TCIA’s virtual CTSP Workshops are up and running now! Enhance your skills and engage in this comprehensive one-day program from the comfort of your home!
There are several dates to pick from, but spots are limited to the first 24 registrants.
Be sure to sign-up today here: http://ow.ly/q2dI50BEHOS
TCIA would like to thank and welcome our new members who joined in the month of September!
B&B Tree Management, LLC
BH Arboriculture Services LLC
Blu Roc
Bruno Ferazza Tree Service, LLC
Dependable Tree Service, Inc.
Econet Soluciones Ambientales, Corp
Empire Tree
Executive Tree Care
Forrest Tree Service
Living Earth Landscape Design, LLC
Olympia Tree Care
Sierra Logistics Company
SlatTrax
SRC Contractors, Inc.
Tigercat Industries, Inc.
Timberwolfe Tree Service
Trees By Jake, LLC
Truewerk
Visionary Equipment
Looking to learn how to join today?
Visit our website: https://www.tcia.org/
Mark your calendars, registration for the TCI Virtual Summit 2021 will open November 4, 2020!
Join us for this interactive, three-day, online event that’s the perfect opportunity to see the best speakers in the industry and engage with other like-minded individuals.
You will be able to sign up for any of our 25 top-notch educational sessions, explore the show floor and engage in networking from anywhere!
The TCI Virtual Summit 2021 can be accessed from any computer, tablet, or smartphone!
Learn more and sign up for updates today!
Visit https://summit.tcia.org/!
As the owner of a tree company, the responsibility to your employees can be overwhelming. Using industry associations such as TCIA, ISA, and state associations, is indispensable when it comes to implementing your company’s safety program.
Non-compliant operators do not have the same safety concerns and are mostly interested in running a business that avoids responsibility to their employees.
This webinar will cover the importance of educating consumers and potential clients on why they should hire a professional tree company versus a non-compliant operator.
Presenters: Brian Fain- Ferguson-McGuire Insurance Agency
Date/Time: October 6, 2020 4:00PM ET
1 CTSP CEU
Register today: http://ow.ly/K0Nc50BEvxx
The newest episode of the TCIA Podcast is available today!
In this episode, we talk with Aiden about how he got his start at TCIA, what work TCIA is doing in public policy, and how you yourself can get involved in your own local politics.
You can check out our podcast here http://ow.ly/i8cl50BEfAz
To listen to the podcast, you can also visit our website, or just search "TCIA" wherever you listen to podcasts!
Additionally, TCIA has created a newsletter for all things politics called "Rooted in Politics".Want to sign up for the newsletter"?
Sign up here: http://ow.ly/GQCl50BEfAy
Want to learn more about getting involved in your own local politics? Contact Aiden at aobrien@tcia.org
Did you know you can now shop through our mobile app? Browse through our wide selection of training and safety manuals, best practices, and more -all at the tip of your fingers!
It’s easy to get started – just search for “TCIA” in the App Store or Google Play.
Learn more about TCIA's Mobile App: http://ow.ly/8j6N50BuQzk
The newest episode of the TCIA Podcast is available today!
In this episode, we talk with Noel Boyer, Jim Houston, and Stephenie Drago about the size of tree care companies. While each company has its own pain points, Noel and Jim explain that their companies are going through a lot of the same things.
Noel is a CTSP and the owner of All About Trees and Jim is a VP & General Manager at the Dave Tree Expert Company. Stephenie is the Member Experience Manager at TCIA and additionally, both Noel and Jim serve on TCIA's Board of Directors.
You can check out our podcast here http://ow.ly/i8cl50BEfAz
To listen to the podcast, you can also visit our website, or just search "TCIA" wherever you listen to podcasts!
If you feel that your company could benefit from a TCIA I.T. Consulting service, let us know and vote now through our mobile app!
Don’t have the TCIA mobile app? It’s easy to get started – just search for “TCIA” in the App Store or Google Play.
Learn more about TCIA's Mobile App here: http://ow.ly/LJV250BOAxd
When you take a new pair of Clogger Ascend pants out of the box, you get the care and maintenance information, that generous warranty, an awesome sticker you can plaster around the world and, of course, the pants.
So, what’s so tectonic about these new chain-saw pants?
Find out the answer in the October issue of the TCI magazine here: http://ow.ly/Thus50BHXH4
The most common question I hear from other companies that offer plant health care, or PHC, is, “How do we increase our sales?”.
The first thing I ask is, “Are you really looking for that?”
In this article, learn how to increase your PHC sales on the bookends, especially through the changing of seasons.
Read it now: http://ow.ly/qCwk50BHXrx
2020 has been a year of change for all of us.
Staying up to date with the latest industry news in politics has never been more crucial and easier with TCIA’s new Rooted in Politics e-newsletter.
Sign up today to receive these quarterly e-newsletters: http://ow.ly/VUif50BwDIq
Aiden was also recently on our podcast! We talked with him about how he got his start at TCIA, what work TCIA is doing in public policy, and how you can get involved in your local politics.
You can check out our podcast here http://ow.ly/i8cl50BEfAz
To listen to the podcast, you can also visit our website, or search "TCIA" wherever you listen to podcasts!
“Climbing is a skill that takes years to learn, and climbers can spend their entire careers perfecting it.”
In the October issue of the TCI Magazine, John Ball, PH.D., CTSP goes over climbing basics, history, and hazards.
Check it out now: http://ow.ly/SaXg50BHWyj
Jack O’ Lantern Fungus: A Trick Pathogen?
Several mushroom species that are known as the Jack O’ Lantern fungus are very common on and around oaks and other species in the late summer and fall. Knowing this fungus is important to arborists, as it looks very similar to the well-known, root-killing and decay pathogen Armillaria.
Learn more about Jack O’ Lantern Fungus in the October issue of the TCI Magazine here: http://ow.ly/690J50BODrr
A part of Ray Apking’s job at Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC, is to support the company’s roughly 195 regional safety personnel. Additionally, he works with new and experienced tree-industry workers to develop and enhance their skills, safety knowledge, and experience.
In pursuing TCIA’s Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP) credential, Apking, says,
“One of the things I found very helpful was the adult-learning aspect of it. Almost everyone I come across says they were taught by someone who was taught by someone else and so on.”
Learn more about Apking’s story in the TCI Magazine here: http://ow.ly/LKYT50BOCrf
Sign up for our new Virtual CTSP Workshops today: https://www.tcia.org/TCIA/Education_Events/Education/TCIA_Credentialing_Programs/Certified_Treecare_Safety_Professional/About_CTSP.aspx
Two of our Partners Advancing Commercial Treecare (PACT) have announced a strategic partnership!
Bandit Industries, Inc. and Oakmont Capital Services have partnered to offer virtual financing and flexible terms to its dealers and end users.
Learn more about it here http://ow.ly/7n5x50BSwlx
Recently, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) decided to extend select waivers covering various regulatory provisions affecting CDL holders, CLP holders, and drivers operating CMVs due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
These waivers are now valid through the end of the year.
TCIA welcomes these extensions and looks forward to continuing to update our members on the latest news from FMCSA on CDLs and other related issues.
Learn more here: http://ow.ly/vhbD50BOBEo
ANSI A300 Open for Public Review !
ANSI A300 standards are industry consensus standards for the professional management of trees, shrubs, and other woody plants.
Now is the time to provide feedback and have your voice heard in the industry! A300 Part 4: Lightning Protection Systems is out for public review. Comments can be submitted from October 2nd to November 16th, 2020.
Submit your comments here:
http://ow.ly/kqeV50BOBai
While hiring great help is a challenge, it’s just the first part of building a great staff. Your company is probably a mix of experienced help, untrained new hires and everything in between.
When do you start to invest in an employee’s long-term future in your company? More importantly, how are you going to retain your best people?
Learn the answers to these questions and more, by checking out the article, Retention Through Engagement, in the TCI Magazine here: http://ow.ly/vAO650BUEOf
Start conversation, networking, and so much more, all through the TCIA Mobile App today!
Don’t have the TCIA Mobile app? It’s easy to get started – just search for “TCIA” in the App Store or Google Play.
Learn more about TCIA's Mobile App here: http://ow.ly/8twD50BUEgx
When we think of being prepared, we think of proper training or certifications, proper equipment and tools, PPE, knowing job specifics, etc. However, there is one more critical step to ensure safe and successful completion of any job which is often overlooked. After arrival to the job site, the hazard assessment begins and job briefings are completed, and herein lies our critical next step – job-site setup.
Learn about safe and proper job-site setup in the October issue of the TCI Magazine here: http://ow.ly/es5g50BUowP
Get access to High-Level Insights on your Team’s Culture. Measure Employee Engagement in a single department of your organization or your entire business.
Whether you have never executed an engagement survey or annual assessment, The E3One Survey is a valuable assessment tool to give you actionable, science based data. The more you understand your people, the more your people-and your company will thrive.
Available here: http://ow.ly/ezwr50BUo8i
Join us for our next webinar, going over the explanation of redirect advantage and how they can best be applied for a safer work environment while maximizing tree anatomy.
