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  • March 2, 2026

    Loyalty, “Swing” – and the Future of Our Industry

    By David White

    David White When I was 19, working at the Massachusetts Secretary of State’s office, I learned a lesson that has stayed with me ever since: loyalty is practical. It is not a slogan or a mood; it is [...]

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  • October 9, 2025

    TCIA Has Always Been There

    By David White

    “What is the true value of membership?” It’s a fair question. If you ask me, the value of belonging to TCIA shows itself most clearly in the moments that matter – the moments when our industry’s future or a member [...]

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  • INDUSTRY TRENDS in tree care
    May 7, 2025

    The State of the Association and Industry: Where Are We Going?

    By David White

      The following is the text of the “2025 State of the Association” speech presented by David White, TCIA president and CEO, during the Association’s annual business meeting, held during Winter Management Conference on St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, [...]

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  • December 13, 2024

    Stepping Up: Advocacy That Makes a Difference

    By David White

    As many of you know, we recently returned from another successful Legislative Day on Capitol Hill. TCIA member-company leaders gathered in Washington, D.C., in September, not just to shake hands but to educate policymakers about the key issues that impact [...]

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