — apply today to participate. >>More Kentucky lawn care company pays $100,000 in back wages, damages and penalties following U.S. DOL investigation After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division, Michael Osbourn, the owner of Mike Osbourn Lawn Care, will pay $76,067 in back wages and liquidated damages to 69 employees. View more details. >>More New software, educational offerings with LMN LMN, a provider of landscape business management software, released LMN 19.10 at GIE+EXPO. It includes a new customer relationship management app and faster scheduling options. Learn more. >>More >People on the Move: Promotions and appointments from LandscapeHub, PBI-Gordon, Walker, NALP and more     SPONSORED CONTENT Save time & money with HD aerial imagery What if you could save minutes, hours or even days to help your bottom line? It’s time to stop asking “what if” and start saving time & money with Nearmap HD aerial imagery. See. Bid. Win! All within minutes. Learn more TURF+ ORNAMENTAL New ride-on spreader-sprayer from Turfco Turfco Executive Vice President Scott Kinkead spoke to LM's Seth Jones at GIE+EXPO to share how Turfco is celebrating its 100th year in business — with the release of a new riding spreader-sprayer. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT Better bags grow better lawns and businesses “You get what you pay for” is especially true for fertilizer. Knowing exactly what’s in your bag leads to smarter budget management and healthier lawns. See how blends with enhanced-efficiency fertilizers offer better nutrient delivery to plants and more advantages for your business. Learn more MOWING+ MAINTENANCE BROUGHT TO YOU BY ECHO Husqvarna robotic automower in action Seth Jones asked the same questions GIE attendees were asking about Husqvarna's new robotic automowers. Find out answers from Andy Grayson, global product manager of Husqvarna. >>More Cub Cadet’s self-leveling seat debuted at GIE+EXPO Cub Cadet unveiled the new PRO Z 972 SDL. It comes equipped with a self-leveling air-ride seat and it offers peak comfort when mowing on steep slopes up to 25 degrees (46 percent of grade). Learn more. >>More Stihl debuts fuel-injection chainsaw, other products at GIE+EXPO During GIE+EXPO, Stihl debuted a fuel-injection chainsaw, the MS 500i. The chainsaw is available with a 25-inch bar and chain and as an optional wrap-handle version, the MS 500i R, also with a 25-inch bar and chain. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT Get 3 months free GPS vehicle tracking with Quartix This October, get three months free with any 12-month Quartix vehicle tracking contract! Save time | Save money | Live location | Free mobile app Learn more DESIGN/BUILD+ INSTALLATION New Holland’s compact excavator makes its debut Attendees at GIE+EXPO had a chance to try several new offerings from New Holland, including the C245, the largest compact track loader in its line. Hear from Ryan Anderson, New Holland product marketing specialist, about the product's features. >>More Belgard Collections organize, promote paired products Collections by Belgard group products and textures in themes to better help outdoor designers and contractors find complementary product offerings that pair with a home’s style or design. See all six collections. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT SiteOne Offers Contractors Powerful Online Ordering Website SiteOne Landscape Supply recently launched SiteOne Online, a mobile-friendly site that gives new productivity tools to contractors. After creating a free account, customers can place orders for pickup or delivery 24/7, plus search product availability at their branch and access customized pricing. Learn more IRRIGATION+ WATER MANAGEMENT Water World: Climate conquered California’s High Desert climate makes for a challenging work environment. Stay Green's Dave Colburn and his crew confronted extreme weather conditions while installing an irrigation system for a community in Palmdale, Calif. Find out more. >>More LM WEB EXTRA Meet Coffeeboxx: One tough coffee machine GIE+EXPO had a little bit of everything ... including a coffee maker. Learn about the coffee maker that's tough enough to survive underneath the tires of a Jeep Wrangler. >>More You are subscribed to LM Direct! as @{Email Name}@. Forward to a friend | Change your subscription preferences | New subscriber sign-up If you wish to leave this mailing list, simply unsubscribe. | Refer to our Privacy Policy. Look forward to us each Thursday? 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