Category Archives: July 2012

Rules For Success

Garner a reputation for excellence in tennis facilities By John Krafft The Midland Community Tennis Center (MCTC) in Midland, Mich., has a reputation for innovation and enterprise, growing the game throughout the region and earning the United States Tennis Association’s … Continue reading

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Meeting The Challenge

Taking care of nine kids at home, 3,000 at work By Fred Engh Growing up inArizona, Monty Perkins fell in love with sports at an early age. He participated in baseball, football, and basketball among others, although he didn’t have … Continue reading

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Now Hear This

The best managers read children’s books! By Tatiana Chalkidou Anyone looking for advice on how to be a better manager should consult books on effective parenting. Those who have children may already have these reference materials lying around or lining … Continue reading

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Dress Up Tennis Courts

Learn what it takes to attract crowds of players By Mary Helen Sprecher Almost any park can have playable tennis courts, ones that are well-maintained and can provide a good game, but parks that want a tennis complex that actually … Continue reading

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When The Well Runs Dry

The problem vs. the solution By Ron Ciancutti There was yet another column in the Sunday paper about baby boomers being hit the hardest during this Great Recession, and it resonated with me. The columnist insinuated that theU.S.government duped us … Continue reading

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