James R. Beatty Appointed To Editorial Advisory Board
of African American Golfer’s Digest
New York, N.Y. (May 1, 2010)– James R. Beatty has been appointed to the Editorial Advisory Board of the African American Golfer’s Digest. Beatty is President of NCS International, a corporate site selection and economic development consulting firm that he founded in 1984. NCS International specializes in conducting location analysis and recommendations for corporate expansions and works with economic development firms and chambers of commerce internationally in developing strategies to attract corporate investment. NCS International has conducted over 300 site selection projects representing over $3 Billion in corporate investment and providing 30,000 jobs across the U.S.
“Jim brings a wealth of career and business experience to his role with the publication and I believe that his involvement will translate into helping grow exposure for the magazine along with greater participation in the game by Blacks,” said Debert Cook, publisher of the national quarterly. “We welcome him to the Editorial Advisory Board and I am very excited about having his expertise in a dominant leadership role with us.”
Beatty grew up in Chicago, Illinois and currently resides in Omaha, Nebraska and proudly reminds folk that it’s the birthplace of Malcolm X. Beatty considered one of the leading consultants in America and he has written two books on economic development and has been a national columnist for a variety of magazines on the topic.
“I am very impressed with the quality of the African American Golfer’s Digest and the passion and commitment of its Publisher, Debert Cook who continuously tells the massage of successes, triumphs and struggles about African Americans in all aspects of Golf,” said Beatty.
Beatty has a strong history of involvement with civic organizations including the YMCA of Greater Omaha and The First Tee of Omaha/Hogan’s Junior Golf Heroes Foundation. Beatty has been inducted into the Nebraska Junior Chamber of Commerce Business Hall of Fame; is a past President and Chairman of the Omaha Jaycees; former Executive Board member of the Omaha Chamber of Commerce and a past member of the YMCA of the USA National Board of Directors.
Beatty is former Chairman of the Urban League of Nebraska and Chairman of the Durham Western Heritage Museum. He has served as Vice Chairman of the Omaha Metropolitan Transit Authority and as Vice Chairman of the Nebraska Economic Development Authority. He was also appointed to serve on the University of Nebraska Medical Center Chancellor’s Advisory Board and the Nebraska Arts Council Grant Review Panel.
Beatty is a 1970 Graduate of Doane College in Crete, Nebraska where he was a track star and was the first African American to major in Mathematics. He met his wife Earlene while there and they have been married for 42 years, have five children, nine grandchildren and one great-grand child.
Beatty and his wife have established three scholarship funds to support educational opportunities for African American youth. The Black Catholic Scholarship Fund of Omaha the Grant /Hatchett Scholarship Fund at their alma mater, Doane College in Crete, Nebraska and the Alma Sims Scholarship at St. Agatha Academy in Chicago, Illinois.
ABOUT:
The African American Golfer’s Digest is a PGA of America Diverse Supplier in the United States and launched in March 2003. It is the nations leading print publication and online portal for avid black golfers. It is headquartered in New York City’s financial district and is a 100% minority-owned, woman-owned publication and operated business and the only golf magazine specifically targeting the African American demographic. The massive editorial appeal of the African American Golfer’s Digest derives from its grass roots approach, sophisticated readership and partnerships generated with more than 250 top, Black-focused golf tournaments and events annually around the country. The 40-page, full-color quarterly enjoys a circulation of 20,000 and reaches 80,000 readers nationwide. Its editorial content focuses on news, tips, information and activities in the “soulful” world of golf including travel destinations, golf course reviews, product and equipment reviews and youth/teen and professional golfer profiles. The publication hosts several of its own signature events annually: Bayou Golf Tournament (July, New Orleans, La.), Diversity Pavilion at the PGA Merchandise Show & Convention (January, Orlando, Fla.), Outstanding Leaders in Golf Awards (January, Orlando, Fla.); Friends & Family Golf Cruise (February/Mexico) and Augusta GolfFEST (Augusta, Ga., April). Promotional, marketing and advertising opportunities are available for the print edition, online at its website and its programs and events. The magazine’s memberships include the United States’ Golf Association (USGA), National Golf Foundation (NGF), International Network of Golf (ING) and Metropolitan Golf Writers Association. To learn more visit www.AfricanAmericanGolfersDigest.com
