cape cod landscape association

What cape cod landscape association does

Cape Cod Landscape Association (CCLA), founded in 1989 and incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit trade association, serves the Green Industry on Cape Cod and in southeastern Massachusetts. It supports roughly 180 landscape-related member companies plus 700+ active digital members through education, certification pathways (MCLP, MNLA, ISA, irrigation), legislative advocacy, scholarship programs, and signature events including the January LandsCape Cod conference in Hyannis and the annual Golf Classic scholarship fundraiser. The CCLA Quarterly newsletter, distributed in print and digital formats, reaches approximately 225 company owners and managers in print and 700+ members digitally, while an online job board connects regional employers with job seekers.

CCLA's operational backbone is the Wild Apricot membership management platform, which powers the public website (capecodlandscapes.org), member directory, event registration, dues collection, and communications — the association does not develop proprietary software or technology products. Day-to-day operations are led by Executive Director Carrie Martin, supported by an elected Board of Directors (President Brian Mark, Vice President George Egan, Treasurer/Clerk Kristen Crooker, Immediate Past President Alex Moore, and five additional directors) and outsourced management services from MV Wood Company, Inc. The Medfield, MA management office houses the administrative function for the Cape Cod and southeastern Massachusetts service region.

The revenue model is membership-dues-driven, with tiered annual Regular membership at $175-$325 depending on company size (1-5 to 41-60 employees), plus a $300/year Associate supplier tier, running on a July-June cycle. Supplementary revenue streams include LandsCape Cod conference and Golf Classic sponsorships, CCLA Quarterly advertising (print and digital), job board postings, and fundraising proceeds that fund the Mike Stacy Memorial Scholarship ($2,500/year, renewable), CCLA Toolship Award ($500), and Diane Johnson Membership Award ($1,000). No public revenue disclosure is available; the association is funded entirely through member-paid dues, advertising, and events, with no external parent, VC backing, or public shareholders.

Name

cape cod landscape association

Legal name

Cape Cod Landscape Association, Inc.

Website

https://capecodlandscapes.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Cape Cod Landscape Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit regional trade association serving 180+ Green Industry member companies across Cape Cod and southeastern Massachusetts through education, certification support, legislative advocacy, and annual industry gatherings.

Ownership category

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Product category

Trade Association Services

NAICS

Landscape Architectural Services (54132), Landscaping Services (561730)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Landscape Architecture & Site Design (BPAHAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Residential Landscape Design (HSAIABAA)

Keywords

• Landscape trade association
• Green industry advocacy
• Professional certification programs
• Industry networking events
• Membership association services

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues based on company size and type. Regular membership tiers range from $175 to $325 annually depending on employee count (1-5, 6-10, 11-20, 21-40, 41-60 employees). Associate membership for suppliers is $300 annually. Membership runs from July 1 to June 30, with prorated dues for mid-year joins.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cape Cod Landscape Association is a non-profit trade association serving Green Industry professionals on Cape Cod and in southeastern Massachusetts. It provides tiered annual memberships, professional development and certification support (MCLP, MNLA, ISA, irrigation certification), signature events including the LandsCape Cod conference and CCLA Golf Classic, a quarterly newsletter, legislative advocacy, job listings, and scholarship programs for member companies and their families.

