Please mark your calendar: On Monday, April 14th, we will again be exhibiting at the Suffolk County Women’s Business Enterprise Coalition (SCWBEC) Annual Business Expo. It will be held from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Sheraton Long Island Hotel, 110 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway, in Hauppauge. Be sure to stop by my booth to say hello. You’re invited to pick my brain for promotional ideas about an upcoming event or activity!

As warm weather approaches and you gear up for golf events, consider the power of partnering up the pleasantries of the game with the appeal of eco-friendly imprinted products. After all, nine out of ten consumers say they’re concerned enough about the environment to buy green. That concern could easily translate to a huge majority of the 30 million golfers in the United States who spend whole afternoons in the great outdoors.

Fortunately, there’s a growing abundance of ecologically minded options available for golf promotions. Here are a few choices and applications to help you score below par with your target audience.

Make an earth-friendly mark with Tee-Gee recycled denim golf pencils. These smart writers are created from 20% to 30% reclaimed denim. This small token allows you to send a lumpy direct mail piece (using recycled paper, of course) that signs up players for a day on the links with an earth-friendly message to boot.

Go for the corn-fed promotion. NatureAd™ golf tees are made of 100% corn-derived plastic. That means that this little golf necessity won’t pose any global threat in great quantity because it’s a natural resource, replacing petroleum-based plastic tees. They’re even biodegradable. These are perfect for golfing events at courses that are embracing environmentally friendly course management, a growing trend in the United States and abroad.

Dress for eco-friendly play. Golf shirts have gone green – they are now available in organic cotton and bamboo. Recycled plastic visors provide protection for players and the environment. Pass out these gifts in hemp tote bags with a note that expresses your corporate philosophy to protect natural beauty surrounding the course in style.

Re-charge executives with a bag that gives back. For a special gift or an incentive reward consider a golf bag with built-in solar panel. The integrated power source is fueled by the sun on the golf course and can then power up a player’s cell phone, iPod or Blackberry in an earth-friendly manner. How better to complement a message that thanks workers or clients for sustaining growth and the power of partnership?

So, go for the green with your next golf event…pairing play with a seriously important message. We can help you source the above products (or numerous others), as well as create a green message perfect for your occasion. Just send us an e-mail or call us at 516-935-0553.