Three Interns Drive MBS Golf Tournament to Second Year of Success
On May 19, the Maine Business School hosted its second annual MBS Golf Tournament at the Penobscot Valley Country Club. Fifteen teams participated, and 23 sponsors supported the event, helping make the day memorable for students, alumni, and local businesses.
This year’s tournament was organized by three student interns: Olivia Bammel, Ben Carroll, and Lucas Ronco. Under the guidance of Assistant Professor of Sport Management Dr. Nicholas Swim and two MBS staff members, Matt Curtis and Melanie Brooks, the interns gained hands-on experience in sponsorship sales, website development, team outreach, marketing campaign creation, budget management, and more.
“This internship made me more confident in developing and marketing a large event,” says Ronco. “Communication is key when working in a group or team. Although each of us had individual tasks, it was crucial that we stayed in close contact about what had been completed and what still needed to be done.”
The event featured a golf scramble, silent auction, gift bags, and catered breakfast and lunch for participants. It was a great opportunity to bring the local business community together in a fun and exciting way. Participants, volunteers, and interns had the chance to connect and network with teams that included UMaine alumni and business partners.
“The support from the community felt incredible throughout this process,” Ronco says. “We had several different sponsors, and I had the opportunity to work with several of them about our marketing material and connect with them at the event. I am beyond grateful that our community donated to this event and allowed for yet another successful golf tournament!”
Events like this align with the Maine Business School’s mission of fostering community, connection, and career readiness. Funds raised from the tournament will support student experiential learning and travel opportunities.
“When students apply what they’ve learned in the classroom through internships in real-world settings, they transform from students to professionals,” says MBS Executive Dean Dr. Jason Harkins. “The MBS Golf Tournament is a shining example of how we integrate classroom knowledge with practical experience to help build confidence, skills, and connections that prepare our students to thrive in today’s business environment. We’re grateful to our community partners who invest in these opportunities and help us shape the next generation of business leaders.”
Story and Photos by: Andie Lovejoy