Rowen Newsletter: March 6, 2025

Best Regards, Mason Ailstock President & CEO

Rowen Region Ready

Anchored by Gwinnett County, Georgia, the Rowen Region is poised for continued substantial growth. Did you know that 43% of Georgia’s population growth is projected to occur within the Rowen Region between 2023 and 2050? Additionally, nearly half (46%) of the growth in the prime working-age population is expected within the Rowen Region over the next five years.

Dive Into the Rowen Region

Rooted in Rowen

Georgia Institute of Technology’s School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) is expanding its collaboration with Apple by joining the company’s New Silicon Initiative (NSI). Through this program, students will receive enhanced support, mentorship, and opportunities that will boost their skills in hardware technology, computer architecture, and silicon chip design. This collaboration, rooted in one of our key industries, is a testament to the innovative spirit and forward-thinking approach that defines our region. Rowen is proud to have Georgia Tech serving on its board of directors as a global innovation leader.

Discover Georgia Tech’s Collaboration with Apple

Rowen in the Media

Governor Brian P. Kemp’s proposed budget for the Amended Fiscal Year 2025 (AFY25) and Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) includes several measures that impact economic development in Georgia.

• $100 million of the governor’s hurricane relief is allocated to financial relief for the agricultural and timber industries. Agriculture is the cornerstone of Georgia’s economy and one of Rowen’s key industries.
• $1.1 billion for community-level infrastructure projects across the state, which is essential as Rowen partners across Georgia with industry and higher education institutions.
• Plans to reduce the corporate income tax rate from 5.39% to 5.19%, which will make doing business at Rowen that much easier allowing industry to invest and thrive.
• More than $1 billion to support students at every stage of education, including workforce development programs to ensure Georgia’s talent is prepared for the demands of a growing economy.

These measures ultimately aim to create a resilient and prosperous economy for Georgia, setting Rowen up for success as we engage with prospective business clients.

Read More About the Governor’s Budget Proposal

Rowen on the Road

Traveling to industry events, meeting with site selectors, and showing up for our partners are crucial to our mission. Our team will be attending several key events in the coming weeks:

• Georgia Electric Mobility Summit | March 13, Athens, GA
• Site Selectors Guild Annual Conference | March 12-14, Orlando, FL
• Area Development Consultants Workshop | March 19-21, San Antonio, TX