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We are excited to announce our 4th Annual Business Excellence Luncheon. This year's program will focus on business excellence and planning your vision for the future. The event will be facilitated by Lowell Kaufhold and Dave Nelson of CPS sharing how to prepare your business for a prosperous future. They will also discuss goal setting, leadership, teamwork and other related topics specifically for the industries that CPS supports.
This year's Keynote Presentation: Climb Your Everest by Dr. Jon Kedrowski. Dr. Kedrowski, world-renowned mountain climber, and author, describes how the lessons he learned conquering extreme mountain peaks can help everyone tackle the Everests in their own careers and lives. Jon will relay stories of goal-setting, teamwork, and perseverance, the very elements that were the foundation of his successes on Everest, the 14ers in Colorado, and the Cascade Volcanoes, and illustrate how mountains truly are metaphors for life and that anything is possible. In the end, whether you are facing a tough climb to a summit or a tough climb in your business, the value of the journey is always the most important lesson. After hearing Jon's moving keynote, you will understand that the summit may only be reached and savored for a short time while the lessons learned along the way may be the ultimate definition of success. Click Here to Register!
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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!!! |
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Spring Fling 2016: Save the Date March 10th
Join us on Thursday, March 10th at The Denver Mart, 451 E. 58th Avenue (I-25 and 58th Avenue Exit) Denver, CO 80216
VENDOR BOOTHS: Meet with over 60 vendors from the irrigation, landscape and water well industries and see what is new for 2016
FREE SEMINARS: Attend business and technical seminars that are CE accredited from NALP (National Association of Landscape Professionals) and the Colorado and Wyoming pump and well organizations.
FREE LUNCH: Enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch (served from Noon to 1:30 p.m.)
SUPER BUYS: One day specials on the products you need for upcoming jobs. Order during Spring Fling for best pricing!
PRODUCT SPECIALS: We will have exciting deals for the entire day.
GRAND PRIZE GIVEAWAY
TIMES: exhibits 7AM to 3PM, seminars in morning and afternoon.
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Free Admission to the ProGreen Expo with Your CPS Code
Don't miss Colorado's premier trade show for landscape and irrigation professionals. The CPS team will be there, February 10th-12th, 2016.
Stop by our booth and say hello. Click here for schedule and registration information.
Use the voucher below for FREE entry to the show floor. Just click to enlarge and print, visit a kiosk and enter the payment code provided.
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 Rain Bird's 1800 Series Outperforms All Others in Spraynalysis
Installed in parks and backyards across the globe, Rain Bird's 1800 Series is the #1 commercial-grade irrigation spray head brand in the world.
Chosen for its reliability, heavy-duty materials and versatility, the 1800 Series has first-rate quality built in for reliable operation and long life. Their superior components and features make them the spray heads of choice for a wide variety of applications.
See the proof that 1800 Series outperforms all others here.
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Legendary Performance: NDS Catch Basins & Grates
 Designed for years of trouble-free service, NDS offers a complete line of catch basins and grates for residential and commercial stormwater management solutions.
NDS catch basins have sump areas that collect debris and prevent clogging of the pipeline, and grates are available in a variety of patterns and colors to blend in with surrounding surfaces.
We offer round, square or atrium grates to fit with catch basins.
The exclusive 1200NGB next generation catch basin is a 12" x 12" catch basin that has unique inlet / outlets with three adjustable positions. The basin can accept pipe at various elevations and sizes using universal outlet adapters to accommodate the job's needs. The 1200NGB catch basin allows for greater flexibility during drainage installations, saving time and money.
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Training Video on Proper Waterproof Electrical Splices
What are the right ways and the wrong ways to make waterproof wire splices?
What will happen to a splice that isn't waterproofed?
What common mistakes do professionals make in splicing wires?
Regency Wire answers these questions and more in their NEW free training video for irrigation professionals. Check it out and be sure to share it with your team!
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5 Rules for Recruiting & Retaining Landscape Employees
 1) Make a list of reasons why a candidate should choose your company. Making a list will make these easier to remember when you're chatting with a good prospect. Remember everyone says "they have great benefits" or "this is a great place to work". Be specific.
2) Define what you're really looking for. Motivation, drive, good manners, and work ethic are more important than knowing how to assemble sprinklers or plant a tree.
3) Recruit continuously. Always advertise for new team members even when you're fully staffed. Employees are increasingly mobile, so you need to be looking all of the time.
4) Do quarterly performance reviews. Have a conversation about how the person is doing; what would make his/her job go easier; what suggestions he/she has for improvement.
5) Stay competitive. Don't lose your best person to a better offer from a competitor. Give raises to stay competitive (and do them proactively rather than waiting to be asked). Institute "golden handcuffs" performance incentives to encourage employees to stay and prosper.
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