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50+ Years
experience
Your Partner for Landscape Industry Success in Colorado
The Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado (ALCC) has served as a vital resource for landscape professionals since 1962. Our organization provides comprehensive advocacy, education, and business support to landscape companies, suppliers, and affiliated organizations across Colorado. With over six decades of industry experience, we deliver specialized training programs, including Sustainable Landscape Management certification, and advocate for policy changes that benefit the landscape sector. Our team of seasoned professionals offers access to job boards, peer networking opportunities, and cutting-edge resources to help members navigate industry challenges.ALCC maintains strict standards of conduct for members, ensuring ethical business practices and environmental stewardship. We actively engage in legislative advocacy on critical issues like water conservation and labor regulations. Through our Find-a-Pro directory, we connect consumers with qualified landscape professionals while supporting member companies with marketing tools and business development strategies. Our leadership team brings extensive experience in association management and outdoor industries to drive the organization's mission forward.
Services
Advocacy & Policy Support
Certification Programs
Sustainable Landscape Training
Job Board & Career Resources
Find-a-Pro Directory
Business Development Tools
Peer Networking Events
Industry Education Courses
Member Standards Enforcement
Consumer Referral Services
Details
- Year established: 1962
Highlights and features
- We offer over 60 years of experience advocating for Colorado landscape professionals
- Our Sustainable Landscape Management training promotes environmentally responsible practices
- We provide access to job boards, education, and industry resources
- Our advocacy efforts influence policies on water conservation and labor regulations
- We support member companies with certification programs and networking opportunities
Services
Advocacy & Policy Support
ALCC actively represents landscape industry interests in legislative and regulatory matters. We advocate for favorable policies on water conservation, labor regulations, and environmental stewardship while providing members with critical updates on industry-changing legislation. Our advocacy efforts help shape laws that impact landscape businesses across Colorado.
Certification Programs
We offer Landscape Industry Certified Technician (LICT) Exterior certification through our partnership with the National Association of Landscape Professionals. Our training programs validate professional skills and knowledge in exterior landscape maintenance while providing access to study materials and exam preparation resources for industry professionals.
Sustainable Landscape Training
Our Sustainable Landscape Management training teaches environmentally responsible practices to landscape professionals. The program covers water conservation techniques, eco-friendly maintenance methods, and resource management strategies that help businesses reduce environmental impact while maintaining high-quality service standards.
Find-a-Pro Directory
This consumer referral service connects homeowners and businesses with qualified landscape contractors. The directory features verified ALCC members who adhere to strict standards of conduct, including ethical business practices, legal compliance, and environmentally responsible operations for residential and commercial projects.
Business Development Tools
We provide members with marketing tools, business guides, and operational resources to enhance company performance. Our Business Toolkit includes templates, best practices, and educational materials covering all aspects of landscape business management to help companies improve efficiency and grow sustainably.
People
John McMahon
Chief Executive Officer
John McMahon brings extensive association management experience to ALCC after leading the National Ski Patrol. With a career spanning roles at Vail Resorts, California State Parks, and tourism offices, he offers deep industry knowledge and a passion for outdoor industries that align with Colorado's landscape sector.
Melissa Emdin
Programs & Education Director
Melissa Emdin oversees ALCC's certification programs and educational initiatives with over a decade of association experience. She specializes in program management and certification development, focusing on delivering targeted education solutions that address the specific needs of landscape industry professionals across Colorado.
Tammy DiFalco
Membership & Sponsorship Director
Tammy DiFalco manages member relations and sponsorship programs with a background in association membership services. She earned her Business Administration degree from Colorado State University and focuses on creating valuable member experiences while connecting sponsors with industry opportunities.
Rachael Coleman
Office Manager
Rachael Coleman handles administrative operations and event coordination for ALCC. With prior experience in finance and retail management, she provides customer service expertise to support member needs while managing marketing initiatives and logistical operations for the organization's programs.
Questions
What benefits do ALCC memberships provide?
ALCC memberships offer advocacy representation, business development resources, certification programs, networking opportunities, and access to industry-specific tools that help landscape companies improve operations and stay informed about regulatory changes.
How can I find a qualified landscape contractor?
Use our Find-a-Pro directory to locate verified ALCC member contractors who adhere to strict professional standards. The directory connects consumers with qualified professionals for residential, commercial, and specialty landscape projects across Colorado.
What certification programs do you offer?
We provide Landscape Industry Certified Technician (LICT) Exterior certification through our partnership with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, including study materials and exam preparation resources for industry professionals.
How does ALCC support industry sustainability?
Our Sustainable Landscape Management training teaches environmentally responsible practices, covering water conservation techniques and eco-friendly maintenance methods that help businesses reduce environmental impact while maintaining service quality.
What career opportunities exist in landscaping?
The landscape industry offers diverse career paths with opportunities for advancement. Many member companies hire year-round, provide on-the-job training, and offer stable employment in outdoor work environments that contribute to community health and safety.
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