FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 3/24/16 CONTACT: Garin Narain, Janet Smith or Jelani Downing, Hawks Communications (404) 878-3800 MEDIA ADVISORY Wh at: Hawks Mean Business Networking Event – Film & Entertainment When : Friday, March 25, 2016 6:15 p.m. – Media Availability 6:30 p.m. – Program Where : Philips Arena – Center Club on Suite Level C 1 Philips Drive Atlanta, GA 30303 Who: Will Packer, Hollywood Film Producer and Founder of Will Packer Productions Chaka Zulu, Co-Founder and Manager of Disturbing Tha Peace record label More Info: Hawks Mean Business is an invite-only, monthly networking series for membership prospects and current Hawks members in partnership with the Atlanta Business Chronicle and sponsored by Fusion. The March edition is the final installment of the 2015-16 season, and features Atlanta-based businessmen Will Packer and Chaka Zulu. Packer, founder of Will Packer Productions, counts hit films “Ride Along,” “Think Like a Man,” and “Straight Outta Compton” among his production credits. Altogether, Packer’s films have grossed over $875 Million at the box office. Zulu recently created a corporate consulting firm and real estate agency, and is co-founder of record label Disturbing Tha Peace. The long-time manager of music and film superstar Ludacris, Zulu directs the multimillion-album-selling label and management company. Media planning to attend should RSVP to [email protected] by 12 p.m. on Friday 3/25. #TrueToAtlanta With a bold identity and strong new ownership, the Atlanta Hawks Basketball Club and Philips Arena remain committed to making Atlantans proud on the court and off. The 2014-15 Southeast Division Champions, the Hawks have made the postseason in eight consecutive seasons and reached the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in franchise history in 2015. Off the court, the organization has built a culture of inclusion, diversity and innovation, all with a touch of Southern Hospitality. It continues into the community where the organization builds bridges through basketball, whether by constructing and refurbishing courts in Atlanta neighborhoods, providing scholarships to our basketball camps, or surprising and delighting our fans with unique Atlanta Hawks experiences. Atlanta Hawks Membership, which includes your seat for every home game for the 2015-16 regular season, is on sale now at www.hawks.com/membership or by calling 866-715-1500! For more information on the Hawks, log on to www.hawks.com today or follow us on twitter @ATLHawks. # # # .