Hard-Earned Lessons AND The Business of Tree Care
Winter Management Workshop and Award Ceremony
Please join us for an afternoon of of education and an evening of networking & celebration with friends! Together we will round out the year as we celebrate our accomplishments and recognize those who have given their extra time & energy to help the GAA & the industry professionals we serve.
Garden Hills Community Center
339 Pine Tree Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
12:30 pm - 9:30 pm
4 CEUS
Agenda
12:30 PM – Check-In & Get Settled
1:00 PM – Jobsite to the Courtroom: Legal Lessons for Tree Care Businesses
Lea Clark
2:00 PM – LLCs, Taxes & the Things Nobody Tells You: A CPA’s Perspective
Georgia Kidd, CPA | Kidd & Kidd, P.C.
3:00 PM – Break
3:30 PM – Terms and Conditions and the Stories That Made Them: Roundtable of Industry Experts
4:30 PM – Tree Care Claims and What We Can Learn From Them
Emily Nettesheim | Arborisk Insurance
5:30 PM – Break & Get Ready for Dinner
6:00 PM – Open Reception & Networking
7:00 PM – Dinner & Awards Ceremony
About the Speakers:
Emily Nettesheim
Emily joins the tree care industry from the insurance side, where she has seen how quickly claims, injuries, vehicle issues, and safety gaps can affect a company’s ability to grow. Emily’s experience in insurance led her to her role as a Commercial Sales Agent with ArboRisk, where she exclusively dedicates her time working with tree care companies. With a background in biology, athletics, and coaching, Emily brings a practical, business-focused approach to insurance and risk management, helping arborists grow stronger businesses through improved safety culture, injury management, driver management, and claim prevention.
Lea Clark
Lea is the Georgia Forestry Commission’s Community Forester for Northeast Georgia, with 40 counties in her territory. Her focus is on providing support for municipalities, schools, nonprofits, and tree advocacy groups to improve the urban tree canopy. Lea has also worked as a paralegal, a criminal defense lawyer, and a college professor. She is an ISA Certified Arborist, TRAQ, a WRRQ instructor, and is an SAF Certified Urban and Community Forester.
Workshop and Award Banquet Member Ticket $100
Workshop and Award Banquet Non-Member Ticket $150
Just Award Banquet for Members $55
Just Award Banquet for Non-Members $75
Sponsorship $1000
Sponsorship includes 2 tickets to event, logo recognition on all event correspondence, recognition on event presentation and a moment to address attendees. Exhibit table included.
Attendee Registration includes dinner & drinks for in person attendees
All Industry Professionals Welcome!
Bring your team & invite your friends!
Dress: Business Casual
Hotel/Accommodations
COMING SOON!