SEPTEMBER 2025

Happy September! Fall is just a few short weeks away. The window for planting is closing quickly and the race is on to get jobs done before the snow starts flying. Keep going strong to the finish line, we're so close!! 

Hopefully you were able to make it to the golf tournament last week - the weather held off and it was a gorgeous day! The Clays Tournament is coming up at the end of the month and there's still time to register. It is a great opportunity to get together with peers, regroup, and refresh going into fall. 

Looking for other ways to connect with industry peers? Look into options to get involved with the local chapters! There are 3 active chapters around the state. The Southern Chapter is in the Colorado Springs area, Northern Chapter is in Ft. Collins and surrounding areas and Denver Chapter supports the entire Front Range. All 3 chapters are looking for help on their leadership teams for event planning, sponsorships, and educational topics. If volunteering at the state level is a bit much for your taste- the local chapters are an excellent way to get involved with and support ALCC and the green industry.  I first got involved with the ALCC through the Southern Chapter 15 years ago and haven't looked back! 

Even if you're not ready to volunteer yet- just go to an event!  Attend a "Lunch & Learn" or a happy hour and make meaningful connections with other members of companies and vendors in your region. Networking and partnerships made through ALCC are one of the many things that make this organization great! There are many individuals from companies in my area that I met when I first started with the chapter leadership team that I can now call my friends. We are competitors, but we consistently learn from each other, support each other, and even refer business to each other! Strong chapter involvement and notoriety is just another step in raising the professionalism in this industry and helps make us all better! If you are interested in helping a local chapter- contact the ALCC office and they'll get you in touch with the right person in your area. Finish up your season with some new friends and resources in your region- I promise it will be worthwhile. 

If you haven't heard the news- ALCC will be launching an all-new sustainable landscaping certification program designed to elevate Colorado’s landscape professionals even further.  The program will be focused on sustainable landscape design, installation, maintenance and irrigation specifically tailored for Colorado’s climate. The new program is brought to you by a partnership between ALCC and Colorado State University. The program will include 40 hours of online training and 12-14 hours of hands-on, in-person training. Full details to be announced soon!

Hope you have a great month!