Superintendents and Syntenta Business Institute

Syngenta is excited to announce that for the second year, they are inviting top golf course superintendents in the United States to apply to attend the Syngenta Business Institute, an innovative professional business development program developed specifically for the industry in conjunction with Wake Forest University.

We would appreciate your help in identifying candidates for this opportunity and either directing them to the application online (click here) or they can email Kenna Rathai with Gardner & Gardner Communications at KennaRathai@gardnerandgardnercommunications.com, or call her at 815.422.0321. Applications are due Wednesday, September 8.

The unique, four-day program includes areas like financial management, human resource management, negotiating, impact hiring and other leadership professional development skills. The program will supplement and complement their existing knowledge base to help them be more productive and efficient for the golf courses they manage.

Syngenta is eager to provide a learning experience that goes well beyond the agronomic requirements of a superintendent’s job. The Syngenta Business Institute will be held November 29 through December 2 at Graylyn International Conference Center on the campus of Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, N.C.

To be able to attend, superintendents must fill out an application, which includes a 250-word essay on why they believe they should be selected to attend. The application is due Wednesday, September 8. Only 25 superintendents will be selected to attend.

If you are curious about the success of the 2009 Syngenta Business Institute, below are a few comments from superintendents who attended last year’s program:

“The experience was one I will not soon forget. The quality of education was first class, yet there was nothing commercial about it. I would like to extend kudos for putting together such an outstanding event.” – David Phipps

“What an outstanding education program. Everything from the initial submission to the professional education sessions were all over the top. The faculty went out of their way ensuring the material was relevant to our profession and I learned a great deal I can directly use in my day-to-day operation. I also came away with renewed energy on how well the superintendents got along together. Many of us did not know each other and it was amazing how quickly we all bonded. It was a very unique opportunity and one that I can truly say worked.” – Tony Giradi

“The Syngenta Business Institute was by far the most rewarding conference I have attended in this industry. It was an incredible educational conference.” – Tom Height

“What an incredible week of education and networking. I would highly recommend you do this again.” – Adam Ikamas

Thank you for your assistance in passing along this opportunity to chapter members. Click here for application information, or contact Kenna Rathai at KennaRathai@gardnerandgardnercommunications.com or 815.422.0321.