Loss Control: Reflecting On Safety Provides Better Financial Health

The following website link contains the article, written by David Rattigan, featured in TCI Magazine in March 2012. The article runs from page 24 to 26.

TCI Magazine March 2012

From left, Paul Newcomb, Jr. and Kenny Mitchell discuss operations with John Iurka,

safety audior, during a safety survey at Newcomb's Tree Service in Hanson,

Massachusetts, in January of this year. Photo by Dave Rattigan.

2011 ArborMAX Agent of the Year

Mark Shipp, Senior Vice President

HUB International Insurance Services

Santa Barbara, California

Mark was a driving force in the development of the ArborMAX Insurance Program in 2005. He has almost 20 years experience insuring California tree care companies and is well respected in the California tree care industry. He has served on the TCIA Board of Directors and recently became a Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP). Mark was awarded the Pat Felix Volunteer Award in 2010 and his knowledge and expertise in the tree care industry are second to none.

Mark continues to think of innovative ideas to meet the needs of his customers in the ever changing California market place.

For more information on HUB International's Arborist program, visit their website by clicking here.



ISA Southern Chapter's Annual Conference & Trade Show

The ISA Southern Chapter's 70th Annual Conference & Trade Show, in partnership with the Utility Arborist Association, will take place March 17-20.

Held at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex in Birmingham, Alabama, the show will feature two full days of education tracks for utility, commericial, and municipal arborists. The ISA Southern Chapter's Annual Tree Climbing Competition and Annual Golf Tournament benefiting the Southern Chapter's Scholarship Program will also take place.

Visit the ISA Southern Chapter's website for program and registration updates!

Visit the ArborMAX Insurance team in Booth #326. See you there!

MGIA 25th Annual Trade Show & Convention

Don't miss your opportunity to connect with over 5,000 green industry professionals!

The 25th Annual Michigan Green Industry Association Trade Show & Convention is taking place March 6-7, at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan. They will be featuring the latest products and services from hundreds of exhibitors. There will also be two full days of educational seminars for Landscape, Tree Care, Irrigation, Lawn Maintenance & Hardscape Professionals.

Click here to visit the MGIA conference website.

ArborCon - Lansing, Michigan

The Arboriculture Society of Michigan will be hositng ArborCon, February 21-22, at the Lansing Center in Lansing, Michigan. This two day event provides unsurpassed education and training for the best tree care professionals, by the top tree care professionals, essential development sessions, and exhibits from premier suppliers.

Visit the ArborCon website here for more information.

TCIA Winter Management Conference

The 2012 TCIA Winter Management Conference will be taking place February 12 to the 16th. Take part in high-powered business roundtables, engage in lively forums, and learn practical strategies that you can apply directly to your own business. And where else can you earn CEUs on an island paradise?

For more info, visit the conference website.

2012 Midwestern Chapter ISA Annual Conference and Trade Show

The 2012 Midwestern Chapter ISA Annual Conference and Trade Show is a regional gathering of arboriculture leaders. This year's theme "Arboriculture - Above and Beyond Just Trees" offers something to all disciplines of arboriculture whether it's municipal, commercial or utility.

The Conference and Trade Show will be held in Overland Park, Kansas, at the Double Tree Hotel from February 1-3. Registration is now open!