STIHL becomes exclusive partner of Young Professionals Network

FAIRFAX, Va. – The National Association of Landscape Professionals has added STIHL as the exclusive partner of the association’s Young Professionals Network.

NALP’s Young Professionals Network provides a platform to connect, share experiences, and exchange ideas with peers nationwide. The network, powered by STIHL, supports landscape, lawn care, irrigation, tree care, and horticulture professionals who are building careers in the landscape industry. 

The network is free and open to all young professionals in the industry.

“We are extremely pleased to be part of the association’s new initiative. For more than 20 years STIHL has supported the NALP’s college outreach through the National Collegiate Landscape Competition, and this new network is a natural extension of the effort to find, develop and support young professionals entering the landscape industry,” said Roger Phelps, corporate communications manager at STIHL. “We look forward to being a part of this exciting initiative. ”

Industry professionals (under 40 years old) are encouraged to join the network, participate in the Facebook group, and subscribe to the Growing in the Green Industry podcast.

“STIHL is a great industry champion that is committed to supporting the next generation,” said Britt Wood, NALP CEO. “From their support of high school programs, to the National Collegiate Landscape Competition, to the Young Professionals Network, they are committed to helping build a strong future for the landscape industry.”