NORWALK, Conn. – The PGA of America, Association of Golf Merchandisers (AGM) and International Network of Golf (ING) are building a new level of career development programs and competitive tournaments in partnership with PGA Golf Exhibitions to complement the traditional merchandising and networking benefits of the 2007 PGA Fall Expo, Sept. 10-12, in Las Vegas.
"A powerful combination of new events and programs, plus the industry’s top manufacturers have made the 2007 PGA Fall Expo an ideal setting to accomplish important business objectives within a compact timeframe," said PGA of America President Brian Whitcomb. "In addition to discovering the latest merchandise, testing products and networking with colleagues, PGA Professionals and industry attendees have an extensive menu of business programs to build the growing success of their golf operations at home."
The PGA of America and several top PGA Professionals are key presenters within the expanded PGA Fall Expo education conference at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino Convention Center. PGA topics are diverse and include programs such as the full-day teaching and playing workshops by PGA Director of Instruction Rick Martino and PGA Professional Todd Sones; seminars covering maximizing revenue, management best practices, putter fitting and instructional business planning; and sessions detailing programs such as the PGA Certified Professional Program and PGA PerformanceTrak.
Additionally, The PGA will provide a PGA Employment Center as a career networking hub for the industry and a comprehensive PGA Member Business Center for PGA members and apprentices. PGA Professionals also will have the opportunity to participate in a competitive tournament with a $1,000 prize for top PGA finishers within the PGA Fall Expo Tournament, Sept. 10, at Royal Links Golf Club. For more information on PGA of America programs, PGA Professionals can visit www.PGALinks.com.
The Association of Golf Merchandisers will present four education programs including the "Power of Purchase Orders," "Promotions to Enhance Your Bottom Line," "Retail Planning Questions" and "Visual Merchandising Insights." Additionally, the AGM will be present on the Expo show floor to provide member services and information to industry professionals. For more information on AGM programs, visit www.agmgolf.org.
The International Network of Golf will hold their 6th ING Fall Forum in conjunction with the PGA Fall Expo, Sept. 9-12. Two ING workshops will focus on grass roots media and building their relationships and revenue with golf courses and vendors. ING members can participate in two golf events – the Triple Play Mixer on Sunday, where three formats will be utilized during the competition, and the ING Team Challenge within the PGA Fall Expo Tournament at Royal Links Golf Club. Additionally, a new ING pavilion on the Expo show floor will feature regional and niche magazines and ING business members. To register for the ING Fall Forum, visit www.inggolf.com, click on Fall Media Forum, then print, complete and fax the entry form before August 1.
The 2007 PGA Fall Expo is an ideal setting to book spring orders, learn the latest industry trends, personally test products and network with colleagues in the fun host city of Las Vegas. Attending industry professionals can look forward to the first-ever Las Vegas Demo Day, an exclusive golf outing at Royal Links Golf Club, an expanded education conference, the popular complimentary industry reception at House of Blues and an expanded show floor featuring top manufacturers, multiple specialty exhibitor pavilions, New Product Center and the Equipment Test Center.
The PGA Fall Expo will tee off on Sept. 10 at Royal Links Golf Club with the PGA Fall Expo Tournament & Demo Day, 7:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. starting times (Click here to register to play) , plus the first ever Las Vegas Demo Day from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Interactive exhibits, seminars and special events will be at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino Convention Center, Sept. 11, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Sept. 12, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. And, the PGA Fall Expo complimentary industry reception will be at the House of Blues, Sept. 11, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
PGA members and golf industry professionals can register, make travel arrangements and hotel reservations for the 2007 PGA Fall Expo online at www.pgaexpo.com or by calling 1-800-840-5628.
The PGA Fall Expo, organized in partnership with The PGA of America, is one of four leading golf trade shows in PGA Worldwide Golf Exhibitions’ global golf portfolio including the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando; the Ontario PGA Golf Merchandise Show in Toronto, Canada; and the PGA Merchandise Show of Australia in Queensland.
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