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WM Events Atlanta Hosts Headquarters Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening
4/30/2025
ATLANTA — Full-service event house WM Events hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening at its Atlanta headquarters last month.

Welcoming more than 300 guests, including dignitaries from the City of Hapeville, Atlanta business leaders and philanthropists, and hospitality and events industry professionals, the event showcased speeches, live music, interactive high-tech installations, curated food and beverage offerings, and guided tours of the newly refurbished building.

“This is more than a celebration,” said William Fogler, founder and principal of WM Events. “It is a testament to the power of manifesting your dreams, perseverance, vision and the ability to seek beauty in almost anything.”

WM Events

A two-and-a-half-year journey, the newly completed headquarters is visible from I-75 and makes a bold statement with its painted exterior featuring massive WM Events logos, color palette and graphic elements on all sides. The 13,000-sq.-ft. commercial building includes offices, warehousing, meeting/conference space, a floral department and more.

H.J. Russell & Co. oversaw renovation of the building, taking it from a derelict state to its current amenity-filled condition, which boasts functionality as a daily work environment, as well as client reception space and logistics facilities. Fogler worked with designer Robert Gaulon the interior design of the headquarters, infusing it with modern industrial style that takes advantage of the lofty ceilings and open spaces.

In addition to Fogler, speakers at the ribbon cutting included Pastor Myron Cloyd; Eslene Richmond-Shockley, president & CEO, Caring For Others Inc.; Leigh Simpson, CMP, director of sales & design, WM Events; and Mike Rast, alderman at large, City of Hapeville.

Among the hundreds of guests who came to celebrate the 21-year-old company’s success were:
  • Michael Russell, CEO of H.J. Russell & Company
  • Lovette Russell, philanthropist
  • Steve Smith, former NBA player, Olympic gold medalist, sports analyst
  • Ronnie Mabra, Esq., founder and managing partner, Mabra Law
  • Dr. Kofi Smith, head coach and chief visionary officer, Keystone Management
  • Cristel Williams, senior vice president | director of client & community relations, PNC
  • Blythe Keeler Robinson, CEO and president, Sherltering Arms
  • Anna Griffin, founder, Anna Griffin Inc.
  • Ron Frieson, chief operating officer, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, and Rachel Frieson
  • Robert Gaul, owner/principal, Robert Gaul Architectural Design
  • Philip Rafshoon, director of member engagement, Midtown Alliance
  • Crystal Khalil, co-CEO, Sister Diamonds LLC
About WM Events
WM Events is an elevated event house led by award-winning designer-turned-founder William Fogler. Launched in 2004, WM Events orchestrates every moving piece of the consulting, planning, design and production of corporate events, fundraisers, meetings, tradeshow design and private affairs. With a reputation for creative and logistical prowess, the firm has been trusted by hundreds of clients, such as the major Atlanta professional sports teams — Braves, Falcons, Hawks, and United — as well as Delta Air Lines, Google, NCR and University of Georgia. www.wmevents.com.


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