Economic Development News: Fourth Quarter 2019 Edition
Welcome to the Fourth Quarter 2019 Edition of the
Economic Development Newsletter -


SCORE Provides Free Business Mentoring in Sandy Springs
The City of Sandy Springs has partnered with the North Metro Atlanta chapter of SCORE to provide free one-on-one mentoring to established and aspiring business owners, professionals, and entrepreneurs. The North Metro Atlanta chapter covers all of Cobb, Gwinnett, North Fulton, and Forsyth counties. In addition to mentoring services, SCORE (Service Corp of Retired Executives) also provides workshops and webinars on a variety of relevant topics. For more information, or to find a mentor, visit the SCORE website .
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Newell Brands Moving HQ Back to Sandy Springs
Newell Brands has announced that they are moving their HQ back to Sandy Springs. Three of Newell’s seven divisions are already based in their Sandy Springs location, and the move will add nearly one hundred positions to the office. This move will make Newell Brands the 6 th Fortune 500 Company headquartered in Sandy Springs.
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P odcast Studio Available for Rent
The Sandy Springs Innovation Center has an easy to use podcast studio that is available for rent. Expand your audience reach by recording a show and uploading it to iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more! Email Michael Robertson for more information.
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Sandy Springs Innovation Center Luncheon
The Innovation in Action Speaker Series is a collaboration between the Georgia Center of Innovation, Sandy Springs Economic Development Agency, and Sandy Springs Innovation Center to bring together industry leaders to share their stories and programs to bring innovation into their business, whether startup entrepreneurs or Fortune 500 corporations. Join us for the 3rd Innovation in Action event on
Wednesday, November 20th at City Springs. See how Scott Johnson, President of the Warrior Alliance and a SSIC member, engages veterans in Sandy Springs. During the event you will get practical, actionable ideas to bring innovation to your company and learn more about how Centers of Innovation can support your efforts. Lunch will be provided. Register here .
Georgia Named “Top State for Business” Sixth Year in a Row
For an unprecedented sixth year in a row, Georgia was named the “Top State for Business” by Area Development Magazine. This annual ranking reflects the results of Area Development’s recent survey asking site selection consultants to name their top state picks in 12 categories that impact companies’ location and facility plans. 
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Calling All Health IT Startups!
The Georgia Department of Economic Development and Innovation Crescent Regional Partnership invite you to exhibit in the Georgia, USA Pavilion at HIMSS 2020 in Orlando, Florida. As the first and only state exhibitor at HIMSS, the Georgia Pavilion offers a prime location for exhibiting and networking at the 2020 convention. Georgia’s Innovation Crescent is offering four spaces to early stage companies inside the Georgia Pavilion at a discounted rate of $2,500. Travel and hotel accommodations are not included.
You’ll Receive:
• 5x5 exhibit space in the Georgia Pavilion with your printed logo on the pedestal
• Three exhibitor passes providing access to entire exhibit hall, conference sessions, and all HIMSS has to offer.
• Meeting space within the Georgia Pavilion
• Invitations to Georgia’s highly attended reception
• Company listing in the HIMSS Show Directory
• The opportunity to promote your products and services to national and international decision-makers in health IT
• Inclusion in all Georgia and Innovation Crescent marketing promotions

For more information contact Kristin Boscan .
Have A Meeting With The Economic Development Team
We want to meet you! We want to hear about your business successes and offer our support through sharing details about programs and opportunities that could add value for your business and employees. To set up a meeting with the team. email Caroline Davis or call (770) 206-1571.
Andrea Worthy, Economic Development Director
Caroline Davis, Economic Development Specialist
This newsletter is prepared by the City of Sandy Springs. You can learn more about the City on our website at  sandyspringsga.gov. You can also telephone our Call Center 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 770-730-5600.