In This Issue

Need Holiday Lights?

Register to Attend Our Pro Irrigation & Landscape Show

Ice Melt at a Price That Won't Give You Shivers

Tips for Making Your Company More Attractive to Potential Employees

REAMS On-Line Training

Legendary Performance: NDS Catch Basins & Grates

Blazing Twizt Loc Wire Connectors

What business goals will you work on during the slow months?

Recent industry forecasts point to strong growth for professional contractors over the next 3 years. How will you prepare your business and your team for increasing demand?

Now is the time to plan for things like new software to streamline operations, fine-tuning your employee search and recruiting processes, growing your team's technical skills and much more.

In the months ahead, we'll be sharing many new ideas and resources to help you have a great 2016.

We appreciate your business.

Best wishes for a safe and relaxing holiday season.

The REAMS Team

Need Holiday Lights? Need Greenery?
Get the Wholesale Supplies You Need at REAMS

Working on some last-minute holiday decor projects? REAMS can help you get the products you need.

We have access to full lines of LED lights, bulbs and retro-fit LED lamps, greenery and pre-lit greenery, large displays and installation accessories, such as clips, wire and plugs.

We invite contractors, municipalities, event venues and other organizations to learn more about our holiday products and the energy savings associated with LED technology.

Download our 2015 Holiday Lighting Catalog here.

Ask us for current pricing and availability.

REAMS and Papio Valley Nursery invite you to the 2016 Pro Irrigation and Landscape Show. This year's show will be held on Tuesday, February 16th in Omaha NE at the LaVista Convention Center by Cabelas.

Registration 8:30am
Keynote      9:00am
Seminars    11:00 - 12:00, 1:00 - 3:30
Trade Show 9:00 - 4:00

Visit with the industry's top vendors, leave with fresh business ideas and hear what's new and exciting for 2016.   Enjoy delicious food and giveway items from vendors.

There will be a small fee of $25 per person to attend the show this year.

Click here to visit the on-line registration form.

Ice Melt at a Price That Won't Give You Shivers
We've Got Your Winter Product Needs Covered

Let REAMS help you get the right ice melt this season. Our proven performers are formulated specifically for Midwest winters.

Order supplies now to be ready for the upcoming season. Our staff has the expertise to assist you with the right product for all your winter maintenance needs.

REAMS has great pricing on IceAway and FreezGard ice melting products.

In addition, we have Master Gardner spreaders and Corona shovels for your maintenance crews.

Download full details here. Contact your representative to order and to learn about our contractor-friendly services.

Tips for Making Your Company More Attractive to Potential Employees

"I don't need more work. I need more employees to help me get it all done."

Companies in our industry are struggling to fill critical jobs. Candidates who can make an immediate impact are in short supply. Many companies are looking to fill the same positions at the same time, adding to the battle over good applicants. Candidates are increasingly picky not just about pay but also company culture and work environment.

Make your company a target for the best talent. Pay and benefits are important, but so are culture and work environment. Showcase your best if you want to attract the best.

Websites sell. Potential new employees will research your company before they apply. Do you have a "Join Our Team" section? These pages should describe your company's vision, values, culture and work environment. Don't just use words, incorporate photos that show your team, your customers and your commitment to outstanding results.

Use electronic recruiting tools. The days of the help wanted ad are over. Now you need to be visible in a wide variety of on-line venues to successfully market your job openings. Be sure to promote your job openings on Facebook and LinkedIn. Make full use of career websites like Monster and job boards like Craigslist. Remember social media sites require a commitment. By their nature, they create a lot of two-way communication. You can't just post and forget.

Stand out as a community leader. Has your company participated in volunteer work, charitable donations or food drives? Share your good deeds and demonstrate your commitment to the well-being of others. Good people want to work for good people.

Prospect outside the traditional bounds. There's a traditional inclination to look for a narrow set of skills or experience in recruiting. It's not always the best way. Sometimes you get valuable years of experience, other times you get years of baggage. Take a different path. Look for high potential candidates with core skills: passion, competitive drive, problem-solving abilities and enthusiasm. Then train them on the jargon and job duties. You'll get a loyal and motivated team member who can help you grow.

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.

Blazing Twizt Loc Wire Connectors

Reduce the amount of wire connectors you stock!

With just 3 sizes of the new Blazing Twizt Loc waterproof wire connectors you will always have the right size to cover all your irrigation and outdoor lighting needs.

TLC-10 (Blue)
TLC-20 (Gray)
TLC-30 (Brown)

All three connectors work on solid or stranded wire and accept many combinations ranging from #22 to #10 gauge wire.

The connectors all feature "comfort grip" wings on them for ease of use in the field while wearing gloves or with wet and muddy hands.

This family of wire connectors all come bulk packaged in an industry-first, contractor-friendly, wide-mouth flexible water bottle or in smaller quantity zip lock bags.

Stop by today and check them out! Click here for the spec sheet.