Thursday, May 9, 2013
Peachtree Corners Business Association members and guests mixed and mingled for an evening filled with fine art at Objet d'Art Gallery and Studios.
The Peachtree Corners Business Association's Wednesday evening event was all about the arts. Objet d'Art Gallery and Studios, located in the Village at Peachtree Corners shopping center, hosted the PCBA's spring gathering where over 80 members and their guests mixed and mingled and strolled through the Peachtree Corners art gallery. "We're delighted to be able to host the PCBA event," said Sheri Snyder, the art gallery's owner. "We're the best kept secret in Peachtree Corners, but we hope now all of you will be back," said Snyder who opened her business last fall. And of course, the evening would not have been complete without food - Flying Biscuit Cafe, located in the same shopping center, catered the affair. The popular eatery served an …
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
The city of Peachtree Corners has solicited feedback from its residents for its Comprehensive Plan - recently the business community got the chance to provide its input on the city's future plans.
The city of Peachtree Corners has over 2,000 businesses located within its borders and last week owners and operators had the chance to weigh in on what they thought should be included in the city's long-range plans. City leaders embarked on a comprehensive plan in early February and had asked residents to look ahead to the next two decades to what they thought would be needed to serve the community. And last week the Peachtree Corners Business Association (PCBA) hosted an event along with Pond & Company, the engineering firm retained to help with the plan, to gather input from local business owners and operators. Nearly 70 members of the business community attended the event which was held at the Peachtree Corners Baptist Church. So what'…
Friday, October 19, 2012
The Peachtree Corners Business Association meeting had professional models, council members, the city's mayor and even the association's president strolling down the fashion runway at Belk.
Who said business gatherings have to be all about - well business? The Peachtree Corners Business Association on Thursday night was - believe it or not - about fashion. Belk's at The Forum hosted the evening event that was pure fun. There was food and spirits provided by neighboring Grace 1720, live music, door prizes and a fashion runway full of celebrities. Modeling the latest in fall fashion were: Oh, and for good measure Belk's through in a few "real" models to balance out the show. Belk's store manager Ivan Yuspeh, announced each of the models and what they were wearing. The show's production details were handled by Howard Worley. More than 70 people enjoyed eating and shopping before the show. Belks offered PCBA members 20 percent …
Thursday, September 20, 2012
The Gwinnett public school was the main focus at the Peachtree Corners Business Association meeting which was co-hosted by the Norcross Business Association.
Community business men and women from both Peachtree Corners and Norcross had an opportunity to see first-hand the value of a community-supported public school on Wednesday morning at a breakfast held at Norcross High School. The Peachtree Corners Business Association (PCBA) and the Norcross Business Association co-hosted the breakfast meeting that was held Wednesday, Sept. 19. The theme of the meeting was "Change a Child, Change a Community." Will Bishop, the school's new principal, welcomed the group of about 55. "We were excited when we started talking about having a meeting at the school," said Bishop who took over as the school principal in January. Bishop, a Norcross High grad, told the group it was "nice to be back home," but …
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Norcross High School
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Members and guests enjoyed breakfast, a guest speaker, and networking at the Peachtree Corners Business Association meeting held at the Hilton.
What an excellent and informative PCBA (Peachtree Corners Business Association) meeting Tuesday morning at the Hilton! Below is a quick meeting recap and some information on upcoming events - Read on! Thank you to all who attended. Over 130 PCBA members and guests packed the Hilton, and enjoyed a great breakfast and even better networking. Nick Masino, Senior Vice President, Economic Development & Partnership Gwinnett for the Gwinnett Chamber, gave an entertaining and very informative talk about the strategic plans being implemented by Partnership Gwinnett. I learned some things, and I hope you did too! We have several announcements from Tuesday's meeting: Peachtree Corners Young Professionals - Inaugural Event Aug 29th The Peachtree …
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Monday, April 16, 2012
The newly formed Peachtree Corners Business Association recently gathered for a social event at Ippolito's Restaurant.
