You have many choices today when it comes to promoting your company's interests. One of the easiest and most enjoyable is to host a golf tournament. How can a golf tournament help your business with its strategic and financial goals? Read on to find out. 1. Get Everyone Together Many business owners and managers struggle to find team building exercises that foster team spirit in a fun and memorable way. The good news is that you don't have to force employees to participate in sack races or wrack their brains in an escape room just to spend some quality time together. Golfing as a group outside on a beautiful day relaxes everyone and gets them beyond the confines of the office environment. Depending on your company's needs, you could pair up member of departments together to promote internal harmony. Or you may want to mix things up by encouraging departments to play with those outside their normal circle of coworkers. 2. Increase Awareness in the Community A high profile event like a gold tournament brings many opportunities to get your brand out there. From the advertising flyers to the goodie bags to the decor at lunch, you have the chance to really make yourself memorable even to those who don't actually attend. As you plan the day, think about where in the community or industry you'd like to improve brand awareness. Do you want to build a vendor pool? Do you need to attract more clients? If so, what demographics and interests? Are you a new company that needs to widen its profile among locals? Whatever your particular branding needs, target groups and locations that will maximize your return on investment. 3. Networking Opportunities There's a reason that networking on a golf course has become a famous idea in American business circles: it works. Golfers spend plenty of time strolling and waiting together, during which they can get to know each other and even broach new ideas. A golf tournament hosted by your company is the perfect chance to meet with specific individuals because you can choose everything from the guest list to the teams. Look for ways to include potential investors, vendors you've been wanting to do business with, high value customers (both new and existing), and even new talent that you might want to become employees. 4. Help a Good Cause Most golf tournaments are held as a fund-raiser for charitable causes. Charity efforts help employees feel that they work for a good company who cares about more than the profit margin. It boosts morale and does something positive for the community in which you do business. When planning your golf day, look for charitable causes that reflect the values of your company. A law office, for instance, might opt to support causes that help underprivileged groups or provide free legal services for those who can't afford aid. A company whose focus is younger demographics may choose, instead, conservation or environmental causes that are important to its clientele base. You aren't limited to certain charities, though. You might offer to raise funds for individual causes based on teams' preferences. Or your tournament might even raise money for an individual or family with specific, daunting needs. Which of these compelling reasons to host a golf tournament would do the most good for your by the company and some volunteer time from stakeholders. To learn more, visit the beautiful facilities at Chez Shari , located on the Manteca Golf Course. You're sure to find everything you need to plan a great day for all.

Marriage joins more than just you and your spouse-to-be. The bond creates a new family and your kids deserve a special place in the ceremony and reception. If you have children, take a look at the top tips for including them in this memory-making event. Include Your Child from the Start While the adults need to make the major decisions, your children should feel like they have a stake in the wedding planning. The degree to which your child helps depends on their age. But in general, children can help to: Choose the venue . Again, this major choice is up to you and your fiancé. But you can bring your child with you to possible venues. Ask them for their opinion or have them help to make a list of the pros and cons of each possibility. Choose a theme/colors . If you plan to have a specific theme or wedding colors, ask for your child's input (within reason). While a Disney theme or dayglo orange and pink may not find a place in the actual wedding, your child should like they can contribute ideas. Choose the menu . Are your children the only younger guests at the wedding? If not, ask them to help you plan a children's menu. Choose the activities . Will you have special children's activities during the reception? Your kids can help to plan these or offer family-friendly ideas. Now that your child has a hand in the planning process, the time has come to move on to the wedding itself. Read on for more information on ways to include your child in the events leading up to your nuptials and the big day. Have a Family Pre-Wedding Party You’ll likely host plenty of events leading up to your wedding. You have an engagement party, shower, and bachelor/bachelorette bash. Even though your child may come to some of these pre-wedding parties, none of the events were specially for your children. Add one more party to the celebration—just for your kids. If you're not sure what to plan, consider: A family shower . Instead of a girls-only shower, add everyone to the mix. You can choose this option in addition to your traditional shower too. But don't ask guests to bring gifts to both. A pre-wedding picnic . Have a backyard bash. This is an inexpensive, and easy, way to include everyone in the family. A kids-only party . Throw a new family party with a complete kid focus. Invite your child's friends, children in the family (such as cousins), or other children who will also attend the wedding. Discuss your party plans with your child. They may have ideas you haven't thought of or have a specific guest list in mind. Select a Strategy for the Wedding After the parties are over. The time has come time to plan your child's role in the wedding. How will you include your child in the ceremony or the reception? Popular ideas include: Child-sized vows. Along with the vows you make to each other, your new spouse can also make vows/promises to your child. Special exchange. You get a ring. But what does your child get? Choose a special token of your family's love to give your child during the ceremony or at the reception. Add to the cake. The traditional bride and groom cake toppers don't have to apply here. Add your children to mix and include them in the cake décor. Parent-child dance. After the first couple's dance, have a special dance for you, your child, and your new spouse. Continue to include your child in the wedding activities after the reception ends with a family-moon vacation. This can follow a traditional honeymoon or take the place of it. Do you need a wedding venue? Contact Chez Shari Wedding & Conference Center for more information.