ANNOUNCEMENT The Norcross Economic Development Department (NorcrossED) has recently formed a partnership with the life sciences trade association, Georgia Bio. This independent non-profit organization’s mission is to “advance the growth of Georgia’s life science industry and foster strategic partnerships” to create a healthier Georgia. The biomedical sector is of particular interest for the economic development […]
Scott Norwood of Social Fox Brewing contacted the Norcross economic development site selection team and was pleased to receive help within 24 hours. He felt the services were “absolutely fantastic.” Within a week, he was presented with several promising locations vetted directly by the department. Norwood says that he is especially grateful to the Norcross […]
As the second fastest growing city in Georgia with a job growth rate higher than the national average, Norcross offers many competitive advantages to biomedical firms. Some of the most noteworthy aspects that give this city a practical edge include access to important human capital, close proximity to research resources, a diverse population, and opportunities […]
NEWS RELEASE April 1, 2019 Norcross, GA—April 1, 2019—In November 2018, Avalanche Consulting released a Strategic Marketing and Target Industry Study to assist the economic development department in gaining a better understanding of the local market, including the some of the challenges employers and job seekers are facing in Norcross. While job growth in Norcross […]
NEWS RELEASE July 30, 2018 Norcross, GA-–The National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) and the City of Norcross Department of Economic Development have collaborated to launch the NAMC iConstruction Training Center, an accredited training unit certified by the National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) through the NAMC Northeast Florida Chapter, an NCCER Training […]
The City of Norcross is creating a Target Industry Study to ensure that local economic development efforts are targeting industries that best serve Norcross and that can benefit the most from the Norcross business environment. This study will be closely followed by a Strategic Marketing Plan, to hone the City’s messaging to effectively communicate the […]