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July 2010
ILCA Summer Field Day - August 5, 2010
Come and visit us at Summer Field Day on August 5th at Bork Nurseries!


ILCA Summer Field Day
February 10, 2010
Midwest Companies raise funds for Haitian relief
The Midwest Companies employees raised $1,050.00 for the American Red Cross to help with the Haitian relief efforts. Peter Orum challenged employees to raise the money by personally matching all funds that were raised. In total, the American Red Cross received a check for $2,100.00. Learn more about our support of charities in this Press Release.
June 2009
UP ON THE ROOF - National Geographic Article
• Midwest Trading's rooftop media was used for this project in 2001
• Article features images of Chicago City Hall's Rooftop as it looks today.
• May Issue in National Geographic Magazine, Up on the Roof article
• Read and learn about the blossoming cities around the world with green roofs!
UP ON THE ROOF ARTICLE

May 2009
Sustainability and The Kennedy Expressway
• April Issue 2009 in the Landscape Contractor
• Focus: Sustainability - Highways
Know Maintenance Case Study - The Kennedy
Expressway

Click on the link to read the featured article on Highways and Sustainability and Midwest Trading.
LandscapeContractor_Sustainability-Highways.pdf
April 2009
Capturing the Rain - NEW! RainXchange System
Water is quickly becoming an “endangered species” on our blue planet. Urban growth increases stormwater runoff, which in turn harms natural waterways. All life requires water for survival. Becoming aware of the current state of our environmental condition is the first step in identifying viable solutions to ensure clean and healthy water for future generations.
Contact our Customer Service Dept for more information!
June, 2007
Green Roof Display in St. Charles Sales Yard
Be sure to visit our green roof display at Midwest Trading and Midwest Groundcovers combined sales yard at our St. Charles location. It is located on our "Yard Shoppe", just north of the sales office building.