Lessons from Peachtree Providence Partners’ Milton Jones, an Atlanta banking pioneer
Growing up in Atlanta, veteran banking executive Milton Jones Jr. found mentors in legendary entrepreneur Herman J. Russell, former Mayor Maynard Jackson, business and civic icon Jessie Hill Jr. and U.S. Ambassador Andrew Young. “I happened to be in the... Read More →
UNCF President emphasizes influx of financial support during Rotary Club meeting
Michael Lomax, president of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), has a lot to say about why Atlantans should support their HBCUs, especially the Atlanta University Center. “The colleges themselves are telling us that while they received extraordinary support in... Read More →
Milton H. Jones, Jr. Inducted Into Atlanta Business League Legends Hall of Fame
For many years, the Atlanta Business League has recognized business owners, professionals, community and civic leaders in Metropolitan Atlanta. Their recognition includes an annual cohort of Men of Influence, an inductee into the Legends Hall of Fame and a Legacy... Read More →
Examining the role of CDFIs and Minority Depository Institutions
Peachtree Providence Partners’ Founder Walter Davis was asked to testify before a U.S. House Small Business Committee Subcommittee’s hearing on Examining the role of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs) on May 18. In his... Read More →
Milton H. Jones, Jr. Discusses Becoming The Chairman Of UNCF’s Board Of Directors
Peachtree Providence Partners’ Milton Jones was featured on Grapevine with Elaine and Royson, a segment by major Toronto radio station G98.7. Listen as Milton discusses with the hosts his new role as Chair of the UNCF Board and how HBCUs... Read More →
Dynamic Diversity: The Changing Look of N.C. Executive Power
At Peachtree Providence Partners, we’re committed to engaging the strengths and talents of all of our team members. To do that, diversity and inclusion must be fully embraced in our daily routines and operations. Thank you Business North Carolina for... Read More →
Walter Davis Delivers Keynote Speech For The NMSDC Corporate Plus Summit
Peachtree Providence Partners founding member, Walter Davis, delivered the keynote address during the NMSDC Corporate Plus Summit on October 29, 2020. Corporate Plus is an unprecedented membership program for NMSDC-certified minority businesses of the highest caliber. This program was created to address... Read More →
Opportunity Zones Expert Hired By City To Market Zones To Investors
This article was originally posted on the Fayetteville Observer. Murchison Road should be narrowed from four to two lanes to pave the way for a pedestrian friendly corridor where people can live, work and play, a consultant told the City... Read More →
Walter Davis Joins 3rd Federal Opportunity Zones Conference
City and county government officials on all levels gathered to attend the 3rd Federal Opportunity Zones Conference at Ogeechee Technical College on April 30, 2019. Hosted by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, this one-day session focused on educating FOZ communities... Read More →
Milton Jones serves as Chairman of Atlanta Business League
Mr. Jones chairs The Board of The Atlanta Business League, is Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees of Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tenn., is Treasurer and a Board member of the 100 Black Men of America, is Budget... Read More →