The Snellville Downtown Development Authority is partnering with GarageWorx, a new business incubator, to help defray the cost of the venture at a city-owned building at 2385 Clower St., Suite B near City Hall.
The incubator is the brainchild of Josh Sweeney founder of Atcore Systems, a software consulting firm. Sweeney said he felt first hand, the challenge that workspace plays on a small business.
“As we grew, we had to start looking at office space,” he said. “This led to the search for a temporary sub-lease space that matched our current size, but also offered an easy termination for when we reached maximum capacity. Once we outgrew this space, the only option was to move into a traditional leased office space. Companies that lease out traditional office space require multi-year commitments and also want assurances of the business’s longevity.”
“Being around other driven entrepreneurs and witnessing their achievements, gives you the energy and drive to succeed,” Sweeney said. “The other benefit is collaboration. GarageWorx is an open forum for ‘needs and leads.’ Daily conversations can often result in the exchange of wisdom, useful contacts and laughs.”
Snellville Economic Development Manager Eric G. Van Otteren added: “GarageWorx is a next step in growing an entrepreneurial mindset in Snellville and is a significant effort between city leaders and the Downtown Development Authority to turn the tide on the city’s daytime exodus to jobs in other places.”
Information: www.garageworx.co.
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