The Illinois Professional Lawn Care Association is a member-driven organization that deals with issues and concerns that are important to Illinois Lawn Care Professionals.
Our organization focuses on:
- Improving and increasing professional skills and knowledge through education.
- Upholding positive and proactive relationships with environmental, regulatory and public agencies at state and local levels.
- Credibility of lawn care in Illinois; maintaining a positive image and professionalism.
- Continuing development of career paths in Illinois lawn care that attract new employees.
About IPLCA
Mission
The mission of the Illinois Professional Lawn Care Association is utilizing resources to effectively, efficiently and environmentally manage lawns in Illinois.The IPLCA achieves this mission through education, networking and the dedication of its members to standards of professionalism.
History
Over the years, there have been several attempts to form an association of Illinois lawn care companies. These attempts often failed due to time restrictions, lack of interest and that the national association, Professional Lawn Care Association of America, met the needs of Illinois lawn care companies.
When a new national association, Professional Landcare Network (PLANET), had formed to meet the needs of both the landscape and lawn care companies, the need to create a local association that concentrates on issues facing Illinois lawn care professionals had risen again.
In 2007, the founding members of the Illinois Professional Lawn Care Association formed an organization to fill that void. They created an association that deals with issues and concerns that are important to Illinois lawn care professionals.
Board of Directors
Meet IPLCA's Board of Directors members on our Contact Us page.
Committees
IPLCA's committees and task groups accomplish many vital projects. We welcome energetic members to join these committees:
- Education
- Membership
- Marketing
- Public Awareness