We will also go over the differences of natural redirects versus using basic to cutting-edge false crotches. Each method's pros and cons will be explained. We will conclude with retrievable redirects, and how they can best be utilized for safe working.
Date/Time: October 22, 2020 4:00PM EDT
EARN 1 CTSP CEU
Presenter: Maurice Pilotte – Petzl
TCIA Members: FREE
Non-Members: $20
Register today: http://ow.ly/OyRG50BUlZk
Competitive tree climbing? What’s that all about? Like, do you chop the trees? Do you climb up with those spiky things on your feet?
Krista Strating goes over the ins and outs of competitive tree climbing in the October issue of the TCI Magazine here: https://tcimag.tcia.org/tree-care/climbing-competing-to-learn/
Listen to the TCIA Podcast episode with Krista today here: https://podcast.tcia.org/opportunities-from-climbing-krista-strating/
Does your company use business software, and if so how?
Commercial arborists you talk with will give different reasons why software is good for their business and what aspects of the software they value most. And while use of software by the tree care industry has grown steadily over the years, the software has improved steadily as well, in large part guided by users.
Learn more about how feedback from the field drives innovation in business software in the TCI Magazine here: http://ow.ly/1nhb50C0Mgz
Registration for the TCI Virtual Summit 2021 opens ONE week from today on Wednesday, November 4, 2020!
Join us for this interactive, three-day, online event that’s the perfect opportunity to see the best speakers in the industry and engage with other like-minded individuals.
Sign up for any of our 25 top-notch educational sessions, explore the show floor and engage in networking from anywhere!
Registration will be available in the TCIA mobile app under the “Events” tab, or by visiting https://summit.tcia.org/
Have you signed up for TCIA’s virtual CTSP Workshops?
These virtual workshops are now up and running with great success! Enhance your skills and engage in this comprehensive one-day program from anywhere!
There are several dates to pick from, but spots are limited to the first 21 registrants.
Sign-up here: http://ow.ly/wMPs50C0Lpq
The newest episode of the TCIA Podcast is available today!
In this episode, we talk with Noel Boyer, Jim Houston, and Stephenie Drago about the size of tree care companies and choosing where to work. Does company size really matter when looking for a job? Or is company culture and education more important?
Noel is a CTSP and the owner of All About Trees and Jim is a VP & General Manager at the Dave Tree Expert Company. Stephenie is the Member Experience Manager at TCIA and additionally, both Noel and Jim serve on TCIA's Board of Directors.
You can check out our podcast here https://podcast.tcia.org/
To listen to the podcast, you can also visit our website, or just search "TCIA" wherever you listen to podcasts!
Are you looking for help to address your most pressing business issues with individualized attention and consulting?
The TCIA On-Site Business Consulting program is for tree care companies looking for assistance on a wide range of business issues such as financing, succession planning, budgeting, and sales to name a few.
Sign-up to begin your customized, on-site business consulting program today: http://ow.ly/XUH450C74yv
Registration for the TCI Virtual Summit 2021 is now OPEN!
Click here to register now: https://summit.tcia.org/
Don’t miss out on this 3-day online event that’s the perfect opportunity to see the best speakers in the industry and engage with other like-minded individuals.
Your registration includes access to 25 top-notch educational sessions, our trade show floor filled with exhibitors, networking on a brand new level, and so much more ! We can’t wait to see you there!
TCIA would like to thank and welcome the new members who joined us in the month of October!
Have you listened to the latest episode of the TCIA Podcast?
In this episode, we talk with Noel Boyer, Jim Houston, and Stephenie Drago about the size of tree care companies and choosing where to work. Does company size really matter when looking for a job? Or is company culture and education more important?
Noel is a CTSP and the owner of All About Trees and Jim is a VP & General Manager at the Dave Tree Expert Company. Stephenie is the Member Experience Manager at TCIA and additionally, both Noel and Jim serve on TCIA's Board of Directors.
You can check out our podcast here https://podcast.tcia.org/ or just search "TCIA" wherever you listen to podcasts!
Did you know that you can register for any TCIA event, get the most up-to-date information on everything in the industry, and connect with other professionals all at the touch of your fingers?
Don’t have the TCIA mobile app? It’s easy to get started – just search for “TCIA” in the App Store or Google Play.
Learn more about the TCIA Mobile App here: http://ow.ly/1Y5A50CdP3d
Rigging tools, do you know how to identify and properly use them as a ground technician?
Get an overview of rigging tools for ground technicians in the TCI Magazine here: http://ow.ly/TkNY50CdOLE
TCIA now offers the speed and convenience of online testing for all training courses that were previously purchased as manuals with mailable test pages!
Once you have completed the self-paced study portion of the course, you can register, test, upload supporting documentation, and print and/or email your certificate directly from the online testing portal.
It’s easy to get started, visit http://ow.ly/EVdi50CdOFm
Winter is coming…which can mean different things depending on where you operate in North America. Winter presents cold and icy conditions for some and wet and sloppy for others.
So, what do you need to know to operate a lift safely in these conditions?
Learn more in the TCI Magazine here: http://ow.ly/ZtPD50CdOe3
In this episode, we talk with Mark Chisholm and Amy Tetreault about Careers in Arboriculture. We learn about how Mark got his start in the industry as well as his advice for new and upcoming workers in tree care.
Mark is a third-generation, certified arborist with his family-owned Aspen Tree Expert Company in New Jersey. His expertise in tree care has made him a sought-after consultant and industry spokesperson for the world of arboriculture, and he regularly travels the globe to consult with international arborist associations and conducts educational sessions nationwide on behalf of STIHL.
Additionally, he has won the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) New Jersey Chapter Tree Climbing Championship 21 of the last 22 years and won the ISA International Tree Climbing Championship in 1997, 2001 and, again, in 2010.
You can check out our podcast by going to our website https://podcast.tcia.org/ or by searching "TCIA" wherever you listen to podcasts!
TCIA would like to thank and welcome our new Corporate members who joined in the month of October!
Pink Callers
SlatTrax
Tigercat forestry equipment
Looking for more information about Corporate Membership?
Visit: http://ow.ly/jfNj50Cdxdc
Did you know you can register for TCI Virtual Summit 2021 through the TCI Mobile App?
Check out speaker bios, session details and see who will be attending too! Set up your own personal agenda that can connect directly to your smartphone’s calendar where you can set reminders!
Engage in our TCI Virtual Summit forum or begin your networking experience with other attendees through direct messaging.
Don’t have the TCIA Mobile app? It’s easy to get started – just search for “TCIA” in the App Store or Google Play.
Register now: http://ow.ly/lV9W50CjPpc
TCIA is taking the "20" off 2020 to help you move on to a better and brighter new year! Starting December 1, 2020, EVERYONE get's 20% off the following TCIA products:
• All Tree Care Academy Manuals
• Electrical Hazard Awareness Program and Renewals
• TCIA Best Practices Manuals
Crane/Safety/SRT/Stump Grinder
• ANSI Z133 Safety Requirements
• Tailgate Safety
• Arborist First Responder Field Guide
• Illness and Injury Prevention Program
This offer is good until Dec. 31, 2020, just use promo code “20off” when you check out at tcia.org/shop!
On October 8th, the SBA released a new Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application for loans of $50,000 or less. This application is simplified and may exempt this group of borrowers from reducing their forgiveness for layoffs or wage cuts.
More information and a link to the application can be found here: https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sm1148
STIHL is giving 200 students scholarships to attend our first-ever TCI Virtual Summit for FREE!
This STIHL scholarship is available to college students currently enrolled in arboriculture or a related program.
But what is TCI Virtual Summit? This new TCIA signature event is part tradeshow and part education available entirely on your computer or tablet! This event features top-notch education, exhibits, and engagement, brought to you from a completely virtual platform! And the best part is you can access all of this from wherever you may be!
Ready and excited to attend the event? Enroll today here: http://ow.ly/jlRP50ClRgq
Learn more about TCI Virtual Summit! http://ow.ly/ougr50ClRfR
Gear up is a program created by the TCIAF as well as STIHL to provide FIVE colleges with $5,000 to be used towards the purchase of new STIHL equipment. Selected schools were able to customize their package to help strengthen their college’s tree care program!
Congrats to our 2020 winners!
Paul Smith’s College, Paul Smiths, NY
SUNY Morrisville, Morrisville, NY
University of Nevada-Reno, Reno, NV
Penn State Mont Alto, Mont Alto, PA
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia
Learn more about Gear Up here:
https://outsidecareers.org/gear-up/
Want to see the new and innovative products hitting the tree care industry? This month, learn about ECHO's line of Chipper/Shredders and DPL Telematic's portable AssetView Max in TCI Magazine's Cutting Edge Product feature!
Read more on the TCI Magazine website here: http://ow.ly/NeKQ50CjRys
Black Friday.... Why limit a sale to one day?
That's why, starting on Tuesday, December 1st, TCIA is taking 20% off select products for the ENTIRE month of December!
