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Epic Voted Top Restaurant in U.S.

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Just in time for Epic Restaurant’s 4th birthday celebration, on August 1st, when many said the restaurant couldn’t be done in Columbus, GA, comes an incredible gift of recognition from Gayot.com (The Guide to the Good Life). GAYOT’s 2016 Annual Restaurant Awards features the Top 40 Restaurants in the U.S., Top 10 New Restaurants, Best Restaurateur, and the Most Adventurous...

David Koontz | St. Francis CEO

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Originally featured in Southern Views Magazine By: Roberto Caligaris | Photo by: John A. Marchetti, St. Francis A seasoned hospital administrator with 30 years of experience, Koontz most recently worked as a healthcare consultant for a variety of community health systems, national hospital corporations and international clients. Koontz holds both a master’s degree in business administration and a...

Need some magic in your week?

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Mike Tyler and Christopher Wayne are two Australian magicians who are touring as co-stars of The Naked Magic Show. The show features magic, mirth and more than a touch of mayhem as these two hot and hilarious magicians say abracadabra and take magic to a whole new level. Following sold out shows and rave reviews in Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the USA the world’s boldest and cheekiest magic...

Interview with an Artist: Jill Chancey Philips

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Jill Chancey Philips originally featured in Southern Views Magazine By: Stephanie Reeves As a child, Jill Chancey Philips began painting, ever since then art has been the main staple of her life. From sharing her talents with students as an art teacher to currently starting up her new business Knack and Jill, Jill shares her inspirations, her new ventures in the art world and her advice to those...

What is RiverCity Foundry?

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RiverCity Foundry Launches StartUp Accelerator Supporting Entrepreneurship & Economic Development Across the River Valley Region.   RiverCity Foundry announces the July 8th launch of their 2016 Summer StartUp Accelerator. The launch is a follow-on to the inaugural Columbus Georgia Startup Weekend, a partnership between ColumbusMakesIT and Troy University, that took place in April 2016 at...

Elizabeth White

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Originally printed in Southern Views Magazine By: Stephanie Reeves Elizabeth White took her love of hair barrettes to the next level by sharing her unique hair accessories with any fashion lover who wants to add some “flair to their hair.” Any southern girl knows that hair is just as important as the outfit. Elizabeth spoke with SVM about how she decided to start her business, Elizabeth Heard...

The New, UpTown Hampton Inn

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Four JS Family LLLP, a partnership controlled by Columbus businessman Jack Pezold, is developing a 60-plus room Hampton Inn in the current building at 1201 Broadway, according to Pezold Management Group executive Tracy Sayers. The new, Uptown Hampton Inn will be located at the former Aaron’s Rents building, on 12th Street across from Columbus State University’s new downtown education complex...