You do not want to miss this !
Educational Sessions & Skills Training
Innovation , Technology & the Future of Tree Care
Wednesday , March 29 3:00 p . m . – 6:00 p . m . Pre-Conference Workshop 6:00 p . m . – 7:30 p . m . Networking Reception
Join us for an interactive forum focused on the innovative ways today ’ s arborists are working smarter through the creative use of tools and technology . Together , we ’ ll look at the challenges and opportunities facing our industry
and think critically about how seasoned expertise , combined with fresh inspiration , can generate transformative , revenue-generating solutions . Collaborating with peers , who bring varied experiences and perspectives , is always a catalyst for learning , growing , and positive change . As business guru Bill Taylor says , “ Nobody is as smart as everybody !”
Presenters : John Ball , Ph . D ., BCMA , CTSP South Dakota State University
Dennise J . Vidosh , ISA RE-TREE Companies & Green Acres Tree Farm
Moderator : Deborah Howe , ASLA Lighthall Company
Thursday , March 30 8:00 a . m . Tree Health Update : What to Expect in 2023 with Nicole Keleher Business Health : Know Your Numbers with Bob Mead
9:15 a . m . Pneumatic Air Tool Use in the Field with Dennise J . Vidosh , ISA The Z133 Standards : What you Need to Know with John Ball , Ph . D .
10:30 a . m . Tree Demo : Competency Assessments with Dan Groves and Ed Carpenter
1:00 p . m . Live Skills Arena with North American Training Solutions ( NATS )
2:00 p . m . Tree Demo : Utilizing Team-Based Competition to Improve Workforce Engagement w / NATS
3:00 p . m . Live Skills Arena with North American Training Solutions ( NATS ) Developing Relationship Sales Skills with Paul Beister
Friday , March 31 8:00 a . m . Climb Safe : Proper Gear Inspection with Melissa LeVangie Ingersoll , MCA , ISA , TRAQ Business Health : Empowering Others to Lead with Bob Mead
9:15 a . m . The Big Five Must-Know Decay Fungi of Urban Living Trees with Chris Luley , Ph . D . Achieving Resiliency and Efficiency with Rebecca Seibel and Karen Hauck
10:30 a . m . Tree Demo : Rigging Your Way to Branch Manager with ArborMaster Training
12:00 noon Live Skills Arena with North American Training Solutions ( NATS )
1:30 p . m . Tree Demo : When the Storm Hits Make Sure the Plan Fits with ArborMaster Training
2:00 p . m . Live Skills Arena with North American Training Solutions ( NATS )
For the topic descriptions , speaker bios and more visit ArborEXPO . org
SPRING 2023 MAA NEWS 11