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Links with Governing Bodies, Government and EU
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Invaluable |
Regular information on matters affecting the industry through the BGIA’s links with the R&A, PGA, England Golf Partnership, EWGA, European Golf Industry Association (EGIA), Sport England & CSPN. |
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Collective Representation
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Invaluable |
Representation as the unified voice of the industry on a variety of issues affecting member companies UK,EU and worldwide. |
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UKTI Funding for exhibiting at overseas trade shows
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Up to £1,400 |
Export grants available to eligible member companies who wish to exhibit at overseas events e.g. Golf Europe, PGA Show Orlando. |
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A prominent UK Pavilion for exhibiting at overseas trade shows
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Invaluable |
A prominent UK Pavilion area dedicated to promoting UK exhibitors at e.g. Golf Europe, PGA Show Orlando. |
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Members Lounge facility
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Invaluable |
Access to a members-only business lounge for meetings at overseas trade shows Eg: PGA Show Orlando |
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BGIA Market Research “European Golf Apparel & Footwear Report”
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Up to £3000 saving for members |
Access to comprehensive market research reports to assist members with their business planning and marketing strategies. Reports sold to full members at 50% discount. |
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Complete Club Database Europe
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Invaluable |
FREE complete Club Database of Europe |
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Quarterly reports from Golf Datatech Europe
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£2,000 p.a. |
Information provided FREE showing unit sales and average sales price of bags, balls, footwear, gloves, irons, putters, wedges, woods, trolleys and rainwear. Also splits between on-course and off-course sales. |
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Golf Datatech Discount
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10%Discount |
Golf Datatech also offers BGIA members 10% of the annual fees if you subscribe to any of Golf Datatech’s full retail audit reports |
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Networking Events
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Invaluable |
Invitation to attend various events including the BGIA’s Annual Industry Dinner and Charity Golf Day - providing excellent networking opportunities with over 100 industry executives attending the two day event. The BGIA also co-partners The Golf Foundation & Industry Lunch which plays host to over 80 top golf industry executives. |
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Access to BGIA ‘Grow Golf’ Partnership
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Invaluable for your CSR Policy |
Access to a member-only initiative to stimulate golf participation across all age groups, geographic regions and social backgrounds in the UK. Fund contributions are based on a percentage of UK turnover paid annually. Partners are granted use of the ‘Grow Golf’ logo indicating their commitment to grass roots golf to their customers. |
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Promotion
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Invaluable |
Use of BGIA logo - BGIA membership signifies professional competence and performance adding value and credibility to your business. Members only BGIA newsletter and promotion through BGIA website www.bgia.org.uk |