Surgical Robot Maker to Become City’s Biggest Employer with $540M Campus Expansion
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top manufacturer of surgical robots is planning a $540 million expansion of its local campus into a national hub that will make it the largest employer in the city by far and one of the biggest in Gwinnett. Intuitive Surgical’s expansion on its Data Drive campus aims to bring 1,200 net new jobs at an average wage of around $130,000 a year. State and local governments are helping with an
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estimated total of roughly $67.8 million in grants, tax breaks, fee waivers and other assistance. The multibillion-dollar California company’s local growth is good news, according to local officials and a surgeon who uses its robots. “We are thrilled that Intuitive recognized the benefits of being located in Peachtree Corners, and we are grateful to have their growing campus in our city,” said Mayor Mike Mason in an August press release announcing the deal. “Peachtree Corners is a major regional technology hub with great homes, great schools and great community amenities, so we are confident that Intuitive will be very pleased with their decision to expand their presence here.” Dr. Manu Sancheti, the Chief
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of Thoracic Surgery at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Sandy Springs, uses Intuitive’s robots daily. He trains other surgeons in the robotic techniques at the Peachtree Corners campus, and his kids attend Wesleyan School nearby. “I think it’s going to be a really good opportunity for the community,” Sancheti said in a recent interview. “I think it’s going to be a really exciting place for robotic surgical education.” “We were thrilled to learn Intuitive has chosen to expand their presence in Gwinnett County,” Governor Brian Kemp said in the press release. “With our advanced medical environment, dynamic workforce, pro-business policies and thriving economy, Intuitive made the right decision in choosing Georgia.” peachtreecornerslife
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Left, Surgeons training with the robotic system. Above, an image created by the GIS people at the City of Peachtree Corners for Peachtree Corners Magazine, that maps out the Intuitive current campus of buildings plus opportunity for a trail connection and the location of a proposed 58 unit loft development.
Set to become a top local employer The Peach State continues to attract world-renowned companies like Intuitive, and this huge investment coming to the new Peachtree Corners campus will peachtreecornerslife
