TheTexasNursery&LandscapeAssociation’sMissionisto enhanceMembers’businesssuccessthrough legislative/regulatoryadvocacy,education,networking, andpromotionofprofessionalism.
ADVOCATE TNLAprotectsyourbusinessfromunnecessaryregulationand legislation.Bybecominginvolvedwiththeprocessesthatimpactthese decisions,TNLAcan‘sit-at-the-table’onbehalfofyourbusiness.
COLLABORATE Gain access to industry professionals who can increase your businessopportunities,knowledge,andnetworkingcircle.
CULTIVATE Stayuptodateandfindnewclients,vendors,andcolleagues madeeasierwithTNLAresourcesthatenhancethesuccessof yourbusiness.
EDUCATE Yourcompanywillgainknowledgeofindustrybest-management practicesandthelatesttrendstokeepyourcompetitiveedge
MOTIVATE TNLAprovidesyourbusinessopportunitiestomotivateyou,your
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS IfyouareInState,youwouldbeconsideredaPrimary Business
PrimaryBusinessmustbeaperson,firm,corporation,or otherlegalentityowningoroperatingabusiness engagedinoneofthefollowingbusinesscategories: Grower
Supplier
Landscape
Retail Irrigation
Musthaveoneormoredefinitelocationsforsuch businesswiththeappropriatefacilitiesandequipment toperformthefunctionsorprovidetheservices customarilyprovidedbysuchbusinesscategory
Lessthan$250,000annually:$440
Between$250,000-$1.5millionannually: $780 Between$1.5million-$6millionannually:$1470
Greaterthan$6millionannually:$2130
Thereisa$100feeforeachadditionalBranchlocation.Please notethatwhileabusinessmayhaveseverallocations,thereisonly onebranchlocationfeeperregion.
www.TNLAonilne.org/membership
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS Out-of-StateMembership:limitedtoanyperson, firm,corporation,orpartnershipoutsidetheStateof Texasactivelyengagedwithnoheadquartersor outletwithintheStateofTexasorelseconsidered In-statebusiness
Membershipisaflatrateof$490
Non-ProfitMembership:Anynot-for-profit corporationorotherlegalentitywithintheStateof Texasthatprovidesprofessionalservicestoorforthe benefitoftheGreenIndustry
U P G R A D E S
Level2 HOTLINK (Website Livein online member/ product search results)
+$37
ProspectandconnectwithTNLAMembers.ListcomesinExcelFormatwith addressesandmainpointofcontacts Emailsnotincluded +$500*Pricevaries M E M B E R S H I P
THERE ARE MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO STAND OUT FROM THE REST AND INCREASE YOUR EXPOSURE TO BOTH TNLA MEMBERS AND PROSPECTIVE CLIENTS WITH DIGITAL BRAND PROMOTION
Level3 Includes Level2 + Enhanced Listings with company logointhe online Membershi p&Product Search +$250
Level4
IncludesLevel2 &3 +MainContact appearsin online searches,ability toaddproduct photosand videostoonline listings,&live mapto business locationfrom onlinedirectory listing +$400
PurchaseaListofMembers Level5
IncludesLevels 2,3,&4 +Rotating Company banner/logo (hyperlinkedin online member/ product searches +$550
B E N E F I T S BUILDING YOUR NETWORK NURSERY/LANDSCAPEEXPO Thelargestgatheringofnursery,garden,irrigation,andlandscapesupply professionalsunderoneroof. ByparticipatingintheEXPO,younotonlystayupto datewiththelatesttrends,explorenewproducts,andlearntomanageissues effectively,butyoualsohavethechancetoconnectwiththebestmindsand expertstheindustryoffers.
LoneStarHortForum OureducationalconferenceisheldinJanuary,andmemberscanchoosefrom sessionscoveringsalesandtechnology,business,HR,leadership,growerand planttrends,andretailtrends.Taketourstodifferentnurseriesorgardencenters, plusendthenightwithanAwardsFestivalcelebratingthebestintheindustry.
TNLAAWARDSmembersareeligibleforrecognitionforcontributionsand significantimpactsmadeintheGreenIndustry
TEXASEXCELLENCEINLANDSCAPING(TEIL)AWARDSmemberseligiblefor recognitionforexcellenceininstallation,design,design/build,maintenance, andspecialprojects
TEXASGARDENRETAILER(TGRA)AWARD programrecognizesRetailGarden CentersacrosstheStateforexcellenceininnovation&quality,merchandising concepts,andStaffCulture
B E N E F I T S BUILDING YOUR NETWORK WestTexasWorkshop ExploreWestTexas,seethelatesthappeningswithTexasSuperstarsatTexas Tech'sHorticultureGardensandGreenhouseComplex,earn4+hoursofTNLA CEUsduringtheWorkshopandhavefunexchangingideasduringthehappy hour!
