Founded in 1967, The Landscape Contractors Association MD-DC-VA (LCA) exists to provide local resources to landscape professionals to help them maximize their business potentials. Through its membership, LCA offers a community of landscape contractors, landscape architects and designers, grounds departments, educational institutions, and suppliers banded together in a supportive environment. Each member benefits from increased opportunities for mentoring, knowledge exchange, and enhanced visibility among potential customers.
http://www.lcamddcva.org

The Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI), founded in 1993 is the North American trade association representing the interlocking concrete paving industry. ICPI is considered by peer associations around the world as the leader in development and dissemenation of technical information for design professionals and contractors. Our leadership position is due to years of commitment and energy from more than 1,100 members. ICPI engages in a broad range of technical, marketing, educational, government relations and communications activities.
http://www.icpi.org/

PLANET, the Professional Landcare Network, is an international association serving lawn care professionals, landscape management contractors, design/build/installation professionals, and interior plantscapers. PLANET provides its members with a good business foundation to help them evaluate, plan, and better manage their companies. Member firms have direct access to marketing tools, industry specific business publications, updates on legislative issues, and networking opportunities that can assist them in becoming more profitable.
http://www.landcarenetwork.org/cms/home.html

Founded in 1899, the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) is the national professional association representing landscape architects. Beginning with 11 original members, ASLA has grown to more than 18,000 members and 48 chapters, representing all 50 states, U.S. territories, and 68 countries around the world. ASLA promotes the landscape architecture profession and advances the practice through advocacy, education, communication, and fellowship.
http://www.asla.org/

The Building Owners and Managers Association of Metropolitan Baltimore is a professional trade association whose 315+ members either own or manage commercial real estate or provide goods and services to the industry.  The mission of the Building Owners and Managers Association of Baltimore is to actively represent the best interests of the commercial real estate owner, the real estate professional, and our associate members through effective leadership in advocacy, collection and dissemination of industry information, education, community involvement, membership participation, and professional development.
http://www.boma-baltimore.org/index.html

National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is a trade association that helps promote the policies that make housing a national priority. Since 1942, NAHB has been serving its members, the housing industry, and the public at large.
http://www.nahb.org/ 

The Frederick County Chamber of Commerce is a member-driven, member-supported organization, dedicated to expanding the local economy and improving the quality of life in the greater Frederick region. The Chamber is regarded as the ultimate business resource in Frederick County. Organized in 1912, it has long served as a catalyst in the development of organizations, events, and programs that have improved life and enhanced economic opportunities for the community’s businesses and residents. The Chamber’s core services are business advocacy, education, and marketing, and its direct customers are businesses and organizations that conduct operations in Frederick County.
http://www.frederickchamber.org/

Al's Garden Art - St atuary, Fountain, Pottery, Ornaments
http://www.alsgardenart.com/

Aquabella Designs - Urns, Pottery
http://www.aquabelladesigns.com/

Lewis Aquatech - Pools and Spas
http://www.lewis-aquatech.com/

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Horticopia - Plant Photography
http://www.horticopia.com/