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Since its founding in 1977, Shoal Creek Club in Birmingham, Alabama, has been a place that has attracted attention. It immediately caught the eye of the golf world for its championship-ready Jack Nicklaus designed course, hosting the 1984 PGA Championship and U.S. Amateur in 1986.

The World Games brought an international spotlight to Birmingham – along with a hefty $14 million tab in its wake.

Bob Dickerson: Birmingham Black business champion delivered elusive winning edge to locals during World Games The World Games brought an international spotlight to Birmingham – along with a hefty $14 million tab in its wake.

“These are exciting times in Birmingham as we prepare to serve as hosts for people around the world. The BBRC’s staff is elated to have been given the opportunity to ensure that opportunities to benefit from the World Games are shared with our local Black businesses. And Mastercard has been key to that effort,” said Bob Dickerson, Executive Director of the Birmingham Business Resource Center. The World Games brought an international spotlight to Birmingham – along with a hefty $14 million tab in its wake.

“PITTSBURGH, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PNC Bank announced the formation of a new national Community Advisory Council (CAC) with the appointment of 17 members, who will provide ongoing guidance for the Bank's community lending, investment, and service efforts in support of PNC's four-year Community Benefits Plan.