Business/Professional Development/Prosperity Partners Seminars
LBM167: NEW - Level Up Your Snow Business
This seminar delivers a complete toolkit for running a high-performing operation—covering equipment maintenance, safety training, SOPs, recruiting, route management, site prep, customer engagement, contracts, budgeting and strategic planning.
Light snack included
LO member price: $140.00
Non-member price: $245.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Representative from Nextra Consulting
Date: Wednesday September 30, 2026 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
This seminar delivers a complete toolkit for running a high-performing operation—covering equipment maintenance, safety training, SOPs, recruiting, route management, site prep, customer engagement, contracts, budgeting and strategic planning.
Light snack included
LO member price: $140.00
Non-member price: $245.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Representative from Nextra Consulting
Date: Wednesday September 30, 2026 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
LBM173: NEW-To Brine or not to Brine
Liquid brine is a high-concentration solution of salt dissolved in water. Widely used in winter maintenance as an anti-icing treatment for roads. This is an introduction for owners and operations managers looking to enhance their winter operations with smarter, more efficient brining solutions.
Lunch not included
LO member price: $75.00
Non-member price: $135.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Representative from Nextra Consulting
Date: Friday October 2, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Liquid brine is a high-concentration solution of salt dissolved in water. Widely used in winter maintenance as an anti-icing treatment for roads. This is an introduction for owners and operations managers looking to enhance their winter operations with smarter, more efficient brining solutions.
Lunch not included
LO member price: $75.00
Non-member price: $135.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Representative from Nextra Consulting
Date: Friday October 2, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
LG057: Fusion Level 1
The Fusion Landscape Professional (FLP) training and certification programs provide designers and contractors with the tools and knowledge to promote and provide aesthetically pleasing landscape services that utilize lot level stormwater and enhance the environment.
The FLP program focuses on skills in designing, constructing and maintaining Fusion landscapes that will help participants to meet the needs of a variety of clients, while increasing the sustainability of our communities. By becoming a certified Fusion Landscape Professional, you are opening the door to new business opportunities and ensuring you are keeping up to date with an evolving landscape industry.
Fusion Level One features in-class instruction with hands-on components.
Training will Cover:
Environmental Change
The Traditional and Future Role of Our Landscapes
Introduction to Fusion Landscaping
How Landscapes Can Enhance Our Environment
Note: Upon competition of day one those that attend the Level One training will be refund their registration fee
LO member price: $165.00
Non-member price: $290.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Adele Pierre, Adele Pierre Landscape Architect
Date: Wednesday November 25, 2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Fusion Landscape Professional (FLP) training and certification programs provide designers and contractors with the tools and knowledge to promote and provide aesthetically pleasing landscape services that utilize lot level stormwater and enhance the environment.
The FLP program focuses on skills in designing, constructing and maintaining Fusion landscapes that will help participants to meet the needs of a variety of clients, while increasing the sustainability of our communities. By becoming a certified Fusion Landscape Professional, you are opening the door to new business opportunities and ensuring you are keeping up to date with an evolving landscape industry.
Fusion Level One features in-class instruction with hands-on components.
Training will Cover:
Environmental Change
The Traditional and Future Role of Our Landscapes
Introduction to Fusion Landscaping
How Landscapes Can Enhance Our Environment
Note: Upon competition of day one those that attend the Level One training will be refund their registration fee
LO member price: $165.00
Non-member price: $290.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Adele Pierre, Adele Pierre Landscape Architect
Date: Wednesday November 25, 2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
LBM168: Growing Your Business by Investing in Your Team
Great businesses grow from great teams.
This seminar explores how a people-first approach—through employee ownership, profit-sharing, training, and a supportive culture—builds motivated employees, loyal clients, and sustainable growth.
LO member price: $190.00
Non-member price: $334.00
Maximum participants: 15
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Sam Bauman, Earthscape
Date: Thursday January 28, 2027 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Great businesses grow from great teams.
This seminar explores how a people-first approach—through employee ownership, profit-sharing, training, and a supportive culture—builds motivated employees, loyal clients, and sustainable growth.
LO member price: $190.00
Non-member price: $334.00
Maximum participants: 15
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Sam Bauman, Earthscape
Date: Thursday January 28, 2027 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
LBM157: Small Business Finance and Cost Structure
Running a business... things may be going really well, but would you be prepared if your job bookings slowed down – or stopped?
Is operating on a zero/near zero debt management system achievable?
How do you get there?
How do you stay afloat when business gets tough? How can you become financially self reliant?
This seminar is for young companies/or established businesses.
Discussing these questions along with review budgeting methods, cost, debt and cash flow management, lean operating principles, etc. as they relate to the landscape industry.
Meant to be an interactive seminar attendees should bring their laptop to work in a group setting and be prepared to have constructive discussions about your business finances.
LO member price: $190.00
Non-member price: $334.00
Maximum participants: 15
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Tony Lombardi, Dr. Landscape Inc.
Date: Tuesday February 2, 2027 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Running a business... things may be going really well, but would you be prepared if your job bookings slowed down – or stopped?
Is operating on a zero/near zero debt management system achievable?
How do you get there?
How do you stay afloat when business gets tough? How can you become financially self reliant?
This seminar is for young companies/or established businesses.
Discussing these questions along with review budgeting methods, cost, debt and cash flow management, lean operating principles, etc. as they relate to the landscape industry.
Meant to be an interactive seminar attendees should bring their laptop to work in a group setting and be prepared to have constructive discussions about your business finances.
LO member price: $190.00
Non-member price: $334.00
Maximum participants: 15
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Tony Lombardi, Dr. Landscape Inc.
Date: Tuesday February 2, 2027 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
LD035: Professional Practice & Project Management: Managing Projects from Design to Completion
Join us for "Managing Projects from Design to Completion", where you will be guided through the intricacies of managing landscape projects from conception to completion.
This hands-on, seminar will cover essential aspects of project management, including effective planning, budgeting, and coordinating with clients and contractors. Participants will engage in practical exercises that highlight key strategies for tackling common challenges in landscape design and implementation, ensuring that your projects are not only aesthetically pleasing but also delivered on time and within scope.
Whether you’re a seasoned landscape contractor, manager, team leader or aspiring project manager - this workshop will provide valuable insights to streamline your workflow and elevate your professional practice.
LO member price: $190.00
Non-member price: $334.00
Maximum participants: 15
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Heather Jerrard, My Landscape Artist
Date: Wednesday February 10, 2027 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Seminars main menuJoin us for "Managing Projects from Design to Completion", where you will be guided through the intricacies of managing landscape projects from conception to completion.
This hands-on, seminar will cover essential aspects of project management, including effective planning, budgeting, and coordinating with clients and contractors. Participants will engage in practical exercises that highlight key strategies for tackling common challenges in landscape design and implementation, ensuring that your projects are not only aesthetically pleasing but also delivered on time and within scope.
Whether you’re a seasoned landscape contractor, manager, team leader or aspiring project manager - this workshop will provide valuable insights to streamline your workflow and elevate your professional practice.
LO member price: $190.00
Non-member price: $334.00
Maximum participants: 15
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Heather Jerrard, My Landscape Artist
Date: Wednesday February 10, 2027 9:00 am - 3:30 pm