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Budget & Policy Review
Mission: To Provide Experienced Guidance on Budget and Policy Matters of the ONLA
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Certification
Mission: To develop and promote certification and educational programs for the further advancement of professionalism in the green industry.
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Distinguished Contribution Award Committee
Mission: To recognize and honor outstanding contributions to the nursery industry.
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Education
Mission: To promote educational/training programs for the Ohio nursery and landscape industry
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Environmental
Mission: To keep the Association informed of environmental issues.
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Exhibit
Mission: To provide review and evaluation of the annual Central Environmental Nursery Trade Show "CENTS".
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Growers
Mission: To serve the needs and ideas of the grower industry, and support the Ohio Certified Nursery Technician Program.
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Hispanic Relations
Mission: To help stabilize and engage the Hispanic workforce in the green industry through education and building of relationships, enhancing professional growth while addressing related issues.
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Landscape Awards
Mission: To promote pride and professionalism in the industry by providing a showcase for award winning projects through competition to all Ohio firms.
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Landscape Contractor
Mission: To maintain and promote the highest standards within the profession. To support all ONLA and PLANET certification programs. To develop a positive image of the green industry through award-winning landscape projects.
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Legislative
Mission: To proactively review and beneficially affect the legislative and regulatory process for the green industry.
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Membership
Mission: To maintain, acquire, retain and serve membership firms by reviewing existing services and implementing new services that would help increase members'' profitability.
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Nursery Stock Survey
Mission: To publish an annual survey that will be meaningful and contain a comprehensive list of plants grown and available in Ohio.
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Plant Selection
Mission: To gather and disseminate information on new and underused plant material for the benefit of ONLA members, the green industry, and the gardening public.
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Program Short Course
Mission: Develop with The Ohio State University a plan for a high-quality educational program for the green industry.
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Research
Mission: To improve the quality of service to the Ohio nursery and landscape industry through research.
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Retail
Mission: To acknowledge and promote the needs and concerns of the retail garden centers and support the Ohio Certified Nursery Technician program.
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Scholarship & Student Activities
Mission: To serve as liaison between the ONLA, educators, students, and industry. To attract quality people to the green industry.
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