PLANET and NJLCA announce partnership

HERNDON, Va. – Recognizing the importance of unifying the green industry at both the local and national level, PLANET and New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association entered into an agreement that will use the strengths of both organizations to enhance the value delivered to both membership groups through education and networking, legislative advocacy, and consumer awareness programs.

“PLANET has valued our informal partnership and efforts with NJLCA over the last several years,” said PLANET CEO Sabeena Hickman. “By formalizing our relationship into this agreement, we look forward to continuing to build a mutually beneficial and collaborative relationship over the coming years.”

This partnership will offer PLANET members in New Jersey the opportunity to become part of a community of like-minded landscape professionals in their home state, while offering NJLCA members the chance to participate in and grow their businesses through the opportunities provided by PLANET. To promote and support the importance of membership, both organizations have agreed to extend significant discounts on membership dues to the members of the other organization.

“The New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association is very excited to be the first statewide landscape association to be partnering with PLANET in a joint venture to develop and grow both organizations,” said NJLCA President Jody Shilan. “We are confident that this relationship will provide additional value to the members of the NJLCA and its 45 year history, as we continuously strive to help educate our members, provide business opportunities, and help advance professionalism in the green industry.”

PLANET and NJLCA will officially kick off the partnership at NJLCA's 35th annual Trade Show and Conference to be held Feb. 29, 2012. For more information or to register, visit NJLCA.org.