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Salesmanship Club and Visit McKinney highlight Byron Nelson week, local economic benefits and charity work
Summary
At the Visit McKinney board meeting April 29, the Salesmanship Club of Dallas and Visit McKinney described the Byron Nelson tournament’s local economic impact, a major course renovation investment and the charity work funded by tournament proceeds.
Chris Peck, a member of the Salesmanship Club of Dallas and a McKinney resident, told the Visit McKinney board on April 29 that the club views this week’s Byron Nelson tournament at TPC Craig Ranch as “truly a partnership” with the city and local businesses.
The tournament’s local economic and charitable impact was the focus of the Salesmanship Club’s presentation. “All the proceeds that we receive from the Byron Nelson go to our services at Momentous Institute and our family therapy center,” Peck said. He described the Momentous Institute as a school and social-emotional learning organization that serves children from prekindergarten through fifth grade and operates family therapy services in the region.
Why it matters: Tournament-related tourism and sponsorships contribute hotel nights, restaurant sales and volunteer engagement in McKinney and…
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