Voice of the Green Industry

As the weather turns cold on the East Coast, the summer sun is just a memory. But, rather than pining away for those lazy, hazy, crazy days this year, PLANET members have the chance to soak up the sun in March at the Green Industry Great Escape (GIGE) in Nassau.

Like its predecessor, the GIGE [...]

PLANET’s recent Executive Forum and Leadership Meeting at The Ritz Carlton in Amelia Island, Florida, held February 17–20, opened with leadership meetings and the installation of PLANET’s 2011–2012 board of directors, which go into effect beginning May 1, 2011.
This year’s Forum focused on Technology and Innovation. The keynote address featured Carmine Gallo, journalist and author of [...]

Like many industries, our industry is undergoing significant changes. Some companies will not survive, as their leaders cling to the past, dig in their heels, or bury their heads in the sand. Other companies will charge into the future, guided by leaders seeking new opportunities to add value to their customer’s lives. The difference between [...]

This was my first Executive Forum and since it was combined with the Leadership Meetings it made for a very busy but very enjoyable time.
 
Just some experiences that I had…

Aria is a beautiful new hotel, but didn’t appear to have signs to tell me what hotel I was in.  I am sure I looked like [...]