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Monthly Professionals Update
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January 2016
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2016 is shaping up to be a great year for landscape professionals.
Recent survey results showed many contractors enjoyed strong growth in 2015 and are bullish about prospects for the new year.
 Several important economic drivers are supporting continued growth. A stronger job market, low interest rates and low inflation are driving growth in the housing market, both in sales of homes and in home improvements.
Consumer confidence, a measure of willingness to spend on improvements, has also gotten stronger. Also helping the industry to grow will be a steady increase in disposable income, and an aging population that will continue to grow their use of professional services.
Be aggressive in your preparations for spring, particularly in recruiting quality team members who can help you get the work done. Let us know how we can help you have your best year ever!
Download the full economic report below for all of the details.
CPS Distributors
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Register Now for CPS Winter Training Seminars
 The 2016 Training Schedule is now available! This year we are offering a wide variety of classes covering: irrigation design and troubleshooting; pumps for irrigation; landscape lighting; water features; outdoor audio; fertilizers and liquids; and artificial turf applications. Most classes are FREE!!!
We are also offering these fee-based classes to the schedule so you can get certified. - Certified Irrigation Technician / Irrigation Association
- Landscape Irrigation Auditor / Irrigation Association
- One Day "Computerized" Estimating Workshop by Jim Huston
- Concrete Paver Install Course / ICPI
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Spring Fling 2016 Will Be at Denver Mart
 Plan ahead to maximize your 2016 season.
Having a great year starts with attending Spring Fling, the region's best event for professionals.
For 2016, Spring Fling will be moving to a new and larger facility.
Mark your calendar for Thursday, March 10, 2016 and plan to see us at at The Denver Mart located at I-25 and 58th Avenue.
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CPS at ProGreen Expo
 Mark your calendar for February 9-12 for the ProGreen Expo.
This year's event will bring together experts from all facets of the industry. Don't miss the seminars or the exhibits.
Watch next month's newsletter for details. Click here to register.
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Register Now for Classes at ProGreen Expo
 It is a great time for you to schedule your classes for ProGreen. ALCC has brought in top presenters from the Irrigation Association and throughout the state to help Colorado's irrigation pros do an even better job of managing water. The Irrigation & Water Management classes feature input from the Irrigation Association, local experts and CPS's own Dennis Lynch. Here is a list of classes:
Landscape Water Management & Planning Workshop - Ted Moriarty, Irrigation Association - full-day session; additional fee required. Tues. Feb. 9, 2016
Lessons Learned 2015: Landscape Industry Response to Drought - Brent Mecham, Irrigation Association. Thursday - Thurs., Feb. 11, 2016
Today's Best Irrigation & Watering Practices: What Your Customers Need to Know - Panel. Thurs., Feb. 11, 2016
Sprinkler Performance: New Thoughts on How to Evaluate - Brent Mecham, Irrigation Association. Thurs., Feb. 11, 2016
2-Wire System Design & Troubleshooting - Dennis Lynch, CPS Distributors, Inc. Thurs., Feb. 11, 2016
 Working Mindfully - Carol O'Dowd, Fresh Aire Enterprises - Thurs., Feb. 11, 2016
Water Features: Pump Sizing & Trends for 2016 - Jim Chubb, Atlantic Water Gardens - Thurs., Feb. 11, 2016
What Should the Colorado Landscape Look Like - Roundtable discussion with representative stakeholders statewide - Thurs., Feb. 11, 2016
Click Here to view the complete ProGreen Schedule of classes.
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2016 Economic Report for Professional Contractors
 How will the economy impact your business in 2016?
Leading industry supplier NIBCO has commissioned nationally-recognized economist Andrew Duguay to provide us with a regional forecast specifically targeted to the landscape and irrigation professional.
Get valuable insights to help your planning for the year ahead.
Click here to view the details in a PDF.
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Knowledge is Power: Hunter Gives You the Power to Succeed with FREE On-Line Training
 Their free online education system offers in-depth courses on Hunter products and installation procedures, so you can work more efficiently.
