Roswell Inc’s Economic Development Report
by Steve Stroud
- 58 business attraction and recruitment projects, 22 retention projects, and 9 retention projects supported – of those, 33 projects closed in 2018
- 54 ribbon cuttings, 83 ombudsman engagements (where we help businesses navigate city hall), and 131 business development meetings
- Total of 1,754 new jobs created through our recruitment, retention and expansion efforts
- Several large projects, including:
- Recruitment of Element by Westin business-class hotel on Westside Parkway
- Expansion of Boutique Hotel and Mixed-Use Development in Historic District
- Brixmor Property Group regional headquarters recruitment—50 jobs
- GPS Trackit national headquarters recruitment—40 jobs
- Staff Zone national headquarters retention and expansion—35 jobs
- McKesson Corporation’s “Atlanta Hub” recruitment—500 jobs
- Total of $654,000+ in new annual revenue to City of Roswell through our work
- Total of $614,000+ in new one-time revenue to the City of Roswell through our work
Check out Mayor Lori Henry’s presentation below along with a photo gallery from the event.