November 2, 2011
New Modular Golf Learning/Practice Center Installed on a Tennis Court The once popular trio of tennis courts at the Fort Sill Army base just weren’t getting the traffic they once did. But with the increasing popularity of golf and the base’s revamped Golf Club, more practice area for personnel, their families and base patrons was ...
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November 2, 2011
Be a leader and make your presence known – lead through experience and competence and not title or position. Strive to communicate effectively, including getting feedback and listening to staff. Give employees regular feedback and let them know when they are doing good work and when they are not. Lead by example and let your ...
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November 2, 2011
The success of almost business can usually be traced to providing great customer service, which fosters a high level of customer satisfaction. In turn, ensuring this can be linked to motivated employees. Too often, however, businesses assume that offering more money is the best way to motivate employees. While there is no doubt that compensation ...
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November 2, 2011
A Brunswick project, Moose Alley bowling and family entertainment center in Rangely, Maine, opened last spring as a 10-lane center that also houses a three-table billiards room with shuffleboard and darts, a prize redemption arcade, a private party room for gatherings of up to 50 people, and an extensive snack bar with full bar and ...
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November 2, 2011
Bowling. The word conjures up memories of lazy afternoons or energetic evenings spent amid the roar of the alley, surrounded by friends and family who cheer on the strikes and groan at the gutter balls. Bowling is the top-ranked participatory sport in the United States, attracting nearly 70 million bowlers in 2009, according to the ...
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November 2, 2011
Robert (Bob) Scott was born and raised in the roller skating business, as was his son, Jeff Scott. Bob’s father, Albert (Scottie) Scott started the business in 1936 when he operated his first rink in an upstairs hall. In 1939 he built a semi-portable rink that he operated in Hamilton, Ill., during the spring and ...
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November 2, 2011
By Bart Burger During a period when an increasing number of sporting industries and activities are competing for the attention of time-starved and cash-strapped consumers, Americans are turning to a classic pastime – naming bowling the nation’s number-one participatory sport (activities that typically require more than one individual to be played). The findings, which are ...
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November 2, 2011
The Lazer Frenzy from Creative Works Theme Factory lazer maze is heating up arcades around the country with its great ROI results from operators reporting in with sales figures. After winning the IAAPA best new product award, Lazer Frenzy has been placed in multiple entertainment facilities around the globe including bowling centers, fun centers, theme ...
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November 2, 2011
Dear Readers, With fall submitting to winter, it is a forgone conclusion that about all of our operators are moving into their busiest season. From winter until spring arrives in full bloom, birthday parties are filling up your rooms and active teenagers should be milling about waiting for the next game of laser tag. All ...
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November 2, 2011
Marketing and promoting your laser tag center in today’s high speed and digital world can be more than a little daunting. There are so many options, that sometimes you see centers not do anything for fear of doing the wrong thing. While it is always wise to conduct marketing research before executing promotions strategies, remember ...
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