EVERYONE will receive 20% off the following TCIA products: (members receive 20% off already discounted price!)
• All Tree Care Academy Manuals
• Electrical Hazard Awareness Program and Renewals
• TCIA Best Practices Manuals
Crane/Safety/SRT/Stump Grinder
• ANSI Z133 Safety Requirements
• Tailgate Safety
• Arborist First Responder Field Guide
• Illness and Injury Prevention Program
This offer is good until Dec. 31, 2020, just use promo code “20off” when you check out at tcia.org/shop
TCIA is incredibly thankful for all our members and to be a part of such a fantastic industry! 🦃❤️
Thank you for being a part of our journey this year, we would not be where we are today without you!
Hard work and attention to detail are what Keith Yetzer says helped his business – YTS Companies, LLC, a seven-year TCIA member based in Maple Grove, Minnesota – earn its original Residential/Commercial Accreditation back in March 2016, and then more recently their Utility Contractor Accreditation.
Learn more about Keith’s story in the TCI Magazine here: http://ow.ly/brHd50CqpmI
Looking for more information on TCIA Accreditation? Visit our webpage: http://ow.ly/pRm050CqpmJ
Registration for the TCI Virtual Summit 2021 is OPEN!
Register today: https://summit.tcia.org/
Don’t miss out on this 3-day online event that’s the perfect opportunity to see the best speakers in the industry and engage with other like-minded individuals.
Your registration includes access to 25 top-notch educational sessions, our trade show floor filled with exhibitors, networking on a brand new level, and so much more ! We can’t wait to see you there!
The newest episode of the TCIA Podcast is available today!
In this episode, we talk with Mark Chisholm and Amy Tetreault about Careers in Arboriculture. We learn about how Mark was influenced by others in the industry as well as why networking is an important skill to have.
Mark is a third-generation, certified arborist with his family-owned Aspen Tree Expert Company in New Jersey. His expertise in tree care has made him a sought-after consultant and industry spokesperson for the world of arboriculture, and he regularly travels the globe to consult with international arborist associations and conducts educational sessions nationwide on behalf of STIHL USA. Additionally, he has won the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) New Jersey Chapter Tree Climbing Championship 21 of the last 22 years and won the ISA International Tree Climbing Championship in 1997, 2001 and, again, in 2010.
You can check out our podcast by going to our website https://podcast.tcia.org/ or by searching "TCIA" wherever you listen to podcasts!
Have you registered yet? Don’t miss out on this 3-day online event that’s the perfect opportunity to see the best speakers in the industry, engage with other like-minded individuals, visit our trade show floor, and earn CEU's! Register today!
WED, JAN 13, 2021 - JAN 15, 2021
TCI Virtual Summit 2021
Prepare for the TCI Virtual Summit with the TCIA Mobile App!
Check out speaker bios, session details and see who will be attending too. Create your own personal agenda that can connect directly to your smartphone’s calendar! Engage in our TCI Virtual Summit forum or begin your networking experience with other attendees through direct messaging.
Don’t have the TCIA Mobile app? It’s easy to get started – just search for “TCIA” in the App Store or Google Play.
Learn more about TCI Virtual Summit 2021 here: https://summit.tcia.org/
STIHL is giving 200 students scholarships to attend our first-ever TCI Virtual Summit for FREE!
This new TCIA signature event is part tradeshow and part education available entirely on your computer or tablet! This event features top-notch education, exhibits, and engagement brought to you from a completely virtual platform!
This STIHL scholarship is available to college students currently enrolled in arboriculture or a related program.
Ready and excited to attend the event? ENROLL today: https://summit.tcia.org/students/
Never miss an opportunity to get involved with all things TCIA with the Tip Off!
This bi-monthly newsletter will save you from sorting through your bottomless inbox and puts all the important TCIA information right at your fingertips.
Interested in learning more about TCIA’s Corporate Membership opportunities? Visit: http://ow.ly/BZ5p50CyNvW
TCIA would like to thank and welcome our new members who joined in the month of November!
ACE Tree Care And Forestry
Crossing School of Business and Entrepreneurship/Extreme Tree
Encore Landscape Management. LLC
Fox Valley Tree Care
Goodall Arboriculture LLC
Indeco North America
JPX Tree Service
Nature's Canopy
Noble Oak LLC
Notch Equipment c/o Sherrill, Inc.
Tree Magic
Tree Service Kings
Vertical Supply Group
Learn more about TCIA Membership here: http://ow.ly/AfJI50CyN5Q
Are Your Outrigger Pads Big Enough?
Cranes are only as safe as their setup and operation. This begins, quite literally, with setting a proper foundation for the equipment using outrigger pads.
Learn the proper set up, get resources and more in the TCI Magazine here: http://ow.ly/no0a50CuOSz
Consider a workplace incident where you cannot perform a rescue of an injured climber aloft. Don’t assume the team responding has the skills or knowledge to effect a rescue in a timely fashion. Is there any way you can make a difference in how this rescue is performed?
Read more in the TCI Magazine here: http://ow.ly/cC5650CEP6d
Only a few more weeks left to take advantage of TCIA’s "20" off 2020 to help you move on to a better and brighter new year! This sale includes some of our most popular items.
Visit our shop to start saving today!
Shop: http://ow.ly/g3pW50CDaNk
This offer is good until Dec. 31, 2020. Use promo code “20off” when you check out!
Incidents, or unplanned events that may result in human injury or property damage, are an unfortunate consequence of tree work. It does not have to be this way and we must strive every day to minimize the possibility, but still incidents occur at a much higher rate than experienced in many other professions.
Learn more about job site incidents and responding to trauma emergencies on the TCI Magazine blog here: http://ow.ly/fb2A50CEDr9
STIHL is giving 200 students scholarships to attend our first-ever TCI Virtual Summit for FREE!
This new TCIA signature event is part tradeshow and part education available entirely on your computer or tablet! This event features top-notch education, exhibits, and engagement brought to you from a completely virtual platform!
This STIHL scholarship is available to college students currently enrolled in arboriculture or a related program.
Ready and excited to attend the event? ENROLL today: https://summit.tcia.org/students/
Never miss an opportunity to get involved with all things TCIA with the Tip Off!
This bi-monthly newsletter will save you from sorting through your bottomless inbox and puts all the important TCIA information right at your fingertips.
Interested in learning more about TCIA’s Corporate Membership opportunities? Visit: http://ow.ly/BZ5p50CyNvW
STIHL is still giving out student scholarships to attend our first-ever TCI Virtual Summit for FREE! Don’t miss your opportunity to enroll today for full access to this epic event!
But what is TCI Virtual Summit?
This new TCIA signature event is part tradeshow and part education available entirely on your computer or tablet! This event features top-notch education, exhibits, and engagement brought to you from a completely virtual platform!
This STIHL scholarship is available to college students currently enrolled in arboriculture or a related program.
Ready and excited to attend the event? ENROLL today here: https://summit.tcia.org/students/
Do you know the “Seven Deadly Sins of Workers’ Comp”?
Learn about the Seven Deadly Sins of Workers’ Comp – an analogy used for the classification of vices within Christian teachings – to help tree care owners and managers avoid destructive behavior in the December issue of the TCI Magazine!
Read the article: http://ow.ly/zjFT50CJeGt
We would like to thank everyone for listening to the TCIA Podcast and making it a success!
Currently, we will be taking a brief break in December as we focus on creating Season 2! We will have more of the guests you have come to love as well as new guests who will be bringing their expertise to the show!
So, what can you do as you wait for Season 2 to launch in January? You can listen to past episodes, you can rate the show wherever you listen, you can even tell a friend about the podcast! We are incredibly grateful for your support of the podcast and cannot wait to show you what Season 2 has in store!
You can check out our podcast by going to our website https://podcast.tcia.org/ or by searching "TCIA" wherever you listen to podcasts!
Mark will offer pathways to starting, and elevating, your arboricultural profession in many different industry sectors. Learn about many common job-types, such as ground operators, tree climbers, PHC technicians, equipment operators, crane crew options as well as municipal and arboretum research openings.
After the session, we will be opening it up for a live Q&A where you can ask questions about what is most important to you.
Students can attend this entire event for free thanks to the STIHL Student Scholarship!
Don’t miss this fantastic presentation and more at the TCI Virtual Summit 2021! Register today at https://summit.tcia.org/registration/
Be sure to check out your favorite exhibitors during TCI Virtual Summit 2021, where you will find:
- Interactive exhibits from over 75 equipment and service providers and a sneak peek at cutting-edge products.
-The pros to ask the questions and talk with about the best tools for your business.
-Exhibit booths with videos, downloadable resources and the information you need to make the best investments.
Our exhibitors want to engage with you and there are many giveaways, discounts, and prizes!
Register for the TCI Virtual Summit today: https://summit.tcia.org/
Consider a workplace incident where you cannot perform a rescue of an injured climber aloft. Don’t assume the team responding has the skills or knowledge to effect a rescue in a timely fashion. Is there any way you can make a difference in how this rescue is performed?
