Our Affiliations

Michigan Green Industry Association

The Michigan Green Industry Association (M.G.I.A.) develops educational programs for the Green Industry and serves as the voice of the Michigan's landscape industry. M.G.I.A. offers seminars, the Annual Trade Show & Convention, a statewide publication entitled the Landsculptor Magazine, an Environmental Awards Program, and public awareness campaigns. M.G.I.A. was recently given the distinction by the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) as the official association for the State of Michigan to administer their international Certified Landscape Technician Program. For more information click the following link: http://www.landscape.org/

PLANET

PLANET, the Professional Landcare Network, is an international association serving lawn care professionals, landscape management contractors, design/build/installation professionals, and interior plantscapers. PLANET provides its members with a good business foundation to help them evaluate, plan, and better manage their companies. Member firms have direct access to marketing tools, industry specific business publications, updates on legislative issues, and networking opportunities that can assist them in becoming more profitable. PLANET emerged on January 1, 2005, when the Associated Landscape Contractors of America (ALCA) and the Professional Lawn Care Association of America (PLCAA) joined forces to become a more encompassing network of green industry professionals. PLANET develops and maintains active programs for approximately 4,000 member firms in the areas of business management, government affairs, public relations, technical assistance, safety and insurance, education, and inter-industry relations with other facets of the green industry. For more information click the following link: http://www.landcarenetwork.org/