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Roswell Inc’s 13th Annual Insight Roswell Luncheon Breaks Attendance Records, Honors Local Leaders, and Unveils Bold Vision for the City’s Future

Ashley2025-06-19T14:15:09-04:00April 3rd, 2025|Business News, The Inc Blog|

Roswell Inc celebrated our 13th Annual Insight Roswell Luncheon (formerly State of the City) in grand style, bringing together over 450 attendees and 140 sponsors—making this year’s event the largest to date. Presented by Synovus Bank and Vestis Uniforms and Workplace Supplies, the luncheon showcased Roswell’s economic momentum, honored outstanding [...]

A Festive Celebration at Our Annual Holiday Business Bash

Ashley2025-01-13T13:22:15-05:00January 10th, 2025|The Inc Blog|

Our Annual Holiday Business Bash was a spectacular evening filled with holiday cheer, community spirit, and over 250 enthusiastic guests. Hosted in the heart of Roswell, this year’s event brought together local businesses, entrepreneurs, and community members to celebrate the season and reflect on another successful year. The atmosphere was [...]

Roswell Inc Receives Bronze Award from IEDC

Ashley2024-08-28T12:04:49-04:00August 28th, 2024|News, The Inc Blog|

Roswell Inc Receives 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Bronze Award from the International Economic Development Council IEDC’s annual Excellence Awards recognize outstanding performance by economic development organizations, government entities, initiatives, and programs. [August 28, 2024] [Roswell, GA] – Roswell Inc is honored to receive the 2024 Excellence in Economic Development [...]

Board of Directors Spotlight

Ashley2024-08-07T13:15:14-04:00August 6th, 2024|The Inc Blog|

As a 501(c)6 nonprofit, we are governed by Roswell Economic Development and Tourism, Inc., a board of directors that also oversees the city’s tourism program, Visit Roswell. This board includes representatives from Roswell’s top employers, regional business leaders, local business owners and entrepreneurs, key industries, and other community stakeholders in both [...]

Holiday Connect 2023

Mike Thomas2023-11-14T07:59:32-05:00November 14th, 2023|Business News, Events, News, The Inc Blog|

Join us for the BIGGEST networking event of the year—over 200 attendees! Network with Roswell business owners, local professionals and community leaders while enjoying holiday tunes, beverages and small bites from local restaurants. Also be sure to stop by our sponsors' tables to enter to win giveaways! Secure yours now [...]

Southern Post, announced an incredible tenant lineup.

Mike Thomas2023-10-23T09:12:24-04:00October 23rd, 2023|Business News, News, The Inc Blog|

Big news just announced, Jennifer Harris, the VP of Development for Armada Hoffler, along with Southern Post, announced an incredible tenant lineup. It includes Amorino Italian gelato cafe, Azotea Cantina, Belux Coffee Roasters, Cavina Med Spa, CA South, Da Vinci's Donuts, Grana Southern Italian restaurant, Silla del Toro Spanish tapas [...]

RADCO Finalizes Comprehensive Renovations at Two Atlanta Hotels

Mike Thomas2023-10-23T09:04:03-04:00October 23rd, 2023|Business News, News, The Inc Blog|

(Atlanta, GA – October, 2023) – The RADCO Companies (RADCO), one of the nation’s leading opportunistic real estate developers, has successfully executed comprehensive renovations at two hotels in the firm’s growing hospitality portfolio, the DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta-Alpharetta and DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta-Roswell. RADCO purchased both hotels in 2021 as [...]

True North 400, a catalyst for positive change, value creation and community experience to benefit its members.

Mike Thomas2023-10-23T08:33:21-04:00October 23rd, 2023|Business News, News, The Inc Blog|

True North 400, formerly known as the North Fulton Community Improvement District (NFCID), is a self-taxing district that was formed in 2003 by a group of business leaders committed to maintaining and enhancing the North Fulton community. With the goal of investing in a more vibrant and sustainable North Fulton, [...]

Board Member, Samir Abdullahi, featured in Georgia Trend’s 40 Under 40 list.

Mike Thomas2023-10-23T09:13:31-04:00October 23rd, 2023|Business News, News, Staff Profiles, The Inc Blog|

Board Member, Samir Abdullahi, the Director of Select Fulton, has been featured in Georgia Trend's prestigious "40 under 40" list! Samir has made an incredible impact on our community, recruiting new jobs and investments while fostering economic growth. His dedication to creating opportunities and promoting digital literacy is truly commendable. [...]

Roswell Inc’s EDA visits Kimberly-Clark

Ashley2023-08-23T10:24:47-04:00August 23rd, 2023|The Inc Blog|

Launched in 2016, our Economic Development Alliance (EDA) is made up of invited key stakeholders within the Roswell business community who are committed to investing in the economic growth and prosperity of the city. The group includes representatives of all the city’s largest employers, key regional businesses, economic development agencies, and [...]

State of the City 2023 Recap

Ashley2023-04-28T16:00:53-04:00April 28th, 2023|The Inc Blog, Uncategorized|

We were thrilled to recently host our 12th Annual State of the City luncheon at the Computer Museum of America, sponsored by Synovus. With nearly 450 guests in attendance, this was our largest event to date. Local businesses, community leaders and regional dignitaries came together to hear an economic development [...]