Read more in the TCI Magazine here: http://ow.ly/cC5650CEP6d
We can't wait to see you there!
Vermeer All Roads
December 16 at 4:00 PM ·
Tree Care Industry Association is going above and beyond to utilize the virtual realm to create an experience for you like no other! The TCI Virtual Summit will give attendees front-row access to the quality #TreeCare industry resources you expect and need to navigate this challenging world. Plan to attend and visit the #Vermeer All Roads virtual booth at the Virtual Summit January 13-15, 2021! Learn more and register at VermeerAllRoads.com/Events
Over the last few years, whole communities became affected by the spotted lanternfly (SLF); would it now take a back seat while COVID-19 took priority?
Check out the article, Seeking a “Vaccine” for Spotted Lanternfly, in the December issue of the TCI Magazine here: http://ow.ly/GEjm50CPCD0
Be sure to check out the TCI Magazine booth at the brand-new TCI Virtual Summit!
Register today gain access to this epic three-day event: https://summit.tcia.org/registration/
Join us for Dr. John Ball’s presentation on Arboriculture as a Team Sport during the TCI Virtual Summit 2021!
Dr. Ball discusses how tree work is as much working with people as the tree. Effective teams focus on achieving similar safety objectives. They cooperate and depend on each other to complete operations in an efficient, timely and safe manner. He’ll discuss common incidents as case studies to determine what we can do better in working to achieve these shared goals.
Register the whole team today for this brand-new event, offering 25 educations with ISA and CTSP CEUs!
Register here: https://summit.tcia.org/registration/
Want to know about EVERYTHING that is going on during the TCI Virtual Summit 2021? Look no further than our 10 page digital brochure! This brochure has details of the session, all the exhibitors, and the fun that TCI Virtual Summit 2021 has to offer!
You can check out this brochure by visiting our website here: http://ow.ly/IA5c50COsmi
Join us January 13-15, 2021 for the first ever TCI Virtual Summit! We will have world class education paired with an incredible digital tradeshow! If you have not had the pleasure of attending a virtual event yet you are in for a huge treat!
TCI Virtual Summit is nothing like the Zoom meetings you have been in. The event itself takes place on a web based platform and is accessible from both your computer or a tablet!
Register your team here: http://ow.ly/8W2X50COsmh
The Tree Care Industry Association is excited to announce the brand-new version of the TCI Magazine with all the same great content you need and expect, with many new features and an updated layout!
Coming January 1, 2021, to your doorstep will be the new and improved TCI Magazine, filled with cutting-edge products, business management resources, workforce and credentialing information, and many more articles from the experts regarding everything in the tree care industry!
The new TCI Magazine enhances your reading experience with simple navigation, more prominent image placement, and additional captions and information with each article!
Don’t have a subscription? Subscribe today to begin receiving the official publication of the Tree Care Industry Association here: https://tcimag.tcia.org/subscribe/
Be sure to visit the TCI Magazine booth at the 2021 TCI Virtual Summit from January 13 - 15! Register today: http://ow.ly/oySf50CNtlA
Our fantastic education sessions at the first ever TCI Virtual Summit would not be possible without our sponsors, UP Equip and SavATree! Thank you for you dedication for education in the tree care industry!
Don’t miss out on 25 education sessions with CTSP and ISA CEUs!
Register the whole team here: https://summit.tcia.org/registration/
We're excited to announce that because of the high demand for CEUs we've made it possible to earn up to 23 ISA and 13 CTSP CEUs for 90 days after the live event!
This means you can spend more time exploring all of the great networking and interactive portions of the event with plenty of time to earn your CEUs!
You'll want to use your time to explore the 10 Exhibit Halls and more than 85 exhibitors who are eager to show you their latest products and give you show specials and prizes!
Register today for this epic, three-day event with the best education, networking and virtual trade show in the industry here: https://summit.tcia.org/registration/
Happy Holidays from the Tree Care Industry Association to all our valued members! 2020 has been a year of change and challenges, and we are so proud to be a part of such a wonderful community of tree care professionals! We could not have done it without your support!
We wish you, your crew, and your family a happy, safe, and fun holiday!
*Our office is closed today for the holiday, but we will be open again on Monday 12/28.
Only ONE WEEK left to take advantage of TCIA’s "20" off 2020 to help you move on to a better and brighter new year! This sale includes some of our most popular items.
Treat yourself or your crew this season and visit our shop to start saving today!
Shop today here: http://ow.ly/f7wT50CPDHN
This offer is good until Dec. 31, 2020. Use promo code “20off” when you check out!
Be sure to visit the TCIA Credentialing booth during the TCI Virtual Summit to get the most up-to-date information on TCIA’s learning materials, online learning systems, CTSP CEUs and so much more!
Register today here: http://ow.ly/TsRD50CPDHM
Check out this article covering the TCI Virtual Summit 2021!
Plan-it GEO
December 21 at 3:11 PM ·
The upcoming #TCIVIRTUALSUMMIT2021 is going to look different, but that does not change the value and focus that Tree Care Industry Association has brought us over the years. We spoke with Jon Gerstenberger, the Corporate Marketing Manager, to find out how they are approaching conferences this year and the innovations they are coordinating to keep education and networking at the forefront of the TCI Virtual Summit ’21.
Check out our blog to read the interview and for a few throwback pictures from past conferences ➡ https://buff.ly/3ayC4jk
The TCIA Podcast is coming back for Season 2 in January! In our first season, we have recorded over 8 hours of content and we are looking record even more than that for Season 2! Join us in January for the kick off the TCIA Podcast Season 2 with new guests (as well as some of our old ones), new content, and so much more!
But until then you can catch up with our previous episodes, give us a rating, or even check out our website! We can’t wait to start up again in January and we are looking forward to your feedback!
You can check out our podcast by going to our website https://podcast.tcia.org/ or by searching "TCIA" wherever you listen to podcasts!
Erick Palacios, CTSP, presents aerial rescue techniques in Spanish at the TCI Virtual Summit!
i Asombroso! Join the discussion on emergency preparedness and protocols involving aerial rescue. Únase a la discusión sobre preparación para emergencias y protocolos que involucran rescate aéreo.
Don’t miss this opportunity to further your career development, register for the TCI Virtual Summit to earn CTSP and ISA CEUs, while engaging with other like-minded professionals in the industry!
Register today here: https://summit.tcia.org/registration/
We are TCIA because of you! From all of us at TCIA, we wish you a happy, safe, and exciting new year! We can’t wait to connect with you at the TCI Virtual Summit 2021!
There is nothing like starting your new year off right!
Connect with other like-minded individuals, earn 21 ISA and 13 CTSP CEUs, walk the trade show floor, engage in our live forums, and so much more to advance your career in arboriculture!
The best part? We know you are busy this time of year, that’s why you now have up to 90 days after the live event to complete the education sessions you may have missed while still earning CEUs!
From all of us at TCIA, we wish you a happy, safe, and exciting new year! We can’t wait to connect with you at the TCI Virtual Summit 2021!
During the TCI Virtual Summit 2021, you can collect badges for a chance to be entered into a raffle to win any of these fantastic products sent directly to you!
As you navigate through three days of education sessions, live forums and exhibit halls you will collect multiple badges entering you in a chance to win!
But wait… there are more opportunities to be entered into other trivia and bingo raffles during the live event as well! Stay tuned for more prizes YOU can win during the TCI Virtual Summit 2021!
Register today for the most comprehensive virtual conference in the tree care industry here: https://summit.tcia.org/registration/
We can't wait to see you at the TCI Virtual Summit 2021!
Switch-N-Go
December 30, 2020 at 11:03 AM ·
TCIA is going above and beyond to utilize the virtual realm to create an experience for you like no other! The Tree Care Industry Association Virtual Summit will give attendees front-row access to the quality tree care industry resources you expect and need to navigate this challenging world. By registering for the Virtual Summit, not only can you visit exhibitors like us but you also get three full days of live conference & trade show; 25 education sessions; access to sessions/resources and trade show for 90 days after the event; and more. Plan to attend the Virtual Summit January 13-15, 2021, and get 50% off with promo code VSGuest2021 when you register by January 8th! View the full agenda and register today at summit.tcia.org.
Tomorrow is the last day of the year to take "20" off 2020 to help you move on to a better and brighter new year!
EVERYONE get's 20% off the following TCIA products:
• All Tree Care Academy Manuals
• Electrical Hazard Awareness Program and Renewals
• TCIA Best Practices Manuals
• Crane/Safety/SRT/Stump Grinder
• ANSI Z133 Safety Requirements
• Tailgate Safety
• Arborist First Responder Field Guide
• Illness and Injury Prevention Program
Order your products now, and stock up for the new year by visiting our Shop.TCIA.org!
Be sure to visit the TCIA Credentialing booth during the TCI Virtual Summit to get the most up-to-date information on TCIA’s learning materials, online learning systems, CTSP CEUs and so much more!
