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Sid Raisch, Jonathan Bardzik

Does your team think that profit equals markup? How would they change the way they do their jobs if they knew that you don't pocket 50 or 60 cents on every dollar that hits the register? Join Sid on the ANLA Knowledge Center as he explains to you, and your team, the real costs of running a business. Watch Sid here.

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Marc Teffeau, Teresa Jodon

The Horticultural Research Institute is investigating future research initiatives to guide the organization's priorities for the next 5 years. HRI is seeking participants from all segments of the green industry to complete an online research assessment survey. All participants who complete the survey by May 31, 2013 will be entered to win an iPad mini.

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Weather has once again been a factor in some regions of the country this spring, which will probably translate into more shakeouts in the industry as the year progresses, unless the cash flow can be made up. Fortunately, the tailwinds of the economy point to some positive trends for the green industry. Join Dr. Charlie Hall in this segment as he discusses the upcoming debt ceiling debate and the economic forces in place that might help folks make a little money this year! Click here to watch Dr. Charlie Hall.

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Joe Baer, Jonathan Bardzik

New from the PowerUp series on the ANLA Knowledge Center: National merchandising expert Joe Baer shares the rapidly growing trend of digital signage from iPads and monitors to projections on walls and other surfaces. Trend Alert! Digital signage isn't one-size-fits-all. You'll find applications from small shelf signs to projections on store fronts and bill boards. Click here to watch Joe Baer and the PowerUp series only on the ANLA Knowledge Center.

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The Annual Meeting of the ANLA Senate will take place on Saturday, July 13, 2013, from 4:00-5:00 pm, just prior to the HRI reception, in Columbus, Ohio, in conjunction with the OFA Short Course. Any ANLA dues-paying member may attend the Senate meeting, as provided in the ANLA bylaws. Senators who are not able to attend should contact Warren Quinn, ANLA Corporate Secretary, immediately, at wquinn@anla.org.

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