The Rowen Region
The Rowen Region
Rowen’s Broader Appeal
The Rowen Region is one of America’s most vibrant and multicultural communities, with a fast-growing, educated workforce that features a mix of big cities, small towns, and creative destinations. Centered in Gwinnett County, Georgia and strategically positioned along Highway 316 (also known as University Parkway), Rowen’s central location within 35 miles of Atlanta, Athens, and Gainesville ensures easy access to workforce, recreation and lifestyle amenities.
Within the surrounding 11 counties of the Rowen region are more than 50 colleges and universities, providing a pipeline to a highly educated and skilled talent pool. In 2024, Gwinnett County’s population surpassed 1 million — only the second county in Georgia to achieve this milestone.
Uniquely Attractive Gwinnett
Gwinnett County recreation is abundant, from vibrant art & culture festivals to dozens of breweries and themed dining experiences.
The Latest News from Rowen
Media Coverage
Georgia invests $1B to turn Route 316 into ‘workforce expressway’ between Atlanta and Athens
Originally posted in Atlanta Business Chronicle. A decade from now, a series of stop-and-start intersections along the state highway connecting Atlanta to Athens will be ditched in an effort to improve traffic flow and accommodate growth. Georgia’s Department of Transportation is investing approximately $1 billion into a long-term overhaul of state Route 316. The four-lane […]
Announcements
Rowen Foundation Announces Leadership Transition
The Rowen Foundation today announced that President and CEO Mason Ailstock will step down after accepting a new opportunity. The Rowen Board of Directors is conducting a national search for Rowen's next president and CEO with the Board anticipating new leadership later this fall.
Blog
Why Companies Are Choosing Georgia’s Largest Biotech Park
While Boston and San Francisco have long dominated the life sciences conversation, the Southeast is writing a new chapter, and Georgia is leading it. With 2,000 acres of preserved land for state-of-the-art facilities, labs, and collaboration spaces, Rowen is a compelling destination for biopharma and biotech industry investments that value collaborative learning, knowledge sharing, and transformative thinking.