Welcome to Roswell | August 2020
Evimero Marketplace Welcome to Roswell, Evimero Marketplace! The fair trade, artisan marketplace bringings unique gifts, home goods, jewelry and more to the community. Everything they carry is handmade either locally, within the US or abroad. Evimero means "to thrive" in Greek, and their hope is to help [...]
Industry Q&A: Hospitality & Tourism
Across the nation, COVID-19 has impacted the hospitality and tourism industry, including here in Roswell. In April and May, the industry took a major hit as many hotels, restaurants, venues and attractions were required to close or limit capacity to comply with public health guidance. [...]
Board Member Spotlight | September 2020
Michael Curling Michael was raised in Roswell and moved back in 2011 after finishing his MBA at Virginia Tech. He is the Vice President of New Kent Capital, a Roswell family office that invests in and works with a number of local businesses including Table & Main, Osteria Mattone, [...]
Inc. 5,000 2020 Companies in Roswell
Inc. Magazine recently released its list of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in America, 10 of which call Roswell home. Roswell Companies: #232 Wursta (IT Management) Growth - 1,875%#343 Flip Electronics (Business Products & Services)Growth - 1,318%#2,213 OTR Capital (Financial Services)Growth - 189%#2,487 Qiigo (Advertising & Marketing)Growth - 166%#2,842 BELAY (Human [...]
Welcome to Roswell | Summer 2020
Fran Farias State Farm Happy 30th Anniversary to the Fran Farias State Farm Team! The company celebrated with an open house benefiting two charitable organizations—Homestretch and Community Assistance Center. Fran and her team of Agents are known for their outstanding customer service and provide Home, Auto, Business, [...]
Board Member Spotlight | August 2020
We want you to get to know us a little better, and that includes our board—Roswell Economic Development & Tourism, Inc. Each month we will feature 2 board members, kicking off with our board president Ken Davis of Renasant Bank and treasurer Nancy Tolbert Yilmaz of Tolbert Yilmaz School of [...]
Partnering with Georgia Hispanic Chamber to Build Hispanic Business Community in Roswell
We're thrilled to announce our partnership with Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GHCC) to support both aspiring and current Hispanic business owners in Roswell, develop mutual business relationships between Hispanic and non-Hispanic business owners in the city, and strengthen Roswell’s overall business community. The partnership will provide for a variety [...]
Summer Sippin’ Roswell Returns with a Twist on August 1!
Summer Sippin’ Roswell, a two-month beverage competition that typically occurs from June through July, will take place this year from August 1 through September 30. Our organization created this event in 2016 as an industry support program, and in the event’s fifth year, more than 50 restaurants are competing [...]
Welcome to Roswell | Spring 2020
ADR Georgia, LLC Welcome to Roswell, ADR Georgia! Recently relocating to its new Norcross Street office, it was established in 2009 and services all counties north of Atlanta and outside the perimeter. The organization offers mediation of disputes including association disagreements, EEOC complaints, torts, family law, and [...]
City of Roswell Launches New Procurement Portal
The City of Roswell is making changes to how it communicates with businesses about City-related business opportunities. Obtaining notification about City opportunities and submitting responses to requests for goods and services used to be a mix of manual and automated processes. In order to provide businesses with the best opportunity [...]
City of Roswell Seeks Business Input on 2040 Comprehensive Plan
The City of Roswell is in the public input stage of its 2040 Comprehensive Plan and wants to hear from Roswell businesses and residents about their vision for the city’s future. As a local business, we invite you to share your input to help shape this plan. We also encourage [...]
Top 6 Things Your Business Can Do Right Now
Our team has been talking with businesses around the clock, counseling them on important steps they can be taking during this time of global uncertainty related to COVID-19. Our biggest piece of advice? To be proactive in asking questions and gathering information. To help with this, we have compiled [...]
COVID-19 Business Bulletin
Our team at Roswell Inc wants to keep you informed about the latest information, news, developments, and resources available to businesses as we navigate the impacts of COVID-19 together. We have moved our Business Bulletin to it's own page to create a more organized and user-friendly experience. [...]
