Annual Reports

Roswell Inc promotes economic development
through a public-private partnership
with the City of Roswell
Roswell Business Alliance to Roswell Inc
2008
Find It All Roswell Program starts under the guidance of Roswell Convention & Visitors Bureau
October 2011
Roswell Business Alliance (RBA) is formed as public‐private partnership with City of Roswell
January 2012
RBA oversees transition of Find It All Program to promote business July 2012
RBA is contracted to perform Economic Development duties for City of Roswell, under the guidance of SEDP January 2013
RBA re‐aligns mission to accommodate new responsibilities and goals
October 2013
RBA transitions to Roswell Inc to better deliver message at local and regional levels
Roswell Business Alliance to Roswell Inc
Roswell Inc
is governed by
Roswell
Convention
& Visitors Bureau
Board of Directors
Partnerships
Total Partners: 525
including
45 Premier Partners
Partnerships
PGA Superstore - Feb 2013
Andretti's - April 2013
Roswell Connect brings Roswell
Businesses together to meet, network
and form strong business to business
connections within their community.
Held every other month throughout
the year.
The Rental Place - June 2013
Bank of North Georgia - August 2013
Chambrel - October 2013
Roswell City Hall - December 2013
CaraVita - February 2014
Partnerships
• In 2013 Restaurants ranked as #1 in the category of Total Employees by Establishment Type in Roswell
• Key economic drivers and job creators, while improving quality of life and attracting tourism and residents
• Formed to provide collaborative solutions to issues impacting the restaurant industry
Partnerships
• Partnered with Roswell Restaurant Week to secure advertising for the event and further promote dining out in Roswell initiatives
• Hosted educational workshops including topics regarding the liquor laws, health care exchanges and first aid for employees
• Strategic advertising placements in local media
• Conducted a Workforce survey in order to gain a better understanding of restaurant staff demographics
Partnership Milestones
• CorMatrix (relocation from Alpharetta) • Nolan Transportation (relocation from Marietta)
• Colibrium Direct (new office location)
• LGE Credit Union (additional branch location) • YARDI (relocation from Norcross)
• Nalley Toyota (new building) • Rick Case Hyundai (new building)
Ribbon Cuttings
July 1, 2013 - March 31, 2014:
53
Ground Breaking
July 1, 2013 -- March 31, 2014
4
American Family Care
AUDI
JEH Homes
The Tapestry
Economic Development
24 Site
Visits led by
Roswell Inc
12 State
Leads YTD
Qualifying Economic
Development Projects
Site Selection Magazine Ranking
2013 Top States
Georgia Ranks #6 with 299
Number of Projects
2013 Top Metros
(Metros with Population over 1 Million)
Roswell/Sandy Springs/Atlanta ranks #4 with 164
Number of Projects
2013 Top Metros – Regional – South Atlantic
Roswell/Sandy Springs/Atlanta ranks #1
Projects by Region
Economic Development
Jobs Created
Workforce Development
ROSWELL 5.2% Unemployment Rate
1,000
• General Motors Innovation Center
Alpharetta
5.4%
400
• Colibrium Direct
Sandy Springs
5.7%
150
• Yardi
Johns Creek
5.8%
State of Georgia
Overall
8.8%
100
• Nolan Transportation
50
• Cormatrix
Economic Development
Programs & Event's
Event
Occurrences
Attendees per Event
Total Attendees
Building Opportunity Roswell Brokers Luncheon
2
Over 60 Attendees
Over 120
Commercial Brokers Retail Bus Tour
1
Over 120 Attendees
Over 120
Technology Committee Luncheon with Mayor & Council
2
8 Technology Focused Companies Represented
20
Over 20 CPA Firms Represented
Over 30 CPA Luncheon focused on Opportunity Zone
1
CID Luncheon
2
Over 35 Attendees
Over 70 Mayor’s State of the City Address
1
Over 200 Attendees
Over 200
Residential Realtors Showcase
5
Over 50 Attendees Over 250 Economic Development
Roswell Inc’s Ombudsman Program
The Ombudsman Program allows Roswell Inc to be at the forefront of the City of Roswell’s effort to provide direct assistance to business owners on a variety of levels, working in direct contact with Community Development, Transportation, Public Works and other City departments. Honda Carland
Sprouts Grocery
Optomi
Lennar Multi Family Homes
Roswell Provisions
Foundation Social Eatery
Southern Style
Coro Realty
Moxie Burger
Sky Zone
GM Innovation Center
Yardi
American Health
JEH Home
Smart Care Urgent Care
The District Salon & Events
Tint World
Etris Kitchen & Bar Economic Development
Opportunity Zone
2010
5
2011
12
2012
15
2013
75
2014
January, February
15
Total to Date
122
Strategic Planning
Strategic Advertising
• Georgia Trend, Global Corporate Expansion (GCX), Appen Media Group
Strategic Partnerships
• RUMC Job Networking, Downtown Development Authority, Roswell Arts Commission, Progress Partners Strategic Events
• Mayor Jere Wood’s State of the City Luncheon, Roswell Leadership Focus, Building Opportunity Roswell Brokers Luncheon, North Fulton CID Luncheon, CPA Luncheon Thank you
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