Inside: Largest business expansion in city history about to begin New restaurants open
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Intuitive Surgical invests $500 M in
Peachtree Corners
Intuitive Surgical, a publicly traded company that makes robotic-assisted surgical systems, has announced plans to expand its presence in Peachtree Corners, investing over $500 million into its current campus and creating more than 1,200 high-paying jobs.
Pictured (L-R) are Mayor Pro-Tem Weare Gratwick and Mayor Mike Mason.
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Valmet moving to Davinci Court
Valmet, the leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries, is moving
into 24,000 square feet at 3720 Davinci Court in Peachtree Corners. Valmet's head office is in Espoo, Finland and its shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. The company is moving approximately 110 people from Duluth to Peachtree Corners and making a capital investment of about $840,000, according to property owner Banyan Street Capital.
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New Restaurants add to options
Two new restaurants have opened in Peachtree Corners with more on the way. Stäge Kitchen & Bar has opened in the former Noble Fin location at 5260 Peachtree Parkway. Open for evening dining, the menu includes steak, seafood, pasta, tapas, and sushi.
And Fly Chef Atlanta, located in the old Outback shopping center (4015 Holcomb Bridge Road) celebrated its grand opening on July 23. Chef Greg serves African and American dishes including its world famous Nigerian jollof to Fufu and Egusi soup.
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From the Mayor's Desk . . . |
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Intuitive decision not matter of happenstance
Intuitive Surgical is bringing 1,200 new workers to the city and adding more than 750,000 square feet to its existing Peachtree Corners footprint. And they are bringing good-paying jobs with average salaries of about $130,000 a year. I can’t tell you how thrilled we were to learn the company had decided to stay and grow its operation in Peachtree Corners. When faced with the need for more space, companies will often times move someplace else. In this case, Intuitive was having discussions with Research Triangle in Raleigh-Durham, READ MORE
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Previously vacant building gets facelift, attracts new businesses
The owners of 4350 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. are investing more than $750,000 in the building to make room for a new tenant and enable two existing tenants to expand. New to the location is ThreadStudio, a custom print shop known for printing personalized socks,"PupSocks." Hardware supplier KP Direct is expanding, as well as Highmark Interiors. Much of the work involves demolition, partitions, electrical, lighting, and finishes.
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New Businesses opening doors in Peachtree Corners
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Review the many new occupational tax certificates processed by City Hall. See the most recent new businesses and license renewals. READ MORE
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Have a cup and hear about Gwinnett Place
The Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District is accomplishing great things through a public-private partnership. At the upcoming Coffee Connections Aug. 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Joe Allen, executive director of the Gwinnett Place CID, will discuss changes underway on Pleasant Hill Road. Come join the discussion and do some networking. Coffee Connections is at Atlanta Tech Park,107 Technology Parkway, Peachtree Corners.
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Beachy Charity Party to benefit three local causes
Join the PCBA for a Passport to Paradise Charity Party Thursday, Aug. 26 from 5:30-8 p.m. Enjoy food and drinks, entertainment, corn hole, silent auction, raffle and networking. The event will take place at Curiosity Lab, at 147 Technology Parkway, Peachtree Corners. The event will support the Norcross High School Foundation for Excellence, the Good Samaritan Health Centers, and Rainbow Village.
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PTC Business Briefs
- JINYA Ramen Bar will open in the former Farmburger space at the Town Green. There are 42 North American JINYA locations. This will be the seventh in Georgia.
- The former Burger King restaurant at 4057 Holcomb Bridge Road at Spalding Drive will be converted to a BP gas station.
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New LaFrench Tech Atlanta Community |
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French-American Chamber joining Innovation Center at Curiosity Lab
The French-American Chamber of Commerce-Atlanta (FACC-Atlanta) is moving operations from the Consulate General of France to office space within the Innovation Center at Curiosity Lab. In relation, La French Tech – a French government-supported ecosystem of startups, investors, decision-makers and community builders – will expand collaboration with and leverage Peachtree Corners as they guide companies looking to develop technologies and expand into North America. READ MORE
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