VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Professionals get gas-powered performance from their STIHL battery products with the 36-volt, 1148 watt-hour AR 3000 backpack battery. Interchangeable with all handheld tools in the STIHL Battery Line, this sleek, high-performance battery has 25 percent more capacity than the STIHL AR 900, running for up to 13 hours* and eliminating exhaust…
TORONTO, Canada – If you are looking for a business ownership opportunity in the green industry that doesn’t require a seven-figure investment and comes with a pre-made business model and good training, marketing and management support, then you may want to look into a Weed Man franchise. Weed Man was recently listed on CNBC.com…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Jason Dorsey, a bestselling author, world-renowned speaker and researcher, will deliver a keynote address at the Green Industry and Equipment Expo (GIE+EXPO) and Hardscape North America, held October 19-21 at the Kentucky Expo Center. Billed as The Gen Y Guy, Dorsey’s engaging keynote will give dealers insights on how to sell to…
Housing has officially opened for the 2016 Irrigation Show and Education Conference, Dec. 5–9. Start planning and book your room today. The Irrigation Association has again partnered with Connections Housing, the official and exclusive housing vendor for the 2016 Irrigation Show. Connections offers discounted rates and complimentary internet at eight hotels located near the…
LONDON — Bayer of Germany said on Monday that it had offered $62 billion in cash to acquire Monsanto in a deal that would combine two of the world’s biggest companies in the businesses of crop seeds and pesticides. The transaction, if consummated, would create an industry giant whose products include antibiotics, genetically modified crops…
VALLEY VIEW, Ohio – On Aug. 3-5, 2016, the Accredited Snow Contractors Association (ASCA) will host the 2016 Executive Summit at the Sanibel Harbour Marriot Resort & Spa in Fort Myers, Florida. Executive Summit is an opportunity for professional contractors within the snow and ice industry to learn ways to address business management topics as…
Two months after the market’s bottom, the IPO market is showing precious little signs of life. Absent a red-hot IPO market, we are down to niche plays, and there is an interesting one today: SiteOne Landscape Supply priced 10 million shares at $21 last night, the midpoint of the $20 to $22 price talk,…
The Obama administration on Tuesday unveiled the final version of a long-awaited and controversial rule to extend overtime pay to 4.2 million U.S. workers, which marks one of the administration’s most significant moves to address stagnant wages. The rule, which has drawn intense criticism from business groups and Republicans, doubles the maximum annual income a…
Late yesterday, the U.S. Department of Labor released its long awaited overtime rule addressing overtime pay. NALP has been involved in the Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWO) Coalition, which has been focused on educating Members of Congress about business concerns regarding the proposed overtime changes. The PPWO is continuing to ask its members to…
TUCSON, Ariz. – Walbro Engine Management announced the appointment of Matthew Riddle as president and chief executive officer. He will immediately assume responsibilities and will succeed Tony Martin, who has stepped down. Riddle is a seasoned international executive having served operational and leadership roles at FMC Corporation, United Defense Industries, BAE Systems and most recently…
