Economic Development News: Winter 2018 Edition
2018 promises to be a very big year for the City! Stay informed with our Economic Development newsletter
Reminder: Business License Renewal
Business Occupational Tax Certificates (business licenses) must be renewed annually, with all business licenses expiring December 31 of each calendar year. As a courtesy, the City is offering a 90-day grace period to submit your renewal materials. Businesses failing to have a renewed business license after March 31 are subject to a one-time 10% penalty fee. You can find more information on the Business Regulations and Licensing page on the City's website.
Food Truck Permitting
Last fall, the City passed a new ordinance requiring permitting for Food Trucks. Permits will be good for one year form the date of issue.Sandy Springs Fire Rescue requires an inspection as part of the permitting process. For more information or to schedule a Food Truck (Mobile Food Unit) inspection contact the Sandy Spring Fire Marshal’s office at 770-206-4358.
City Springs Announces Programming and Tenants
The  Performing Arts Center  will open its 2081-2019 season with a line-up included respected and nationally recognized arts organizations. The Atlanta Ballet and Atlanta Opera, leading figures in Atlanta’s performing arts community, are currently finalizing details for performances at City Springs for spring 2019.  In addition, City Springs Theatre Company, the metro area’s newest professional theatre company, will present five productions during its inaugural season.   The Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center at City Springs features the Byers Theatre, a main stage with seating capacity of 1,100; a 5,000 square foot flexible space studio theater, conference center, and city green. Construction is expected to be completed this summer. The Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center is currently accepting holds. To request a date for an event, submit your request via the rental inquiry form found on the City Springs website . 
2018 Predictions for North Fulton: Learn more February 21  
I s Suburban Multifamily Growth Driving Office Demand? Will the demand for luxury homes in Atlanta's suburbs continue to rise? What about demand for suburban rentals? Why are developers flocking to the suburbs? Join Bisnow for a morning of discussion and a behind-the-scenes update as we examine North Fulton County's suburban commercial real estate market. Top thought leaders in Atlanta’s development community will share their predictions for what's to come in North Fulton's multifamily, mixed-use, retail and office markets. Register at the Bisnow website .

TSPLOST: Your Pennies for Transportation
The City plans a continued focus on transportation improvements throughout the city in 2018. In addition to 20 percent of the City’s annual budget contributing to capital projects to improve infrastructure, the T-SPLOST tax, passed in November 2016, has accelerated a large number of traffic efficiency improvements and multi-modal programs, aimed at creating sidewalks, bike paths and last-mile connectivity needed to enhance transit use. As construction of these projects get underway, there will be impacts to the daily commute. We appreciate everyone’s patience as we work to improve the city’s connectivity and transportation routes.  You can keep updated on planned lane and road closures by visiting the City’s Road Work Advisory page. To hear about emergency road closures, sign up for Sandy Springs Alerts.
KSU's MBA Program
In today’s marketplace, attracting and retaining the right people on your team is critical. Sandy Springs and Kennesaw State University's Coles College of Business are partnering to bring award- winning programs to the Perimeter market for the benefit of our large employers and their key employees. The Mini MBA program launches in March, meeting one Thursday evening per month through November and plans are underway for the part-time MBA program to launch in Fall 2018. Please contact the City's Economic Development Director, Andrea Worthy for more information.
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.