Civil Municipal Magazine Aug 2023

1 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 8 WWW.BUSINESSVIEWMAGAZINE.COM Email for all inquiries: info@businessviewmagazine.com 2422 Palm Ridge Road, Suite 820 Sanibel FL, 33957 239.220.5554 CONTACT US Editor in Chief Karen Surca Research Directors Paul Payne Brendan McElroy Thomas Hiley Chad Loveless Jessica Zaneis Mike Luchetta Javier Robles Matthew Mitchell Contributing Writers Andrew Macfarlane Michelle Mahoney Mike Scott Brett Anningson Caroline Verner-Hiley Victoria Gray Al Krulick Dan Marcharia Lauren Shoots Thomas Lark Director of Production Justin Morrice Director of Administration Abel Espinosa Director of Marketing Nora Saliken Digital Strategist Jon Bartlow Creative Director Steph van Antwerpen Managing Director Alexander Wynne-Jones COO Matthew Mitchell Executive Publisher / CEO Marcus VandenBrink TI TLE SPONSORS GREAT NEWS! Business View Publishing was named to the 2020 Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies! Read the press release EpiFIT Club, located inside the Riverside EpiCenter is a fully equipped, state-of-the-art boutique fitness club unlike any o Spooktacular Fun at Riverside EpiCenter: Where Thousands Gather for the Unforgettable Yearly Trunk-or-Treat, Strengthening its Role as the Heartbeat of Community Unity in South Cobb, Douglas- ville, and South Fulton. A PLACE WHERE YOU FIT Nestled along the bustling I-20 route in Cobb County's Austell, Riverside EpiCenter beckons to the daily surge of over 150,000 Atlanta-bound commuters, offering a contemporary oasis that pulses with modernity and vibrancy. Proudly overseeing this daily ebb and flow, the EpiCenter, a hidden gem to many, unfolds a realm of captivating experiences within its walls. Diversity, echoing through its offerings and opportunities, stands as Riverside EpiCenter's defining strength, voiced passionately by Gener- al Manager Dr. Christopher Boyd. As the venue approach- es its remarkable 10th anni- versary in 2024, Boyd and h is team engage in a continuou s dialogue, strategizing how best to spotlight their unique stature as a nexus for conventions, fitness, enter- tainment, co-working, produc- tion, and culinary pleasures, transcending conventional limits. But what exactly is the EpiCenter? In 2014, Bishop Dale C. Bronner and Word of Faith Family Worship Cathe- dral unveiled this visionary haven, born from conversa- tions about community transformation. Drawing from geologic dynamics, the moniker "EpiCenter," pronounced "Epee-center," draws an analogy to an earthquake's focal point, metaphorically capturing the dynamic and diverse energy coursing within its precincts. Boyd chuckles at the playful phonetics that often lead to the alternate pronunciation "EPIC-center," which seren- dipitously aligns with the venue's awe-inspiring gran- deur. As Boyd articulates, every facet resonates with an "impressively grand" essence, a tribute to the bold initiative spearheaded by the church. This expanse along Riverside Parkway in Austell defies categorization, offering a haven for families seeking equilib um. It features a comprehensive gymnasiu an array of entertainment delights includin bowling alley, arcade, and the region's talle custom rock wall. The versatility extends to event spaces, ranging from a refined soun stage theater to an opulent ballroom, com mented by breakout rooms and a cutting-edge podcast recording studio. Yet the EpiCenter's charm doesn't conclude there; it houses co-working hubs and retai havens adorned with culinary delights and eclectic shopping treasures. The EpiCenter shatters molds, shape-shifti to host a myriad of activities. Birthdays and weddings unfold seamlessly, followed by sold-out theater events like enchanting da recitals the ensuing Sunday. It doubles as a cinematic backdrop, luring filmmakers with adaptability. Viacom's BET TV breast cance awareness program and Urban One's pere nial awards show validate its allure, drawin the back for the ambiance and camarade rie, emphasized by Boyd. As Riverside EpiCenter embarks on a dyna decade, its mission to weave a tapestry of experiences intertwining grandeur and community stands resolute. A story of bou less potential unfolds, where diverse threa converge to craft an epic narrative th at continues captivating all who venture withi