neighborhoods, creating new opportunities for businesses and creative industries to thrive. “We’re already seeing the potential for new businesses and creative economies to spring up around the arena,” Williams observes. “This is just the beginning. Over the next five to ten years, we will see incredible growth and development, and the arena will be at the heart of it all.” “Athens has always had a positive image, but I believe the arena is going to take that to the next level,” Bradley says. “This will be a destination for people from all over the Southeast. They’re not just coming for the events—they’re coming for the experience, for the chance to spend a weekend in Athens, enjoy our downtown, and be a part of something special.” TO WHAT’S NEXT, VisitAthensGA.com We’re thrilled to welcome Akins Ford Arena, the latest addition to Athens’ storied entertainment scene that will take concerts, sporting events, family shows and more to the next level! WE’RE ALWAYS OPEN. 70 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 11, ISSUE 11
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