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Tuesday, August 30, 2022Peachtree Corners Business Association Donates to Neighborhood Cooperative Ministry
The Peachtree Corners Business Association (PCBA) awarded a check for$500 toNeighborhood Cooperative Ministries at our August PCBA Business After Hours Networking event. The PCBA was able to combine our "No Pressure Networking" event with doing good in the community! The Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries provides physical (food & clothing, health), financial (rent & utility assistance, temporary hotel stay, job ministry) or spiritual assistance (counseling, prayer and church connections) to those in
Monday, August 08, 2022Business: Business Association and City Work Together for Community Success
Peachtree Corners Business Association celebrates 10 years of making us better Asking which was established first, the City of Peachtree Corners or the Peachtree Corners Business Association(PCBA) is kind of like asking which came first, the chicken or the egg. While philosophers, religious scholars, scientists and the like ponder the chicken and egg question, there is a correct answer to the former. PCBA is a few months older than the city itself.Lisa Proctor and Toby Anderson receiving proclamation from
Tuesday, August 02, 2022Peachtree Corners Business Association Donates to the Gwinnett County Police Foundation
The Peachtree Corners Business Association (PCBA) awarded a check for$500 to Gwinnett County Police Foundation at our July 28th PCBA Business After Hours Innovations in Community Safety Panel!The Gwinnett County Police Foundation is a charitable 501(c)(3) organization that works to support key unmet public safety needs and programs by providing direct support to the Gwinnett County Police Department. The Police Foundation engages in public safety policy initiatives of the county and it provides educational
Thursday, July 28, 2022City Of Peachtree Corners Awarded Proclamation to the Peachtree Corners Business Association
PEACHTREE CORNERS, GA, July 28, 2022 –Mayor Mike Mason, City of Peachtree Corners presented the Peachtree Corners Business Association with the Proclamation which was entered into the official Peachtree Corners record during the Council's regular meeting held on Tuesday, June 28th. the Proclamation was presented to Lisa Proctor, PCBA President and Toby Anderson, PCBA Membership Director."The PCBA, is proud to be recognized for their 10 years supporting business growth, providing dedicated service to
Wednesday, June 29, 2022Peachtree Corners Business Association Donates to Light Up the Corners!
The Peachtree Corners Business Association (PCBA) awarded a check for $500 at our June 23, 2022 Business After Hours event to Light Up The Corners! Light Up The Corners, a 501 (c)(3) volunteer organization, is a glowing, flashing, blinking, shining, night time running party and fundraiser in one. All proceeds from the event go to benefit less fortunate children and families in our community who are struggling by giving them the chance to participate in life-enhancing programs and activities at the Fowler
Thursday, May 19, 2022Business: PCBA Panel Gives Insights into City’s Growth, Development
Visionaries see smart expansion for Peachtree Corners. In a city that’s a hotbed of economic development, technological advancement and residential properties, it’s important for residents and stakeholders to keep informed about what’s going on today and what’s planned. To aid with that undertaking, Peachtree Corners Business Association convened a panel of local influencers at its April Business After Hours Speaker Series at Atlanta Marriott Peachtree Corners. Moderated by Amanda Pearch, the CEO and
Thursday, May 19, 2022Peachtree Corners Business Association Donates to the Peachtree Corners Festival
The Peachtree Corners Business Association (PCBA) awarded a check for $1,000 at our May 19, 2022 Business After Hours Speaker event to the Peachtree Corners Festival! This Peachtree Corners Festival is a 501 (c)(3) volunteer organization dedicated to fostering community pride and civic involvement, including providing funds in the cummunity that support education and beautification of our community. Toby Anderson, Carolyn Rehling, Allison Reinert, Lisa Proctor, Dave Huffman, Michael Pugh, Donna Linden,
Thursday, May 12, 2022Business: Peachtree Corners Business Association Awards Scholarships
Emory University-bound high school seniors personify community service and scholarly endeavors.Peachtree Corners Business Association recognized two outstanding area students at its monthly speakers series. Rachel Lee, a graduating senior at Norcross High School and Sarah Lim, a graduating senior at Wesleyan School, each were awarded a $1,000 scholarship. Both young ladies are active in their schools and their communities and expressed a desire to continue volunteer efforts while pursuing degrees at Emory
Thursday, April 28, 2022PCBA Awards 2022 Scholarships to Two Deserving Students