Product overview

Cape Cod Landscape Association (CCLA) is a non-profit trade association rather than a product company. It offers membership-based services including the CCLA Quarterly newsletter, LandsCape Cod annual conference and expo, CCLA Annual Golf Classic scholarship fundraiser, professional development and certification preparation (MCLP, MNLA, ISA, irrigation certification), job listings, legislative advocacy, and member networking events. The organization does not offer software products or technology platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• CCLA Quarterly Newsletter A quarterly full-color publication distributed in print and digitally to approximately 600 recipients, reaching 225 company owners and managers in print and over 700 active digital members. Provides industry news and advertising opportunities to CCLA member companies.
• LandsCape Cod Annual Conference and Expo The Green Industry's premier winter gathering held each January in Hyannis, featuring educational sessions, CEU credits, networking opportunities, and an industry trade show expo. Held for member companies and regional Green Industry professionals.
• CCLA Annual Golf Classic Annual golf tournament fundraising event benefiting the Mike Stacy Memorial Scholarship, Toolship Awards, Diane Johnson Membership Awards, education and research grants, and the CCLA benevolent fund.
• Member Networking Events Educational forum meetings held several times per year (generally October, November, March, April) at various locations across the region, providing networking and professional development opportunities for member companies.
• Job Listings Platform A member resource providing job posting capabilities for landscape industry positions, including full-time, part-time, and seasonal employment opportunities within the Green Industry.
• Scholarship Programs Three scholarship opportunities including the Mike Stacy Memorial Scholarship ($2,500/year renewable for four years), CCLA Toolship Award ($500 for job-related expenses), and CCLA Diane Johnson Membership Award ($1,000 for children of members).

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Green Industry Alliance (GIA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024CCLA joined the Green Industry Alliance in December 2024. GIA promotes awareness and educates the Commonwealth's elected officials and general public on best practices, standards, and scientific research in arboriculture, integrated pest management, lawn care and turfgrass maintenance, sustainable landscape design, irrigation, green space stewardship, and more. Working with legislative agents Stephen Boksanski and Warren Lent, GIA advocates for Green Industry priorities.
• Massachusetts Arborists Association (MAA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the Green Industry Alliance coalition representing Massachusetts arborists.
• Massachusetts Association of Landscape Professionals (MALP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the Green Industry Alliance coalition representing landscape professionals.
• Massachusetts Association of Lawn Care Professionals (MALCP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the Green Industry Alliance coalition representing lawn care professionals.
• Golf Course Superintendents Association of New England (GCANE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the Green Industry Alliance coalition representing golf course superintendents.
• Buzzard's Bay CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation organization that posted a Reserve Manager position through CCLA's job board, indicating collaborative relationship for land stewardship in the region.
• UMass ExtensionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner offering Ornamental Tree & Shrub ID and Insect Walkabout events and Green School programs with MCLP education credits.
• Massachusetts Association of Lawn Care Professionals (MLP-MCLP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCLA provides access to MCLP (Massachusetts Certified Landscape Professional) certification through the MLP-MCLP program. CCLA offers certification classes, continuing education, and professional development aligned with MCLP standards.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Golf Course Superintendents Association of New England (GCANE): Regional trade association for golf course superintendents across New England. Comparable to CCLA in structure, scale, and educational mission, but serving the turf management/superintendent segment of the broader Green Industry in the same geography.
• Massachusetts Arborists Association (MAA): Massachusetts trade association for arborists offering education, networking, and certification support (ISA-aligned). Comparable to CCLA as a state/regional Green Industry trade association, but focused on the arboriculture subsegment of the same constituent base.
• Massachusetts Association of Landscape Professionals (MALP): State-level trade association serving landscape professionals across Massachusetts with education, certification access, and advocacy. Directly comparable to CCLA in mission and offerings, but operating at the broader state level versus CCLA's regional Cape Cod focus.
• Massachusetts Association of Lawn Care Professionals (MALCP): State trade association serving Massachusetts lawn care professionals. CCLA partners with MALCP/MCLP for certification programming, indicating overlapping membership and similar service offerings targeted at a subsegment of CCLA's landscape member base.

Broad incumbents

• Green Industry Alliance (GIA): Massachusetts coalition of Green Industry associations (including CCLA since Dec 2024) that advocates for arboriculture, IPM, lawn care, irrigation, and green-space stewardship at the state legislature. GIA operates as a meta-association whose members include CCLA and its peer associations.
• National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP): National U.S. trade association for the landscape industry (formerly PLANET), providing certification, education, advocacy, and events at a national scale. NALP is the national-level counterpart to CCLA's regional mission, with overlapping value proposition for members seeking broader credentials and reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

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