Doing Business in Roswell, with Steve Stroud, Roswell Inc. (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 306)
As Executive Director of Roswell Inc., Steve Stroud is the economic development leader for the City of Roswell, GA. He joins host John Ray to discuss how Roswell businesses are faring the pandemic, how Roswell Inc. has pivoted as an organization, and why the future for Roswell, even in a pandemic, is bright. “North Fulton Business Radio” is produced virtually from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® in Alpharetta.
Steve Stroud, Executive Director, Roswell Inc.
Steve Stroud is a community leader, currently serving as the Executive Director of Roswell Inc, which promotes economic development through a public-private partnership with the City of Roswell. Under Stroud’s leadership, Roswell Inc has marketed an expanded Opportunity Zone, increasing the number of certified businesses, and launched networking, educational and informative programs to assist and retain local businesses. Stroud and his staff continue to forge an open line of communication between business owners, developers, citizens, corporations, nonprofits and various entities. Roswell Inc continues to foster these relationships to enhance the quality of the community.
An active member of the community, Stroud has been involved with civic and nonprofit organizations throughout North Fulton for more than 20 years, currently serving on the board of the Greater North Fulton Chamber, North Fulton Community Charities and United Way of North Fulton. Since the onset of COVID-19, Stroud has served on the Mayor’s Recovery Task Force in Roswell and the North Fulton Economic Recovery Task Force.
Stroud attended Georgia State University, with a focus in political science and previously, owned and operated Stroud’s Printing and Design for 30 years in Roswell, Georgia. A Roswell native, Stroud continues to reside in the city with his wife and three daughters.
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Questions/Topics Discussed in this Show
- How Roswell Inc has pivoted as an organization?
- What is the current business climate in Roswell?
- What are the latest market trends we are seeing?
North Fulton Business Radio” is hosted by John Ray and produced virtually from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show can be found on all the major podcast apps by searching “North Fulton Business Radio.”
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