Representation and Advocacy - of landscape and maintenance contractors' interest before federal, state, county and municipal governments on all major issues. |
Education Seminars and Arizona Certified Landscape Professional - provide educational opportunities for management /owners, various technical training for employees and a certified designation program that is earned by obtaining technical training and passing certification exams. |
Annual Awards Program - rewards projects of excellence through peer identification in the industry combined with outside promotion. |
Monthly Member Mixers - meetings held both in Tucson and Phoenix with special topics about the landscaping industry and an excellent opportunity to meet owners, management, and other industry service providers. See our upcoming events on our calendar. |
Workers Compensation Fund Benefit - ALCA can help lower your company's cost of worker's compensation insurance. Qualifying members can participate in the ALCA Dividend Pool and earn a "bonus" dividend in addition to their individual dividends based on the safety success of all members participating in the ALCA Dividend Pool. This additional "bonus" can increase the members' earned dividend by 20-50%! |
"ALCA Influence" magazine - keeps members up-to-date on the latest industry news, legislation, benefits, educational opportunities, member meetings and fun events. Also, it is an opportunity for members to share what's new with their company. Advertising Information |
Directory and Resource Guide - is published annually giving you an up-to-date listing of members and a quick reference for identification of the services and work they perform. |
Annual Mini Trade Show - ALCA vendors display their products and services while current and prospective members meet and learn how to improve their businesses and keep up on innovative industry ideas so that they are not outpaced by their competitors. |
Field Day - includes a day of fun in the sun for landscape contractors, members of the green industry, employees and their families. |
Scholarship Program — ALCA has 3 scholarship programs available to those who wish to establish or build their careers in the green industry or for ALCA members and their immediate families. They are Jimmy Tipton, Sky Blu Underwood and the ALCA General Scholarship Funds. |
News from the nation - As members of PLANET, previously the Associated Landscape Professional of America, we frequently get industry updates and opportunities to pass this onto our members. |
Resource Library - is maintained at the ALCA office and offers educational materials, publications, video tapes and various other resources. |
Discount Programs - provided by various outside vendors of insurance and financial institutions. As an ALCA member, it is strongly recommended that each company research the products and services to determine if they are right for you. |
The Arizona Landscape Contractors’ Association is happy to provide partnership benefits and networking opportunities with various companies that support our members. When contacting the companies listed below always inform them you are an ALCA member. If you have any questions regarding these companies, please call the ALCA office.
ARIZONA CERTIFIED LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONAL – discount technical training for employees. Flyers are e-mailed monthly on upcoming classes and examinations. If you have not received a flyer call the ALCA OFFICE AT 602-626-7091.
CREDIT UNION – personal accounts and Visa or MasterCard for yourself and your employees through the ARIZONA CENTRAL CREDIT UNION.
MASTER HEALTHCARE – A healthcare savings card that gives you affordable access to doctors, dentists, prescriptions & vision services. Call Robert Meier at 480-659-9731
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION – the STATE COMPENSATION FUND, with ALCA, provides a dual dividend for qualified members. Your firm qualifies for a dividend and the ALCA dividend is added to it. Call Wendell MacNab at (602) 631-2033. www.scfaz.com Be sure to tell them you’re an ALCA member.
AMERICAN DENTAL PLAN – specially priced and available on a voluntary basis to all members of ALCA. Call 602-265-6677 or 1-800-224-8810
AZ DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE - Click here to go to the Arizona Department of Commerce Small Business Services Division. This site includes an online "Step-by-Step Checklist to Start, Operate and Grow a Business in Arizona
