 | Representation and advocacy of landscape and maintenance contractors’ interests before federal, state, county, and municipal governments on all major issues. |
| Annual Awards Program rewards projects of excellence through peer identification in the industry combined with outside promotion. |
| Workers Compensation through the State Compensation Fund. The plan allows members to opportunity to share in an additional "bonus" dividend through the association. Each participating member will receive no less than its earned individual dividend and, in addition, will share in the group "bonus" dividend if earned. Bonus dividend averages 50% more than your individual dividend. |
| Discount Programs & Services - provided by various outside vendors of insurance, travel, credit union, credit cards & collections. As an ALCA member, it is strongly recommended that each company research the products and services to determine if they are right for you. |
| Monthly Member Meetings - Meetings held both in Tucson and Phoenix with special topics about the landscaping industry. This is an excellent opportunity to interact and network with other business and industry professionals. See our upcoming events on our calendar. |
| Education seminars - provide education in management and business practices for owners and managers of Association members as well as technical skills training. |
| "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 |
| Arizona Certified Landscape Professional - a certified designation program that is earned by your employees by obtaining technical training and passing certification exams. |
| Scholarship’s — 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. |
| 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. |
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 Terry Sherman, CSP, CPCU at (602) 631-2026. 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