TCI Expo 2016

The world’s largest tree care show and conference!

ArborMAX will be attending!

Booth #1637 on the Tradeshow Floor

Check out our booth and visit with the Program Manager, Jeff Blackman, and Brian Tunge, VP-Marketing. Both will be on hand to discuss your insurance needs!

Not attending or want to learn more about ArborMAX insurance?

Click here for a brochure

or visit

www.arbormax.net

Join ArborMAX at the 2016 Western Chapter ISA Annual Conference & Trade Show!

Attention all Arborists from Arizona, California, Hawaii & Nevada!

Are you attending the 2016 Western Chapter ISA Annual Conference & Trade Show in May?

Make sure to stop by booth 18 on the Trade Show floor and visit ArborMAX Insurance!

Brian Tunge & Jeff Blackman will be there representing ArborMAX. Armando Ramirez of HUB International, our preferred agent in California, will be there too to talk about your arborist insurance needs!

Brian Tunge

Jeff Blackman

Stop by and say hello! Tell Brian or Jeff you saw this post on the blog and he will give you a special gift!

Want to know more about ArborMAX insurance?

Visit www.arbormax.net.

Upcoming CTSP Workshops

CTSP Workshop
Asheville, NC
March 8-9, 2016

CTSP Workshop
Hartford, CT
March 16-17, 2016

Aerial Lift Workshop (SHG Funded Workshop)
Norwich, CT
March 17, 2016

CTSP Workshop
Arcadia, CA
April 5-6, 2016

CTSP Workshop
Sacramento, CA
July 19-20, 2016

CTSP Workshop
Fort Worth, TX
August 13-14, 2016

For more information go to tcia.org/events/industry-calendar

November 2014 TCI Expo

Loring King (Program Manager), Dean Rabish (Underwriter), and Brian Tunge (VP-Marketing) proudly represented ArborMAX at the 2014 TCI Expo held in Hartford, CT.

We want to thank all the Tree Care Professionals for visiting our booth.

We hope to talk to you soon!

Pictured above (left to right): Loring King and Dean Rabish

Not pictured: Brian Tunge

Upcoming Arborist Industry Events - 1st Qtr of 2014

• Connecticut Tree Protective Association (CTPA) Annual Meeting: January 16 – Plantsville, Connecticut
• Indiana Arborist Association (IAA) Annual Conference: January 21-23 – Indianapolis, Indiana
• New York State Arborist (NYSA) 2014 Annual Meeting:  January 26-27 – Suffern, New York
• Think Trees 28^th Annual Conference: January 30-31 – Albuquerque, New Mexico
• TCIA Winter Management Conference:  February 2-6 – Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas [ArborMAX will be exhibiting]
• New England Grows: February 5-7 – Boston, Massachusetts
• ArborCon-Michigan ISA Conference: February 11-12 – Lansing, Michigan
• 2014 ISA Southern Chapter Tradeshow: February 15-18 – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina [ArborMAX will be exhibiting]
• Penn-Del Shade Tree Symposium: February 24-25 – Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Ohio Tree Care Conference: February 23-25 – Sandusky, Ohio

Certified Treecare Safety Professional - Create a Culture of Safety

CTSP Ad reprinted from October 2013 TCIA Reporter Digimag p. 25-28.

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 Upcoming Events

2011 TCI EXPO

World's Largest Tree Care Industry Trade Show and Conference

Hartford, Connecticut

November 3-5, 2011
The ArborMAX Insurance team will be exhibiting in booth 405!
EXPO combines the unparalleled value of a first class conference education and endless networking opportunities with top industry leaders in business, safety and arboriculture. You can also meet with colleagues, vendors and manufacturers from around the nation.

EHAP - Electrical Hazards Awareness Program
September 20 & 21 in New York
November 2 at the TCIA EXPO in Hartford, Connecticut

CTSP Workshops - Click for more dates
August 17-18 in San Jose, California
August 17-19 in Lansing, Michigan
November 1-2 at the TCI EXPO in Hartford, Connecticut

Winter Management Conference
February 12-16 in Curacao