What's new?
Smart Approved WaterMark has moved offices
The office of Smart Approved WaterMark, Australia’s national outdoor water conservation label and industry partner to NGIA, has moved.
The address of the new office is:
Street address:
Suite 1, Level 30
9 Castlereagh Street
Sydney, NSW 2001
Postal address:
GPO Box 915
Sydney South, NSW 2001
The phone number has also changed, it is now:
(02) 9223 3322
To find out more about Smart Approved WaterMark go to www.smartwatermark.info
Awards close very soon – get your submissions in!
The 2010 Nursery & Garden Industry Awards close on 5pm Friday July 24, 2009 for hardcopy submissions and midnight Sunday July 26, 2009 for submissions sent via email. The countdown is on, so be in quick to take advantage of this invaluable opportunity.
2010 NGI National Conference - venue confirmed
The venue for the 2010 Nursery & Garden Industry National Conference has been confirmed.
The Conference, which is to take place in Darwin from April 19 to 22, will be held at the Darwin Convention Centre.
Publications Survey
NGIA is in the process of reviewing our publications. To help is with this, we are conducting a publications survey.
You should have already received this survey via fax or email, but if not you can take part via this link http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=NtBb_2bCmhBB_2fdQrw6nIMTMw_3d_3d
Please assist us by participating, this way we can ensure we are delivering the information you require in the publications we provide for you.
For queries, please contact Sarah McMahon at NGIA ph (02) 9876 5200, email sarah.mcmahon@ngia.com.au
New GM for Scotts
Frenchman Guilhem Pinault has been appointed as Vice President and General Manager for Scotts Australia and Asia Pacific.
Is your business looking for staff?
The newly launched Green-Life Careers project includes a dedicated website www.greenlifecareers.com.au designed to assist those thinking about a career AND to those already working in the industry.
Clippings
Are you the best fisherman in the Industry?
The 2010 NGI Conference is to be held in Darwin from April 19 to 22, 2010, and what better way to kick it off than with a fishing day? If you would like to take part in the fishing competition please email natalie.walker@ngia.com.au by August 14, 2009.
Nursery Papers
Insurance in the Nursery & Garden Industry
Relying on Mother Nature to earn a living can be unpredictable and risky, regardless of the size or location of your business. Businesses in the Nursery Industry require robust risk management plants, tailored insurance products and services and the support of their Industry Association to guide them through the myriad of issues. In this Nursery Paper, we take a closer look at the insurance and risk management advice and benefits to your business.
