PCBA’s Tailgate Fundraiser Scores Another Touchdown for Community

PCBA’s Tailgate Fundraiser Scores Another Touchdown for Community
by Arlinda Smith Broady

 

Are you ready for some football?

The Peachtree Corners Business Association was counting on community members and local businesses to say yes when it sponsored its annual Tailgates & Touchdowns Charity Party on August 21 at the Atlanta Marriott Peachtree Corners. It was the fourth year for the sports-themed event, though the organization has been hosting this type of fundraiser for 13 years.  

“PCBA was created as a nonprofit organization focused on supporting and developing the business community within the newly incorporated city,” said PCBA President Lisa Proctor. “We have great partners throughout the city, and so when you have partners that treat you like partners, you are able to give back to the community in ways like this.”



 

The money raised from the fundraiser will be presented in October, November and December to support local health, education, food, necessities and community assistance initiatives through donations to:

• United Way of Greater Atlanta
• Paint Gwinnett Pink (GHS Foundation)
• Corners Outreach

Party like a sports star 

As with all PBCA events, networking is paramount. Representatives from sponsors, including the City of Peachtree Corners, The Forum, Sanford Rose Associates – Lake Lanier Islands, ALR Marketing Solutions, Diversified Resources Group, Peachtree Corners Festival, Fast Signs, D1, Marriott Hotels, Music to Remember and Peachtree Corners Magazine, mingled and feasted on tailgate-style fare of pulled pork and chicken, crispy hand-cut, homemade potato chips and desserts of cookies and brownies. 

“There are so many great businesses here,” said Proctor. “If you want to get to know people and you don’t know who they are, send an email to PCBA membership. We will connect you. We want people to get to do business with the people they want to do business with.”