About the Tucker Business Association

Networking & Professional Development & Opportunities

Join one or all of our Events!

  • Monthly Educational Luncheons

  • After-Hours events for B2B networking, appetizers and cocktails

  • Annual Holiday Social

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Over 50 years ago, the Tucker Business Association (TBA) was founded by local small businesses, corporations, and independent professionals to support the Tucker business community.

Since becoming a non-profit in 1992, TBA has welcomed community organizations, government agencies, and other non-profits as members. Our mission is to represent the business leaders in Tucker.

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TBA Networking Opportunities

Tucker Business Association provides its members with opportunities to network and share information and resources. While some businesses that belong to an association are likely to be competitors, they still share specific needs and preferences. In other cases, association members can help one another directly with referrals for services such as accounting, building maintenance, recruiting staff, and marketing. Joining TBA provides a new business owner with contact information for other local businesses, speeding up the process of integrating into the community.

TBA Political Participation

Tucker Business Association allows members to join forces politically. While most associations have no specific party affiliation or political agenda, the political issues that affect business owners are among their concerns. TBA can contact legislators on behalf of their members to push forward legislation that favors commerce.

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TBA Social Advantages

For a business owner, the opportunity to participate in the Tucker Business Association can be as much of a personal consideration as a business decision. TBA holds after-hours and special events for our members, giving them chances to meet with their peers and enjoy the company of fellow business people.

TBA Improves Business Climate

The result of participating in TBA improves the area's business climate. As business owners get to know one another, they find ways to share resources, unite on essential issues and develop new tools for securing their profitability in the community and creating an atmosphere that encourages competition and attracts customers.

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Board of Directors

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Jonathan Clark
President

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Robert (Bob) W. Espy IV
Vice President

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Kristen Kametches
Treasurer

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Stephen Bentley
Immediate Past President

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Darryl Hubbard
Director of Membership

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Jessica Kranich
Secretary

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Wayne Pelletier
Director of Communication

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Yaphet Ghebreyohannes
At Large

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Darrin Gambino
At Large

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Beverly Echols
At Large

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Daren Gayle
At Large