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Membership
Benefits and
Services
As a member of
the BCLNA you
are entitled to many valuable benefits.
A BCLNA member is
also authorized to take advantage of the many benefit programs
offered by the Canadian Landscape Nursery Association - it's like
two memberships in one!
The cost-savings from taking advantage of only a few of the programs
easily covers your membership fee, so there is virtually no risk
to becoming a member!
Keep current, informed and have the opportunity to utilize worthwhile
benefit programs!
 Scan the
benefit providers below, or download a printable copy...
Insurance
CNLA HortProtect
Phone: 1.800.328.7887
Comprehensive programs designed for the insurance needs of our industry.
Property and Casualty Insurance. Life, Disability, Health and Dental
Insurance. Members receive discounts on premiums and enhanced coverage.
Cost Effective - Enjoy lower rates through CNLA's buying
power.
Tailored Program - Choose coverage and limits based on
your needs.
General
Insurance
Liability Insurance Provider: includes coverage for buildings, greenhouses,
equipment, growing plants, automobiles, security bonding, rented
equipment, crime, etc.
Hub International / TOS Insurance
Melanie Stefiuk or Sandra Milleken-Smith
Phone: 604.293.1481 Fax: 604.293.1493
Health Insurance
Group Health & Life Insurance: includes basic life insurance, accidental
death and dismemberment, dependent accidental death and dismemberment,
long-term disability, short-term disability, vision care, dental
care, extended health care, seasonal benefit coverage, etc.
Enjoy lower rates! Up to 75% savings on individual small
company quotes.
Quoted individually - large volume savings, even for small
companies and individuals.
Schmunk, Gatt, Smith & Associates
Lu DiMeglio
Phone: 604.533.9813 Fax: 604.533.9814
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Financial
Services
Royal
Bank of Canada
CNLA
1.888.446.3499
Access
to a preferred group savings plan, group banking, and an
exclusive lending tool for your clients! CNLA members receive
a special rate GIC’s with 0.6% bonus rate and 5,000
additional reward points on existing offers for RBC Avion Visa
cards.
Chase
Paymentech Solutions Merchant Services
CNLA: 1.888.446.3499
Electronic Visa / MasterCard transaction processing rates between
1.72% - 1.87%, based on average ticket price.
Debit card - $0.10 / transaction..
Terminal rental from - $25.95/month.
IVR (Interactive Voice Response) - 2.00%.
MBNA Canada MasterCard Credit Card
CNLA: 1.888.446.3499
Low introductory interest rate. High credit line. Members are
easily approved.
Custom House Currency Exchange
John Kirk
Phone: 604.535.6325 Fax: 604.482.6011
Foreign Exchange - Send money internationally or fund a
foreign account.
All savings passed on to clients and exchange rates better than
bank are guaranteed!
Schmunk,
Gatt, Smith & Associates
Lu DiMeglio
Phone: 604.533.9813 Fax: 604.533.9814
RRSP Plan - an exclusive group plan with several different
investment options
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Import
/ Export Brokerage Discounts
Import
: Pacific Customers Brokers Ltd.
Import brokerage discounts. Contact Tammy Turcotte for
quote.
Phone: 604.538.1566; Fax: 604.538.3984
Export : UPS Supply Chain
Services
Contact Bill Murphy, Sales Representative, by phone:
360.201.7987.
Fuel
/ Service Discounts
This alone
in many cases pays for your annual dues!
Chevron
BCLNA: 604.574.7772
2 cents per
liter off posted retail price on any fuel type at all Canadian
Chevron Retail locations.
Stop by your local friendly BC Chevron location for quality Chevron
gasoline with Techron®
ESSO / Imperial Oil Fuel
CNLA: 1.888.446.3499
2.9¢ per litre off the posted retail price on any fuel
type at all Canadian ESSO retail locations.
PetroCanada Fuel & Maintenance Program
CNLA: 1.888.446.3499
2.4¢ per litre off the posted retail price.
3% off vehicle propane.
5% discount on maintenance at all Certigard locations and
15% discount on Car Washes.
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Equipment
& Automotive
General
Motors of Canada
CNLA: 1.888.446.3499
Save up to $6,500 per vehicle. Available on most GM products. Other
incentives cannot be combined with the CNLA discount.
Lansdowne GM
Dave Evans
Phone: 604.273.1311 Fax: 604.273.3256
Email: giantone86@hotmail.com
BCLNA
members only!
Promotion for qualified fleet users - offers DeWalt Tool Packages
or Home Depot Gift Cards on certain vehicle purchases.
Mertin Chevrolet Cadillac Ltd.
Paul Lescisin
Phone: 604.795.9401 Fax: 604.792.9177
Large savings available to BCLNA members
for all makes - leasing available.
Savings proportionate to the size of the purchase - the more you
buy, the more you save!
Finning / Caterpillar
BCNLA: 604.574.7772; 1.800.421.7963 or visit your local Finning
dealer.
