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snoitcenThe rig h t c o nmake all the difference.Knowing the right people and having access to the latest industry informationis crucial when it comes to performing at your highest level. At AmericanHort,we specialize in connecting you to the mentors, leaders andknowledgeable resources you need—when you need them—so that you canperform better day in and day out, grow faster than you ever dreamed possible,and prepare both yourself and your business for the future.
Together,we’re stronger.Together,.worgweOur industry is made up of dynamic corporations and family-owned businesses,many of which are in their third or even fifth generation of family management.Collectively, we hold over 2.32 million full- and part-time jobs andcontribute 348 billion annually to the U.S. economy. That’s big business,and it’s clear that we’re stronger together.AmericanHort unites us all—growers, retailers, breeders, suppliers, distributors,designers, landscapers, educators, researchers, and manufacturers—into a single,robust community, one in which we teach and learn from one another, andcollectively rise to a higher level.
Don’t justsurvive.T h ri v e !We Help YouAt AmericanHort, we believe best practices are the keyto survival, enabling you to perform better on a daily basis.We’re committed to finding the best practices throughoutthe industry and sharing them with you. Then we connectyou with the additional information you need to drive yourbusiness forward and grow faster. Ultimately, both of thesethings help you prepare for the future, ensuring both yourbusiness and the industry will thrive for generations to come.Find out more
Perform BetterBy highlighting best practicesthroughout our industry.Through EducationThrough Certification Training Pest Certification Workshops Landscape Certification Events Industry InsiderInformationWe Help You Knowledge Center WebinarsThrough Research Specifically, HRI—Horticultural ResearchInstitute, the industry’spremier researchorganization Access to Sustainabilitycertification throughMPS (More ProfitableSustainability)Through IndustryBenchmarking New industry benchmarkprogram to allow you tobenchmark against industrysegment peers Expert recommendations tohelp improve your businessbottom line Access to green industryBusiness Valuation Expertsto assist in valuing yourbusiness for financing,planning, expansion andmore.Grow FasterBy providing you with the information neededto drive both your business and our industry forward.With Trade Shows &ConferencesWith AffinityProgramsWith Industry InsiderReports Cultivate, our annual tradeshow and the industry’spremier event Credit Card Services Enhancing Industry ProfitMargins Plug & Cutting, learn thebest and newest plug& cutting strategies,techniques andtechnologies Worker’s Comp (Ohio only) Energy & Shipping Services Office Supplies & Software Miscellaneous & SpecialtySavings Improvement throughSustainability Practices Consumer TrendsPrepareFutureBy ensuring our industry’s continuedgrowth and success for generations to come.Through Advocacy Our Washington D.C.based team advocatesdirectly with governmentofficials on industry issues Impact Washington,monthly e-newsletter &biennial legislative fly-in Quarterly advocacy updatewebinars Complimentaryconsultation on labor andtax reform with renownedconsultants, CJ Lake andKCoe-Isom MemberVoice, a tool toconnect with yourelected officialsThrough Plant PAC(Our Political ActionCommittee)Through WorkforceDevelopment We ensure decisionmakers hear andunderstand your needsand concerns on mattersof public policy Webinars & EducationalSessions Workshops & Training Knowledge Center CareerUP
It Pays to BeThere’s simply no better way to grow and thrive,both personally and professionally, than with aPremium Membership to AmericanHort.Not only is Premium Membership our best value and the level thatoffers the most for your money, it also ensures that as soon as we learnsomething important or offer a new benefit or service, you’ll have priorityaccess. Your Premium Membership provides you with the collaboration,advocacy, connectivity, research findings, knowledge and leadership we’reknown for, as well as the high-level consulting services and webinars youneed to remove obstacles and achieve your greatest goals.
Take a look at everything Premium Membership offers:AdvocacyIndustry IntelligenceBusiness Services Washington, D.C.-based team advocatesdirectly within government on industry issues Industry Insider Reports Consulting and legal access with renownedfirms, CJ Lake & KCoe-Isom for issues like: Impact Washington, monthly e-newsletter &biennial legislative fly-in Quarterly advocacy update webinarspresented by our Washington, D.C.-basedteam MemberVoice, a tool to connect with yourelected officials Webinars & briefings on tax, labor,transportation and other issues from industryexpertsEducation Enhancing Industry Profit Margins I mprovement through SustainablePractices Employment Law Consumer Trends Tax Reform Industry Benchmark Program that allowsyou to benchmark business metrics againstindustry segment peers E xpert recommendation to help improveyour business’ bottom line A ccess to green industry businessvaluation experts to assist in valuingyour business for financing, planning,expansion needs and more Workforce development Immigration Safety Agricultural & Horticultural Law Membership list rental (set-up fee waived) Access to Business Savings & Affinityprograms Credit card processing services Worker’s comp (Ohio only) Energy & shipping services Office supplies & software Workshops & trainingCommunications 24/7 Knowledge Center, with over4,000 videos, webinars, articles andemployment development tools Connect, six issues per year andmonthly digital e-newsEvents Impact Washington, bi-weekly e-newsletter Event registration discounts for all employees Certification Company listing in Resource Directory Substantial discounts on exhibit space Pest Landscape A ccess to sustainability through MPS(More Profitable Sustainability) Preferred housing selection process atCultivate
Other Membership LevelsIf you’re new to AmericanHort and still aren’t sure if PremiumMembership is right for you, we also offer additional membership levelswith fewer benefits. Whichever level you choose, you can upgrade toPremium Membership at any time.Basic MembershipPlus MembershipPlanting the SeedPutting Down RootsOur Basic, entry-level membershipprovides you with the following:If making strong connectionsmatters to you, and/or if you’re aretailer or manufacturer interestedin exhibiting at all of our events,you’ll want a Plus Membershipwhich offers ALL of the benefits ofBasic Membership PLUS: Connect, six issues per year and monthlydigital e-news Impact Washington, bi-weekly e-newsletterfor all employees 24/7 Knowledge Center access for allemployees Event registration discounts for all employees Company listing in Resource Directory Access to business savings programs Substantial discounts on exhibit spaceat all events Membership list rental (additional cost)In addition, when your business joins AmericanHort at any level, everyone in your organization has access to membership.We also offer Individual memberships for Students, Educators/Researchers, and Retirees.See our complete list of prices and benefits at AmericanHort.org/join.
.suJo inAmericanHort has a rich history as the green industry’s leading association. Today, as horticultural andagricultural professionals are faced with ensuring their organizations and businesses are performing at theirhighest levels, growing at their optimum capacity, and are well positioned for the future, our role is more crucialthan ever. We’re continuously strengthening our existing connections and establishing new ones so that we cananswer the questions you have, and make you aware of the questions you didn’t even know you needed to ask.We look forward to connecting with you; become a member, today.AmericanHort.org/join
you'll want a Plus Membership which offers ALL of the benefits of Basic Membership PLUS: Substantial discounts on exhibit space at all events Membership list rental (additional cost) In addition, when your business joins AmericanHort at any level, everyone in your organization has access to membership.