Enjoy the power to:
- Work more efficiently
- Install with confidence
- Troubleshoot with ease
- Conserve more water
- Conserve electricity
- Sell with assurance
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Atlantic's New & Improved Color Changing Remote Control
 The new remote offers easier access to the 48 different colors and 17 patterns of the Color Changing Colorfalls and SOL Color Changing Lights. An easy to use, clearly labeled button pattern flows from left to right and from top to bottom. Separate speed, mode and brightness controls make finding the perfect combination a breeze, not a chore. Even though it uses only 2 AAA batteries, the Remote pairs with a redesigned external antenna on the receiver, fully sealed against the elements, to triple the range of older units. The 2.4gH frequency eliminates interference and increases penetration of solid objects for even better reception up to 100 feet away! The new Remote comes standard with all current Color Changing Colorfalls and SOL Color Changing Lights, and is compatible with all existing Color Changing Lighting. For step-by-step instructions on how to use the new Color Changing Remote control, visit our YouTube channel and watch the instructional video, here.
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 EasyTurf Artificial Turf Now at CPS
Working with us allows EasyTurf to create a strategic partnership with a value-added, independent Landscape and Irrigation distributor. The UltimateGrass line by EasyTurf, creates a very unique and aggressively growing product opportunity for you to enhance your service offering. The UltimateGrass line includes high quality synthetic turf products and turf accessories to allow you to purchase the complete project from one source.
UltimateGrass is the Synthetic Lawn Solution where real grass is not an option. Packaged with our proprietary UltraDRAIN Rinse-clean Drainage technology combined with a realistic look and feel giving us synthetic turf products that simulate the function, look & feel of real grass without all of the common issues assumed with maintaining a real grass lawn. UltimateGrass offers a variety of solutions for: - Pet Runs
- Surfaces for playgrounds
- Withstands chemicals around pools & spas
- Between pavers, hardscapes
- Outstanding water & maintenance savings
- Playgrounds, Putting Greens & Bocce Ball
- Rooftop & Patio systems
As an EasyTurf Authorized Distributor, we have the backing of the largest, most influential synthetic turf manufacturer in the industry, offering expertise to sell EasyTurf's superior products and to access FieldTurf's innovative product development technology.
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Avoid Common Landscape Lighting Errors
Fixing issues before they happen can go a long way in creating landscape lighting designs that set your business apart.
Avoid these common mistakes:
- Using the wrong beam spread. The taller the item, the narrower you'll want the beam For a tall and thin tree, a 10 degree fixture is ideal; for a shorter, wider tree/shrub, choose a 35 or 60 degree.
- Lighting a tree for the distant future. It's better to use a fixture that's right for the tree today, and change it out as the tree grows.
- Using only one type of fixture across a property. Homeowners rely on professional landscape lighters to bring their property to life. If you're unsure what fixtures to use and where, training can help.
- Using too many fixtures along a sidewalk. Avoid the airport runway look. Kichler suggests placing fixtures approximately 10 feet apart, staggered on each side of the path.
- Not listening to homeowners. Get to know homeowners' wants and needs; otherwise you can face a costly redo.
Want to learn more? Kichler offers a two-day, interactive LED Landscape Lighting Training session to help professionals sharpen their landscape lighting design, installation and troubleshooting skills. Visit kichler.com for details.
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Bliss Lights provide a truly unique lighting experience. They project thousands of static pinpoints of light, perfect for a "fire fly" effect in a garden or creating a truly unique holiday display that will amaze homeowners and their neighbors.
They can transform a pool, house, or any other outdoor surface as a stand-alone item or as an accent light in an existing low voltage (12VDC) landscape lighting system. Use only one color or combine the colors to create vibrant effects. The Perma Bright Lasers push boundaries and expectations and provide that extra wow factor to captivate viewers!
The BlissLights Perma Bright Laser utilizes a state of the art Class 2M laser combined with diffractive holographic optics, super luminous diodes and precision motors to produce a cutting edge laser light with a dramatic effect. BlissLights cover a range of 50' x 50' or 2,500 square feet. This contractor grade light is carefully crafted for durability with a metal housing and direct bury rated cable to stand up to harsh elements.
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Take Advantage of Our Money-Saving Specials on Ice Melt & Winter Tools
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