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New York State Lawn Care Association
P.O. Box 6
Churchville, NY 14428
Phone: 585-494-1466
http://www.nyslca.org
The New York State Lawn Care Association (NYSLCA) founded in 1986 is a non-profit organization that informs, educates, and serves as a major voice for the New York State lawn care industry. As a management resource and astute representative of our members, NYLCA offers pertinent literature publications covering topics such as pesticide concerns, environment health issues, legislation updates, talking points, positioning statements, petition forms, new product arrivals and more.
New York State Turf and Landscape Association
1 Prospect Avenue
White Plains, NY 10607
Phone: 914-993-9455
http://www.nystla.com
The New York State Turf and Landscape Association is a professional trade organization operating in New York State. The basic purpose is to promote professionalism in the landscape industry through continual education. Regular quarterly meetings help to create mutual understanding among professionals which in turn provides unity within the industry.
North Carolina Nursery and Landscape Association
968 Trinity Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
Phone: 919-816-9119
http://www.ncnla.com/
The North Carolina Nursery & Landscape Association is a 501 (c)5 non-profit membership organization of firms interested in the welfare of North Carolina's green industry, with emphasis on the nursery and landscape industry. NCNLA's vertically-integrated membership includes growers, landscape firms and retail garden centers. Additionally, NCNLA has membership categories for industry suppliers, horticulture students and educators.
Ohio Landscape Association
9240 Broadview Road
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
Phone: 440-717-0002
http://www.ohiolandscapers.org
In 1965, several Ohio landscape contractors got together to discuss ways to encourage professional standards within the industry. Soon a collective force emerged of those who shared the vision that an exceptional work ethic, ongonig training, education, business ethics, design and aesthetics, horticultural sciences and a passion for the green industry would forever change the way we think about the landscape.
Oklahoma Nursery and Landscape Association
400 N. Portland Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
Phone: 405-945-6737
http://www.oknla.org
The Oklahoma Nursery and Landscape Association is dedicated to bettering their member's business by means of education, political outreach, networking, environmental stewardship and fellowship. They hope that no matter what aspect of the green industry their members are in, they will be to find excellent resources needed to help you and fulfill your business needs through their membership at ONLA.
Articles on the Small Business Financing Sources, the Small Business Loan Basics, small business loans Checklist and SBA Loans are incredible sources of knowledge for the small business owner.
Credit Report and Credit Score Analysis, how to Read a Personal Credit Report and all about Business Credit cover the intricacies of credit and are required reading for everybody.
The Foundation Grant Directory is a free listing of sources for grants by state. Why not look if there is some free money out there for your business. Hey - you never know!
The Business Loan Application covers every item you will need in your loan package and tells you how to get approved for business loans.
Fire your loan broker and use our Free Business Loans Bank / Lender Directory to find every bank in the country lending to small businesses.
If you are looking to start a business - look no further. Check out the Free Incorporation Guide discussion and the State Incorporation Resource Directory.