Snow & Ice Management Association

Happy Thanksgiving from the SIMA team! ???? We’re grateful for our incredible members and the snow & ice community. Wishing you a safe and joyful holiday with family and friends!

Our CEO was at the Wisconsin State Capitol earlier this week, discussing smart salt use and the need for liability reform in the Badger State. If you’re in Wisconsin, we would love to get your thoughts and have you involved in our fight. If you would like to see similar reform in your state, reach out to us and let’s get started! ??

Love golf, getaways, sports and fun—and supporting a great cause? The SIMA Foundation is hosting its first online auction to raise funds to support their mission of Opportunity. Research and Awareness of the snow and ice management industry. The auction goes live Dec. 2 and runs through the 16th. Mark your calendar and bookmark https://hubs.li/Q02ZxkQf0 to get in on the action!

We recently lost a member of the snow and ice community, Eric Estes. Eric lost a battle to cancer and was a long-time Symposium exhibitor and resource to many in the professional snow and ice industry, particularly well-known in Michigan with his company Plow Right Marking Stakes. If inclined, a GoFundMe has been set up for both his funeral expenses and his children’s future. Those can be found here: https://hubs.li/Q02ZwZwn0 https://gofund.me/bf92c302

With snow starting to fall in some of our member's territories, we thought now would be a good time to share a clip from Episode 10 of this season of Snow Talk! Jenny shares how snow fighters have to have the Ironman mindset. Listen to the full episode at https://hubs.li/Q02ZcnH80 and be on the lookout for more tips from this episode as we forge run though the snow season.

SIMA's 2024 State of the Association kicks off tomorrow at 12pm EST! ?? We would ?? to see you there! ?? Be sure to register at https://hubs.li/Q02Yz35L0 to join us for tomorrow's event.

Thanks for joining our exclusive live broadcast of Snow Ops Live. Today’s guest Chad Gorr, CSP of Kasel Rocks Landscape Company joins SIMA’s Evan Newman. They cover operations, team, culture, and storm preparedness. Check it out.

It’s been a busy fall in the Snow Talk Studio—catch up on the newest episodes and any you might have missed! Public-private Partnerships Skyline's Mark Arthofer joins SIMA's Evan Newman to talk about building partnerships and relationships between private snow contractors and public works entities like municipalities, airports, military bases and more. Mental Wellness in the Snow and Ice Industry Industry consultant Angela Cenzalli and The Integra Group’s Jenny Girard explore personal experiences with mental health challenges, the detrimental industry norms that contribute to burnout, and the importance of creating a culture of wellness and support. Your Worst-Case Scenarios: Are You Ready For It? Bill Akehurst, Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Akehurst Landscape and SIMA Membership Manager Amanda Pruss discuss worst-case scenarios that snow & ice management companies could face and how to be prepared if they happen. Marketing and Setting Goals to Scale your Business Tory Chlanda from Betterview Landscapes in Amherst, MA shares the importance of intentionality in business planning and how it leads to greater sales and revenues. Listen now at https://hubs.li/Q02YmZ2x0

We have the best members! We loved connecting with Outdoor Pride, Level Green Landscaping, Aspen Grove, McIntosh Grounds, R.M. Landscape Inc, Pro Edge Lawn Care, Yard Solutions Inc, Eastern Land Management, Image Works Landscape Management, Yellowstone Landscape, Timberline Landscaping LLC, and Landscape America, Inc last week at Elevate.

On this Veterans Day, SIMA honors the dedication and sacrifice of all those who have served our members' countries. Thank you for your service. #VeteransDay #Heroes