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
Board Meetings
Public Notice: Rowen Foundation November 2026 Board Meeting
Digital Meeting Details: Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026 Time: 1:00 – 1:30PM EST Click here to register! After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Zoom meeting.
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Why Proximity to Research Institutions Gives Companies a Competitive Edge
Being close to a research university does far more for a company than help it hire. For businesses deciding where to grow next, that proximity opens the door to faster R&D partnerships, earlier access to emerging IP, and shorter paths to commercialization. Those advantages build on each other the longer a company is part of […]
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Sustainability is Shaping the Next Generation of Innovation
Companies in clean energy, agricultural technology, environmental science and life sciences need campuses that reflect their values. Sustainability has risen to the top of those values, quickly becoming a primary criterion in corporate site selection. In Georgia, Rowen embeds sustainability initiatives into every layer of its development to fulfill this evolving need. Rowen is a 2,000-acre planned knowledge community just east of Atlanta, designed from […]