The green industry is a dynamic community made up of folks from all walks of life.

Passion for the betterment of our community is what drives member participation in MNLA. Sometimes participation means trying something new and unknown. However, just showing up can make the difference in so many ways. Members who are involved are truly thoughtful creative people who love what they do. Colleagues are eager to share advice, challenges, and insights. They share their time and energy freely. That makes one realize what an awesome industry we are in.

Living life is all about participation. The rewards almost always outweigh the risks. We are all in this together. We are stronger together. MNLA makes it happen.

It’s always nice to give back. It’s a bonus when we can mentor and help someone in our industry.

Many members are humble enough to crave knowledge and really want to learn. They often gain the confidence to turn around and teach others what they know and are often the best teachers.

MNLA strives to educate, inform and empower members. What also sets MNLA apart from other organizations is our commitment to the MCH program. When an MCH is hired as a contractor or an employee, you know they are current on the latest and greatest information that our industry has to offer.

Many of us can look back to see where those who came before were invaluable. This is especially true for younger people just starting out—to be a listening ear or to give an encouraging word can make such a difference. This is the truest expression of “paying it forward.”

Teamwork is when individuals play a role to accomplish a certain outcome or end product.

This organization—the board and all of the members—truly embody the concept of giving back. Many MNLA members contribute their time by participating on various committees. It is impressive to see how hard volunteers work to ensure the support of MNLA events. And many members make a contribution by simply showing up to support those programs and events.

Our industry is always changing. Access to cutting-edge speakers and up-to-date information is one of the greatest assets of being part of MNLA. Individual contributions of time or money are key to our success as an organization. Join a committee. Volunteer at an event. Earn CEUs while making our industry better. Get involved!