Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Thanks to new initiatives like the Roswell Business Alliance and an expanded Opportunity Zone, more businesses are setting up shop in Roswell.
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Wednesday, August 29, 2012
McDonnell Group, Inc., a strategic marketing and communications specialist agency to the smart grid and energy and utility industries, has moved its headquarters to a new location in Roswell. “Following three consecutive years of 30 percent annual revenue growth and the recent addition of new team members, it was time to relocate to a larger and more collaborative environment,” said co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Don McDonnell. “In supporting our clients’ needs, our new location offers state-of-the-art meeting facilities and technology to support expanded marketing services for our customers and community partners.” Operations began today, Wednesday, Aug. 29, at the new headquarters in The Wilton office park, at 515 East Crossville…
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Local leaders considered a recent luncheon geared toward property investors a step in the right direction for economic development.
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Tuesday, August 28, 2012
The Roswell Business Alliance (RBA), in partnership with Progress Partners of Greater North Fulton and the city of Roswell, hosted "Building Opportunity Roswell" at Little Alley Steak on Canton Street last week. Sponsored by Gas South, the exclusive luncheon was held on Wednesday, Aug. 22 for brokers and commercial leasing agents who have an invested interest in doing business in Roswell. “A partnership between Roswell Business Alliance, the city and Progress Partners focused on educating the business leaders and the brokers' clients will allow Roswell to fill with strong and successful businesses,” stated Al Nash, Executive Director of Progress Partners of Greater North Fulton. Mayor Jere Wood and city council members, along with city …
Monday, August 6, 2012
The South Atlanta Street craft beer store is now open.
One store just wasn't enough for Ale Yeah! owner Eddie Holley, who opened a Roswell location as well on Aug. 1. Already having established a following in Decatur, the market hopes to draw north metro residents with the new location in Roswell. Roswell Mayor Jere Wood, several city council members and the Roswell Business Alliance were on hand to cut the ribbon and welcome Holley's new store to the city. Ale Yeah's Roswell store is located at 408 South Atlanta Street, #157. They are open Tuesday – Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday – Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. They are closed on Monday. Visit them online or call the Roswell store at 770-992-2246.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Schmit was recognized for his "outstanding and consistent efforts in economic development" locally.
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
The Roswell Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) and the Roswell Business Alliance (RBA) recently honored Dave Schmit as the 2011 Recipient of the Economic Development Award. The award was presented during the organizations’ Annual Meeting and Award Ceremony at the Holiday Inn on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell. The Economic Development Award was created to recognize outstanding and consistent efforts in economic development. Schmit was presented the award for his efforts in continuously supporting strong economic development in Roswell through his own projects, as well as heading the 2030 comprehensive plan and serving on the newly activated Downtown Development Authority. Schmit is principal of Macauley+Schmit, a real estate development and…
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
The Roswell Convention & Visitors Bureau honored locals during its 21 Annual Meeting and Community Awards, Tuesday night.
Hundreds of local residents and members of the business community turned out Tuesday evening to toast those who've made great strides for Roswell over the past year. Together, the Roswell Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) and the Roswell Business Alliance (RBA) - the new public-private partnership between the CVB and the city - hosted the annual community awards meeting at the Holiday Inn on Holcomb Bridge Road. The evening provided community members the opportunity to both have some fun and do a little networking. Kicking off the banquet dinner, the cast of the Georgia Ensemble Theatre's Ring of Fire: The Johnny Cash Musical Show reprised some favorites from the show, which just closed last weekend. The meeting also introduced Ken Davis …
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
The new Roswell Business Alliance helped cut the ribbons on 10 new businesses in the city during February.
February was a month for the Roswell record books when it came to business. Ten local companies and organizations cut the ribbons and swung open the doors on new ventures inside the Roswell city limits. Long regarded as one of the least business friendly cities in the north metro Atlanta area, Roswell seems to be in the midst of a sort of renaissance. Many believe the change in thinking is thanks in big part to the city's new partnership with the Roswell Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) in the form of the Roswell Business Alliance (RBA), a public/private partnership between the CVB and the city, which serves as the collective voice for local businesses. The organization received partial funding and affirmation from the city last …
Martha robertson
4:30 pm on Thursday, May 3, 2012
Freddie(please forgive me for calling you Freddie,but that's who you are to me) Congratulations on the honor bestowed on you. From all I've heard about your work through the years, it is well deserved. I'm very happy for you and am so glad Angie shared the news with me. Love, Martha more ›