Register today here: http://ow.ly/TsRD50CPDHM
This is very exciting!
Allen's Tree Service, Inc.
December 29, 2020 at 12:41 PM ·
Allen's Tree Service, Inc. is currently undergoing our Annual Tree Care Industry Association Accreditation renewal process!
The TCIA Podcast is coming back next week! Are you caught up?
Catch up on all the topics you truly care about and hear many of the professionals who will be speaking at the TCI Summit 2021!
We can’t wait to see you at the TCI Virtual Summit 2021!
Sign-up for three epic days of education, networking, games with prizes, and all your favorite exhibitors here: https://summit.tcia.org/registration/
You can check out our podcast by going to our website https://podcast.tcia.org/ or by searching "TCIA" wherever you listen to podcasts!
Each year the Tree Care Industry Association hosts an annual meeting at our Winter Management Conference for our members and the industry. We catch up on the progress and discuss topics that affect our business and daily lives.
This year, we’re going virtual!
The good news is, everyone can join in, no matter where they live, to get a timely assessment from TCIA and our Board of Directors. The insight and contribution of our members is important to us, and this is a great time to get together and see how far we’ve come as an association.
We’re looking forward to seeing you at this FREE live stream event happening on February 8, 2021, at 3 PM ET!
Learn more and let us know you will be coming here: https://365overview.tcia.org
Captain’s Blog: Industry Leaders Converge in a Virtual Tradeshow Booth... and you get to chat with them!
The one thing you will want to do at the TCI Virtual Summit is to catch the keynotes on all three days, then make your way to the TCI Magazine “booth” and talk (live!) with our keynote speakers, three of the industry’s best-known trainers.
That's right! Engage in live chats with Dr. John Ball, Dr. Mike Raupp and Mark Chisholm about your tree care concerns!
This is a live event you don't want to miss out on! We can't wait to see you there! Learn more about your opportunities to talk with these industry celebs in “person” in our TCI Magazine blog here: http://ow.ly/eCtJ50D0Bx3
Register the whole team today for the TCI Virtual Summit 2021, January 13 - 15, here: http://ow.ly/tdW550D0Bx6
At the TCI Virtual Summit 2021 you can enter to win one of our five amazing prize packages! Just answer all 10 questions in our trivia game and you will be automatically be entered into our raffle!
A big thank you to our sponsors Arborwear, Fair Share Advisors, and Atlantic Braids for all these great prizes!
Grand Prize package includes:
Arborwear Ironwood Chainsaw Pants - Men's or Women's
Digital Giftcard from Fair Share Advisors
Two Ropes from Atlantic Braids
For full contest rules please visit our website.
Join us January 13-15, 2021 for the first ever TCI Virtual Summit! We will have world-class education paired with an incredible digital tradeshow!
TCI Virtual Summit is nothing like the Zoom meetings you have been in. The event takes place on an interactive web-based platform accessible from your computer or a tablet!
Great news! Our 20% off sale has been extended for the month of January! Bonus: We've added our full line of 10 ANSI Standards to help make your business safe and professional moving into the new year!
This sale includes some of our most popular items and more! Visit our shop to start saving today!
This offer is good until January 31, 2021. Use promo code “20off” when you check out!
Shop now: http://ow.ly/m6Lu50CXFTJ
We can’t wait to see you all at the TCI Virtual Summit Jan. 13 – 15, 2021! Be sure to visit the TCIA booth to connect with our staff on all these great products and more!
Register the whole team today here: http://ow.ly/6EQ750CXFTK
TCIA would like to thank and welcome the new members who joined in the month of December!
Jim's Tree Service
Protree Services LLC
Rohrbough's Tree Service Inc.
The Other Guys Tree Service
Arborist Robert Bundy, LLC
Lawn 2 Lanai
Twilight Tree and Landscape
Alladins Landscape Design
Altura Tree Service
#1 Tree Service Of Georgia, LLC
Stingle Inc., LLC/ DBA County Line Tree Service
321 Safety Training & Consulting
Lightning Strikes Tree
Martin Tree Service LLC
Boise Tree, Inc.
Climbing Fox Tree Service Ltd.
Greenmen Tree Service, LLC
Interested in learning more about TCIA Membership? Visit: http://ow.ly/oDPM50CXEKZ
We hope to see all our new members at the Virtual Summit Jan 13-15, 2021! Members receive a 50% discount off the registration price! $75.00 for members and $150.00 for non-members. Register today: http://ow.ly/MEgb50CXEKX
Now's the time to take advantage of TCIA's 20% off sale for January! This month we have added our full line of 10 ANSI Standards to help make your business safe and professional moving into the new year!
This sale includes some of our most popular items and more! Visit our shop to start saving today!
This offer is valid until January 31, 2021. Use promo code “20off” when you check out!
Swing by the credentialing booth tomorrow at the TCI Virtual Summit and chat with our staff about your credentialing needs!
Shop now: http://ow.ly/pl0B50D8S18
We know you are looking forward to seeing Mark Chisholm's keynote presentation tomorrow at 8:30 AM and probably want to ask him your burning question. Well, now you can!
Don't miss out on our live Meet and Greet chat with Mark Chisholm tomorrow at 10:00 AM EST! We can't wait to see you there!
Access the link at the Help Desk tab called "Meet and Greet" or go to the link here at 10:00 AM: http://ow.ly/vDQt50D8FkP
Don't worry, we have your back! Register any time today, or by 3PM tomorrow to get 90-day access to the event to earn CEUs!
Learn and earn on YOUR time!
TCIA recognizes the importance of your career development and earning CEUs which is why we have made the platform accessible for 90 days AFTER the event!
Don't miss out! Be sure to register today here: https://www.tcia.org//TCIA/event_display.aspx?eventkey=vs21
Day 2 - The TCIA team is here to help you get the most out of your TCI Virtual Summit experience! Chat with us in the Help Desk!
WOW - what a fantastic first day at our BRAND NEW TCI Virtual Summit! Thank you to all of our attendees, speakers, and exhibitors who make this event possible!
Didn't get a chance to register but want to get in on all things TCI Virtual Summit? It's not too late to register and gain 90-day access to earn CEUs!
Register today and see what all the talk is about -http://ow.ly/x61050D7BE8
What Could an OSHA COVID Standard Look Like?
Learn more about what workplace regulations may be coming your way soon in the TCI Magazine: http://ow.ly/G33850Dcj4X
The TCI Virtual Summit 2021 was certainly a first for TCIA, and we could not have done it without you!
Even though things looked a little different this year, it was great to connect and engage with you again in the new year! This was truly a unique experience for all of us, and we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did!
And remember, for those of you who registered for the event, you have until April 15, 2021 to watch all the sessions, and earn CEUs!
Thank you to everyone who made this event possible!
Learn more about the TCI Virtual Summit 2021 here: https://summit.tcia.org/
Check out Zanfel in the Exhibit Hall now and never have Poison Ivy problems again!
Zanfel
January 13 at 4:22 PM ·
Zanfel is exhibiting this week at the Tree Care Industry Association (virtual) Expo. Tree care experts use Zanfel Poison Ivy Wash - a product that stops the itching and helps to quickly heal the rash. It works! #treecareindustry #TCIVirtualSummit2021 #zanfel #poisonivy
CEU certificates of completion will be sent by Monday, January 18, 2021, if you have met the time viewing requirement of 66%. We have disabled all popups, so they are no longer a requirement.
Remember, you have 90 days to view all the sessions! You will no longer get certificates at the end of the day, nor do you need to complete the click points.
Your CEUs will be submitted to ISA & CTSP no later than April 23, 2021. If you have any questions on CEU’s, visit the help desk!
There is still time to register for the TCI Virtual Summit before we have to close the doors (virtually speaking) at 3 PM EST! Don't miss out and register today here: http://ow.ly/tkLY50D8U5M
Join our live Meet and Greet with Dr. Mike Raupp at noon TODAY!
Find the link in the Help Desk tab called "Meet and Greet" and join in our live session at 12:00 PM EST!
Mike has some 250 publications and 1300 presentations including appearances on National Geographic, Science Channel, NPR, and all major television networks. His “Bug of the Week” websites and reach thousands weekly. His most recent book “26 Things that Bug Me” connects youngsters to nature while “Managing Insect and Mites on Woody Landscape Plants” published by TCIA is a standard for the arboricultural industry.
Direct link here: http://ow.ly/hcQt50D8HU0
Just a few of the TCIA Command Center and Help Desk for Day 3! 😀
Send them you questions in the chat box and connect with other TCIA staff in the TCIA booth under Exhibit Halls!
Registration for 90-day access to this event ends at 3 PM EST today!👍
Register here: http://ow.ly/pUi750D9wWU
Did you know that TCIA now offers the speed and convenience of online testing?
This applies for ALL training courses that were previously purchased as manuals with mailable test pages!
Once you have completed the self-paced study portion of the course, you simply register, test, upload supporting documentation, and print and/or email your certificate directly from the online testing system.
