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-ever NERF campaign to raise funds for student attendance at the NWFA’s quarterly Introduction to Wood Flooring event.

Participants will enjoy a day of 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 – 7:30 PM
• Real Answers Small Business Workshop – Friday, October 11, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM – 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 AM – 1:30 PM – 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 – 8:30 PM – 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 AM - 2:00 PM – Network with peers and industry leaders in a relaxed setting, benefiting the NWFA's Education & Research Foundation.

Click here for more information on the NWFA Education & Research Foundation Golf Tournament, sponsorship opportunities, and to view the full NWFA Leadership Development Summit schedule.