NOVEMBER 2021
Inside: SMALL BUSINESS FUNDING UNDER REVIEW
Tech Park building purchased

EV stations for business ready

The City of Peachtree Corners is offering assistance to businesses in the city that are interested in installing electric vehicle charging stations.

As part of President Biden's $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, there are a number of incentives at the local, state and federal levels available to those looking to adopt electric vehicles. In addition, Georgia Power is also offering incentives as part of its Make Ready program.

For businesses, the first step is to determine what the stations need to do. Will they be supplying power to a fleet of vehicles, or enabling employees to charge vehicles at work? Perhaps the goal is to attract shoppers who want to park where they can get charged at the same time. Whatever the wish, the city of Peachtree Corners is available to help businesses determine the best arrangement for its needs and connect the people with the right resources.

There are a variety of cost off-sets currently available. Commercial property owners and businesses may set up a time to speak with experts who can help walk them through the process of installing EV charging stations on their property.

For more information, contact Jennifer Howard at jhoward@peachtreecornersga.gov
Atronix expanding

Atronix is expanding its operation in Peachtree Corners.

The company is located at 3100 Medlock Bridge Road. Founded in Ohio in 1992 by three engineers, Atronix specializes in logistics, automotive automation, process control, materials handling and manufacturing.

The company's mission is simple: to provide quality, cost-effective engineering services. Atronix continues to develop dramatic innovations in the warehouse automation sector by designing custom systems to meet the needs of individual clients.

The company is currently hiring controls/automation software, and REBOL controls engineers. READ MORE about Atronix.
Garcia Group purchases building in Technology Park
After sitting idle for many years, a building adjacent to City Hall in Technology Park has been purchased. The Garcia Group recently purchased the 53,000 square-foot building at 350 Technology Parkway for just under $5 million. The company is a provider of year-round and seasonal decorative products for floral, events, home and business interiors. The company operates six different divisions and relocated from Chamblee to Tech Park.

READ MORE about the Garcia Group.
From the Mayor's Desk . . .

Film industry coming back

We are glad to see the film industry back up and running and, once again, filming in Peachtree Corners. We have had 13 requests from production studios so far this year, which is about the same as in 2019. Obviously 2020 was a bust, with only one Capital 1 commercial in January.
But the industry is winding back up, which is good to see. Blue Cat Productions filmed in Peachtree Corners six times over the past year. You may know their work: the series Ozark. The series Monarch also filmed in Peachtree Corners this past summer, and most recently ABC Signature, a subsidiary of Disney Television Studios, filmed some shots for the series Queens at The Forum shopping center.

Small business funding applications under review

The City of Peachtree Corners is currently in the process of reviewing more than 100 applications for funding under the American Recue Plan Act of 2021.

Earlier this year, the city launched four separate grant programs to assist businesses and nonprofits whose operations have been severely impacted as a result of COVID-19.

Through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 which was signed into law on March 11, 2021 by President Biden (H.R. 1319), the city will receive $16.4 million which will be given to qualified small businesses and nonprofits that suffered economic hardships due to the impact of COVID-19.

The intention is to help businesses remain open and operating and keep Peachtree Corners’ residents employed, as well as to aid nonprofits serving the community with operational funding. The application window has closed, and applications are under review. The city expects to start issuing checks in early 2022.
New Businesses opening doors in Peachtree Corners
business open sign
Review the many new occupational tax certificates processed by City Hall. See the most recent new businesses and license READ MORE
Former commissioner to speak at Chamber

Wayne Hill, former Gwinnett County Commission Chairman, will speak at the First Friday Breakfast on Friday, Dec. 3 at Atlanta Tech Park, at 107 Technology Parkway. Networking will begin at 7:30 a.m. with the program and breakfast from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
PCBA year-end gala on tap

Join the PCBA on Thursday, Dec. 9, at 5:30 p.m. for its annual year-end celebration. Stuckey's CEO, Stephanie Stuckey, who bought back the family business, will speak. Stuckey's grandfather founded the iconic roadside chain from a pecan shack, ultimately expanding to more than 300 stores before selling to Pet Dairy Corp. in 1964.The event will take place at the Atlanta Marriott Peachtree Corners at 475 Technology Parkway. Space is limited and advance registration is advised.
PTC Business Briefs
  • CrabsRUs Seafood Shack opened at 7140 Jimmy Carter Blvd. in late October. The restaurant offers sandwiches, lobster, shrimp, crawfish, check and veggie options, as well as a full bar.
  • Siemens is installing four electric vehicle charging stations at 3617 Parkway Lane.
Testing in Tech Park continues as part of shuttle service
Shuttles operating daily

Peachtree Corners and T-Mobile teamed up to launch a new fleet of automobile shuttles, called PAUL (Piloting Autonomous Use Locally) for city residents. This service is implemented by Beep, a global leader in autonomous mobility solutions, and will operate along Technology Parkway, with stops at popular destinations such as hotels, restaurants, retail shops, the Innovation Center at Curiosity Lab and City Hall.