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Business Briefs

from Atlanta Intown - July 2022

from Atlanta Intown - July 2022, page 12

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Atlanta Blockchain Center is now open on Old Ivy Road in Buckhead, offering coworking, learning, and hub space for the development of crypto, Blockchain, and Web 3.0 technologies. Founder Marlon Williams told Hypepotamus that Atlanta’s strong fintech and enterprise scene make it ripe for Blockchain innovation. The Center will also be home to the upcoming BitAngels Atlanta chapter, an investor network with chapters in different cities.

▲The former W Hotel Midtown has been rebranded at The Starling in conjunction with the property joining Curio Collection by Hilton. The rebrand includes a revamped lineup of hotel programming, updates to the spa and lobby bar, and a reintroduction of the food and beverage concept, Lantana. The restaurant will offer breakfast, lunch, dinner, and latenight drinks led by new Executive Chef Cole Pate, formerly of Gypsy Kitchen.

WorkSuites, a Dallas-based coworking space, is expanding into Atlanta with its first two locations outside of Texas. The company has taken 26,716 square feet at Pennant Park in Atlanta and 25,933 square feet at Preston Ridge II in Alpharetta. WorkSuites has taken a full floor at both locations.

◄ANT/DOTE, a multi-brand boutique for women and men, is now open at 525 Bishop St. NW. Founded by Lauren Amos, the owner of Wish ATL, she is joined by partner Eugene Rabkin, the editor of StyleZeitgeist magazine and a noted fashion journalist. ANT/ DOTE is the exclusive Atlanta stockist of many brands, including Comme des Garcons, Craig Green, GUIDI, Hyke, Jil Sander, Junya Watanabe, MUGLER, Noir by Kei Ninomiya, Paco Rabanne, Undercover, and Y/Project. For more, visit antidotestyle.com.

Peachtree Battle Antiques & Interiors has moved from its longtime location on Peachtree Road to 1391 Chattahoochee Ave., located in the city’s Westside Design District. “We had to move from The Historic Book Bindery when the building was demolished to make way for a 17-story high-rise condo development,” said owner Robert Ahlers. “Before, we had 14,000 square feet of space. Now, in the new location, we’ve got 15,500 square feet.”Ahlers said the new space allows for more mid-century modern items, as well as a lighting and lamp repair shop. For more, visit peachtreebattleantiques.com. ►Ephemeral – the tattoo studio that pioneered made-to-fade ink – has opened its first Atlanta studio at 696-A Cleburne Terrace. The ink used by Ephemeral begins to disappear in 9 to 15 months but is applied the same way as a traditional tattoo – by an artist with a needle. The ink is made from medical grade, bioabsorbable, and biocompatible polymers. For more, visit ephemeral.tattoo.

rag & bone will open its latest retail location at Buckhead Village this fall as the clothing store marks its 20th anniversary. The new shop in will house the men’s and women’s readyto-wear, denim, footwear, and accessories collections.

Atlanta-based real estate investment and development firm Branch Properties has announced two Piedmont Healthcare tenants – Piedmont Urgent Care by Wellstreet and a primary care office – will open at the upcoming Summerhill Station in the Summerhill neighborhood. The development, which will be anchored by a 50,000-squarefoot Publix, is set to deliver in Summer 2023.

◄Kirkwood Car Wash owner Stuart Brady has installed two self-service dog washes at the business at 2003 Oakview Road SE.

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