Save $600 - $2200 on a wide range of loaders and excavators. Best
savings possible on CAT Compact Construction Equipment. Contact
your local dealer for a quote.
John Deere
CNLA: 1.888.446.3499
Save 0.5% on John Deere Credit's published finance/lease rate.
Equipment Savings: up to 25% off maintenance equipment.
All discounts are taken from MSRP.
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Services
& Supplies
LandscapeSafety.com
CNLA 1.888.446.3499
Members
receive $10/employee off their training cost. Safe-certify® each
employee on all your equipment + WHMIS for as little as $69/year
Primus
Telecommunications Canada Inc.
CNLA: 1.888.446.3499
3.5¢ per minute for inbound and outbound calls within Canada
and USA
International calls as low as 7¢ per minute.
Save
up to 50% on cellular long distance with PRIMUS Wireless Access.
Teleconferencing packages starting as low as 16¢ per minute.
High Speed Internet access for $54.95 per month; unlimited dial-up
internet for $17.95 per month.
No minimum monthly spending.
NEBS Business Forms Ltd.: Perfect Partner Program
NEBS: 1.800.461.7572; www.nebs.ca
10% discount on all NEBS products, such as business forms (including
specific landscape business forms) and cheques.
10% off new orders, 5% off repeat orders.
Complete
line of work-wear and other clothing.
Get Air Miles® rewards whenever you shop NEBS!
Corporate Express Office Supplies
CNLA: 1.888.446.3499
Save up to 75% on the 250 Strictly Business catalogue items.
40%
off Office & Computer Products Catalogue items.
20% off Stock Furniture.
No extra charge for next day delivery on orders over $50.00.
No-charge access to www.eway.ca for
online ordering.
Creative Embroidery
George Cook
604.322.1611; www.creative-embroidery.com
A full line of work wear clothing for men and women available in
a wide range of sizes. Special feature prices are offered throughout
the year. When ordering, mention that you are a BCLNA Member.
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Industry
Services & Publications
Industry
Leadership and Government Liaising
Both the CNLA and the BCLNA represent
all commodities when meeting regularly with different levels of
Government. Protecting the best interests of the industry is a
key priority.
Certification Designations
HEBC : 604.575.3239; info@horteducationbc.com
Landscape Industry Certified Technician (CHT)
Landscape Industry Certified Designer (CLD)
Landscape Industry Certified Manager (CLP)
Industry developed and adjudicated exams. These certification
designations are recognized across Canada and hold international
status with the Professional Landcare Network. Developed by the
industry for the industry. Special pricing for HortEducation BC
affliated members (BCLNA, BCRPA, WCTA).
Commodity Meetings
Discuss current industry issues, learn from feature speakers, and
make contacts: landscape professionals, retailers, and growers
hold regular meetings throughout the year. Check out 'events'
or call the BCLNA to
find out when your next commodity meeting is taking place.
CNLA Website: www.canadanursery.com
Features a state of the art search system for finding
plant material and other sources throughout Canada. Also includes
an online resource of growers' nursery stock inventory, product
listings, suppliers, members, and the Provincial Associations'
programs and benefits.
An excellent tool that promotes international trade for the industry.
Member
Publications
Monthly:
HortWest - Published
10 times per year, this is BCLNA's magazine keeping you informed
about what is going on in the industry.
CNLA Newsbrief -
Produced 9 times per year to keep you
informed of what's going on throughout Canada.
Annually:
Buyers Guide & Directory
- A complete listing of all BCLNA members.
Features plant, and supplies listings.
GardenWise Healthy Garden Guide
- BCLNA's voice to this province's gardening public.
CNLA Membership Directory
- Complete listing of all members of each provincial association.
Every few years these publications are updated:
BC Landscape Standards; Nursery Pest Management Guide, Certification
Study Guides, etc. A wide variety of reports on industry statistics
and other topics.
Canadian Standards for Nursery Stock
- A valuable source of technical information for the nursery industry,
landscape architects, government departments, colleges, universities,
municipalities, and consumers. An industry committee reviews this
publication every two years.
Consumer Garden shows - GardenWise
Healthy Garden Guide is distributed and members' services and
products are promoted at the BC Home & Garden Show, the Vancouver
Garden Show at VanDusen Gardens, Victoria Home & Garden Show,
and others.
Industry Trade Shows
- Buyers Guides are widely distributed and
member products
and services promoted at the following shows.
CanWest - BC's own
industry show and Western Canada's largest Horticultural Trade Show.
A unique combination of nursery, floriculture, and landscape products
& services. World-class seminars, industry and garden tours. Held
annually in September at Canada Place in Vancouver.
FarWest - annual nursery
show in August. Portland, Oregon.
Other Programs & Benefits
CNLA Landscape & Retail Certification, BC Landscape Awards of Excellence,
Education Seminars and Workshops, BCLNA Annual
Plant Auction, BCLNA Annual Golf Tournament, AGM & Convention
and more!
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