Update from Roswell Inc regarding Coronavirus COVID-19
In light of Coronavirus (COVID-19), we would like to provide you with an update about how our organization is responding to this situation in support of the recommendations made by the CDC and our state and local leaders. In order to do our part in slowing the spread of COVID-19, [...]
Southern Post Breaks Ground
The Southern Post mixed-use development in Roswell’s historic district has officially broken ground! Once complete, this project is going to add 40,000 square feet of retail, 90,000 square feet of office, and high-end residential living options to our city—all while increasing walkability and connectivity in our community. We are [...]
Welcome to Roswell | February 2020
Big Oak Tavern Located off Alpharetta Highway and Cherry Street in Roswell’s Historic District, Big Oak Tavern offers its patrons American style cuisine with an Asian influence. Named for the stately Oak Tree that stands statuesque in the restaurant's front lawn, Big Oak Tavern strives to embody [...]
POSTPONED: Roswell Hospitality Career Expo Returns March 26
The Roswell Hospitality Career Expo will return on Thursday, March 26, to bring together employers and qualified job seekers specifically in the hospitality industry. The Expo is a Roswell Inc event hosted in partnership with the Georgia Department of Labor, and it will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 [...]
Welcome to Roswell | January 2020
Knockouts Haircuts For Men Welcome to Roswell, Knockouts Haircuts For Men! Located on the corner of Holcomb Bridge and Crabapple Roads, the team at Knockouts is committed to providing friendly, skilled and professional men’s grooming and pampering services in our casual, sporty environment that will leave you [...]
Welcome to Roswell | December 2019
Rock ‘N’ Taco Welcome to Roswell, Rock ‘N’ Taco! Located off Canton Street, this new restaurant transformed the 7,000 square feet of space formerly occupied by Pastis into a local destination dining experience—featuring a massive 10'x14' LED screen and 24 additional TVs (perfect for watching the big [...]
State of the City 2020
Last week, we hosted our annual State of the City event at The Country Club of Roswell. More than 300 business, civic, and elected leaders from both Roswell and around the region attended to hear an update on economic development in Roswell, a look back at 2019, and a preview [...]
Welcome to Roswell | November 2019
Taekwondo Generations Welcome to Roswell, Taekwondo Generations! Located near the intersection of Holcomb Bridge and Old Alabama, Taekwondo Generations offers families access to high-quality martial arts classes and a safe, supportive facility. Their system includes hands-on coaching for students of all ages and focuses on the traditional [...]
Roswell Inc 2020 Events Announced
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Friday, January 10 @ Summit Wellness Friday, February 14 @ TBA Friday, March 13 @ Vickery Mill Elementary Friday, May 8 @ SpringHill Suites Friday, August 14 @ Brookwood Grill Friday, September 18 @ TBA Friday, November 13 @ TBA 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. [...]
Roswell Restaurant Week Returns on January 20
Roswell Restaurant Week returns to celebrate the city’s finest culinary experiences from January 20-29, 2020. For the sixth consecutive year, Roswell Restaurant Week will be presented by Roswell Inc, the economic and business development organization for the City of Roswell. Roswell Restaurant Week is the largest restaurant week event [...]
Kimberly Allred Graduates from Georgia Academy for Economic Development
Our business development, retail, and events specialist, Kimberly Allred, graduated this month from the Georgia Academy for Economic Development, a four-month program through the State of Georgia’s Department of Community Affairs. Created in 1993, the Academy provides training in the basics of economic and community development, plus specialized segments on [...]
Roswell Inc Sweeps the PRSA Georgia Phoenix Awards
Roswell Inc won four awards during the 2019 Phoenix Awards ceremony, hosted earlier this month by the Georgia Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). Created in 1984, the Phoenix Awards recognize projects and programs each year that demonstrate excellence in the state’s public relations profession. Roswell Inc [...]