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Ralf Souquet, Danny Diliberto Earn Enshrinement in Billiard Congress of America Hall of Fame
Broomfield, Colo., Aug. 12, 2011 — Versatility and longevity are the common threads that bind 2011 Billiard Congress of America Hall of Fame inductees Ralf Souquet and Danny DiLiberto, who earned election into pool’s hallowed halls in voting conducted by the United States Billiard Media Association. Souquet, 42, and DiLiberto, 76, will be formally inducted into Greatest Player wing of the BCA Hall of Fame on Oct. 20 during ceremonies at the Chesapeake Marriott in Chesapeake, Va. [ more ]
Billiard Congress of America Honors Rob Johnson with 2010 President's Award
Las Vegas, Nevada – July 12, 2011 – Each year the Chairman of the Billiard Congress of America (BCA) Board of Directors has the opportunity to recognize an outstanding individual who has made significant contributions to the billiard industry with the presentation of the BCA President’s Award. 2010-2011 BCA Board Chairman Ivan Lee announced during the BCA General Membership Meeting that he has chosen Rob Johnson, current Chief Executive Officer of the Billiard Congress of America, as the recipient of the 2010 President’s Award. [ more ]
Billiard Congress of America Promotes Industry Growth at 2011 Expo
Broomfield, Colo - July 26, 2011 - July 20, 2011 - The 2011 edition of the Billiard Congress of America's (BCA) International Billiard & Home Recreation Expo, was held at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas, Neveda, July 13 - 15, 2011. [ more ]
Billiard Congress of America Names Mike Serra of Championship as 2011-2012 Board Chairman
Broomfield, Colo - July 25, 2011 - During its general memberhsip meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada, on July 12, 2011, the Billiard Congress of America announced the results of the 2011-2012 Board of Directors elections. In follow-up elections, Mike Serra (Championship, LLC) accepted a one-year term as Billiard Congress of America Board Chairman. [ more ]
Billiard Congress of America Announces Partnership with First Data
Broomfield, Colo. - June 15, 2011 -- The Billiard Congress of America today announced its partnership with First Data, a leader in the electronic payment processing industry. This partnership can bring all Billiard Congress of America members substantial savings that will help grow business and help bottom line savings. This program is for all categories of Billiard Congress of America members including manufacturers, distributors, retailers, room operators and affiliates. First Data has extended to Billiard Congress of America members a $250 Meet or Beat offer: If First Data cannot meet or beat your current rate, they will pay you $250. [ more ]
Billiard Congress of America Membership Approves Bylaw Revisions
Broomfield, Colo. - March 8, 2011 -- The Billiard Congress of America today announced its membership has voted to approve several bylaw revisions that were recently recommended by the Billiard Congress of America Board of Directors. The new bylaws, which immediately go into effect, can be viewed here. The association also announced that it has reduced its headquarters office space more than 25 percent by moving to a smaller suite at its current location. [ more ]
Billiard Congress of America Seeks Candidate for Board of Directors Seats
Broomfield, Colo. - March 7, 2011 -- The Billiard Congress of America (BCA) announces a call for nominations for Board of Director seats for the 2011-2012 Board Year. The 2011 Nominating Committee is currently accepting nominations for a total of three (3) available Board seats - two (2) in the Manufacturer/Distributor category and one (1) in the Retailer category. [ more ]
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Billiard Congress of America Announces Disney Institute as Opening Keynote at 2011 BCA Expo
Broomfield, Colo. - December 28, 2010 -- The Billiard Congress of America is pleased to announce that the keynote address for the 28th International Billiard & Home Recreation Expo will be presented by Disney Institute. The 2011 BCA Expo will open with "Disney's Approach to Quality Service" on Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at 9:15 a.m., at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. [ more ]
Billiard Congress of America Inks Deal with Coca-Cola
Broomfield, Colo. - September 22, 2010 -- The Billiard Congress of America today announced it has finalized an unprecedented national partnership with Coca-Cola that provides pool room members of the association with national account pricing on the Coca-Cola family of products. In addition to preferred pricing, members of the Billiard Congress of America committing to exclusively pour Coca-Cola product receive free state-of-the-art equipment, national promotions and business building support. [ more ]
Billiard Congress of America Announces New Marketing and Activation Division - BankShot Entertainment