It was an evening for members to meet and greet at the second gathering of the newly formed Peachtree Corners Business Association (PCBA) as some 70 members and guests mixed and mingled at Ippolito's Restaurant on Thursday. It was only the second time since its inaugural meeting in February when some 200 from the local business community attended that first meeting held at the Marriott Hotel on S.R. 141. Thursday's gathering was "a huge success," said Michael McLaughlin, PCBA's president. "Approximately 70 PCBA members and guests attended and enjoyed networking with other Peachtree Corners area businesses and neighbors." Thursday's event was restricted to the first 70 who registered as the the venue was only able to accomodate that number …
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Peachtree Corners Business Association
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Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Peachtree Corners Business Association's first meeting drew business, school and community leaders.
The Peachtree Corners Business Association held its inaugural meeting Tuesday morning at the Atlanta Marriott and by all accounts it was a rousing success. The organization's first meeting drew some 200 business, school, church and political leaders. Organizers had anticipated 120 to attend. Michael McLaughlin, PCBA's president was delighted at the business community's response. "It was much bigger than expected," said McLaughlin. "It was exciting to watch all of those people come in." The meeting room quickly filled up and hotel staff scrambled to provide seating for everyone. It was a good problem to have for McLaughlin and the PCBA board who have been working for months organizing and planning for the first meeting. "We were orginally…
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Peachtree Corners Business Association
P. O. Box 921484, Peachtree Corners, GA
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Monday, February 20, 2012
Holiday closings, pet rocks, Fat Tuesday recipes and more.
1. Monday is President's Day - banks, public schools and county offices are closed for the day. Presidents’ Day is not a trash and recycling holiday. The Gwinnett County Solid Waste and Recycling Call Center will be closed Feb. 20, but hauler call centers will be open. Residents can search for their solid waste hauler to get their hauler’s contact information. 2. Early Voting: March 6, 2012 is the Presidential Primary and Peachtree Corners' first city elections. Registered voters may vote in advance now through March 2 at the Elections Office located at 455 Grayson Highway in Lawrenceville from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. You can also vote on Saturday, February 25 at the Elections office and at satellite locations from …
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Atlanta Marriott Norcross
475 Technology Pkwy, Norcross, GA
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Gwinnett County Library, Peachtree Corners Branch
5570 Spalding Dr, Norcross, GA
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Organization created for the business community will hold its first meeting Feb. 21.
It's been in the works for months but now the Peachtree Corners Business Association (PCBA) is scheduled to hold its first meeting next week. The new organization officially launches on Tuesday, Feb. 21 when it holds its inaugural meeting at the Atlanta Marriott in Peachtree Corners. The meeting will be held from 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. As the community grew, many felt that a business association for Peachtree Corners was needed. Michael McLauglin, the association's president, is delighted to be a part of PCBA. "What an exciting time to 'work, live and play' in Peachtree Corners," said McLaughlin. "We are very excited to formally announce the existence of the Peachtree Corners Business Association." The Peachtree Corners Business …
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Atlanta Marriott Norcross
475 Technology Pkwy, Norcross, GA
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Monday, February 6, 2012
Information on voting registration, Peachtree Corners candidate forums and more.
1. Not registered to vote yet? Today is the last day. You may obtain a Voter's Registration form online at the Georgia Secretary of State's website. Once you have completed the form, it must be printed and hand delivered to the Gwinnett Elections Office which is located at 455 Grayson Highway, Ste. 200, Lawrenceville, 30046, telephone: 678-226-7210. 2. Monday night (Feb. 6) is the final of three Peachtree Corners Candidate Forums hosted by the UPCCA. The candidates for Post 3, Scott Ehrlich, David Proud and Alex Wright will get their chance to introduce themselves and answer questions. The candidates for the at-large Posts of 4, 5 and 6, who have been at the first two forums will also be at the final forum. The event takes place at …
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Christ the King Lutheran Church
5575 Peachtree Pkwy, Norcross, GA
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Big Cinemas Peachtree Theatre
6135 Peachtree Pkwy, Norcross, GA
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Atlanta Marriott Norcross
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Objet d'Art Gallery and Studios
10:52 am on Thursday, May 9, 2013
We loved having PCBA in last night! Thank you all for coming!! more ›