Our Mission

To Promote & Preserve
the best interests of the
Private Sector
of the
Colorado Golf Industry

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NGCOA

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

Industry and Operations Resources
     Free operations manuals and CD ROMs
       Free subscription to Golf Business magazine
       Free subscription to members-only Golf Business Journal
     Free online Buyer's Guide
     NGCOA Annual Membership Directory of member courses and industry suppliers

Legislative and Regulatory Affairs
     IRS Tax Depreciation Advocacy
     Reporting on pertinent legislation, i.e. environment, wage and hour, etc. (suspended)
     National Alliance for Accessible Golf concerning ADA
           Representing owners on the Leadership Council -- Tool Kit for course owners

Marketing and Player Development
     Golf 20/20 industry-wide, growth of the game initiative representing owners on Exec. Board
     Get Linked, Play Golf player development program
           Marketing Tool Kit for courses -- Link UP 2 Golf -- Take Your Daughter to the Course Week
           Beginner-friendly course certification
     Kids On Course joint initiative with the USGA Foundation       

Purchasing Power
     NGCOA Smart Buy Network
      Local access to Group Workers' Compensation Insurance program
      
Networking and Education
     NGCOA Annual Conference, Trade Show and Golf Outing
      State Chapter networking, educational workshops with golf outings, e-newsletters
      NGCOA "Listserv" -- sharing ideas daily via email
      Annual multi-course owners retreat

Industry Research Clearinghouse
     Financial Benchmarking Reports
      Compensation and Benefits Report