Roswell Economic Development and Tourism, Inc. Announces New Board Members

Ashley2022-08-31T12:06:05-04:00August 31st, 2022|The Inc Blog|

Roswell Economic Development and Tourism, Inc., the board of directors that oversees both our organization and Roswell’s tourism program, Visit Roswell, has announced twelve new board members for the organization, bringing the board of directors to thirty-eight members total with ten executive committee members. Additionally, current board members Ron Buckley, [...]

Welcome to the Team, Morgan Pierce!

Ashley2022-09-01T11:30:12-04:00August 31st, 2022|Staff Profiles, The Inc Blog|

Morgan Pierce joined our team in July and currently serves as the organization’s Business Partnerships Specialist. In this role, Morgan cultivates and manages Roswell Inc’s relationships with state and regional partners and helps to identify and develop new partnership opportunities to strengthen Roswell’s overall business environment. Morgan also provides advisory [...]

State of the City 2022 | Looking to the Future

Ashley2022-09-01T11:30:27-04:00April 26th, 2022|Business News, The Inc Blog|

Roswell Inc held its annual State of the City luncheon on Friday, March 25 at the Country Club of Roswell. Sponsored by over 115 companies and attended by more than 350 guests, this was Roswell Inc’s largest State of the City to date. At this annual event, local businesses, community [...]

Visit Roswell Launches Mobile Visitor Services with Addition of “Roswell Channel”

Julia Partain2022-03-09T10:10:45-05:00March 8th, 2022|News, The Inc Blog, Uncategorized|

Visit Roswell Launches Mobile Visitor Services with Addition of “Roswell Channel” Roswell, GA—Visit Roswell, the city of Roswell’s official destination marketing organization, recently launched its new mobile visitor center, dubbed “The Channel.” A channel is defined as, “the bed where a natural river or stream runs,” as well as, “a [...]

State of the City – March 25, 2022

Julia Partain2022-01-25T10:16:54-05:00January 24th, 2022|Business News, Events, News, The Inc Blog|

In its tenth year, State of the City Roswell is going back to in person! Join local businesses, community stakeholders and regional leaders as Roswell Inc recaps projects from the previous year, gives an overview of current market trends and provides insight into what’s to come for the business community [...]

Chik-fil-a’s Latest Expansion Project Success

Julia Partain2022-01-24T10:58:50-05:00January 24th, 2022|Business News, News, The Inc Blog|

In October of 2021, Chik-fil-a launched its first “modular-constructed restaurant” in our very own Roswell Town Center. This new model has allowed for faster customer service, better customer and employee service, as well as a more positive overall Chik-fil-a experience. In our evolving world of online ordering, fewer in person [...]

COMING SOON: Bask Steakhouse

Julia Partain2022-01-24T10:42:08-05:00January 24th, 2022|Events, News, The Inc Blog|

We are so excited for our board member Lisa Stevens, along with her husband Tim, for the announcement of the opening of her “upscale, unmatched dining experience” restaurant, Bask Steakhouse. Using the same farm-to-table momentum from their sister restaurant, From the Earth Brewery, Bask Steakhouse is excited to open its [...]

Roswell Restaurant Week(s) 2022

Julia Partain2022-01-24T10:39:48-05:00January 24th, 2022|Events, News, The Inc Blog|

The Most Delicious Time of the Year is Here! We are thrilled to kick off our annual Roswell Restaurant Week(s)! Each restaurant is ready to serve YOU with their delicious specials that you can ONLY order during this special event time period. From special pricing, creative plates, to wine pairings, [...]

Board Spotlight | August 2021

Ashley2021-09-22T20:52:38-04:00September 22nd, 2021|The Inc Blog|

Owner, Big Oak Tavern Nate Armstrong (a Native South Carolinian), realized that he had a passion and flare for the culinary arts at an early age. This passion served as a driving force and foundation for him as he established his career path. Nate graduated from Johnson and [...]

Board Member Spotlight | July 2021

Ashley2021-07-16T10:29:29-04:00July 16th, 2021|The Inc Blog|

In October of 2014, Lisa Stevens formed MKT Collaborative, a boutique marketing firm specializing in the built environment. She has spent over fourteen years immersed in the commercial real estate industry learning the essentials of what makes great, effective marketing for design and construction firms. She has had the good [...]

Roswell Economic Development & Tourism, Inc. Announces New President and Welcomes Nine New Members

Ashley2021-07-16T14:07:47-04:00July 15th, 2021|The Inc Blog|

Roswell Economic Development and Tourism, Inc.—the board of directors that oversees our organization as well as destination marketing organization Visit Roswell—has announced that Jon-Paul Croom, president of Wellstar North Fulton Hospital, will take on the role of board president, after four years on the board. Former Board President Kenneth Davis, [...]

Board Spotlight | June 2021

Ashley2021-06-10T09:04:54-04:00June 10th, 2021|The Inc Blog|

Mike Prewett is the President and Managing Broker of Century 21 Connect Realty and has been an Atlanta area Realtor for over 34 years now. A graduate of The University of Georgia, Mike then moved to the Roswell area and made a commitment to becoming involved in our community. He [...]

Board Member Spotlight | May 2021

Ashley2021-09-22T20:53:47-04:00May 18th, 2021|The Inc Blog|

Kevin Bamford has been in the Banking/ Financial industry serving the Roswell and North Fulton Community since 1998. Currently he is the manager of the Roswell and East Cobb offices of Renasant Bank where he manages a team of retail bankers focused on deepening customer relationships, customer retention, and is [...]