Now you no longer have to wait to gain access to your test results, it’s all right there on our platform!
It’s easy to get started, visit our Online Testing Center to begin here: http://ow.ly/4k0h50DfPSg
TCIA wants to recognize your outstanding marketing efforts this year with our Marketing Excellence Awards!
The Marketing Excellence Awards for outstanding marketing efforts and initiatives is given to TCIA Members whose communications with the public or their peers resonate with their customers and make a significant contribution to the professionalism of the industry.
We have listened to your feedback over the years and for our 2021 MEA Awards we are going to be trying something a little different to expand the reach and weight of the awards in the tree care industry.
Submissions for the Marketing Excellence Awards will close on August 1, 2021 and will be announced at TCI EXPO 2021 in Indianapolis!
Learn more about the 2019 – 2020 Marketing Excellence Awards here: https://awards.tcia.org/marketing-excellence-awards/
A new episode of the TCI Podcast is available today!
In this episode, we talk with Aiden O’Brien, Manager of Advocacy and Standards at TCIA, and talk about what to look out for at the start of 2021. We talk OSHA, the PPP, licensure, and so much more.
Our sponsor for this episode is Samson Rope Technologies!
You can check out our podcast by going to our website https://podcast.tcia.org or by searching "TCIA" wherever you listen to podcasts!
Did you make some great connections at the TCI Virtual Summit that you’d like to connect with again?
Chat with them in the TCIA Mobile App! Find their name in the search feature under the “Messages Tab” and start the conversation!
Besides messaging with your industry peers, the TCIA app will keep you informed of all the latest industry news and updates, listen to the TCIA Podcast, and shop all of TCIA’s products!
Don’t have the TCIA Mobile App? It is easy to get started – just search for “TCIA” in the App Store or Google Play.
Learn more about TCIA’s Mobile App here: http://ow.ly/AngO50DfOO0
Just over a week left to take advantage of TCIA's 20% off sale for January!
This month we have added our full line of 10 ANSI Standards to help make your business safe and professional moving into the new year.
This sale includes some of our most popular items and more! Visit our shop to start saving today.
This offer is valid until January 31, 2021. Use promo code “20off” when you check out.
Shop: http://ow.ly/vaqh50Dcngl
What Could an OSHA COVID Standard Look Like?
Learn more about what workplace regulations may be coming your way soon in the TCI Magazine: http://ow.ly/G33850Dcj4X
The history of Van Yahres Tree Company of Charlottesville, Virginia is an obvious source of pride to the company’s current co-owners, the brother-and-sister team of Jake Van Yahres and Shana Clarke.
Van Yahres Tree Company earned its Residential/Commercial Accreditation back in 2011 and Shana says she remembers the process clearly.
“Our motivation was that we’re always striving for excellence and to make the company better, and this was a way of formalizing that. It was a significant commitment, but one that was well worth it.”
Read the full article in the TCI Magazine here: http://ow.ly/CIFG50DfQZb
Learn more about TCIA’s Accreditation Program: http://ow.ly/2agZ50DfQZ9
Only a few days left to take advantage of TCIA's 20% off sale for January!
We have added our full line of 10 ANSI Standards to help make your business safe and professional moving into the new year!
This sale includes some of our most popular items and more! Visit our shop to start saving today!
Shop: http://ow.ly/YseE50DfQgK
This offer is valid until January 31, 2021. Use promo code “20off” when you check out!
When it comes to tree business software, there is no perfect one-size-fits-all solution. Every tree care company has different requirements for the programs they need, and every software package has different trade-offs.
So, how do you decide which business software to use?
TCIA's Tchukki Anderson helps you answer that question in the TCI Magazine blog post here: http://ow.ly/edd250DhHGV
Did you know that TCIA now offers the speed and convenience of online testing?
This applies for ALL training courses that were previously purchased as manuals with mailable test pages!
Once you have completed the self-paced study portion of the course, you simply register, test, upload supporting documentation, and print and/or email your certificate directly from the online testing system.
Now you no longer have to wait to gain access to your test results, it’s all right there on our platform!
It’s easy to get started, visit our Online Testing Center to begin here: http://ow.ly/4k0h50DfPSg
TCIA wants to recognize your outstanding marketing efforts this year with our Marketing Excellence Awards!
The Marketing Excellence Awards for outstanding marketing efforts and initiatives is given to TCIA Members whose communications with the public or their peers resonate with their customers and make a significant contribution to the professionalism of the industry.
We have listened to your feedback over the years and for our 2021 MEA Awards we are going to be trying something a little different to expand the reach and weight of the awards in the tree care industry.
Submissions for the Marketing Excellence Awards will close on August 1, 2021 and will be announced at TCI EXPO 2021 in Indianapolis!
Learn more about the 2019 – 2020 Marketing Excellence Awards here: https://awards.tcia.org/marketing-excellence-awards/
Check out this great feature in the TCI Magazine!
DIGIMAG.TCIA.ORG
Tree Care Industry February 2021 Page 20
HMI: Horticultural Asset Management, Inc.
February 2 at 5:59 PM ·
HMI: Horticultural Asset Management, Inc.
February 2 at 5:59 PM ·
We can’t wait to see you on Monday, February 8, 2021 at our first ever virtual TCIA Annual Meeting!
Now any TCIA member can hop online and gain access to timely assessments from TCIA and our Board of Directors!
This event will be available to view via smartphone, tablet, laptop, and desktop for FREE!
Don’t miss out on all the greatest news and updates from TCIA!
Learn more and let us know you will be joining us by visiting our website, https://365overview.tcia.org/ today!
All knuckleboom-crane best practices apply to operating with a grapple saw, and there are some additional things to keep in mind when using a grapple saw.
This article will be a starting point or at least a reference for creating a safe, productive work site utilizing grapple saws, no matter what kind of boom they are attached to.
Check it out here: http://ow.ly/Hir750DnT26
TCIMAG.TCIA.ORG
Knuckleboom Best Practices, Part 2: Grapple Saws - Tree Care Industry Magazine
The advent and growing popularity of backpack blowers doesn’t mean it’s time to retire the rake – but almost.
A quick check reveals that among the major brands, including STIHL , ECHO USA and Husqvarna along with Green Works and Ego for battery-powered units, one can find nearly three-dozen pro backpack models in either gas or battery-powered versions.
Read the whole article in the February issue of the TCI Magazine here: http://ow.ly/w0uh50DnSUk
Don’t miss a thing at the TCIA Annual Meeting, Monday February 8, 2021 from 3 PM to 4 PM EST!
Be a part of this live virtual event to see how and what TCIA has done for your business and the industry in this challenging environment, while helping us welcome our new Board of Directors for 2021!
This event is FREE and open for anyone to join in!
Learn more about the TCIA Annual Meeting, and let us know you are coming, by visiting our website https://365overview.tcia.org/ today!
We can’t wait to see you there!
Marketing Excellence Awards are open for submissions!
TCIA wants to recognize your outstanding marketing efforts this year with our Marketing Excellence Awards!
The Marketing Excellence Awards are for outstanding marketing efforts and initiatives by TCIA members whose communications with the public or their peers resonate with their customers and make a significant contribution to the professionalism of the industry.
To learn more, and submit your marketing efforts, please visit: https://awards.tcia.org/marketing-excellence-awards/
As educational coordinator and a crew leader for Heartwood Tree Service, Bill Hickman is grateful for earning TCIA’s Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP) certificate.
“The benefit for me personally was the focus on adult education and learning to better educate my peers, not only in my crew but throughout the organization,” says Hickman.
Read more about Bill’s success with TCIA’s CTSP certificate here: http://ow.ly/eJc350DsPCI
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CTSP Helps You Learn How to Keep Your Head in the Game - Tree Care Industry Magazine
Thank you to everyone who tuned into the first-ever virtual TCIA Annual Meeting, making it such a success!
Even though the setting of this meeting looked a little different this year, TCIA was happy to bring our Annual Meeting right to your mobile devices to tune in from anywhere!
If you missed the live streaming of the TCIA Annual Meeting, watch the entire recording here: https://365overview.tcia.org/
We are proud to share our Annual Report with ALL the information you need to know about TCIA on an interactive web page here: https://365overview.tcia.org/annual-report-fy-19-20/
Thank you again to everyone who made this event possible!
Are you looking for a way to bring quality, local, and affordable safety training to your community? Apply for an ASTI grant from the Tree Care Industry Association Foundation today and make it a reality!
Don't wait, the spring deadline is Monday, March 1,2021! To apply for a grant, or to learn more, visit: http://ow.ly/Fm6e50DsNBM
ASTI provides grants for job and safety training to minimize consequent deaths and injuries and promote overall workforce safety. Funds for these grants are donated by tree care companies, suppliers, and distributors from around the country.
Apply today!
A new episode of the TCIA Podcast is available today!
On this episode of the TCIA podcast, we sit down with Zachary Wells and Mohit Kansal of Clairvest Group Inc, and breakdown what private equity is, correct some of the misconceptions, and discuss how it fits into the world of tree care.
