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President’s
Message
STAY OUT OF THE ROUGH
T
he smell of freshly mowed grass, a slight breeze, and a small layer of dew on
the hood of your golf cart all signal that summer has oicially begun.
While it is a joke among many who are unfamiliar with the game, golf re-
ally does provide common ground for professionals looking to expand their
business or impress a potential client. Through what other recreational
activity can both men and women of any age and any skill level compete
on a fairly equal playing ield (thanks in part to a handicap)? In an interview with The
Economist in November 2011, Julian Small, CEO of Wentworth Golf Club, explained
the similarities between golf and business perfectly: “When you do business with
people, you need to know more about them,” noting that golf rewards players who
remain calm under pressure, never lose
their temper, and think strategically—all
Golf rewards players who remain
virtues in business, too.
calm under pressure, never lose their These are just some of the reasons we hold the Golf
temper, and think strategically—all Classic each year. There’s still time to register your four-
some at MIDJerseyChamber.org/Golf for Monday,
virtues in business, too.
July 21 at Mercer Oaks Golf Course in West Windsor.
So now that you’re thinking about who will be a part
of your next foursome, keep in mind personal and corporate events that you have coming up that also
require your attention. Do you need a conference center that can hold 250 attendees in stadium-style
seating with audio and visual equipment? Maybe a partner is retiring and you are in charge of prepar-
ing a cocktail party in their honor. Whatever your needs may be, vendors from the event,
conference, and hospitality industries will be on hand for our 2014 MIDJersey Showcase on July 29.
Visit MIDJerseyShowcase.com for a complete list of vendors, sponsors, and partners.
Robert D. Prunetti
President + CEO
Robert@MIDJerseyChamber.org
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