New NPAA Partner Offers Business Training for Guides
Apr 10th, 2012 by OutdoorsFIRST
Modified Apr 10th, 2012 at 12:00 AM
Joining forces with the National Professional Anglers Association is a company that is geared to bring (and teach) a higher level of professionalism to those in the fishing business. The newest supporting partner is Foley Belsaw Outdoors, with a special class already scheduled to help launch fishing and guide careers.
General Manager Kolt Ringer said, “Our company is in the business of putting people in business, and we’ve have been doing that for locksmiths, small engine repair mechanics and gunsmiths for 85 years.” The company specializes in helping independent businessmen achieve their entrepreneurial dreams.
Offering their resources to NPAA members and the industry as a whole starts officially Saturday and Sunday, April 21 – 22 at Joe’s Sporting Goods store in St. Paul, Minnesota. Ringer said, “This will be an intense ‘Live Your Dream’ program aimed at creating a business plan, with experts teaching marketing, finances, insurance, sponsorships, networking, pro-staff tips for success, capitalizing on media opportunities and social media lessons.” For more information, Ringer can be reached at foleybelsawoutdoors.com or 952-856-7499.
Pat Neu, NPAA executive director welcomed Foley Belsaw saying, “Increasing the professionalism of our members is what we’re all about, and this class for prospective guides or even current guides and pros who want to get ahead quickly is a wise investment.” Ringer said class-size is limited.
The NPAA is a non-profit organization focused on growing the sport of fishing and increasing the professionalism of its members. Supporting partners include: Navionics, Mercury Marine, Evinrude Outboards, Yamaha, Lund Boats, Ranger Boats, Skeeter Boats, The Next Bite, Oahe Wings and Walleyes Guide Service, Outdoor First Media, Pure Fishing, Fish On Kids Books, Advanced Tex Screen Printing, Worldwide Marine Insurance, FLW Outdoors, AIM, North American Media Group, Frabill, John Butts Outdoors, J.J. Keller Fishing Team, The Reel Shot, U.S. Forest Service, Great Lakes Sea Grant, FPS Financial Planning Services, Off-Shore Tackle, Warrior Boats, Fin-Tech Tackle, Kingfisher Boats, Liddle Marketing, Mutual of Omaha, Northland Fishing Tackle, Optima Batteries, Simms Fishing Products, Pasha Lake Cabins, National Fleet Graphics, Arrowhead Promotion, G2 Gemini, Fishouflage, Foley Belsaw Outdoors and High Tech Fishing.