ArborEXPO™ offers a rare chance to step away from daily routines and immerse yourself in a setting built specifically for arborists by arborists.
Among the leaders of ATCP are Cam- eron Miller, owner of Spartan Tree and Landscape , and Alex Shy, owner of Shy Tree , who helped lead the inau- gural meeting. “We’re trying to establish a relation- ship with all the small and medium tree care companies out there to let them know that we are a new associa- tion that has interest in providing busi- ness mentorship and elevating the tree care standards and ethics,” Shy shared. One of the greatest issues that ATCP hopes to conquer is helping small and medium businesses stand out and find their clientele in a highly competitive market. “ATCP helps you figure out how to dif- ferentiate yourself and how to increase your profits,” Miller stated. Like the rest of ATCP’s leadership team, Shy and Miller hold voluntary
positions, guided by initiative and com- mitment to improving tree care. “We’re all in this together, and when we all improve together, we improve the industry as a whole,” Miller said. “My business is important, but also With all that ArborEXPO™ has to offer, it’s a wonder what new and exciting events will debut in the coming years. From drum circles to gear giveaways to more immersive classes, the event al- ways keeps a pulse on what’s most ex- citing and most valuable for arborists. As the industry continues to reach new heights and face new challenges, Ar- borEXPO™ will continue to prioritize education, innovation, and connection in all that it has to offer. serving others is important.” THE BEST IS YET TO COME Want to help improve ArborEXPO™? Send us your feedback here!
AN ORGANIZATION THAT GROWS WITH THE INDUSTRY As all of the Arbor AWARDS™ winners will advocate, one of the most import- ant ways to continue advancing in the industry is to attend events like Arbor- EXPO™. More than just a chance to see equipment and colleagues, this event creates a space where new ideas can be explored, and new challenges can be conquered. A new organization that hopes to ad- dress these obstacles is the Association of Tree Care Professionals (ATCP) which held its first annual meeting at ArborEXPO™ ’26. Noticing a need for more support and resources for arbor- ists of all stages, the association plans to offer courses, industry events, and other opportunities in which members can explore all assets of the tree care industry and the nuances their busi- nesses face today.
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