The Peachtree Corners Business Association (PCBA) awarded two checks to our 2022 Scholarship winners for $1,000 each at our April 28, 2022 Business After Hours Peachtree Corners Influencers Panel event. Scholarship winners Rachel Lee from Norcross HS and Sarah Lim from Wesleyan HS each shared details on their college plans as well as their long term goals and aspirations. “This year, we were so pleased to see the caliber of all of the students who applied for our two PCBA scholarships. Sarah Lim and
Thursday, April 14, 2022Community: Ukraine, Peachtree Corners Connected by Family, Ministry
Resident recounts anguish of family fleeing war-torn country; non-profit shares details of mission work. With the continued war in Ukraine, people all over the world are concerned about the fate of civilians who are finding themselves as collateral damage in Russia’s push to control the country. Many, however, have family and other loved ones still in Ukraine or struggling to find refuge in other countries. One Peachtree Corners resident, Alan Kaplan, has been active on social media and other platforms
Tuesday, April 12, 2022PEACHTREE CORNERS CITY MANAGER FEATURED IN BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE
PEACHTREE CORNERS, GA, April 11, 2021 -- We are excited to announce that Peachtree Corners has been featured in Business View Magazine. City Manager Brian Johnson was just featured in the Business View Magazine and discussed discuss our city's continuous economic development and innovation, including the history of Technology Park Atlanta The 8-page feature is based on an interview with City Manager Brian Johnson and discusses the City's continuous economic development and innovation, including the
Thursday, March 31, 2022Peachtree Corners Business Association Donates $500 to Mission to the World
The Peachtree Corners Business Association (PCBA) awarded a check for $500 at our March 31, 2022 Business After Hours Speaker event to Mission to the World. As an arm of the Presbyterian Church in America, Mission To The World distributes humanitarian aid and delivers food and medicine to those in need in countries throughout the world. Donna Linden, Lisa Proctor, Cartee Bales“When we have these opportunities for things that go beyond our business networking, it reinforces these relationships that were
Friday, January 28, 2022City Government - Peachtree Corners swears in first city councilmember of color
Peachtree Corners swears in first city councilmember of color Peachtree Corners made history in November when the residents elected Joe Sawyer as the first person of color to sit on the City Council. He was sworn in on Tuesday, Jan. 25 in a ceremony with several others. “History was made tonight!” he posted shortly afterward on Facebook. “Thank you to my wife Kimberly Sawyer for all her support! Thank you to my family and friends in Peachtree Corners for their support! Time to get to work!” As the
Friday, January 28, 2022PCBA Makes Donation to Assistance League
PCBA Announces Donation to Local Charity Assistance LeagueThe Peachtree Corners Business Association (PCBA) awarded a check for $500 at our January 27, 2022 Business After Hours Speaker event to the Assistance League! This charity’s primary focus is for volunteers to transform the lives of children and their families through community programs, to ensure their essential needs are met and families flourish. Jeff Fairchild (PCBA Board), Sue Levy (Assistance League), Ellen Frank (Assistance League)
Friday, December 10, 2021PCBA Makes Donation to Good Samaritan and NHS Foundation of Excellence
The Peachtree Corners Business Association (PCBA) is excited to announce that we presented checks at our annual year end event in December 2021 to two of the three charities we were raising money for at our annual charity event. Donations of $2,500 each were awarded to Good Samaritan and NHS Foundation of Excellence! The third charity, Rainbow Village, received their check for $2,500 at our Oct 2021 event. Good Samaritan's primary focus is to demonstrate the love of Christ through providing quality,
Tuesday, November 16, 2021City of Peachtree Corners Issues State of the City Address 2021
Mayor Issues State of the City 2021 "While 2021 has continued to be a year where we are all still dealing with effects of the pandemic, I am happy to say that the state of Peachtree Corners is very good. As a city, Peachtree Corners continues to thrive and grow and provide our citizens with a great quality of life." says Mayor Mike Mason.WATCH State of the City Address 2021
Thursday, October 21, 2021PCBA Makes Donation to Rainbow Village
PCBA Announces Donation to Local Charity Rainbow VillageThe Peachtree Corners Business Association (PCBA) awarded a check for $2,500 at our October 2022 Business After Hours event to Rainbow Village. This charity’s primary focus is to strive to be change-makers who are moving the needle towards ending homelessness through educational, support driven, compassionate programming that embraces unique paths and sustainable progress. Lisa Proctor (PCBA), Michelle Alcorn (Rainbow Village), Mona Lippitt (PCBA,
