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Norcross offers businesses that address human healthcare needs a range of assets and resources to draw upon. From medical devices and software to healthcare service-related companies, we are located near a rich life science eco-system with a combination of research hospitals, medical innovation centers and existing biomedical and life science firms. Furthermore, our region has a workforce rich in talent with students and graduates from nationally ranked universities and colleges.
Our Competitive Advantage:
Lucrative Talent: Biomedical firms will be able to recruit top talent from high-ranking colleges and universities throughout Gwinnett County and the metro Atlanta region such as Emory University, Morehouse School of Medicine and Georgia Institute of Technology.
Close Proximity to Research Resources: Metro Atlanta is rooted in research institutions and universities, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Atlanta Center for Medical Research and the Global Center for Medical Innovation. Biomedical firms located in Norcross are within 20 minutes of these and other major resources.
Diverse Population: Norcross is one of the most diverse populations in Gwinnett County. Furthermore, biomedical firms will have access to the metro region's 4.4 million residents who range in age, income, ethnicity and education for clinic trials and product testing.
Global Partners: We have relationships with Consuls and other global networks that can open doors to tap into global markets and other foreign opportunities to grow your biomedical firm.
Norcross has seen significant growth in the area of next-generation electronics and machinery. Businesses that design, produce and finish products such as smart mobile devices, wearable healthcare technologies and data processing will have access to the resources, key transportation destinations and labor needed to succeed.
Our Competitive Advantage:
Skilled Talent & Workforce
Low Cost of Doing Business
Access to Transportation Destination
100% Freeport Inventory Tax Exemption
Big data and cloud computing have changed the software and information technology landscape. Businesses that specialize in cybersecurity, finance, healthcare, government software and information technology will find Norcross attractive due to our low cost of doing business, connectivity, competitive electric rates and low-cost facilities.
Our Competitive Advantage:
Specialized Talent
Robust Telecommunication Infrastructure: Norcross is the third-most connected city in Georgia. We offer better than average speed, prices and telecommunication coverage than the surrounding metro area.
Low Cost of Doing Business: Our business climate is one that is designed to keep costs down so that you can invest more in your business. Unlike most municipalities, we do not tax on gross sales revenues. Our regulations are less strict, and, depending on where your business locates, several incentives may be available to take advantage of.
Low-Risk of Business Disruptions: Georgia's geographic location makes it less vulnerable to hurricanes, earthquakes and other natural disasters.
Low-Cost Facilities: Norcross' industrial submarket (I-85/Norcross/Peachtree) contains approximately 46.4 million square feet of industrial space — representing 7.8% of the metro Atlanta total. Our net rent is consistently lower than the metro average.