LAKE MARY, FL – Looking for solutions to challenging problems in your business or career? Why not go directly to the source? The people in the trenches – your peers who might have faced issues similar to yours – can be a valuable resource.
ING will call on folks involved in day-to-day operations to discuss the current state of the industry during the “Food For Thought Breakfast” at the ING Spring Conference May 17-21 at French Lick Resort.
Anyone in the golf industry or media is invited to attend the conference, conducted by the non-profit International Network of Golf. Industry executives from companies large and small, and from every segment of the industry, will join golf media of all types at this annual gathering.
The Food For Thought breakfast is scheduled for Monday May 18 at 8 a.m. is one of the educational sessions planned for the 19th ING Spring Conference, set for May 17-21 at the beautiful French Lick Resort in Indiana.
The panel will discuss specific issues and challenges facing companies and individuals in today’s volatile economic times. The audience will join into the discussion as well.
Included on the panel thus far are Cathy Harbin, director of Golf 20/20 and its player development program, “Get Golf Ready In 5 Days;” Todd Lewis, commentator on The Golf Channel, and Golf Business magazine editor Ronnie Musselwhite.
That is just one of several educational sessions structured to help anyone in the golf industry survive and thrive during difficult times.
It all starts with the keynote speaker, Bruce Boguski, who will deliver the keynote speech “Achieving the Impossible.” He will also conduct a seminar geared toward business and golf competitions entitled “The Zone-Peak Performance Under Pressure.” Boguski overcame paralysis from an accident to become a sports champion and nationally known speaker.
Other highlights from the upcoming conference:
1)The ever-popular One-On-One Appointment Show, a series of private meetings between exhibitors and media to open lines of communication, create unique promotional programs, gather story materials and build relationships.
2)Utilizing The New Social Media. Social media goes beyond having a web site and an email database. Social media is a way people share their stories and experiences with a community using blogs, podcasts, forums, and social networking web sites. If you haven’t heard the terms “Digg It”, “twittering” or “Blogspotting” then you need to attend this Social Media Workshop.
3)The Demo Lab will feature companies large and small displaying their latest equipment and training gear on the practice range and green.
4)The International Pairs World Qualifier. A two-player team that wins this 18-hole net points competition at the brand new Pete Dye Course at French Lick will represent ING and the USA in the International Pairs World Finals at Carnoustie in Scotland.
5)The ING Fashion Show. ING members will take to the runway as models, sporting the latest and greatest fashions from some of the industry’s top apparel companies.
6)Education and self-improvement programs galore.
Another terrific reason to attend this conference is the host site itself. French Lick just completed a $500 million renovation, and is launching a highly anticipated Pete Dye-designed course around the conference. The resort also boasts a refurbished Donald Ross course and a nine-hole resort course, two world-class hotels, spa services, a casino and several outstanding restaurants.
Those interested in attending may do so by visiting www.inggolf.com and clicking on Spring Conference. An electronic registration process is available.
For more information on ING, call 407-328-0500, ext. 4.
Contact:
Mike Jamison
407-28-0500, ext. 1
mike@jamisongolf.com