JULY 2023 CIA QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER |
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Registration now open for fun-filled networking opportunities happening Aug. 22 and 23
The Carolinas Irrigation Association is excited to host back-to-back, networking events on Tuesday, Aug. 22, and Wednesday, Aug. 23.
Join us for our first-ever Clay Sporting Tournament at Deep River Sporting Clays and Shooting School in Sanford, NC, on Tuesday, Aug. 22. Festivities kick-off at 12 p.m. and include a BBQ lunch, equipment rentals, and 2 hours of course time to test your skill on 13 different targets.
Stick around on Wednesday, Aug. 23, for a morning of golf at Wildwood Green Golf Club in Raleigh, NC! Dust off your clubs and get outdoors with a 9 a.m. tee time with peers, colleagues, and industry members.
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2023-2024 membership renewal season is here |
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Don't forget ... renew your 2023-2024 contractor membership today!
The Carolinas Irrigation Association thanks you for your continued support of both the association and the industry. Your contribution allows us to carry out our mission of providing education opportunities, influencing industry-friendly legislation and regulations, and supporting the irrigation industry in the Carolinas.
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Smart Irrigation and green spaces
Irrigation plays a vital role in maintaining green spaces. By approaching green space maintenance with a focus on smart irrigation, those who manage green spaces can take advantage of a number of beneficial impacts yielded from thoughtful water application. READ MORE
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A million-gallon upgrade
Upgrading an irrigation system to use smart controllers can have a big payoff. In just 12 months, K&D Landscaping in Watsonville, CA, cut their client’s water usage by 1 million gallons. That generated nearly 30% cost savings or about $35,000 in water bills in one year. READ MORE
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Stop selling at the lowest price
Many green industry businesses think that the lowest price approach is the only way to market their services and products. With the right mindset and strategy you can position your company so that most of the time you will be the contractor of choice. READ MORE
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UPCOMING DEADLINES/EVENTS
SiteOne Green Industry Summer Series
July 13 & 18, 2023, Raleigh & Charlotte, NC
NC Green Industry Council Water Symposium
July 26, 2023, Raleigh, NC
CIA Clay Sporting Tournament
August 22, 2023, Sanford, NC
CIA Raleigh Golf Tournament
Aug. 23, 2023, Raleigh, NC
CIA Waterpalooza Conference
Oct. 12, 2023, Raleigh, NC
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INDUSTRY/MEMBER NEWS
The Irrigation Association, Fairfax, VA, joined the Manufacturers for Sensible Regulations coalition in expressing concern over Biden administration regulations. READ MORE
“Demand for new homes is strengthening because of a lack of existing home inventory,” says Alicia Huey, of the National Association of Home Builders. “And while builders continue to grapple with elevated construction costs, an encouraging sign is a big gain in home sales priced in the $200,000 to $300,000 price range. READ MORE
The labor force participation rate for prime-aged workers — those between the ages of 25-54 — was 83.4% in May, the highest since January 2007, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. READ MORE
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Thank you to our 2023 Associate Members!
Don’t forget to renew your 2023 associate membership today!
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Carolinas Irrigation Association
8280 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Suite 630 | Fairfax, VA 22031
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