SAINT CHARLES, Mo. — The National Wood Flooring Association’s (NWFA) Education & Research Foundation (NERF) Golf Tournament will take place on Saturday, October 12, at the Missouri Bluffs Golf Club in Saint Charles, Missouri. The tournament kicks off the first NERF campaign to raise funds for student attendance at the NWFA’s quarterly Introduction to Wood Flooring event.

Participants golf while building relationships and contributing to the growth and development of the hardwood flooring industry. Registration for a foursome is $600, and sponsorship opportunities are available. 

The NERF Golf Tournament is part of the larger NWFA Leadership Development Summit, which runs from October 10 to 12 at Live! by Loews – Ballpark Village in St. Louis, Missouri. This event is designed to provide NWFA members with opportunities for professional growth, networking, and business development. Attendees will acquire a toolkit for success, enabling them to navigate industry challenges, capitalize on emerging opportunities, and drive growth. 

Highlights of the NWFA Leadership Development Summit include: 

•    Opening reception – Thursday, October 10, 5:30 p.m.– 7:30 p.m. 

•    Real answers small business workshop – Friday, October 11, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. – Gain insights on financials, marketing your business, creating a business plan, improving margins, optimizing scheduling, making informed equipment investments, and more.

•    Manufacturers assembly – Friday, October 11, 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. – This industry forum, geared towards solid and engineered wood flooring manufacturers, will feature timely presentations on challenges and opportunities in the wood flooring industry, with a special focus on leadership. 

•    Open house at NWFA’s new headquarters – Friday, October 11, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – See the NWFA’s new headquarters, engage with industry leaders, and connect with solution providers who can help elevate your business. \

•    NERF Golf Tournament – Saturday, October 12, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. – Network with peers and industry leaders in a relaxed setting, benefiting the NWFA's Education & Research Foundation. 

To learn more, visit national-wood-flooring-golf-tournament.