Aspiring, new and veteran crew leaders – develop and grow your leadership, communication and personnel management skills, and learn how to apply them to strengthen your team. Participants will take an exam to earn TCIA’s new Crew Leader Qualification. Prerequisite: Completion of Tree Care Academy Crew Leader manual required. Includes lunch. Registration starts at 7:30 am. Cancellations must be made in writing to TCIA either by fax to 603-314-5386 or by email to sburnell@tcia.org. No telephone cancellations accepted. Cancellations must…

When: January 10, 2020 Where:  Downs Fire Dept., 102 W. Main St., Downs, IL 61736 Cost: $35 CEU's will be available. This full day workshop will focus on rigging forces that are put into a tree and the equipment we use.  We will take a look at rigging equipment and determine best practices for it.  This course will also have an emphasis on work positioning whether climbing or using an aerial device.  All A.N.S.I standards that are applicable will also…

Join hundreds of like-minded tree care professionals for five days of sharing knowledge with industry peers, finding solutions for your business in today’s complicated world, and celebrating successes and milestones with your colleagues. You deserve this – you work hard, but hopefully you play hard, too, so let’s not forget the tours and fun recreational opportunities that come with being on a beautiful island! This is a must-attend event for business owners and managers. You can’t afford to miss out!