Snow Business, February 2016

S7 National Salt Efficiency and Environmental Review Panel Raqib Omer Viaesys Chris Navitsky The FUND for Lake George Ted Diers New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services Connie Fortin Fortin Consulting Inc In Flint MI chlorides were recently cited as a possible contributor to the degradation of plumbing systems in the city In Lake George NY chloride levels have tripled since 1981 triggering a grassroots local movement to begin countering the increase Chloride levels in groundwater and surface water across the US are beginning to tell the story of the rise of deicing chemicals as snow fighting tools Across the US and Canada state and local governments are beginning to take action to mitigate these trends This panel will feature stories and case studies from programs that are helping government and private business understand the issue This panel is designed to be informative and open with time for contractors to ask questions about how they can be more efficient in their usage of deicing materials while protecting themselves legally and financially Pull Over Youre Under Arrest for Snow Plowing Patrick Donovan Classic Landscaping We all know safety isnt sexy but neither are hospitals courtrooms or prisons The snow and ice management business is inherently dangerous and the last thing that you want to do is compound these dangers by your actions or inactions Cutting corners when it comes to safety and regulations can cost you a fortune including your freedom As business owners it is your responsibility to do everything possible to protect your assets employees the general public and yourself Reflecting on his many years in police investigation Patrick will share stories and discuss common yet illegal activities being practiced He will also share how to avoid time consuming expensive and sometimes horrifying outcomes 11 30 a m 12 45 p m Snack Chat Convention Center Ballroom A Sponsored by Landscape Management Network LMN Discuss some of the most current interesting and relevant topics for the snow and ice management professional in a casual networking environment Grab some lunch provided and join fellow colleagues at the first of two Snack Chats designed in a roundtable setting to help you network with people who want to discuss the same issues as you Available to attendees with full registrations or Thursday day pass only 1 6 p m Snow Ice Trade Show Convention Center Exhibit Hall 3rd floor Get all of your questions answered in one place See what snow and ice products programs and services are available in 2016 See page S14 for a list of exhibitors and stay up to date on additional information and exhibitors at www sima org show 6 30 9 p m SIMA Awards Recognition Night Hotel Narragansett Ballroom Sponsored by Caterpillar Inc Help SIMA celebrate and congratulate award winners and the industry as a whole Join us as we recognize the CEO of the Year Safety Award winners Excellence in Business winners Volunteer of the Year the Alan Steiman Scholarship recipient and more The night will begin with cocktails from 6 30 7 p m followed by a three course dinner and a late night talk show themed awards presentation Jason Wilton creative director of Boundless Productions will host the evening Additional fee applies 9 11 p m AFTERparty Hotel Narragansett Foyer Sponsored Hosted by Landscape Management Network LMN After the SIMA Awards Recognition Night step onto the red carpet for Landscape Management Networks AFTERparty By Invitation Only ICE MANAGEMENT SAFETY