Coosa Valley Technologies (CVT) Internet Propels Rivers Edge Marina
Rivers Edge Marina is a sanctuary for boating enthusiasts and lake vacationers in Cropwell. On Logan Martin Lake’s serene shores, it was established as a family-run marina in 2006 and has evolved into a full-service destination — offering valet dry storage, lakeside dining, RV and mobile home lots, and tiny-home rentals.
General Manager Michael Emerick says the original cable internet was a tether holding back the business.
“It was definitely slower before,” he says. “Switching to Coosa Valley has almost tripled our speeds. I used to run into trouble with the internet going down all the time, but since changing, so far it hasn’t gone down once.”
A multi-faceted marina with busy summer weekends that can see over 2,000 visitors, Rivers Edge depends on an internet connection with speed and reliability. Operations hinge on seamless digital connectivity, including the launching system, digital signage, and transaction processing.
When CVT came aboard, the marina’s capabilities expanded. New connectivity has enhanced every facet of the operation. The new building for their restaurant, Rivers Edge Burgers & Breakfast, now has the capacity for more payment terminals. Processing payments at the restaurant and frozen drink bar, The Tiki Hut, is faster than ever. There are also plans to offer guests Wi-Fi.