FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 11/7/16 CONTACT: Garin Narain, Janet Smith or Jelani Downing, Hawks Communications (404) 878-3800 HAWKS VICE CHAIR GRANT HILL AND CEO STEVE KOONIN KICK OFF THE 2016 -2017 HAWKS MEAN BUSINESS NETWORKING SERIES MEDIA ADVISORY Wh at: Hawks Mean Business: The Business of Basketball When : Wednesday, November 9, 2016 Hawks Mean Business Networking Event 6:00pm - Reception 6:30pm - Program Where : Philips Arena, 1 Philips Drive, Atlanta, GA 30303 Center Club Who: Guest Speakers: Grant Hill, Atlanta Hawks & Philips Arena, Board of Directors, Vice Chair Steve Koonin, Atlanta Hawks & Philips Arena, CEO Host: Phil Hudson, Journalist for the Atlanta Business Chronicle More Info: The November edition of the popular Hawks member-focused networking event is an intimate talk with two key mem- bers of the Atlanta Hawks ownership and executive leadership – Grant Hill and Steve Koonin. These titans of sports and entertainment will discuss their unique perspectives on the changes the team has undergone over the last two years and where the organization is headed. These invite-only events are designed for both Hawks season members and those interested in membership to hear from some of the best and brightest minds in Atlanta’s business community covering a variety of disciplines. Last sea- son’s guests included entrepreneur Jesse Itzler, movie producer Will Packer, Hawks alum and clothing designer Kevin Willis, civic and business leader Tommy Dortch as well as a panel on technology in sports with Turner Sports, Signal360, Experience & FanDuel. Hill and Koonin will be available to the media from 6:10 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Media planning to attend should RSVP to [email protected] by noon on Wednesday 11/9. #TrueToAtlanta About the Atlanta Hawks 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 nine 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, delighting our fans with unique Atlanta Hawks experiences. Atlanta Hawks Membership, which includes your seat for every home game for the 2016-17 regular season games, 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. # # # .