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Tennis Industry Association<\/p>\nTennis Industry Association<\/p>\n
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C.<\/strong> – The \u201cTennis Industry Innovation Challenge,\u201d which will take place at the 2017 Tennis Owners & Managers (T.O.M.) Conference in Orlando, FL, March 27-29, will showcase new and innovative products designed to help grow tennis businesses.<\/p>\n From now until February 15, companies and individuals can submit their pitch for their products, software, services, etc. at TheTOMConference.com<\/a> by filling out a short application form. Finalists from the online application process will have the opportunity to present their innovative product or service to a panel of judges, and in front of an audience of tennis industry leaders and top tennis facility owners\/managers, at the T.O.M. Conference in a \u201cShark Tank\u201d-like competition.<\/p>\n There is no cost to enter the Challenge. Finalists will be chosen from among the online applicants, and those finalists will receive media exposure through the TIA in the lead-up to the conference, along with special recognition at the event itself. The winner of the Tennis Industry Innovation Challenge will receive $1,000, a one-year TIA membership, a national press release, coverage in Tennis Industry magazine, additional exposure through TIA marketing and social media channels, and a commemorative plaque.<\/p>\n