Training and Events
​The Northern Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association hosts its own events including networking meetings, planning meetings, educational presentations, fundraising events, board meetings, and more. If you would like to attend a board meeting, please contact us to be added to the agenda. Questions about upcoming events? Contact us today!
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The Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association also offers countless trainings and events for its’ members. These state wide offerings bring in speakers and experts from across the country to share their expertise.
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The National Association of Landscape Professionals offers trainings and certifications as well to its’ members. While these events typically require a significant investment, they are worth exploring.
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NMNLA's Education Exchange: Learn, Share, Connect
January 9, 2025
3:30-5:30pm
Hosted by Manthei Supply (1423 Sawyer Rd., Traverse City)
Kick off your New Year by attending the NMNLA January Education
Exchange: Learn, Share, Connect where NMNLA professionals will meet at Manthei Supply’s newest location in Traverse City.
Learn – We are pleased to have Matt Bulloch, CEO/President of TentCraft, speak to us about how they have implemented lean manufacturing* into their business to drive efficiency, the unique methods they use to attract talent to their company, and the quick decision-making the company went through during COVID to shift gears in their product line – and how important that was to the ongoing success of the company.
*Lean manufacturing is a production method that aims to improve efficiency and reduce waste while increasing customer satisfaction.
Share, Connect – Enjoy light refreshments, hosted by Manthei Supply, as you share and connect with your peers about this year’s challenges and opportunities.
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There is no charge to attend, but registration is requested. Please click below to Register Now and reserve your spot.
Presenter: Matt Bulloch, CEO/President, TentCraft
Matt founded TentCraft in 2007 and headquartered in Traverse City, MI, TentCraft is a Veteran-Owned Small Business with a mission to Make it Better for businesses, brands, and agencies.
1st Annual
NMNLA Golf Outing Wrap-up
100% of the proceeds go towards the
Green Industry Scholarship Fund
The 1st Annual NMNLA Golf Outing was held on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at the beautiful Antrim Dells Golf Course in Ellsworth, MI. The weather was perfect and 72 Green Industry professionals gathered for this 1st Annual Event. Golfers enjoyed a beautiful day of fun and camaraderie with a sponsored beverage cart and snack table, awards for 1st Place Men’s and Mixed Teams, Skins, hole contests, and an awards banquet with a delicious barbeque dinner and prizes.
Our Appreciation!
Thank you to all of the teams and sponsors of the 1st Annual NMNLA Golf Outing! Our inaugural Sponsors are:
Beverage Ticket Sponsor:
Drost Landscape
Cart Sponsor:
Rock Bottom Stone Supply
Snack Table Sponsor:
Flaska Landscaping
Hole Contest Gift Sponsor:
Old Mission Associates
Manthei Supply
Antrim Dells Golf Course
Tee Sponsors:
Belden Architectural Elements
Belgard
The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park
County Materials Corporation
Great Lakes Landscape Supply
J.P. Landscape & Irrigation, Inc.
Legacy Labor, Inc.
Old Mission Associates
Unilock Michigan
Vidosh North
If you would like to help organize, host, or support one of these events please reach out to Matthew Ross at matthew@thebotanicgarden.org and/or Kristin Trojanowski at kristin@flaskalandscaping.com