When members of the Bowling Writers Association of America, Hall of Famers, and industry VIP guests come to the BWAA's Annual Columbia 300 Dinner, they will be serenaded by one of America's best young singers,
Mitch Franco (pictured). The dinner will be held Sunday, June 24, 6:30 pm in the Eldorado Hotel Conference Center in Reno. In his performance, guests will hear a few originals mixed with classics
from crooners and artists like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett,
Nat King Cole, and Bobby Darin.
Organized by the Bowling Proprietors' Association of America, the 2016 International Bowl Expo took place June 26-30 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Renowned Denver Broncos quarterback, Peyton Manning (pictured), was the selected keynote speaker and kicked off the General Session on the 29th with a presentation speech. The Bowling Industry Service Awards were presented at the Annual Awards Luncheon, Tuesday, June 28.
The Honorable Robert A. McDonald, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, will be a featured speaker at the upcoming Bowling Proprietors' Association of America International Bowl Expo on June 29 at the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas. McDonald is speaking at the behest of bowling's own, oldest and most successful charity -- the Bowlers to Veterans Link (BVL). Prior to joining VA, Secretary McDonald was Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G).
Today the Bowling Proprietors' Association of America (BPAA) announced renowned Denver Broncos quarterback, Peyton Manning (pictured), as the selected keynote speaker for the 2016 International Bowl Expo (IBE). Bowling industry's premier annual conference will take place June 26-30 at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Manning will be kicking off proceedings on the 29th with a presentation speech about his insights surrounding the importance of teamwork, leadership, and keys to success in any endeavor.
Two of America's most beloved sports, bowling and basketball, will come together at this year's International Bowl Expo (IBE). NBA Champion and philanthropist, Earvin "Magic" Johnson (pictured), will step to the podium to deliver the keynote address at this year's event being held from June 22-26, 2015 at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. IBE is the premier bowling industry event, hosting thousands of bowling center owners/operators and industry leaders from around the world each year.
While not as busy as usual, the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame still had an eventful week at International Bowl Expo June 22-26 in Orlando, Fla. Even without the traditional Salute to Bowling this year, the IBMHOF still raised more than $25,000. Outgoing IBMHOF president/chairman of the board Keith Hamilton, who was stepping down after serving three terms as president/chairman will be followed by Industry veteran Bob Gudorf, executive vice president of Classic Products Corp.
Mark Davis (pictured with Len Nicholson, left), younger brother of the late John Davis, founder of the Kegel Company, has been named the 2014 recipient of the John Davis Award. The surprise presentation was made at International Bowl Expo in Orlando, Fla. The award is presented annually to a deserving person who is actively involved in trying to advance the sport of bowling. A perpetual plaque, bearing each recipient's name, is on permanent display at the Kegel Training Center in Lake Wales, Fla.
A milestone in the history of bowling was made June 25 when former U.S. President George W. Bush stepped to the stage at the 2014 International Bowl Expo. The Bowling Proprietors' Association of America (BPAA) invited the two-term president and former Texas governor to participate in a roundtable discussion at this year's Bowl Expo, which will be held from June 22-26 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Fla. 
The Bowling Proprietors' Association of America (BPAA) announced two educational opportunities at International Bowl Expo Xtreme 2014 in Orlando, Florida, June 22-27, 2014. Monday afternoon, June 23, is an additional fee, off-site "The Business Behind The Magic Tour" at nearby Disney locations. On Tuesday afternoon, June 24, two faculty members from the University
of Central Florida (UCF) Rosen College of Hospitality Management will
facilitate a "Hospitality Management Super Session".
The Bowling Proprietors' Association of America (BPAA) has announced Doug Lipp, former head of Disney University's training team, will kick off the educational programming with a Thought Leader Session at International Bowl Expo Xtreme 2014 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel in Orlando, Florida, June 22-26, 2014. The session is scheduled for 11:15 a.m. EST, Monday, June 23, following BPAA's annual meeting. The session, sponsored by Brunswick, kicks off two days of educational
seminars and workshops.
The Bowling Proprietors' Association of America (BPAA) has announced that Choptank Bowling Center in Cambridge, Maryland has won the once-in-a-lifetime $100,000 prize to upgrade their facility. Through the "Extreme Bowling Center Makeover," which was only open to domestic bowling proprietors who attended the 2013 International Bowl Expo (IBE) this week in Las Vegas, NV, Choptank is set to receive a physical bowling center makeover as well as an operations and training overhaul.
PepsiCo Chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi (pictured) was the keynote speaker at the 2013 International Bowl Expo (IBE) Wednesday, June 26, in Las Vegas. IBE is the premier bowling industry event, hosting thousands of bowling center owners/operators and industry leaders from around the world each year. In her keynote speech, Nooyi drew upon her own career and professional experiences to help empower bowling proprietors with insights and strategies to boost their businesses.
The Bowling Proprietors' Association of America (BPAA) welcomed Olympic champion Bruce Jenner (l.) and five-time Olympian Dara Torres (r.) as this year's thought leader keynote speakers at the 2013 International Bowl Expo (IBE) in Las Vegas. The dual keynotes offered bowling industry leaders a rare opportunity to gain valuable insights from two of the Olympic Games' most prolific and iconic champions in separate sessions.
Jeri Edwards (pictured) was inducted into the Bowling Coaches Hall of Fame during International Bowl Expo in a ceremony Monday, June 24, at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas.
Edwards is the sixth inductee and the first woman to join the elite new Hall of Fame, which began in 2008. In addition to selecting one outstanding active coach each year, the
Coaches Hall of Fame adds early pioneers who laid the foundation for
modern coaches. Joining the list of Trailblazers this year
are Billy Sixty and Sid Greenberg.
The Bowling Proprietors' Association of America (BPAA) has announced that a "Second Chance" drawing has been added to the $100,000 Bowling Center Makeover event at the end of Bowl Expo. The Brunswick, Ebonite, Storm and QubicaAMF prize package is worth $20,000. Both drawings are open to domestic, non-military BPAA member centers only, with a limit of one entry per center, and will be held at 4:00 p.m. PDT, Thursday, June 27, 2013, on the trade show floor at the Las Vegas Convention Center. 
The BPAA has announced a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for bowling proprietors who will be in attendance at the 2013 International Bowl Expo this summer in Las Vegas, Nev. For the first time ever, the BPAA announced the "$100,000 Bowling Center Makeover" - an incentive open to all BPAA domestic member centers who can enter for the chance to win a physical bowling center makeover as well as an operations and training overhaul.
During the week of June 25, bowling industry leaders from around the world rolled into Reno, Nevada for the 2012 International Bowl Expo and Trade Show. With a theme of "United We Bowl," this year's Bowl Expo showcased how increased solidarity across the industry has contributed to years of consecutive growth and heightened consumer participation. Catherine DeSocio was appointed as the first female president of the Bowling Proprietors' Association of America (BPAA).
Parker Bohn III (l.) will speak to the members of the Bowling Writers Association of America at the Brunswick Luncheon on Monday June 25, and Jason Belmonte (r.) of Australia will tell members about his world travels at the Storm Breakfast Tuesday June 26 during this year's BWAA Convention as part of Bowl Expo. Along with other company officials, both pros will answer questions from BWAA members in attendance. 