Ready to level up your tree care business? 🌳📈 Save the date for TCIA’s Business Growth Workshop — a two-day, in-person experience built specifically for small- to medium-sized tree care business owners who want real, actionable growth. Expect hands-on learning, expert-led

🌳 Meet, Connect & Learn with TCIA! 🌳 TCIA’s Member Meetups are hitting the road and coming to regions near you — and we couldn’t be more excited! These exclusive gatherings are a fantastic chance to connect with fellow members, grow your network, and share insights over an

As a self-professed tree nerd, there is nothing Bret MacKay likes to do more than climb trees, preferably white oaks. Except for one thing – teaching his fellow arborists how to do it safely. Full Story - https://t.co/EMibYDIytg #TCIA #TreeCare #TreeWork #TreeCareIndustry #CTSP

Meet the Faces of the Industry, a collection of professionals who reflect the skill, leadership, and passion driving tree care forward. From Owners and CEOs to dedicated industry professionals, these 13 individuals represent a wide range of roles, experiences, and perspectives

On December 18, TCIA’s Peter Gerstenberger and TCIA Board Senior Director Amy Burkett will meet with David Keeling, the newly appointed Assistant Secretary of Labor for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), at the agency’s Washington, D.C. headquarters. This

Your tree service needs production, and you need it now. Your employee retention is precarious, and the labor pool in your area is emptier than the Grand Canyon. Prematurely tapping a new crew leader seems like your only option. However, promoting to crew leader too early only

Step into a conversation that celebrates resilience, leadership, and the power of women shaping the future of tree care. This webinar will be hosted by Rebecca Johnson, TCIA auditor and long-time WITC advocate, and Amy Burkett, TCIA Board of Directors. Together, Rebecca and Amy

We were thrilled to welcome TCIA members Daniel Miraval and Brianna White, owners of Emerald Tree Care in Illinois, to our office yesterday! Their visit happened to line up perfectly with our annual staff holiday party, complete with a gingerbread-house contest and a series of

Level up. Lead on. Let’s go. The Winter Management Conference in Costa Rica is where top tree care executives come together to sharpen their skills, make bold business moves, and connect with industry leaders all in an unbeatable paradise setting. Don’t just show up. Arrive ready

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you’re trying to have a conversation with someone and they don’t agree with what you’re saying? You could be making the best case in the universe for your point of view, with facts, figures, graphs, statistics, life stories,

Crane-assisted rigging is a complex layering of skills, equipment and knowledge. Like many involved tasks, it looks relatively simple when done well. However, the truth is that when poorly planned, cranes and trees can be a difficult combination. Add in the likelihood of heavy

TCIA is hiring: Manager, Member Engagement – Northeast We’re looking for a motivated and relationship-driven professional to join the Tree Care Industry Association as our next Manager of Member Engagement for the Northeast region. This role plays a key part in supporting our

Thank you once again to everyone who made TCI EXPO 2025 unforgettable! Your energy, your passion, and your commitment to strengthening the tree care industry are what make this event so impactful year after year. We’re grateful for every connection made, every idea shared, and

The December issue of TCI Magazine is here, and it’s packed with insights you won’t want to miss. This month, we take a deep dive into lift plans for crane-assisted technical rigging, explore electrical hazards in aerial-lift operations, and break down what you need to know about

Taking a moment to recognize the people who support you every day is more than a holiday gesture. It is a powerful way to strengthen your team and your business. When you let your peers know you are thankful for them, you build trust, boost morale, and create a culture where

As we move into winter storm season, now is the perfect time to make sure your team is connected and prepared for snow, ice, and cold weather events. The TCIA Storm Network has a full library of resources under Member Resources > Business Strategy > Storm Network, including TCI

Thank you to everyone who made TCI EXPO an unforgettable success this year! 24 companies joined TCIA for our industry leading support onsite, we hosted 297 unique exhibitors, and brought together 4,591 attendees from across the tree care industry. Our 2nd highest attended TCI

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After 22 years with Tree Care Industry Magazine, six as managing editor and the last 16 as editor, Don Staruk will be retiring at the end of this year. If all goes according to plan, the December issue will be his 264th and final edition. Rest assured, the magazine will remain in

For close to 100 years now, Altec has been providing equipment and services to the electric-utility, telecommunications and tree care industries. The privately held family company has intentionally been growing its tree care line of products and services over the past several