REGIONMEETINGS We'remadeupof8RegionscoveringtheentireTXState.TNLAMemberscan enjoy
Networkingwithexpertsintheirregions
Volunteeropportunities
Educationalcareerdevelopmentopportunities&earnCEUs
PurchaseaListofMembers ProspectandconnectwithTNLAMembers.ThelistcomesinExcelFormatwith addressesandthemainpointsofcontact.Emailsnotincluded
TNLAMEDIAKIT Reachouraudience,buildyourbrand,andsupporttheassociation!Over80% ofTNLAreadershavethedecision-makingpowertoinfluenceordirectly purchaseproducts,services,orequipment. Lookintoadvertisingonourvarious platforms.
B E N E F I T S CAREER DEVELOPMENT CareerCenter Postyourlatestjobopenings,searchthroughviableemployeeresumes,and manageyourapplicationstoselecttheidealcandidate.
Certification Distinguishyourcrewandyourselffromcompetitorsbypreparingforprofessional successwithdownloadablestudymaterialandflexibleonlineexamsforvarious certifications:
TexasCertifiedLandscapeAssociate(TCLA)
TexasCertifiedWaterSmartProfessional(TCWSP)
TexasCertifiedNurseryProfessional(TCNP)
TexasCertifiedLandscapeProfessional(TCLP)
TexasMasterCertifiedNurseryProfessional(TMCNP)
TNLALeadershipBootcamp
Honeyourleadershipskillsbyunlockingyourpotentialandapplyforthissix-month programoffering32+hoursofbusinessandprofessionaldevelopmentsessions.
Education TNLA'sEducationisdesignedtobringvaluetostrengthenyourskillsandworkplace practices!includeswebinars,on-demand,trainings,andweb-basedcourses
B E N E F I T S ADVOCACY TNLAPOLITICALACTIONCOMMITTEE(TNLAPAC)
AtoolthatisusedtohelpprotectTNLAMemberbusinesses andtheentireTexasGreenIndustry.
TNLALEGISLATIVELEADERLIST
Jointhelistandbethefirsttoknowthelegislativeand regulatoryissuesaffectingyourbusiness.
LegislativeDay
TNLAmembersandindustryleadersfromacrossTexaswill organizetheattheTexasCapitol.Foroneday,engagedirectly withpolicymakers.Thegoalistoamplifyourcollectivevoice.
TNLAAdvocacyActionTeam
ThislimitedgroupofTNLAMembersismadeupofvolunteer advocates.Alladvocateswillreceivetrainingontheinsand outsofthelegislativeprocess.Inafocusedapproachtohelp shapepolicythatprofoundlyaffectsmemberbusinesses.
M E M B E R S H I P
B E N E F I T S RESOURCES BESTOFTEXASLANDSCAPINGGUIDE Thisguideisgearedtohelpidentifyplantvarieties,optimalgrowing conditions,plantingtips,andmore!Itisdesignedforeveryone,fromhome gardenerstoprofessionallandscapers.
TCCNFieldGuide AGo-toresourceformanagingpestanddiseaseissuesinhorticulture.Inside, you'llfind:
PestandDiseaseProfiles:Detaileddescriptionsandlifehistoriestoidentify problems.
EffectiveSolutions:Learnhowtocontrolandpreventissuesforhealthier plants.
VisualAid:High-qualityillustrationsforeasyidentification.
EndorsedBenefitPartner
ApplytobecomeavettedEndorsedServiceProvidertopromoteyourbusiness byofferingmembersexclusivediscounts.
SeedYourFuture
Theyprovideresourcesforemployerstohelpspreadawarenessofhorticulture andtheterrificjobsintheindustry
LoveYourCitrus
HelpStoptheSpreadofCitrusDiseaseinTexaswithourbrochureandfindthe CitrusCankerQuarantineBoundariesoneourwebsite
COMMUNITY TNLAHive:YourMemberCommunityHub
Stayconnectedyear-roundwithTNLAHive—ouronlinecommunity builtexclusivelyforGreenIndustryprofessionals.Accessnews, education,legislativeupdates,andnetworkingallinoneplace— anytime,ondesktopormobile.Plusaccess: GreenReportPodcast
UpdatesonnewsandpoliticsaffectingtheGreenIndustryinTexas. HostedbyTexasNurseryandLandscapeAssociation
TNLAWorkingForYouBlog
StayupdatedonmembereventsandnewsthatimpacttheTNLA community GreenMattersWeeklyE-Newsletter
TNLAcuratedindustry-relatedarticle&newssentrighttoyourinbox SocialMedia
