7:30-8:15 am
Vendor visits / Registration
8:15-8:30 am
Welcome / Legislative Update
8:40-9:30 am
(choose 1)
Improve profitability with the right contract structure
Jim Turcan, CSP, Cornerstone Partners Horticultural Services
Changing weather conditions, increased competition and pricing pressures are putting the squeeze on commercial snow businesses. This session will help you evaluate your contract structure and language to ensure you’re protecting your business to remain in the game.
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Remote weather stations & forecasting
Mike Bott, Frost Solutions
Proactively preparing for storms and being more nimble in the event of changing conditions can be easier through the use of remote weather stations and forecasting.
9:45-11:15 am
Speed sessions
Attendees will have the option to sit in on three of these 20-minute sessions:
- Sidewalk efficiencies
- Chloride science
- Getting started with liquids
- Documentation and post-event evaluations
- Safety best practices
- Cleaner brine
11:15 am-Noon
Panel: Salt reduction success stories
Jim Turcan, CSP, Cornerstone Partners Horticultural Services; Rex Zemke, Wausau School District; Morgan Ferrari, All-Seasons Facility Maintenance
Beyond the environmental benefits, what business advantages can you gain by reducing salt use? You’ll hear from presenters who’ve reaped the benefits.
Noon-1 pm
Vendor visits / Lunch
Lunch sponsored by:
1-2:15 pm
Storm strategy: You make the call
Understanding how to approach each storm — in terms of dispatching, material use, and application timing — is crucial because every winter event is different. Attendees will work together to tackle the storms.
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