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22 FALL 2015 ARBOR AGE www.arborage.com SHOW PREVIEW Everyone — from the business owner to the ground man — can benefit from these world-class education sessions, which are tailored to the tree care industry and delivered by highly qualified, engaging speakers. TCI Expo speakers include industry leaders, marketing experts, business consultants, Certified Treecare Safety Professionals (CTSP), award-winning speakers and authors, and respected academics. Want to dive into arboriculture? Consider taking TCI Expo courses on tree pruning specs, equipment safety, double block rigging, support systems, and many other standard tree care topics. If you're more interested in the business side of things, TCI Expo offers courses on office best practices, IT and cyber security, workers compensation costs, business management, and much more. Are you a TCIA member? Make time for the Members Only Forums, where you can provide feedback about your membership experience, and learn more about how TCIA is educating and recruiting homeowners to become your loyal customers. If you're looking for advanced instruction, consider attending one of TCI Expo's pre-conference workshops, which spend a half or full day on their respective topics. The pre-conference program includes the Electrical Hazards Awareness Program (EHAP) Workshop, which has trained thousands of arborists involved in line clearance, and those working on residential properties near energized lines. Other pre-conference workshops include How to Implement a PHC Program: The Business of Science, which covers how to integrate plant health care services into your business model. Or, consider signing up for Taking Your Organization to Great: Ten Business Fundamentals, to learn 10 cutting- edge benchmark and best-practice strategies you can use in your business. NETWORKING You can swap business cards with your peers, speakers, and other high-profile attendees at one of TCI Expo's many networking events. Don't miss the Welcome Reception, where you can indulge in hors d'oeuvres and mingle with other TCI Expo attendees the first night of the conference. If you're more interested in structured networking, stop by the Peer to Peer Networking Forum, and learn how you can get involved in the only networking group dedicated to the tree care industry. Are you a CTSP? Then consider participating in the CTSP Networking Forum, where you can trade stories with other safety professionals, and chat with attendees interested in the program. Those considering TCIA's premiere business conference, Winter Management Conference (WMC), can mingle learn more about the program at the Winter Management Conference Meet and Greet. If you're a student of arboriculture, TCI Expo is a networking gold mine, and the perfect opportunity to jump-start your career. Students can participate in the 19th Annual Student Career Days (SCD) events to compete, network, and make valuable connections at the SCD Job and Internship Fair. Tree Demos Free CEUs (.75 each) Thursday, Nov. 12 (Facilitated by North American Training Solutions) 10:30 a.m. — Ascent & Work Positioning Systems Noon — Exploring Fall Protection Systems 1:15 p.m. — Understanding Arborist Harness Load Forces in 1:1 & 2:1 Climbing Systems 2 p.m. — Ergonomics, Health & Wellness Friday, Nov. 13 (Facilitated by ArborMaster) 10:30 a.m. — Comparing DdRT & SRT for Ascent & Work Positioning Noon — Chain Saw Safety, Skill & Productivity 1:15 p.m. — Climbing, Rigging & Precision Saw Handling 2 p.m. — The Art & Science of Practical Rigging Saturday, Nov. 14 (Donny Coffey, CTSP, & Eric Whipple, CTSP) 9:15 a.m. — Stationary Rope Technique (SRT) 11 a.m. — SRT for Tree Removal