Things are really in full swing down here at the Black Enterprise Golf and Tennis Challenge taking place in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Some of the reg
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Before the golfers took to the green, Scott D. Brown, director of marketing for Georgia-Pacific, gave some encouraging words to the golfers as well as stating the new partnership with Black Enterprise. But, before the golfers got a chance to learn from one of the best golf professionals, Green explained the culture of golf as it relates to business, especially in terms of how the boardroom has been moved to the golf course. It’s no rumor or myth that business deals take place on the green, so it’s definitely a great way to not only network but to close a business deal.