Our sponsor for this episode is Samson Rope Technologies .
You can check out our podcast by going to our website https://podcast.tcia.org/ or by searching "TCIA" wherever you listen to podcasts!
Who else is tuned into the live TCIA Annual Meeting?
We are live now! Join us here: https://365overview.tcia.org/
“I’ve been through many challenges in 33 years. With COVID, I felt like we were ahead of the game. And then California shut down in early March.”
Check out the article, Business During Crisis Lessons Learned, in the February edition of the TCI Magazine here: https://tcimag.tcia.org/business/business-during-crisis-lessons-learned/
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Business During Crisis Lessons Learned - Tree Care Industry Magazine
Stay tuned in to everything you need to know about the tree care industry, safety regulations, educational events, and so much more by downloading the TCIA Mobile App today!
Engage with industry peers in the forums and messaging center, listen to the latest episode of the TCIA podcast, and shop for all the training materials you need right at the tip of your fingers!
It’s easy to get started – just search for “TCIA” in the App Store or Google Play. or visit http://ow.ly/lfyv50DCMQR to learn more!
Blake Duval, CTSP, goes over tips and tricks for climber crane tie-ins in this article of the February issue of the TCI Magazine!
Check it out here: https://tcimag.tcia.org/current-issue/climber-crane-tie-in/
TCIMAG.TCIA.ORG
Climber Crane Tie-In - Tree Care Industry Magazine
The spring deadline for the ASTI grant is coming up! Have you submitted your application?
If you are you looking for a way to bring quality, local, and affordable safety training to your community, apply for an ASTI grant today and make it a reality!
Don't wait, the spring deadline is Monday, March 1,2021! To apply for a grant, or to learn more, visit: http://ow.ly/P0rU50Dz8A9
ASTI provides grants for job and safety training to minimize consequent deaths and injuries and promote overall workforce safety. Funds for these grants are donated by tree care companies, suppliers, and distributors from around the country.
Have you listened to the latest episode of the TCIA Podcast yet?
On this episode of the TCIA podcast, we sit down with Zachary Wells and Mohit Kansal of Clairvest Group Inc and talk about what private equity is and how exactly it fits into the world of tree care.
Our sponsor for this episode is Samson Rope Technologies!
You can check out our podcast by going to our website https://podcast.tcia.org/ or by searching "TCIA" wherever you listen to podcasts!
Marketing Excellence Awards are open for submissions!
TCIA wants to recognize your outstanding marketing efforts this year with our Marketing Excellence Awards!
The Marketing Excellence Awards are for outstanding marketing efforts and initiatives by TCIA members whose communications with the public or their peers resonate with their customers and make a significant contribution to the professionalism of the industry.
To learn more, and submit your marketing efforts, please visit: https://awards.tcia.org/marketing-excellence-awards/
Stay up to date and get the safety information you need to know!
Check out the Accident Briefs for December 2020 in the TCI Magazine February issue here: https://tcimag.tcia.org/current-issue/accident-briefs-for-december-2020/
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Accident Briefs for December 2020 - Tree Care Industry Magazine
A new episode of the TCIA Podcast is available today!
On this episode of the TCIA Podcast, we are joined by Megan Kacenski of Bartlett Tree Experts and Amy Tetreault of TCIA to discuss overcoming expectations. Expectations are unavoidable, sometimes we place them on ourselves, sometimes others place them on us, but how do you move past it and get through all the noise?
Our sponsor for this episode is Samson Rope Technologies!
You can check out our podcast by going to our website https://podcast.tcia.org, by searching "TCIA" wherever you listen to podcasts, or in the TCIA Mobile App!
Early in the pandemic, the guidance was to avoid contact and take temperatures. We did not yet know about social distancing and airborne spread of the virus.
“I’ve been through many challenges in 33 years. With COVID, I felt like we were ahead of the game. And then California shut down in early March.”
Check out the article, Business During Crisis Lessons Learned, in the February edition of the TCI Magazine here: https://tcimag.tcia.org/business/business-during-crisis-lessons-learned/
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Business During Crisis Lessons Learned - Tree Care Industry Magazine
Stay tuned in to everything you need to know about the tree care industry, safety regulations, educational events, and so much more by downloading the TCIA Mobile App today!
Engage with industry peers in the forums and messaging center, listen to the latest episode of the TCIA podcast, and shop for all the training materials you need right at the tip of your fingers!
It’s easy to get started – just search for “TCIA” in the App Store or Google Play. or visit http://ow.ly/lfyv50DCMQR to learn more!
March is Women in Tree Care month!
In this issue of the TCI Magazine, we have nine articles over 40 pages that examine the roles of more than 20 women working in the tree care industry!
Check out the TCI Magazine here; https://tcimag.tcia.org/category/current-issue/
TCIA is aware that there have been several reports recently of potential issues with tracked lifts.
While TCIA monitors these developments (and as the incidents are under review by independent investigations), we want to remind owners to to keep up with their equipment's OSHA/ANSI-required inspections as well as any manufacturers' instructions for inspections.
These include daily inspection and pre-flight checks by the operator. They often include recommended or required weekly and monthly inspections. Don't forget annual inspections, or other periodic inspections.
You have to pay a qualified shop or inspector to look very carefully through the equipment for annual or periodic inspections.
TCIA would like to thank and welcome our new members who joined in the month of February!
Alternative Claims Management
Arborwise Minnesota LLC
Belfast Blue LLC
Bergeron Tree Service
Bobcat Enterprises, Inc.
Brian's Tree Service
CC's Trees LLC
Devoted Tree Solutions
East Fifth Arbor
Johns Tree Service and Landscaping, Inc.
McEndarfer Tree Service
Premier Tree Specialists LLC
Sweeties Enterprises LLC DBA Stag Tree Specialists
Terrapin Tree Care
Tim Kilpatrick Tree Service
Timberline Landscaping
Wellbuilt Equipment
Wever's Tree Service, LLC
Yes! Tree Care
You’re in luck! TCI Virtual Summit '21: Second Chance is live for registration!
This event was made specifically for those who weren't able to register for the live show to experience the event! Attendees of TCI Virtual Summit '21: Second Chance will be able to view 25 educational sessions and earn up to 21 ISA CEUs and 15 CTSP CEUs!
Additionally, we have a virtual trade show for you to explore! We are providing all the handouts and sell sheets you need to find the equipment you are looking for.
If you missed out the first time around, join us for TCI Virtual Summit '21: Second Chance! Register today and have access to the education, CEU opportunities, and more until April 15, 2021!
Register today here: https://summit.tcia.org/
LAST CALL for the ASTI grant deadline, which is Monday, March 1, 2021!
If you are you looking for a way to bring quality, local, and affordable safety training to your community, apply for an ASTI grant today and make it a reality!
Don’t wait - apply for an ASTI grant here: http://ow.ly/u3xV50DGImY
ASTI from the Tree Care Industry Association Foundation provides grants for job and safety training to minimize consequent deaths and injuries and promote overall workforce safety. Funds for these grants are donated by tree care companies, suppliers, and distributors from around the country.
Ecologel Proudly Supports GreenCare for Troops Program & SnowCare Removal for Frontline Workers!
Arborjet, Inc. and Ecology Solutions leaders in plant health care and water management solutions, announced that for the third consecutive year, they will be an official Silver sponsor of Project EverGreen’s GreenCare for Troops™ program.
Check it out on the TCI Magazine blog here: http://ow.ly/RAOV50DGEaI
A new episode of the TCIA Podcast is available today!
In this episode, we are joined by Mariah Sandborn of Sandborn Tree Service, Tom Dunn director of Business Solutions at TCIA, and Stephenie Drago manager of Member Experience at TCIA to discuss succession planning. All too often it is easy to get caught up in the now, we talk with Mariah about the importance of looking towards the future and the work that goes into it.
Our sponsor for this episode is Samson Rope Technologies!
You can check out our podcast by going to our website https://podcast.tcia.org, by searching "TCIA" wherever you listen to podcasts, or in the TCIA Mobile App!
Happy International Women's Day to all the females in the Tree Care Industry!
We would like to thank all the amazing women working hard to advance the tree care industry on the crew level, company level, and industry level!
Check out the Women in Tree Care issue of TCI Magazine here, https://tcimag.tcia.org/category/current-issue/
Q: What’s one of the best investments you can make in keeping your crew and your business on good footing and, therefore, profitable?
A: Quality footwear designed specifically for the tree care pro.
TCIA assembled a select group of manufacturers and resellers to highlight the salient points of work boots for tree care.
Check out the article here: https://tcimag.tcia.org/equipment-technology/arborist-footwear/
Let’s face it – when it comes to tree care, men still dominate the industry, both in company ownership and employee numbers.
Women who are trying to break into arboriculture often find themselves ignored, underestimated or even outright intimidated.
But, thankfully, that is changing!
