{"id":6312,"date":"2025-12-07T09:59:10","date_gmt":"2025-12-07T14:59:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nhlaonline.org\/?p=6312"},"modified":"2025-12-07T09:59:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-07T14:59:10","slug":"presidents-notes-november-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nhlaonline.org\/presidents-notes-november-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"President&#8217;s Notes November 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>by Andrew Pelkey<\/em><br \/>\n<strong>November 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As another fall season winds down across New Hampshire, I\u2019m reminded of how quickly our industry shifts gears. One day we\u2019re wrapping up final cleanups, planting bulbs, and buttoning up irrigation systems. The next, we\u2019re calibrating salt spreaders and watching the radar for that first sign of snow. It\u2019s a unique rhythm that only those in the Green Industry truly understand, one of constant change, preparation, and adaptability.<\/p>\n<p>This time of year offers the perfect moment to pause and reflect. Whether you\u2019re part of a larger organization or running your own business, it\u2019s worth taking a step back to ask: How did we do this year? What went well, and where can we improve?<\/p>\n<p>For many, 2025 was a season of both challenge and progress. Labor pressures, unpredictable weather, and shifting client expectations continue to test even the most experienced teams. Yet, I\u2019ve heard countless stories from members about crews exceeding goals, training programs taking root, and businesses finding new efficiencies and stability. Those wins matter, and they speak volumes about the resilience and professionalism that define New Hampshire\u2019s landscape community.<\/p>\n<p>As we head into winter, snow and ice management brings its own demands. Preparation and communication are key, from making sure your equipment is ready to ensuring your teams understand safety protocols and client expectations. Remember, our performance in the winter months often sets the tone for next spring.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, I encourage each of you to take a moment of personal reflection. Celebrate the progress you and your teams have made. Identify what systems or habits could be strengthened. And most importantly, find time to recharge. Our industry doesn\u2019t slow down for long, but these transitions between seasons offer valuable space to reset and refocus.<\/p>\n<p>On behalf of the NHLA Board, I want to thank each of you for your continued commitment to raising the bar for our industry. 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