AGM Retail Conference

A Huge Thank You to Our 2025 AGM Retail Conference Sponsors!

Posted on by Katelyn Madsen
"Recognizing Our Sponsors" in sans serif blue text over a partially transparent picture of a large group of people standing around golf displays.
19
Mar

The 2025 AGM Retail Conference wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our sponsors! These companies were instrumental in making the conference a valuable and memorable experience for all attendees. From financial backing to swag bag goodies and amazing prizes, our sponsors are helping to elevate the world of golf retail.

Highlighting our Financial Sponsors: The Foundation of Our Success

We extend our sincere gratitude to our financial sponsors, who provided the critical support that allowed us to deliver a top-tier conference experience:

Their commitment to the AGM Retail Conference helps us bring together the best and brightest in the industry for networking, education, and inspiration.

Conference attendees enjoy a snack break, selecting from an assortment of cookies and treats at a refreshment table. The setting is a busy hallway with event participants carrying tote bags and wearing name badges, indicating a networking or industry gathering.
Large meeting area filled with round tables covered in white tablecloths. People are mingling, eating, and standing in line for food. The carpet has a green and brown patterns, and the lighting is primarily can lights in the ceiling.

Fueling Our Days: Breakfast Sponsors

Man in a black jacket preparing coffee beside a buffet table with bagels and pastries, while other attendees stand nearby in a conference or event setting.A big thank you to our breakfast sponsors for providing such a yummy start to the day which kept us energized! We appreciate their support and the delicious fuel they provided.

Thanks to them, we started each day off right!

Swag Bag Treasures: A Special Thank You

Attendees received some fantastic goodies in their swag bags, thanks to these generous sponsors:

These thoughtful items were not only a fun reminder of the conference, but also provided practical tools and useful accessories that attendees could use both on and off the course.

Networking Bingo Prizes: Exciting Rewards

Networking Bingo was a resounding success, adding an extra layer of excitement to the conference! The incredible prizes, generously donated by our sponsors, included:

Congratulations to the winners and thank you to these sponsors for making the game even more fun!

Photo of prizes used for the giveaway including: a green box with a golf outfit , two stacked show bags in the colors dusty blue and cream, a black and green backpack with buckles, and a brown leather duffle bag. There is a brown leather pirate hat on the table in front of these prizes, as the theme was surrounding pirates. The background is a beige wall and the table has a black tablecloth.

Merchandising Workshop Product Donations: Enhancing the Learning Experience

A creative golf apparel display featuring a nautical theme, with a mannequin dressed in a striped polo and red pants as the centerpiece. Various folded shirts, hats, and accessories are arranged on wooden tables, accented with decorative elements like fishing net, seashells, and greenery. A presentation screen in the background suggests this setup is part of a workshop or merchandising demonstration.The Merchandising Workshop wouldn’t have been the same without the generous product donations from our sponsors. Attendees gained invaluable hands-on experience with top-quality resources, including 3 sets of nesting tables, mannequins, and 4-way racks from Barr Display, ladies apparel and accessories from Belyn Key, and men’s tops, displays, hats, and accessories from Backspin Golf Threads. These donations truly brought the workshop to life!

Large group of conference attendees gathered in a hotel meeting room, standing and listening as a presenter speaks in front of a projection screen.

Conclusion

The AGM Retail Conference is a true community effort, and our sponsors play a vital role in its success. Their support allowed us to provide valuable educational opportunities, networking events, and an overall exceptional experience for our attendees. Please join us in thanking these incredible companies for their commitment to the golf retail industry!

To join a merchandiser community and gain weekly educational opportunities and resources, sign up to become a member of the AGM.

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