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Contact: Heather Finney
Phone: (800) 395-2522
E-mail: Heather Finney

For Immediate Release

PLANET’S CALENDAR OF EVENTS

HERNDON, Va., December 2, 2008 — The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) ensures that the green industry will flourish by cultivating the personal, professional, and business growth of those who enhance the world’s landscapes. PLANET fulfills its mission by providing top-notch educational opportunities at events that are scheduled throughout the year. PLANET invites all green industry professionals to take part in the following events and to benefit from the training, networking, and resources that are essential to growing their businesses.

Executive Forum
February 19–22, 2009
Disney’s Beach Club Resort • Walt Disney World ® Resort

Connect with other industry owners and managers for three days of unparalled educational and networking opportunities.

• Gain valuable insight on today’s hot topics and business issues.
• Share best practices and network with industry leaders.

Take the time to rejuvenate yourself and your business!

Reserve your room now at LandcareNetwork.org.

Student Career Days
March 26–29, 2009
Cal Poly Pomona/Sheraton Suites Fairplex • Pomona, California

This annual, three-day event attracts students enrolled in green industry-related programs at colleges and universities across the country.

• Recruit from the largest pool of future industry employees.
• Gain exposure for your company by sponsoring a competitive event.
• Observe hundreds of students as their skills are put to the test in real-world, competitive events.

Make plans now to be a part of the largest green industry recruiting event of the year. For more information, go to StudentCareerDays.org.

PLANET’s Day of Service
April 22, 2009
Nationwide

Unite with other green industry professionals for a day of giving back to your local community

• Revitalize the places where people live, work, and play
• Demonstrate goodwill and environmental stewardship
• Be recognized for leadership in community service

Show your commitment to your profession and help with this national effort to beautify communities across the world. For more information, go to planetdayofservice.org.

Summer Leadership Meeting
June 24–27, 2009
Skamania Lodge • Stevenson, Washington
( 45 minutes from Portland International Airport)
Attend this annual event, and help set the future course for PLANET.

• Strategize ways to impact the industry through PLANET initiatives.
• Ensure that your association addresses the issues that concern your business and the industry.
• Network with colleagues.

Legislative Day on the Hill and Renewal & Remembrance at Arlington National and Historic Congressional Cemeteries
July 12–14, 2009
Marriott Key Bridge — Arlington, Virginia (hotel location)
Washington, D.C.

Seize the opportunity to influence the legislative process and give back to the nation’s heroes and leaders.

• Join your colleagues and voice the concerns of the industry to your legislators on Capitol Hill.
• Volunteer your time and talent for one day to help maintain the beauty of Arlington National and Historic Congressional cemeteries.

For more information about PLANET events, contact the PLANET office at (800) 395-2522 or go online to LandcareNetwork.org.

PLANET is the association of members who create and maintain the QUALITY OF LIFE in communities across America. With more than 4,200 member companies and affiliates, these firms and their employees represent more than 100,000 green industry professionals.