SIMA's mission is to empower snow and ice professionals for success. Our members are dedicated snow contractors and facilities professionals from across the US and Canada.
Does your organization provide snow and ice removal services? This is the membership option for you!
Does your company provide a product, service or technology to companies that remove snow and ice? This is the membership for you!
You don’t have to be a member to receive our emails, Snow Business Magazine and text messages to stay updated on industry news.
Share best practices and ideas on topics that you are passionate about in a casual forum, no matter where you are geographically.
Are you a SIMA member committed to learning how to become more successful and profitable? Join a SIMA Peer Group to bring your experience and gain insight from others.Join a SIMA Peer Group to bring your experience and gain insight from others.
If you are looking to build brand awareness among commercial snow pros, you’re in the right spot. Connect with key decision-makers that have the buying power.
Connect with top decision-makers in the snow and ice industry to boost your brand with print and digital products.
Get your brand directly in front of buyers at one of our many events.
Become a SIMA Supplier member to support the industry and connect with snow and ice professionals.
SIMA’s Training Center is your gateway to members-only resources, training programs and credentials and deep-dive courses.
Empower your snow ops teams to become safer, more efficient and more skilled with The Advanced Snow Manager (ASM) training program.
Elevate your commitment to snow and ice excellence while pushing yourself to achieve the industry's highest honor--the Certified Snow Professional (CSP) credential.
Develop leadership skills to grow your business and enhance personal development with SIMA's Emerging Leaders Program.
The use of liquids in snow and ice management can be a game-changer. This personal certificate walks you through the fundamentals you need to know.
Keep your teams safe with standards and best practices, training videos and resources.
We have pre-packaged videos available to help you plan your annual snow training.
SIMA delivers interest groups, peer groups and several events to bring together snow professionals for best practices and networking.
Our annual four-day event brings together industry professionals for keynotes and education sessions, the largest trade show in the industry, and networking opportunities.
This premier annual event brings together owners and high-level managers of commercial snow and ice management companies across North America for intensive lessons in leadership and business strategy.
This one day-event each September brings together contractors and municipalities from the Northeast for timely education. Event qualifies for CSP (Certified Snow Professional) and Green SnowPro renewal credits.
Snow removal professionals, grounds managers and municipalities in Wisconsin and nearby states come together to learn about sustainability, and business and operations best practices.
Presented at the annual Snow & Ice Symposium, your companies and valued employees can be recognized for their great work with our Best Places to Work in Snow & Ice and All-Stars awards.
Take a look at all upcoming SIMA events.
The commercial snow and ice industry has a 501(c)(3) charitable organization focused on helping grow opportunities for workforce development, new advancements in science and research, and enhanced public awareness.
Benchmark your snow business against industry data sets in several categories, including profit margins, costs, rates, revenue, and more.
Get a free overview of the private-sector snow and ice management industry's scope and influence.
Contribute your information and filter out the data to see where your company lands.
Get labor compensation data for 10 job titles within snow and ice companies from the United States and Canada. Presented with sponsorship support from LMN/Greenius, this report is free to members.
SIMA's Snow & Ice Resource Center is your one-stop shop for the latest Snow Business articles, Snow Talk podcasts, videos, products and more.
Search through all of our content, including articles, products, podcasts, videos, downloads and more.
See the latest issue of Snow Business magazine, the industry's go-to resource for all things snow and ice.
Search SIMA contractor and supplier members to find a company that fits your needs.
Search available downloads, including best practices and standards, training resources, and more.
Catch up on the latest episodes of Snow Talk.
Take a look at our insurance partners to find one that fits your needs.
Check out the latest and greatest products and services for the snow and ice management industry.
Empowering snow & ice management for success is our mission. We are a non-profit trade association with a focus on training, events, and best practices related to snow plowing, ice management and business management.
Comprising snow and ice management professionals and industry suppliers, the Board of Directors sets SIMA’s strategic direction.
A dedicated team of professionals is here to assist you. Meet the SIMA team!
Short lessons built around one role.
Field‑tested drills, checklists and tips.
A single safety standard across every role and location.
Designed by SIMA experts and aligned with industry best practices.
Easy tracking of completions and quick onboarding for new hires.
Training and resources from the company to team member level
Choose the best option to train your teams:
1-5 Team members
Self-guided at your own pace on your phone, tablet, or laptop.
5+ team members
Train an unlimited number of team members with the self-guided, mobile-friendly option. Includes trainer guide and downloadable training resources.
Unlimited team members
Train an unlimited number of team members in a classroom setting. Includes a trainer’s guide, quizzes and downloadable training resources.
Safety starts at the top with ownership and management establishing a culture that embraces and supports safety of all team members. Get started by using SIMA’s safety standard as a guide to build or improve safety efforts in your organization.
