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H-2B Visa Update 2026
Written by John McMahon, CEO of ALCC On December 31, the U.S. Departments of Labor (DOL) and Homeland Security (DHS) formally announced that they will supplement the H-2B cap with 35,000 additional visas for Fiscal Year 2026, in addition to the 66,000 congressionally mandated H-2B visas available each fiscal year. These supplemental visas are…
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ALCC President’s letter – January 2026
Written by Ben Fisk, ALCC President Happy 2026! As we enter a new year, many of us naturally reflect on the year behind us and consider what we want to carry forward or begin anew. As many of you know, I’m passionate about organizational culture. Healthy team culture always starts with…
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From Classroom to Career: Growing Green Futures
Please join us in promoting Seed Your Future’s goal to raise 50K by December 31st! Join the GiveButter campaign here: From Classroom to Career: Growing Green Futures As we wrap up the year, Seed Your Future just launched its end-of-year campaign, “From Classroom to Career: Growing Green Futures,” with the goal of raising…
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Holiday Lighting: Light Up Your Home Like a Pro
Expert guidance from Novelty Lights on creating professional-quality holiday displays As Colorado neighborhoods begin their annual transformation into winter wonderlands, many homeowners wonder how to achieve those perfectly spaced, professionally installed holiday light displays that make certain homes stand out. Jim Hardaway, COO of Novelty Lights and member of the Associated Landscape…
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Help Secure H-2B Cap Relief for FY26
This is an important one — please activate grassroots now and pass this along to everyone in your organization. Our H-2B champions in the House and Senate are preparing letters to the Secretaries of Homeland Security and Labor so that as soon as the government reopens, DHS will immediately release…
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Winterize Your Irrigation Systems
With the cool fall weather days here, and cold nights temperatures dropping to or below zero degrees, now is the time to winterize sprinklers and irrigation systems. Matt Akabane of Hughes Landscaping and member of the ALCC was in the NBC 9 NEWS Backyard to share tips on what to look out for when…
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Planting the seeds for long-term success through Employee Ownership
Written by Hal Benninger at Center for Community Wealth Whether you own a landscaping business or work for one, you understand the value your work brings to the community. You’ve built the company from the ground up—navigating challenges, developing expertise, and serving your neighbors with dedication and pride. But as…
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Autumn’s Arrival Turns Colorado Aspens Yellow – Catch Them While You Can
Written by Daya Stevens Bark Ranch, Colorado. Pictures taken by Daya Stevens There is something surreal about standing in a grove of aspens in the fall. Their leaves shimmer like gold coins in the wind and their pale trunks appear to be staring at you with eye-shaped knots. And just…
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ALCC Sporting Clays Tournament Recap: Perfect Fall Day for Competition on the Range
ALCC members enjoyed a sunny day on the range for the 2025 Sporting Clays Tournament at Colorado Clays Shooting Park in Brighton. This fall event is always the perfect opportunity to step away from daily landscape responsibilities and enjoy some friendly competition. Located along a scenic cottonwood creek bottom with…
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How to implement a ‘ColoradoScape’ into your yard
Written by Colorado Green NOW! Denver7’s Danielle Grant met up with Phil Steinhauer, owner of Designscapes Colorado and a member of the Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado. Fall is planning season — and if you’re a homeowner or an HOA board, this is the time to start thinking about next year’s landscapes and…
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Predictable Profits: The Case for Flat Monthly Billing Rates
By Jill Odom of the National Association of Landscape Professionals If you offer recurring services like lawn care and landscape maintenance, your company has the opportunity to improve your cash flow by implementing monthly installment payment plans. Rather than only invoicing customers after completing a service, this payment model allows you to…
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ColoradoScaping: Using Native, Water-Wise Plants to Create Beautiful, Sustainable Landscapes
Denver7’s Danielle Grant met up with Phil Steinhauer, owner of Designscapes Colorado and a member of the Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado, to explain what a ColoradoScape is all about and the benefits in your backyard! As we inch closer to fall in Colorado, many homeowners and HOAs may think the landscaping season is…
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