Start your weekend with SIMA! ❄️ The latest episode of Snow Talk is here. 🎧 Join Wm (Bill) Akehurst, Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Akehurst Landscape Service, Inc., as he shares insights on worst-case scenarios that snow and ice management companies might encounter. Host Cheryl Higley, Director of Education & Content for SIMA, is joined by Amanda Pruss, SIMA's membership manager, to delve into critical topics like cyber attacks, fires, accidents, and more. Tune in for valuable insights and preparedness tips! 📓☑️
Snow & Ice Management Association
Non-profit Organizations
Milwaukee, WI 4,015 followers
Empowering Snow & Ice Management Professionals for Success.
About us
The Snow & Ice Management Association is a North American trade association for snow & ice removal professionals. SIMA empowers snow management for success. Founded in 1996, SIMA provides resources, leadership, and support for the snow and ice management industry through education, training, events, networking, certification, and more. Together with the Board of Directors and volunteer committees, SIMA is dedicated to being the go-to resource for both its members and any local or national entity related to the snow and ice management industry. Just looking for Snow and Ice Removal Services? Find a SIMA Member Contractor in your area by viewing the Snow Contractor Directory -https://my.sima.org/home/snowcontractordirectory Visit www.sima.org for more on what SIMA has to offer!
- Website
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https://www.sima.org/our-industry/best-practices
External link for Snow & Ice Management Association
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Milwaukee, WI
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1996
- Specialties
- Training, Educational events, Certification & Certificate programs, and Industry magazine and website
Locations
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Primary
10140 N. Port Washington Road
Milwaukee, WI 53092-5741, US
Employees at Snow & Ice Management Association
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Robert Smart
President at Smart Scapes Landscaping and Smart Snow and Ice Management
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Amanda Pruss
Account management/business development professional with a passion for the green and snow industries.
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Heather Carew, CAE
Director, Events & Supplier Development at Snow & Ice Management Association
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Gwendolyn GaBree
Creative Marketing Services
Updates
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As we close the door on the month of September, we want to take a moment to say thank you to the newest members of SIMA! with industry leading education and resources at your fingertips, membership indicates your commitment to professionalism and excellence in snow management. Help us welcome the following new members: East Cascade Contracting, LLC Pro Sweep Nature Works Enterprises LLC SJD Property Maintenance OneSource Property Maintenance Sargents Landscape Nursery Snow Motion Ltd. Jack Van Dusen Excavating LTD. Yardworx Horizon Landscaping LLC Environmental Landworks Co Inc Humber College Capitol Snow Management, LLC WHITEOUT SNOW AND EXCAVATION BM TRACTORS SRL International Landscaping, Inc 1st American Management Company Inc Beacon Property Services Currivan Green Company, Inc. Rock N Block LLC Newport Ave Landscaping, LLC Hundich Landscape Services GreenSpace LawnCare The Nasello Group LLC Shelby Glass and Door Inc. The Grounds Guys of Appleton and Oshkosh Islington Nurseries Ltd. G3 Home Improvements EMBASSY LAWN & LANDSCAPING INC Thomas Landscape Management, LLC With winter looming, be sure that you don't do it alone! Get all the resources on production rates, procurement, and quality RFP design. Visit https://hubs.li/Q02RDqCm0 to get started.
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Don't put your sidewalk teams on ice! It's fall, which means it's time for winter training. SIMA has created a new 5-module sidewalk safety training course to help. Customizable learning, quizzing, mobile friendly and available in English and Spanish! Learn more at https://hubs.li/Q02RnSqm0 or contact [email protected].
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What a great day at our awesome SIMA member company Outdoor Pride Landscape & Snow Management. Mark Aquilino Bill Butts Degen Kelly and the rest of their team knocked it out of the park with an in-depth look at their approach to culture, growth, sales, ops and more. Thanks for hosting us!
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SIMA is seeking speakers for the Snow & Ice Symposium, June 17-20, 2025 in Grand Rapids, MI. This event is geared to many snow & ice roles — owners, sales, management, field operations, HR, etc. We're seeking a diverse lineup of education relevant specifically to the snow and ice management industry as well as general business trends and best practices. Learn more and submit your speaking proposal at https://hubs.li/Q02QR2NC0
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SIMA is heading to Outdoor Pride Landscape & Snow Management in Manchester, NH on Wednesday, September 25 for a behind the scenes look at their #oneteam operations. We have ONE spot left! If you're in the region and want to grab the last spot, learn more and register at https://hubs.li/Q02QMKqV0.
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Flannel season officially begins today, which means winter is right around the corner! Now's the time to kick your winter planning into high gear. Share your tips on how you're preparing. And don't forget SIMA has so many resources to help with training and prep. https://hubs.li/Q02QFhtQ0. #startoffall #fallvibes #waitingforwinter
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While in Pittsburgh for the 27th Snow & Ice Symposium, we recognized our 2024 Snow & Ice Award Winners, which included our All-Stars! Congratulations to all of this year’s SIMA member companies who nominated a member of their team. We were happy to honor these individuals as our 2024 Snow & Ice All-Stars. ❄️⭐❄️ Check out all our award winners and all of the impactful snow stories included in Snow Business at https://hubs.li/Q02QhFpX0
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In the September Issue of Snow Business, we recognized our 2024 Snow & Ice Award Winners. ❄️ Congratulations to this year’s SIMA member companies who were honored as 2024 Best Places to Work in Snow & Ice at the 27th Snow & Ice Symposium in Pittsburgh! ❄️🌉🌨️ Check out all our award winners and all of the impactful snow stories included in Snow Business at https://hubs.li/Q02QhhgH0
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In our September issue of Snow Business, we're excited to feature McIntosh Grounds Maintenance and their winning 'equation for success.' Owners Doug and Doreen McIntosh reveal that it's as simple as more money lower stress = greater contentment. Discover their inspiring journey and practical tips for achieving business bliss. Read the full story here: https://hubs.li/Q02Q9zs20 #SnowBusiness #SuccessStory #SnowStory