Working for Your Lawn Care Company's Success
The Ohio Lawn Care Association is dedicated to providing its members with the resources needed in cultivating a more successful business. These tools, along with continuing education seminars and events, are ways in which members can improve personal performance as well as company performance in the lawn care industry.
Home Advisor
Every two seconds, a homeowner turns to HomeAdvisor to find a service professional. With patented ProFinder technology, HomeAdvisor seamlessly matches these projects to the nation's largest network of over 206k pre-screened services pros. When you sign-up, you'll enjoy: Your business listing in the nation's top directory of home service pros, a custom profile to showcase your work, verified ratings and reviews to build trust, targeted leads, and more!
Find out about the exclusive offers OLCA pros receive with HomeAdvisor here.
Questions? Email OLCA@homeadvisor.com
Workers' Compensation Group Rating Program
We are excited to announce that CareWorks Comp TPA is now named Sedgwick TPA as of March 1, 2021. As Sedgwick TPA, our commitment to you and your members remains as strong as ever. With more than 3,000 colleagues in Ohio, backed by the global resources and expertise of Sedgwick, we have the best claims solutions to help your members mitigate risk and reduce costs.
Sedgwick TPA is proud to be the administrator of the Ohio Lawn Care Association workers’ compensation program. Sedgwick analyzes each employer’s unique claim and premium history to find the highest level of savings – from the BWC maximum to a lesser percentage for companies with claims. For more information, or for a no-cost, no-obligation quote of your potential premium savings, contact Robert Nicoll, Sedgwick Consultant representative at robert.nicoll@sedgwick.com.
Contact
Cordell Walton
Careworks Consultants, Inc.
Phone: (614)827-0398
Email: cordell.walton@sedgwick.com
Michael Coates, BWC Rep.
Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation
Phone: 614-562-5372
Email: michael.coates@bwc.state.oh.us
Sedgwick resources
Sedgwick website: www.sedgwick.com/ohiotpa
Sedgwick safety resource link: www.sedgwick.com/ohiotpa/resources
BWC Division of Safety & Hygiene: https://info.bwc.ohio.gov/for-employers/safety-and-training/
Group Rating Safety Accountability Letter: https://marketing.sedgwick.com/acton/attachment/4952/f-00c5b2bd-724c-41da-9cca-c93475bdded3/1/-/-/-/-/GroupRatingSafetyAccountabilityLtr.pdf
Pest/Plan Diagnostics
OLCA members receive free diagnostic services (limit 3 per company per year) at the C. Wayne Ellett Plant & Pest Diagnostic Clinic, a leading diagnostic service at The Ohio State University, with state-of-the-art diagnostic skills, testing and procedures.
Contact: Joy Pierzynski
OSU Plant & Pest Diagnostic Clinic
Phone: 614-292-5006
Email: ppdc@cfaes.osu.edu
Fleet Fuel Program
No Monthly Fees – SuperFleet has no card fees, no monthly or annual fees.
Driver Convenience – SuperFleet cards are accepted at over 7,500 Midwest locations.
Volume Rebate Program – 10¢ / gallon at Speedway, Gas America and Rich Oil locations and 5¢ / gallon at Marathon locations for the first 90 days on both gasoline and diesel fuel. Then earn volume rebates up to 5¢ / gallon at Speedway, Gas America, Rich Oil and Marathon locations every month.
Individual Limits – Set spending limits and restrictions per card per day.• Detailed Reporting – Daily, Weekly, semi-monthly or monthly reports available via email or FTP.
Added Security – Increased card and driver restrictions with a click of the mouse.
Online Control – Immediate card and driver restrictions with a click of the mouse.
Fleet Maintenance – 15% discount at Valvoline Instant Oil Change locations.
Free Web-Portal access to SuperFleet® Manager gives you access to your account 24-7
Contact: Rick Prebles
724 Pleasant Valley Dr
Springboro, OH 45066
Phone: (513) 360-0999
Fax: (419) 422-9225
Email: rjprebles@superfleet.net
Newsletter and Website
OLCA keeps you informed about the industry on a state and national level. News regarding environmental regulations, legislation, research, cultural practices, business operations, safety, and green industry news and events are covered in the OLCA News newsletter.
Contact: OLCA
Phone: 800-510-5296
Legislative Representation
Ohio lawn care operators are represented at the Ohio Statehouse by:
The Batchelder Company
21 W Broad St #300, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 525-0617
http://www.thebatchco.com
Applicator/Technician Training Programs
Educational programs specifically geared to lawn and landscape professionals are offered year-round throughout the state. Ohio Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicators License Re-Certification credit is available.
Visit the OLCA Calendar of Events page for more details.
Phone: 800-510-5296
Research
OLCA recommends and provides funding support for research specific to the lawn care industry. This information is shared at educational events, in the newsletter and on the website. Grants are provided to universities, community colleges and technical schools throughout the state for special projects, research and educational programs benefiting the lawn care industry.
Contact: OLCA
Phone: 800-510-5296
Discounts at Industry Events
OLCA members pay less when registering for OLCA events, including field days and training sessions. You also pay less when registering for the Ohio Turfgrass Conference & Show.
Contact: OLCA - 800-510-5296
Ohio Turfgrass Foundation: 614-285-4683
DISCOUNT PRICING ON PEST EVALUATION AND SUPPRESSION TECHNIQUES (P.E.S.T.) NEWSLETTER
Contact: The Ohio Nursery & Landscape Association
72 Dorchester Square
Westerville, OH 43081-3350
Phone: 614-899-1195 or 800-825-5062
Please use code PHC2021 to receive the $40 member rate
Marketing Materials
Members who order marketing and print promotional materials from Focal Point Communications, a leading lawn care marketing and communications company in Cincinnati, OH receive up to 10% discounts.
Contact: Focal Point Communications:
Toll Free: 800-525-6999
Web: www.growpro.com
Soil Sampling
Through an arrangement with CLC LABS, OLCA members receive 10% discounts on soil samples.
CLC LABS
Phone: 614-888-1663
Email: clclabs@aol.com
Safety Manual
All members of the OLCA Workers Compensation Group Rating Program receive a complete safety manual at no charge. Members not in the group may purchase a safety manual for just $149.99 (normally $300!). RiskControl360 also offers safety training events, risk management assessments and unlimited telephonic consultations.
Contact: Lisa Shaver
RiskControl360
5500 Glendon Ct, Ste 360
Dublin, OH 43016
Toll Free: 877-360-3608, Ext. 2367
Phone: 614-827-0367
Web: www.riskcontrol360.com
Email: lisa.shaver@riskcontrol360.com
Environmental Benefits
Your lawn provides many environmental benefits.