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By Richard Rosenthal
Theresa Lecours and Jim Lengyel
The Windsor area is blessed with many trips, or larger events, such as staff parties. Both
talented entrepreneurs, some of whom operate work on advertising and promotion.
businesses with their spouses. Our mini-series She knows that “Jim has a great eye for
continues with Theresa Lecours and Jim detail and always comes up with excellent
Lengyel who have been working together in ideas to maximize exposure.” He came up
real estate since 1998 and bought the Silver Tee with the summer special bundles, which made At the full service practice facility, Theresa and
Golf & Virtual Gaming Centre (1360 Highway it easy and inexpensive for customers to take Jim are pictured with their rescue dog, Blue
#3, Oldcastle; SilverTeeGolf.com) in 2006. advantage of all the facilities, from the driving who they have had for the past three years.
They split the duties at Silver Tee according range to the mini golf to the simulators. Photo courtesy of Holly Lengyel.
to each of their strengths. Their hard work and determination paid hockey and soccer on the screens. It’s a nice
“We both have our strong points so we divide off big time with a major expansion, which change of pace. The Zombie Dodgeball game
the workload in such a way that we don’t have to included a new building to house the Virtual in particular has been very popular. It’s a lot of
micro manage each other,” says Lengyel. Gaming Centre and the Shots & Slices fun!
The pair always discuss major decisions Restaurant on December 26, 2014. From the standpoint of family obligations,
together, but don’t constantly talk to each other But, this powerhouse couple is only picking both place the importance of customers above
on every aspect of the businesses. up speed, the best is yet to come! In the coming their personal lives.
Lengyel handles the financial side, dealing months a lot of great events are being planned. If they have plans for dinner, for example,
with payroll, billing and things of that nature. These include two charity events, “For The but some important business develops, Lengyel
That leaves Lecours free to take a more hands- Love Of Paws” on October 22 & 25, 2015 (see says “we both understand that we can always
on role. She oversees the day-to-day operation, page 16 of this issue for full details). Preparation modify plans so there is no pressure.”
deals with staff and scheduling, purchases for fall and winter indoor golf leagues – which He admits, “There are challenges working
stock and makes sure everything is running were a huge success when first introduced – is with your spouse on a regular basis. That being
smoothly. under way. And the facility is also available for said, the pros far outweigh the cons.”
She says she is “much more of a morning bookings of holiday parties.
person than Jim, so I get here early and prepare The multi-sport functions of the simulators If you know a couple who own and operate a
for the day ahead.” have been a huge hit with both children and business in Windsor Essex and would like to be
Lecours is also the liaison for large groups adults. Most people don’t expect to come to considered for inclusion in this column please email
coming to use the facility for birthdays, field a golf facility and be able to play games like the Publisher: [email protected].
BUSINESS IS TOUGH
Working with a
PRINTER shouldn’t be.
Annex Printing specializes in magazines,
catalogues, newsletters and reports.
Our one-stop print shop offers a complete
menu of printing and fulfillment services.
Let us help you
make BUSINESS easier.
Frances Edmonds or Laurie Bouck
Sales/Customer Service
[email protected]
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Theresa Lecours and Jim Lengyel
The Windsor area is blessed with many trips, or larger events, such as staff parties. Both
talented entrepreneurs, some of whom operate work on advertising and promotion.
businesses with their spouses. Our mini-series She knows that “Jim has a great eye for
continues with Theresa Lecours and Jim detail and always comes up with excellent
Lengyel who have been working together in ideas to maximize exposure.” He came up
real estate since 1998 and bought the Silver Tee with the summer special bundles, which made At the full service practice facility, Theresa and
Golf & Virtual Gaming Centre (1360 Highway it easy and inexpensive for customers to take Jim are pictured with their rescue dog, Blue
#3, Oldcastle; SilverTeeGolf.com) in 2006. advantage of all the facilities, from the driving who they have had for the past three years.
They split the duties at Silver Tee according range to the mini golf to the simulators. Photo courtesy of Holly Lengyel.
to each of their strengths. Their hard work and determination paid hockey and soccer on the screens. It’s a nice
“We both have our strong points so we divide off big time with a major expansion, which change of pace. The Zombie Dodgeball game
the workload in such a way that we don’t have to included a new building to house the Virtual in particular has been very popular. It’s a lot of
micro manage each other,” says Lengyel. Gaming Centre and the Shots & Slices fun!
The pair always discuss major decisions Restaurant on December 26, 2014. From the standpoint of family obligations,
together, but don’t constantly talk to each other But, this powerhouse couple is only picking both place the importance of customers above
on every aspect of the businesses. up speed, the best is yet to come! In the coming their personal lives.
Lengyel handles the financial side, dealing months a lot of great events are being planned. If they have plans for dinner, for example,
with payroll, billing and things of that nature. These include two charity events, “For The but some important business develops, Lengyel
That leaves Lecours free to take a more hands- Love Of Paws” on October 22 & 25, 2015 (see says “we both understand that we can always
on role. She oversees the day-to-day operation, page 16 of this issue for full details). Preparation modify plans so there is no pressure.”
deals with staff and scheduling, purchases for fall and winter indoor golf leagues – which He admits, “There are challenges working
stock and makes sure everything is running were a huge success when first introduced – is with your spouse on a regular basis. That being
smoothly. under way. And the facility is also available for said, the pros far outweigh the cons.”
She says she is “much more of a morning bookings of holiday parties.
person than Jim, so I get here early and prepare The multi-sport functions of the simulators If you know a couple who own and operate a
for the day ahead.” have been a huge hit with both children and business in Windsor Essex and would like to be
Lecours is also the liaison for large groups adults. Most people don’t expect to come to considered for inclusion in this column please email
coming to use the facility for birthdays, field a golf facility and be able to play games like the Publisher: [email protected].
BUSINESS IS TOUGH
Working with a
PRINTER shouldn’t be.
Annex Printing specializes in magazines,
catalogues, newsletters and reports.
Our one-stop print shop offers a complete
menu of printing and fulfillment services.
Let us help you
make BUSINESS easier.
Frances Edmonds or Laurie Bouck
Sales/Customer Service
[email protected]
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