At the premier 17th annual Georgia Bio Innovation Summit this month, the Norcross Economic Development Department showcased the city’s competitive advantages to the bioscience and medical technology community at large. Attending the conference were over 500 CEOs, senior executives, scientists and public policy officials from Georgia and across the nation. The Summit also serves as […]
Greetings, My name is William Corbin and I am the new Economic Development Director for the City of Norcross. On behalf of your Economic Development team, I would like to thank you for being a loyal reader of our newsletter! Whether you are a business/property owner, community stakeholder or simply an interested resident, we appreciate you and […]
On Thursday, October 3rd, Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs (ACE) held its 2019 Annual Award Luncheon at the Gathering Spot to celebrate its exemplary partners as well as small-business owners who have excelled in entrepreneurial leadership. The City of Norcross was among one of the recipients to receive an award. Mayor Craig Newton accepted the […]
The City of Norcross’ Department of Economic Development is exploring the feasibility of a food-focused community destination that will serve as a local hub for a farmers market and other food-related businesses. The economic development department has commissioned Taproot, a placemaking consulting firm that specializes in food-oriented economic development, to conduct a feasibility study to […]
Executives of Birchwood Foods recently invited Mayor Newton and city staff to tour the progress of their new 80,000 square foot facility located on Goshen Springs Rd. As a major supplier of fresh and frozen ground beef patties for national fast-food chains, this $33 million investment is the third major expansion since the company began […]
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ( NORCROSS, GA)– September 10, 2019- Apsilon Hotel Group is currently renovating one of Norcross’ oldest hotels, the Garden Plaza, built in 1989. This renovation, a $20 million investment, is the latest major renovation and technological modernization by the Apsilon Hotel Group. Upon its completion, the hotel will become a […]