PARTNER SPOTLIGHT - MEZZO INTERACTIVE
The PGA of British Columbia is excited to announce a new bronze partner for 2016 - Mezzo Interactive. The Calgary-based business provides digital marketing solutions ranging from signage options to mobile messaging strategies, all with the main goal of elevating its clients' brand and communications methods.

"Mezzo Interactive is very excited to partner with the PGA of BC," said Paul Erickson, Mezzo's Integration Strategist. "Many of the services we offer could have a very positive impact on a golf club's day-to-day business, so we look forward to working with facilities on their future communications."

Mezzo Interactive is a Bronze-level, preferred partner of the PGA of BC and the Presenting Sponsor of the Facility of the Year Award. Click here to read the full story.
LESS THAN 1 WEEK LEFT TO REGISTER FOR CLUB PRO CHAMPIONSHIP 
Taking place September 26-27, 2016 at Quilchena Golf & Country Club, those interested in playing in the Cleveland Golf/Srixon Canada PGA of BC Club Professional Championship presented by Club Car are encouraged to register as soon as possible.

The registration deadline is Tuesday, September 20 at 4 PM. Click here for more information and to register today.

The PGA of BC Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Jack Westover will also take place following the first round on September 26. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
DON'T FORGET TO BOOK BUYING SHOW ACCOMMODATIONS IN ADVANCE
Accent Inn - Vancouver Airport is the official accommodation of the 2016 PGA of BC Buying Show. Last year, both the host hotel and additional hotels in the area sold out of rooms in the weeks prior to the Buying Show. Please remember to book your accommodations in advance to avoid disappointment.
 
Be sure to use promo code 'PGABC' on Accent Inn's website to receive the best room rate possible, with rates starting at $104. For more information including pricing and room booking codes, please click here.
BUYING SHOW ATTENDEE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Registration for the 2016 PGA of BC Buying Show is now open. The event is set to take place October 12 & 13 at the Richmond Olympic Oval.

The Buying Show brings together golf industry vendors and stakeholders for the province's largest
 gathering of professionals. All facility attendees

  are asked to register their attendance for the event online.
Click here for registration for PGA of BC member facilities.
Click here for registration for NGCOA, CSCM, & BCGSA Members.
Click here for registration for all other golf retailers.
GOOD LUCK
Best of luck to the 17 PGA of BC members competing in this week's PGA Assistants' Championship of Canada. Representing BC in the InterZone competition is Oliver Tubb (University Golf Club), Shingo Akizuki (Mayfair Lakes Golf & Country Club), John Shin (Northview Golf Academy), and Alec Hubert (Kamloops Golf & Country Club). Click here to view the live leaderboard.

Good luck to Murray Poje (Tsawwassen Springs Golf), Kelvin Trott (Myrtle Point Golf Club), and Brian Johnson (Beban Park Golf Course & Driving Range) playing in tomorrow's Pre-Qualifier at Ledgeview Golf Club for next week's Pacific Links Championship. A maximum of 5 scorers will advance to the event Qualifier, next Tuesday, September 20 at Bear Mountain.
MEMBERS ON THE MOVE 
PRESENTED BY BC MOVERS 
Bruce Rands  has been approved for Life Designation 

Zherui (Gino) Xiang's application to the PGA of Canada has been accepted and he becomes a Candidate for Membership at Sandpiper Golf Club

Zack Schnurr has left GolfTEC Vancouver Terminal Avenue and becomes a Candidate for Membership at the PGA of Japan

Nicklaus Kennedy has left the Ontario Zone and becomes a Candidate for Membership at GolfTEC Kelowna.

Blair Scott's application to the PGA of Canada has been accepted and he becomes a Candidate for Membership at Prince George Golf & Curling Club

Calvin Burke's application to the PGA of Canada has been accepted and he becomes a Candidate for Membership at Marine Drive Golf Club

Josh Courish has left the Alberta Zone and becomes a Candidate for Membership at Greywolf Golf Course

Murphy Miu's application to the PGA of Canada has been accepted and he becomes a Candidate for Membership at Riverside Golf Centre

Kelvin Li's application to the PGA of Canada has been accepted and he becomes a Candidate for Membership at Fit Golf Centre
NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES  
No new career opportunities this week.

Click here to view all career opportunities listed on the PGA of BC website (Members Only)

Click here to view career opportunities listed on the PGA of Canada website
FACT OF THE WEEK 
Did you know that the PGA of BC Buying Show is the golf industry's largest buying show in British Columbia? It's not too late to sign up as an exhibitor and show off your product to over 120 of the province's golf facilities, click here for more information and to register by tomorrow (September 15, 2016) at 4 PM.