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CLCA is a nonprofit association of outstanding landscape industry professionals. We serve and protect the interests of our members, promote professionalism and advance public awareness of the landscape industry.

CLCA’s professional, valuable resources will help you grow your business to greater success.

CLCA is a nonprofit association of outstanding landscape industry professionals. We serve and protect the interests of our members, promote professionalism and advance public awareness of the landscape industry.

CLCA’s professional, valuable resources will help you grow your business to greater success.

 

Your membership matters. Become a CLCA member today!

CLCA Regular Membership is for individuals or companies holding an active California C-27 (landscape) or C-61 (landscape-related limited specialty) contractor’s license.

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Education and Certification

CLCA members keep the edge on the competition! As a CLCA member, you will have access to the information and skills needed to distinguish yourself and your employees as top professionals in the industry.

  • Free e-newsletter, The Cutting Edge, with up-to-date industry news
  • An online resource for landscape-specific books and publications
  • Business-oriented educational events and seminars provided on both the state and local levels
  • Certification programs for professional advancement

 

Money-Saving Programs

CLCA members save money and operate more profitably with discounts on products and services.

  • Save with CLCA’s group insurance program
  • Discounted education and networking events
  • Discounted credit card processing
  • Save on office supplies
  • Save on fuel purchases

CLCA is always looking to negotiate new programs to benefit members’ bottom line. To view a complete list of programs, visit clca.org/benefits.

 

Time-Saving Tools and Resources

CLCA members save time and operate more efficiently by utilizing CLCA’s helpful resources to support many of their business needs — all free with membership.

  • Business contract templates and legal forms
  • Legal hotline
  • Human resources hotline

 

Professional Distinction

CLCA members have many ways to distinguish themselves among customers and colleagues.

  • CLCA’s online Contractor Search
  • CLCA’s annual Trophy Awards and the chapter Beautification Awards provide a marketing opportunity for participants plus well-deserved recognition
  • CLCA logo is available for use on members’ business cards, marketing material and website
  • Consumer brochures are available to members for their clients
  • Window and truck decals with the CLCA logo

 

Networking Opportunities

CLCA members build important relationships with colleagues and clients — making valuable business and social connections.

  • CLCA’s chapters throughout the state offer nearby educational and social events
  • CLCA Annual Convention
  • The Nor Cal Landscape and Nursery Show

 

Industry Promotion and Protection

CLCA works to inform and protect the livelihood of its members and the landscape industry.

  • CLCA actively promotes legislation benefiting members and joins efforts against legislative bills that are not in our industry’s best interest — giving you a voice at the Capitol.
  • CLCA Landscape Educational Advancement Foundation (LEAF) invests in future industry leaders with scholarships for students majoring in landscape-related studies.

Regular Membership Categories

Regular Membership — from as low as $48 a month

Available to any individual, firm, partnership or corporation holding an active C-27 (landscape) contractor’s license issued by the Contractors State License Board or licensed by another state with a licensing program accepted by CLCA. This category provides for membership in one base chapter with one individual representative, unless additional Satellite memberships are obtained.

Annual Membership Fees

Category
Gross Annual Contract Sales
Dues
RS (Sustaining) Voluntary $1,375
1R Over $1 Million $1,185
2R $400,001 – $1 million $985
3R under $400,000 $550
4R (new C-27) under $100,000 $395
Additional Company $500
Satellite Additional Reps/Chapters $150