Time is almost up to apply to present at TCI EXPO 2026! TCIA is always looking for industry leaders... who want to share their expertise and experience in the tree care industry. If you have an exciting topic and/or presentation to share TCIA would like to talk to you! Fill out the form from the link in our bio to be considered as a speaker for TCI EXPO, the Winter Management Conference, or a TCIA Webinar. Our program planning team will review and be in touch with next steps should one of our events be a good fit!

The deadline for submissions for TCI EXPO 2026 is March 20, 2026. After March 20th, submissions will be considered for TCI EXPO 2027 and Winter Management Conference 2027.

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The tree care industry is facing a workforce shortage, but the solution may already exist in places... many companies haven’t thought to look.

In this TCI MAGAZINE article, we explore how programs like Green Reentry job training initiatives are opening doors for individuals reentering the workforce after incarceration—while also helping tree care companies find motivated, hardworking employees eager for a fresh start. These programs combine hands-on training, mentorship and real job opportunities, creating a pathway into arboriculture for people who may otherwise struggle to access stable employment.

For employers willing to invest in training and think beyond traditional hiring pipelines, this untapped talent pool could help strengthen crews, improve retention and expand opportunities across the industry.

Discover how expanding where we recruit could help solve one of tree care’s biggest workforce challenges by checking out the link in bio!

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TCIA’s P2P Group members gathered in the San Fransico, CA, area to visit a member's ...operations and engage in collaborative discussions. Members created and shared feedback on marketing campaigns along with other business needs. They were joined by TCIA's Business Solutions Manager, Seneca Eldredge, to gain insight on our P2P groups, industry trends, and share resources with members.

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Spring doesn’t create operational problems in tree care — it exposes them.

As demand ...ramps up and new hires enter the field, many companies discover disconnects between what’s being sold, who’s trained to execute it, and how crews are scheduled. The result can be margin erosion, preventable incidents, and reactive decision-making right when performance matters most.

In this candid, operator-led conversation, Jason Lee and Jordan Upcavage share what used to break during spring ramp-up — and what changed when they aligned estimating, training, dispatch, and execution.

This session delivers real stories, practical frameworks, and operational discipline strategies that help tree care companies scale volume without sacrificing safety, efficiency, or profitability.

Together, they’ll unpack:
• How to onboard and prepare new hires before they step into high-risk work
• How to ensure required training is completed before dispatch
• How to align estimating with real crew capacity
• How to reduce preventable incidents during peak production
• How structured workflows protect margin when output scales

No fluff. Just practical insight from operators who’ve lived it.

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