In May, many of the leaders of the health and fitness club industry returned to Capitol Hill for IHRSA's 2nd Annual Legislative Summit.
Building on the firm foundation, and taking advantage of the momentum, provided by the first summit, this year's event solidified the industry's position as one of the government's most energetic and effective allies in its efforts to improve public health...
All too often, clubs find themselves competing on the basis of price. Facilities, equipment, and basic programming may seem similar, undistinguished, but a low price always catches a prospect's attention. Unfortunately, a member who was seduced by an attractive figure may eventually be tempted by one that's a bit lower...
Each month, in this space, I generally point out a few of the people, or a few of the topics, that are touched upon in that particular issue of CBI, and attempt to provide a little something extra—a thought, a suggestion, a sense of the importance of a person or development...
When Alan G. Schwartz began his two-year term as president, CEO, and chairman of the board of the United States Tennis Association (USTA), he hit the ground running.
He had to because the organization which governed the sport that had given him so much—both as a player, and as chairman of the Tennis Corporation of America (TCA)—desperately needed his help...
Like many others, I consider myself privileged to know Alan G. Schwartz, the chairman of the Tennis Corporation of America (TCA), the Chicago-based club chain, and chairman of the United States Tennis Association (USTA)...
In just two months, you and I will join millions of other Americans in demonstrating that we care about public policy-on November 2, we'll vote in the presidential election, and help chart the nation's course for the next four years...
Health clubs aren't required by law to offer a discount to anyone. However, club operators who choose to offer discounts to 'families,' 'couples,' or 'married couples' should be sure that their policy doesn't violate state or local antidiscrimination laws...
In May, many of the leaders of the health and fitness club industry returned to Capitol Hill for IHRSA's 2nd Annual Legislative Summit.
Building on the firm foundation, and taking advantage of the momentum, provided by the first summit, this year's event solidified the industry's position as one of the government's most energetic and effective allies in its efforts to improve public health...
When Alan G. Schwartz began his two-year term as president, CEO, and chairman of the board of the United States Tennis Association (USTA), he hit the ground running.
He had to because the organization which governed the sport that had given him so much—both as a player, and as chairman of the Tennis Corporation of America (TCA)—desperately needed his help...
