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- 10 questions club executives should ask themselves
What is our purpose for existing? Who is our target customer? These questions and others are important for club executives who are operating the club like a business to answer. eClubNews helps management develop solutions to these questions and keep their business objectives top of mind. McGladrey
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- One-third of Americans think economy is improving
The optimistic outlook on the economy is at an eight-year high, according to a recent poll by Bloomberg Businessweek. In March, 34% of Americans reported that the economy is improving, the most since January 2004. Experts say the positive outlook is attributed mostly to the steady decline of unemployment claims. Bloomberg Businessweek
(3/22)
- How restaurants can target growing demographics
Three groups -- Hispanics, adults over 55, and children under 11 -- are showing the most growth when it comes to foodservice spending, according to the president of Sloan Trends, Liz Sloan. Restaurants that want to be competitive in the future need to know their eating habits, Sloan says -- for example, older adults are more willing to spend on alcoholic beverages and dessert than their younger counterparts. Nation's Restaurant News (free registration)
(3/23)
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- Indoor golf allows snowy Sun Valley to capture more golfers
Idaho's Sun Valley Club is known mostly for its 200-plus inches of snow a year, but the 2008 addition of an indoor golf simulator has given the resort more options for its members and created a year-round golf hotspot. "The simulator allows us to video swings and provides feedback on swing speed, club path, launch angle, efficiency, and face angle," says Jeff Petersen, Sun Valley's director of golf. "It provides another outlet for a guest looking to take a break in the winter or a serious golfer looking for empirical data to improve their game." ClubAndResortBusiness.com
(3/22)
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- Workplace ethics are declining, study says
The Ethics Resource Center says that workplace ethics levels are dramatically declining, according to a study that showed 22% of whistle-blowing employees experienced some form of retaliation for their actions, compared with just 12% in 2007. "This confirms other data [showing an increasing] level of distrust in the workforce, directed particularly at executive management," says Earl "Chip" Jones III. Workforce Online
(3/20)
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National Club Conference guest rooms sold out
Guest rooms at the University Club of New York, host of the 2012 National Club Conference, have sold out. Additional accommodations are now available at the New York Athletic Club. Rooms have been blocked for attendees at the conference rate of $250 per night. Call (212) 767-7121 or e-mail jacquelineb@nyac.org to make a reservation. Reservations can be made until April 16.
View the schedule for the National Club Conference. View the National Club Conference education sessions.
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