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The Value of Networking, & Why We Should Network with ‘True’ Peers
We just hosted a terrific class in February, and were reminded again of how diverse each seminar group is, much like our industry.

One thing that never ceases to amaze Gary and me at every Kinman Institute seminar is the variety of attendees and the many different environments they come from. We’ll see:

People from Minnesota, or Florida, or Arizona, or New York or other states
Landscape professionals who work in different climates, topographies, geographies — high humidity vs. arid desert, mountains vs. islands (Cape Cod); woodlands vs. plains
One-man companies and those with more than 60 employees
Organizations with all kinds of business structures, sales and design staffing and practices, and services offered.
Young, starry-eyed beginners who are excited and fulfilled about our profession
Older, seasoned and sometimes exhausted owners who want to be rejuvenated and inspired
Revenues ranging from less than $200,000 to more than $12 million per year

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Travel Inspires Us All
We believe travel is one of the best ways to educate ourselves, get inspiration and broaden our horizons.

While you’re reading this newsletter, we’re setting off on another travel adventure — this time to see some of the ancient Wonders of the World in Greece, Turkey, and Egypt. Our goal is to look at the great monuments of the time and the work of some renowned ancient architects, and see their effect on the times.

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Meet a Design/Build Revolutionary: Charles R. Schaul Jr.
Profile: Charles R. Schaul Jr., Founder, Aridscape Concepts, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ

Years in Landscape Business: 10

Focus: Primary focus is Landscape Design/Build for custom homes and residential developments in a very competitive market. Also provides landscape maintenance services. Aridscape works with builders in the new home construction market, as well as homeowners for landscape renovation projects.

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What's New at the Kinman Institute
Attention Kinman Institute Alumni!
If you have attended one of our seminars, check your incoming packages. We are in the process of mailing you a special invitation packet to participate in our upcoming landscape showcase book: “Private Gardens: The Collected Works of Kinman Institute Alumni.”

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Seminar Schedule

March 26 & 27, 2009

Seminars are held in Columbus, Ohio, at the Kinman Institute Conference Facility.

Click here for more information.

The Kinman Institute

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