Rome was founded in 1834 and incorporated on December 20, 1834. It is the largest city near the center of the triangular area defined by the Interstate highways between the city of Atlanta, Birmingham, and Chattanooga.
The city has developed on seven hills with the rivers running between them, a feature that inspired the early European-American settlers to name it for Rome, the longtime capital of Italy that was also built on seven hills.
Rome has been strong in the area of economic diversity, with an economy founded in manufacturing, education, healthcare, technology, tourism, retail sales, personal services and other industries.
In March 2020, Kerry Group (headquartered in Tralee, Kerry, Ireland) announced plans to build a food-manufacturing facility in Rome at a cost of $125 million. This facility in Rome is the company’s largest ever capital investment.
Local Rome and Floyd County wise entrepreneurs have created business opportunities in the area. With the help of local business leaders, the demand for startup ventures and the need for more goods and services has ignited the spirit of local ownership in the Rome community.
Business startups in retail sales, clothing, fashion, makeup, beauty, healthcare, legal, medical services, information technology, restaurants, online sales, cleaning services, beauty salons, barber shops, and construction are always in demand in a local growing community like the city of Rome. Shop Local! Buy Local!