See how men and women are helping each other in tree care in this article of the TCI Magazine here: http://ow.ly/6AGJ50DMR6f
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Bridging The Great Divide: Men and Women Helping Each Other in Tree Care - Tree Care Industry Magazine
There’s no better time than right now to get all the ISA and CTSP CEUs you need, at the TCI Virtual Summit ’21: Second Chance!
If you missed our live event back in January, now is your time to earn access to 25 on-demand education sessions to earn those CEUs on your time! You will also be able to virtually walk the trade show floor and visit over 90 exhibitor booths!
Don’t wait to register, the platform will only be open until April 15, 2021!
Register here today: https://summit.tcia.org/
March is Women in Tree Care month!
In this issue of the TCI Magazine, we have nine articles over 40 pages that examine the roles of more than 20 women working in the tree care industry!
Check out the TCI Magazine here; https://tcimag.tcia.org/category/current-issue/
The summer of 2020 was a time of change and growth for us, and, like everyone else, we accepted it as best we could.
Stepping away from my full-time massage-therapy career of 19 years due to restrictions related to COVID-19, I volunteered to work with our TreeHugger crew for the summer.
Check out the article, Never Easy Is Always Worth It, in the TCI Magazine here, https://tcimag.tcia.org/current-issue/never-easy-is-always-worth-it/
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Never Easy Is Always Worth It - Tree Care Industry Magazine
Get the facts you need to know and sign up for TCIA's member-only, informative webinar on March 17, 2021 at 3:00 PM ET!
This webinar will include a thorough overview of the Federal Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) 2016 final rule and applicable regulations, which new CDL applicants, motor carriers, training providers and others will be required to comply with beginning on February 7, 2022.
Members, sign up today for free here, http://ow.ly/Xq3k50DRC8x
We know that you need to earn CEUs, which is why the TCI Virtual Summit '21: Second Chance was made specifically for you!
Learn and earn on your own time where you will be able to view 25 educational sessions and earn up to 21 ISA CEUs and 13 CTSP CEUs!
Additionally, we have a virtual trade show for you to explore! We are providing all the handouts and sell sheets you need to find the equipment you are looking for.
Registration is open until April 15, 2021, but don't wait! Give yourself enough time to earn all the CEUs and register today, here: https://summit.tcia.org/about-second-chance
Some TCIA members have had questions about how a recent Executive Order may impact the Arborist Apprenticeship Program.
The short answer is that the order does not impact the program at all.
Read our blog post on the TCI Magazine website here, http://ow.ly/OQaO50DRB7H
A new episode of the TCIA Podcast is available today!
In this episode, we are joined by Mariah Sandborn of Sandborn Tree Service, Tom Dunn director of Business Solutions at TCIA, and Stephenie Drago manager of Member Experience at TCIA to discuss succession planning. All too often it is easy to get caught up in the now, we talk with Mariah about the importance of looking towards the future and the work that goes into it.
Our sponsor for this episode is Samson Rope Technologies!
You can check out our podcast by going to our website https://podcast.tcia.org, by searching "TCIA" wherever you listen to podcasts, or in the TCIA Mobile App!
Happy International Women's Day to all the females in the Tree Care Industry!
We would like to thank all the amazing women working hard to advance the tree care industry on the crew level, company level, and industry level!
Check out the Women in Tree Care issue of TCI Magazine here, https://tcimag.tcia.org/category/current-issue/
The summer of 2020 was a time of change and growth for us, and, like everyone else, we accepted it as best we could.
Stepping away from my full-time massage-therapy career of 19 years due to restrictions related to COVID-19, I volunteered to work with our TreeHugger crew for the summer.
Check out the article, Never Easy Is Always Worth It, in the TCI Magazine here, https://tcimag.tcia.org/current-issue/never-easy-is-always-worth-it/
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Never Easy Is Always Worth It - Tree Care Industry Magazine
Get the facts you need to know and sign up for TCIA's member-only, informative webinar on March 17, 2021 at 3:00 PM ET!
This webinar will include a thorough overview of the Federal Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) 2016 final rule and applicable regulations, which new CDL applicants, motor carriers, training providers and others will be required to comply with beginning on February 7, 2022.
Members, sign up today for free here, http://ow.ly/Xq3k50DRC8x
We know that you need to earn CEUs, which is why the TCI Virtual Summit '21: Second Chance was made specifically for you!
Learn and earn on your own time where you will be able to view 25 educational sessions and earn up to 21 ISA CEUs and 13 CTSP CEUs!
Additionally, we have a virtual trade show for you to explore! We are providing all the handouts and sell sheets you need to find the equipment you are looking for.
Registration is open until April 15, 2021, but don't wait! Give yourself enough time to earn all the CEUs and register today, here: https://summit.tcia.org/about-second-chance
Some TCIA members have had questions about how a recent Executive Order may impact the Arborist Apprenticeship Program.
The short answer is that the order does not impact the program at all.
Read our blog post on the TCI Magazine website here, http://ow.ly/OQaO50DRB7H
A new episode of the TCIA Podcast is available today!
In this episode, we are joined by Mariah Sandborn of Sandborn Tree Service, Tom Dunn director of Business Solutions at TCIA, and Stephenie Drago manager of Member Experience at TCIA to discuss succession planning. All too often it is easy to get caught up in the now, we talk with Mariah about the importance of looking towards the future and the work that goes into it.
Our sponsor for this episode is Samson Rope Technologies!
You can check out our podcast by going to our website https://podcast.tcia.org, by searching "TCIA" wherever you listen to podcasts, or in the TCIA Mobile App!
Happy International Women's Day to all the females in the Tree Care Industry!
We would like to thank all the amazing women working hard to advance the tree care industry on the crew level, company level, and industry level!
Check out the Women in Tree Care issue of TCI Magazine here, https://tcimag.tcia.org/category/current-issue/
Check out this fantastic article covering the women who work for ArborMetrics Solutions, LLC (AMS), based in Asheville, North Carolina, and Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Canada in the TCI Magazine here: http://ow.ly/46LZ50E5kwh
AborMetrics Solutions, LLC (AMS) is a vegetation-management company whose clients include utilities, municipalities, and government agencies throughout North America, and is a new TCIA corporate member!
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Women In Vegetation Management: Commitment, Leadership and Passion - Tree Care Industry Magazine
Join us for the first webinar of our TCIA 2021 Webinar Series on April 7, 2021 at 7PM ET, where presenter Paul Tigner will discuss Best Practices for Business Basics around bank accounts, choice of an attorney, budgeting, employees vs. independent contractors, expenses and record keeping.
Paul Tigner, CEO at TCIA corporate member company, FairShare Advisors, offers accounting, tax, business valuation, and business advisory solutions to the tree care industry.
Register today here: http://ow.ly/sDPB50E5grc
Date/Time: April 7, 2021 7:00PM EST
Price: Member: FREE Non-Member: $35.00
Time is almost up to earn the CEUs you need at the Virtual Summit '21: Second Chance!
Learn and earn on your own time where you will be able to view 25 educational sessions and earn up to 21 ISA CEUs and 13 CTSP CEUs!
Additionally, we have a virtual trade show for you to explore! We are providing all the handouts and sell sheets you need to find the equipment you are looking for.
Registration is open until April 15, 2021, but don't wait! Give yourself enough time to earn all the CEUs and register today, here: https://summit.tcia.org/about-second-chance
Dieback in the canopies of woody plants is associated with several different types of insects but primarily those from four orders of insects: three that have chewing mouthparts, including Coleoptera (larval and adult beetles), Lepidoptera (larvae, aka caterpillars, of moths) and Hymenoptera (larvae of wasps); and one with sucking mouthparts, Hemiptera (nymphs and adults of scales).
Check out the article, CSI for Bugs, Part 3: Diagnosing Dieback Caused by Insects in the TCI Magazine here: https://tcimag.tcia.org/current-issue/csi-for-bugs-part-3-diagnosing-dieback-caused-by-insects/
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CSI For Bugs, Part 3: Diagnosing Dieback Caused by Insects - Tree Care Industry Magazine
A new episode of the TCIA Podcast is available today!
In this episode, we are joined by Rebecca Johnson of Arborholic, Kristy Hiller, Vice President of Administration at TCIA, and Amanda Gazlay, coordinator of Member Engagement at TCIA to discuss creating your own personal board of directors. Finding mentors and people to be on your board is not a one size fits all process, we dive into the various ways one can go about finding the right set of people.
Our sponsor for this episode is Samson Rope Technologies!
You can check out our podcast by going to our website https://podcast.tcia.org, by searching "TCIA" wherever you listen to podcasts, or in the TCIA Mobile App!
The summer of 2020 was a time of change and growth for us, and, like everyone else, we accepted it as best we could.
Stepping away from my full-time massage-therapy career of 19 years due to restrictions related to COVID-19, I volunteered to work with our TreeHugger crew for the summer.
Check out the article, Never Easy Is Always Worth It, in the TCI Magazine here, https://tcimag.tcia.org/current-issue/never-easy-is-always-worth-it/
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Never Easy Is Always Worth It - Tree Care Industry Magazine
