On Thursday, the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce held its fifth annual “Birdies & Brews” golf fundraiser event at Purgatory Golf Club in Noblesville. The golf event helps to raise funds for local small business outreach and advocacy through the Noblesville Chamber’s ongoing work in the community.
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The Birdies & Brews event usually ends with a “19th hole buffet dinner” held at Purgatory Golf Club.
“Like all our events, we have adapted this year’s event to comply with current health and safety guidelines, so our traditional after-event dinner was no longer practical,” said Noblesville Chamber President and CEO Bob DuBois. “We thought giving our golfers gift cards was a good idea; it will allow them, their co-workers, and families to go to our local restaurants to have dinner and spend money in order to support Noblesville businesses.”
Participating restaurants include Aspen Creek Grill, Grindstone Public House, Chuy’s, Big Woods, Cunningham Restaurant Group, and BJ’s Restaurant. Each of these Chamber members offered gift cards for the golf event at no cost or at a large discount to support the event.
Jordan Fox, co-owner of Books & Brews Noblesville, provides beer samples to golfers at the Birdies & Brews golf outing at Purgatory Golf Course in Noblesville. (Photo provided)
“We encourage our community to go out and support our local restaurants,” DuBois said. “They have been through a lot this year and have gone above and beyond to take special precautions to help you to have a safe and enjoyable dining experience.”
The 140 golfers who participated in Birdies & Brews represent a cross section of area business leaders and thought leaders. The Noblesville Chamber of Commerce includes 36 restaurant members.
Noblesville Chamber of Commerce board members Kathy Young, Bryan Glover, and Ryan Hiatt prepare to welcome golfers at the Birdies & Brews golf outing at Purgatory Golf Course in Noblesville. (Photo provided)
The Noblesville Chamber is committed to offering safe in-person events with safe social distancing, personal protective equipment (PPE), and temperature checks in place, with most events having a virtual option as well.