And now, a word from our members...

SIMA is not just an organization, it is a way of life.  Our members have excelled their businesses, created long-term relationships, and gained valuable industry knowledge. Whether relating to membership, the CSP program, or the Snow & Ice Symposium, everyone can get something from this association. Cheers, SIMA, for helping so many achieve their goals! 

Membership  CSP Program  SIMA Buddies  Snow & Ice Symposium  Snow Business 

Membership                
"Our company just joined SIMA...and we felt the need to tell you how impressed we are already.  We recently used the SIMA Basic and Intermediate snowplowing technique videos to train new employees, and refresh the knowledge of our veteran drivers. Everyone in our organization was impressed with the quality of the videos, and how much they learned. We are also very impressed with your website, and the wealth of information it offers." (Jill George, Customer Relations Manager, JML Landscape Management)

"Just recently (over the past 3 years) the CSP program and SIMA were big selling points in a large contract we were awarded. It showed a certain professionalism and seriousness regarding snow & ice management because we brought an educated change to an organization (our new client) with their confidence that change would be for the better.” (Justin Gamester, CSP, Director of Business Development, Piscataqua Landscaping Co., Inc.)

"For the first three years it was just full of mistakes and setbacks. When I was introduced to Sima I met people who had and are going through the same things I was going through; I have quadrupled my business since being a member. If it wasn't for Sima and the great people associated with it, I don't think I would have made it." (Peter Tolias, Owner, Tolias Landscaping & Plowing)

"The benefits of belonging to an organization such as SIMA go beyond the apparent member privileges of outstanding industry education, certification and receiving an official Snow Business magazine.  It’s the long lasting business relationships and friendships which this connection creates that I personally value above all else." (Debora Babin Katz, d.communications)

"Realizing one’s full potential is something most of us could never believe in. Since joining and interacting with SIMA and their members across the continent we have reached our original goals and are soaring to new heights that were once never imaginable." (Rich Arlington, CSP, President, Arlington Lawncare)

"Our relationship [with SIMA] has provided great networking opportunities, it has brought us business, and we have developed many friendships with SIMA contractors.” (Associate Member Craig Kemmerling, National Sales Manager, Meyer Products, LLC)

"SIMA is a well run organization that is a MUST for anyone in the snow business." (Robert Wilton, Owner, Clintar Grounskeeping Services)

CSP Program
"I strongly believe that it has allowed me to sell from a stronger position as a market and industry leader as opposed to any guy off the street with a pickup.  Being able to stamp my proposals and letters with the designation has allowed me to differentiate myself and, by extension, my company from the rest of the pack." (Jim Hornung, Jr., CSP, Elbers Landscape Service, Inc.)

"CSP has been a way for us to set our company apart from others in our market." (Brian Churchill, CSP/MCLP, The GroundsKeeper Inc.)

SIMA Buddies
"...we talked for quite a while, over an hour I think. He [SIMA Buddy] was very helpful. I learned so much in that one call, it was well worth my annual dues if I got nothing else." (Rob Schmidt, Bob's Lawn Care)

"Thank you very much. My SIMA Buddy has been very helpful...Because of his [Buddy's] help, I was able to properly price this account where I can provide the level of service needed, and make money. All good!" (Doug Knott, Knott's Land Care LLC)

Snow & Ice Symposium
"Those couple of days are there for a owner to go and see what everybody else is doing in the business, bounce idea's off each other, and grow together." (Peter Tolias, Owner, Tolias Landscaping & Plowing)

"I believe we have attended every SIMA Symposium...besides being a ton of fun, we have always come away with an idea or two that we try to put into practice." (Robert Wilton, Owner, Clintar Groundskeeping Services)

Snow Business
“Meyer Products has chosen to advertise in Snow Business to ensure that our print advertising dollars are reaching the professional decision makers in the snow and ice control industry. In addition, Meyer believes in continuous improvement and professional development of our industry, and that objective is supported through Snow Business & SIMA.” (Craig Kemmerling, National Sales Manager, Meyer Products LLC)