The Billiard Congress of America (BCA) announces the availability of the results of its annual membership study, including two in-depth and comprehensive reports specific to the billiard retailer and pool room operator segments of the BCA membership. The BCA, in partnership with Ellison Research, of Phoenix, Arizona, conducted the annual membership study in January of 2008. The main goals of the study were to understand the overall state of the BCA, in addition to providing retailers and room operators with specific information about their respective parts of the industry. [ more ]

Find solutions to industry challenges at this year’s BCA Expo. We don’t have all the answers, but the expanded Business of Billiards Seminar Series can provide you with ideas to improve your business. We are in a challenging economy, and as a business owner, you can never have too many new ideas to bring people in, keep them in your space and make it easy for them to spend money. Dr. Steven Olson, founder and owner of The Parlor Billiards & Spirits, has some bright ideas that he’s sharing with us in “Position Your Billiard Hall for the Future,” on June 12 at the BCA Expo. Pool players of tomorrow are demanding more for their time and money. It’s not just about billiards anymore. It’s also about ambiance, entertainment, service, group events, the right mix of food and beverage options, and more. To bring in this new customer demographic, you may need to redefine your billiard hall – an overwhelming prospect. Olson’s creation is a successful venue for this up-and-coming generation of pool players. An hour with Olson will definitely provide some ideas to help you “change it up” and position your hall for the future. Register today for the 2008 BCA Expo and catch all the seminars and so much more at no extra charge!