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Connect with fellow snow and ice pros across the Pacific Northwest and Western Canada! Join the upcoming SIMA Interest Group session to network with peers, share regional insights, and learn directly from industry leaders.
👉 Don't miss out—register today: hubs.li/Q04xpPBn0
How does someone go from leading an entrepreneurship school in Barcelona to running a snow and ice management company in Green Bay? Eddy Zakes, president and CEO of Earth Development, did it by following one principle: make a plan and follow the numbers.
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In this episode of Snow Talk, hosted by Martin Tirado, we discuss how the daily health and wellness choices of your crew directly impact long-term longevity and performance in physically demanding industries. Listen to the full episode at hubs.li/Q04zC2tx0 🎧
Say hello to the newest members of the SIMA community. We’re glad you’re here and look forward to learning, growing, and advancing the snow and ice management industry together. ❄️🚀
In this episode of Snow Talk, hosted by our very own Martin Tirado, we dive into what really sets high-quality energy drinks apart!
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Join us in celebrating our amazing Alan Steiman Symposium Scholarship winners! 🌟🏆 Your hard work, passion, and dedication have truly paid off, and this recognition is so well-deserved. We are honored to invest in your future and cheer you on as you take this next big step.
Is your team reacting to storms—or executing a proven system? ❄️
Isabelle Bailey (CEO & Founder of Snow Queen Winter Management) shares four core strategies for building a proactive winter operational framework
🔗 Read the full takeaways: hubs.li/Q04y7hQs0
In snow and ice management, there is one golden rule: If you didn’t record it, it didn’t happen.
🔗 Read the full guide by Ken Boegeman, CSP, ASM: hubs.li/Q04ykrHY0
What an incredible turnout at the Midwest Snow & Ice Conference.
A huge thank you to all the contractors, grounds managers, municipal teams, and industry vendors who joined us, as well as our speakers and sponsors for making this event such a success. ❄️📕
Happy 30th Anniversary, SIMA! 🥳❄️
For 30 years, SIMA has brought together the best pros in the snow and ice management business. We’re proud to be part of this incredible community—thank you for setting the standard and leading the way since 1996! ❄️🎉
🚨 LAST CHANCE TO ENTER! 🚨
Today is the final day to enter our 30th Anniversary giveaway. Thank you to everyone who has entered so far and been a part of our journey since 1996. ❄️
Make sure you're included before entries close tonight: 👉 hubs.li/Q04xZBwy0
Join SIMA's Business Development Interest Group on October 6th at 12 PM EST / 11 AM CST to connect with industry peers, share strategies, and sharpen your business operations for the upcoming season.
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A 12-hour storm quickly separates wanting the hours from handling the work. Proper shift planning and vetting your team keep crews safe and performance high when major winter weather hits. 🌨️💪 Listen to the full episode out now: hubs.li/Q04w5SfF0
The Midwest Snow and Ice Conference is just around the corner!
Join regional snow pros, grounds managers, and municipal teams in Pewaukee, WI on September 23, 2026 for a full day of actionable strategies to tackle the upcoming winter season.
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That’s a wrap on the New Hampshire Salt Symposium! 🚜⚡️ It was a great day connecting with fellow contractors and municipal pros, checking out the latest tools and tech, and leveling up our winter ops strategy ahead of the season.
Consistency in your equipment setup changes everything. Sticking to single brands for your fleet makes stocking replacement parts simpler, streamlines mechanic training, and minimizes unexpected downtime during critical jobs. Listen to the full episode: hubs.li/Q04w5Wgd0
You completed the job, but the client won't pay up. What do you do next? ❄️💼
Chasing unpaid invoices is one of the most frustrating parts of running a snow and ice management business.
🔗 Read the full guide on recovering payment for snow work: hubs.li/Q04xfbfF0
Quick throwback to 2015! From welcoming our 1,000th member in May to packing up and moving into our current home in August, this year was a massive turning point in SIMA’s history.
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#SIMAturns30 #30thanniversary #SIMAfamily #Cheersto30years
Winter is fast approaching, and the September 2026 issue of Snow Business Magazine has officially landed! The issue is packed with peer-driven insights and business management strategies.
Read the full September issue out now: hubs.li/Q04vrVyf0