Broomfield, Colo - The Billiard Congress of America announces that it has aligned with Strike Ten Entertainment, the marketing and activation arm of the bowling industry to create BankShot Entertainment. BankShot Entertainment will have the responsibility of helping increase the profitability of billiard businesses, including pool rooms and retails stores, by researching and negotiating partnerships with nationally recognized companies that offer discounted products, services and rebates. [ more ]
Francisco Bustamante, Terry Bell and Larry Hubbart Gain BCA Hall of Fame Elections
Broomfield, Colo., July 27, 2010 — Francisco Bustamante, one of the most accomplished players to come out of the Philippines, has been elected for induction into the Billiard Congress of America Hall of Fame in voting conducted by the United States Billiard Media Association. Also, in the category of Meritorious Service, Terry Bell and Larry Hubbart, founders of the American Poolplayers Association league system in 1979, were elected for induction. Bustamante, 46; Bell, 66; and Hubbart, 69, will be formally inducted into the BCA Hall of Fame on Oct. 21 during ceremonies in conjunction with the U.S. Open 9-Ball Championship in Chesapeake, Va. [ more ]
BCA Names Ivan Lee of Iwan Simonis 2010-2011 Board Chairman
Broomfield, Colo - July 28, 2010 - During its general memberhsip meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada, on July 13, 2010, the Billiard Congress of America announced the results of the 2010-2011 Board of Directors elections. In follow-up elections, Ivan Lee (Ivan Simonis, Inc.) accepted a one-year term as Billiard Congress of America Board Chairman. [more]
BCA Announces Successful 2010 BCA Expo
Broomfield, Colo - July 21, 2010 - The 2010 edition of the Billiard Congress of America's (BCA) International Billiard & Home Recreation Expo, was held at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, July 14 - 16, 2010. The total attendance for the three-day event was 1,645 compared to 2009's total of 1,737; buyer attendance for the 2010 BCA Expo was 833, versus 953 in 2009. [ more ]
BCA Revamps Seal of Approval Program
Broomfield, Colo - May 25, 2010 - The Billiard Congress of America (BCA) revamps the Seal of Approval Program. The BCA Intructor program awards a "BCA Instructors Seal of Approval" for excellent products used in billiard training or teaching. Products earning the Seal have been tested and approved by the BCA Instructors Product Review Panel and determined to be effective products for helping players improve their game. [ more ]
BCA Announces Candidates for Board of Directors Seats
Broomfield, Colo - May 21, 2010 - The Billiard Congress of America (BCA) 2010 Nominating Committee announces that it has selected the candidates for the six (6) available seats on the BCA Board for the 2010-2011 Board year. [ more ]
Billiard Industry Rallies for 2010 BCA Expo
Broomfield, Colo - May 17, 2010. With the 2010 International Billiard & Home Recreation Expo (BCA Expo) rapidly approaching, the Billiard Congress of America (BCA) is pleased to report exhibit booth sales and attendee pre-registration are sharply ahead of last year’s Expo. [ more ]
BCA Extends Deadline for 2010 Expo Registration.
Broomfield, Colorado - May 3, 2010. The Billiard Congress of America (BCA) today announced it has extended the deadline for free BCA member registration for the 2010 International Billiard & Home Recreation Expo (BCA Expo) to June 1, 2010. The year's BCA Expo will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center from Wednesday, July 14 through Friday, July 16. [ more ]
BCA Honors Frederick Mali with 2009 President's Award.
Each year the President of the Billiard Congress of America Board of Directors recognizes an outstanding individual who has made significant contributions to the billiard industry with the presentation of the BCA President's Award. This year the BCA Board President has chosen to recognize Frederick Mali. Mali, who passed away at the age of 76 in 2007, was the president and CEO of The Henry W.T. Mali & Co., Inc. (Mali Cloth), the oldest continuously family-run company in New York City, founded in 1826. [ more ]
BCA Seeks Candidates for Board of Directors Seats
Broomfield, Colo. - March 12, 2010 - The Billiard Congress of America (BCA) announces a call for nominations for Board of Directors seats for the 2010-2011 Board year. The 2010 Nominating Committee is currently accepting nominations for a total of six (6) available Board seats - four (4) in the Manufacturer/Distributor category, one (1) in the Retailer category and one (1) in the Room Operator category. [ more ]
BCA Announces International Billiard & Home Recreational Expo Date Change
At the BCA Board of Directors meeting in September, the Board unanimously voted to change the date of their 2010 International Billiard & Home Recreation Expo to Wednesday, July 14 through Friday, July 16, 2010. There have been no changes to the location, exhibit halls or floor plans of the Expo. [ more ]
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