Benefits

Workers' Compensation Group Rating Program

Discount Pricing on Pest Evaluation and Suppression Techniques (P.E.S.T.) Newsletter

Contact:

The Ohio Nursery & Landscape Association
72 Dorchester Square
Westerville, OH 43081-3350
Phone: 614-899-1195 or 800-825-5062

Customer convenience is a priority for any business and the Ohio Lawn Care Association is helping you accommodate your customers through our Merchant Services Program. Our Preferred Partner, Electronic Merchant Systems lets you offer convenient, electronic payment methods to your customers while reducing the costs associated with credit card acceptance.

 
Not only will you realize the savings EMS offers on items like rates and fees, you can also take advantage of gift and loyalty card products developed to help you increase sales and improve customer relationships, giving you a competitive edge.

 
Learn more:
It's time to find out how you can start saving, or increasing sales, today! For more information about EMS and the Ohio Lawn Care Association Merchant Services program call 866.333.4877 or contact us via the web at www.emscorporate.com/olca

Fleet Fuel Program

Save up to 3 cents per gallon on all fuel purchases at Speedway SuperAmerica and its affiliates with no minimum purchase required. The SuperFleet card can be used for shops and services or can be restricted to gas use only. Also, receive discounts on oil changes and car washes.

Contact

Contact: Rick Prebles
1667 S. Breil Blvd
Middletown, OH  45044
Phone: (513) 360-0999
Fax: (513) 360-0995
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Plant/Pest Diagnostics

Nancy Taylor, Clinic Director

OLCA members receive free diagnostic services (limit 3 per company per year) at the C. Wayne Ellett Plant & Pest Diagnostic Clinic, a leading diagnostic service at The Ohio State University, with state-of-the-art diagnostic skills, testing and procedures.

Contact

OSU Plant & Pest Diagnostic Clinic
Contact: Nancy Taylor
Phone: 614-292-5006
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http://ppdc.osu.edu

 
Legislative Representation

Ohio lawn care operators are represented at the Ohio Statehouse by Capitol Consulting Group - protecting our industry from harmful legislation.

Contact

Capitol Consulting Group

Phone: 614-224-3855

TEAM TIPS (Human Resources for lawn care operators)

Applicator/Technician Training Programs

Educational programs specifically geared to lawn and landscape professionals are offered year-round throughout the state. Ohio Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicators License Re-Certification credit is available.

Visit the Calendar of Events page for more details.

Phone: 800-510-5296

Newsletter and Website

OLCA keeps you informed about the industry on a state and national level. News regarding environmental regulations, legislation, research, cultural practices, business operations, safety, and green industry news and events are covered in our quarterly newsletter.

Contact: OLCA

Contact

Phone: 800-510-5296

Research

OLCA recommends and provides funding support for research specific to the lawn care industry. This information is shared at educational events, in the newsletter and on the website. Grants are provided to universities, community colleges and technical schools throughout the state for special projects, research and educational programs benefiting the lawn care industry.

Contact: OLCA

Phone: 800-510-5296

Scholarships

OLCA offers an annual Scholarship Fund. This financial aid is awarded to qualifying children of OLCA members and/or outstanding Ohio students who desire a career in the green industry. More than $3000 is awarded each year to students around Ohio. Deadline for application: October 29, 2010

Click here to download Scholarship Application

Contact OLCA:

Phone: 800-510-5296

Marketing Materials

Members who order marketing and print promotional materials from Focal Point Communications, a leading lawn care marketing and communications company in Cincinnati, OH receive up to 10% discounts.

Contact

Focal Point Communications:
Toll Free: 800-525-6999
www.growpro.com

Soil Sampling

Through an arrangement with CLC LABS, OLCA members receive 10% discounts on soil samples.

Contact: CLC LABS

Contact:
Dr. Chuck Darrah
Phone: 614-888-1663
Fax: 614-888-1330
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On-Hold Marketing Messages

Sold-On-Hold’s marketing program includes a series of customized messages written and recorded by a professional team of writers and voice talent to then be broadcast over your telephone hold system. Through OLCA membership you can receive special member rates.

Contact

Ron Smith
SOH Productions
136 Mill Street
Suite 230
Gahanna, Ohio 43230
P: 800-473-1585
P: 614-523-3535
www.sohproductions.com
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Data and Voice Technology

Contact

First Communications, Inc.
Contact Kristy Kenna
Toll Free: 800-860-1261
www.firstcomm.com
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Safety Manual

All members of the OLCA Workers Compensation Group Rating Program receive a complete safety manual at no charge. Members not in the group may purchase a safety manual for just $149.99 (normally $300!). RiskControl360 also offers safety training events, risk management assessments and unlimited telephonic consultations.

Contact

Discounts at Industry Events

OLCA members pay less when registering for OLCA events, including field days and training sessions. You also pay less when registering for the Ohio Turfgrass Conference & Show.

Contact

OLCA: 800-510-5296
Ohio Turfgrass Foundation: 888-683-3445