Businesses benefit as Downtown Garner’s social district catches on (CBS 17 Video)
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Garner Chamber Connect Conference September 8, 2022
This Economic Development Conference presented by the Garner Chamber of Commerce with the Town of Garner, highlights important business -related topics. Join local and regional business leaders, Chamber members , elected officials & economic development professionals for announcements and expert insights on the future of Garner.
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Eggs Up Grill to Open this Fall in Garner
Eggs Up Grill, a rapidly growing breakfast, brunch and lunch concept, will open a new restaurant in Garner in early fall, located at 2686 Timber Drive in Garner Town Square.
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New Life Science Distribution Company to Open in Garner
“We are excited to welcome MD Logistics to the ever-growing business community here in Wake County,” said Michael Haley, Executive Director of Wake County Economic Development. “The company’s focus on life science supply chain solutions represents the significant diversity of the life science industry that is critical to the continued growth and success of the region.”
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New Garner Downtown and Small Business Development Manager Joins Staff
Shayla Douglas has been hired as the Downtown and Small Business Development Manager.
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Launch Garner Program Accepting Applications for Fall Class
The Launch Garner program is now accepting applications for its fall 2022 course. The Launch Garner program involves a series of 10 free classes as well as mentoring and networking resources. The program is open to current small business owners or entrepreneurs with great new business ideas. The application deadline is July 8.
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Celebrate National Small Business Week May 1st-7th
Celebrate and Support your favorite Garner Small Businesses.
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Nana's Lil Sweets Bakery to Open in Downtown Garner
Downtown Garner just got a little sweeter. Nana’s Lil Sweets, a new bakery concept, is slated to open their doors on Main Street some time in May. An official opening date has yet to be released.
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Garner's Aristotle Spirits Brings Home The Gold
Garner’s Aristotle Spirits takes home two GOLD’s at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for BOTH of the Philosopher Gins.
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Wigeon Capital Brings Additional Industrial Space in Garner
Wigeon Capital is seeking to help alleviate the crunch for industrial space with the construction of their new project, Greenfield 27.
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Garner's Station Podcast Episode 19: Importance of Early Childhood Education in Economic Development
In this episode, we talk with Cassandra Brooks, owner of Little Believers Academy and Nikki Leonard, Department Head of Education at Wake Tech, about the important role that early childhood education plays in economic development.
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New Life Science Space Coming to Garner
Mainstreet Capital Partners and a fund managed by DRA Advisors today announced a joint venture to redevelop INQ 4300, a 180,017-square-foot building in Garner, North Carolina. Formerly a big-box retail store, the property will be repositioned to attract the region’s rapidly growing life science users. JLL’s John MacDonell and Taylor McCuiston will handle leasing on behalf of the owners.
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Entrepreneurs Wanted: LaunchGarner to Take Off This Fall. Apply Now!
The Town of Garner has partnered with Wake Tech and a network of local partners to bring LaunchGarner to the community. This 10-week immersive entrepreneurial course is designed to help prospective entrepreneurs and current small business owners get in-depth knowledge on how to develop and execute a business plan. The program also partners students with a mentor, who for six months, will help the student gain further insights in to how to operate a successful enterprise.
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Entrepreneurs Wanted: LaunchGarner to Take Off This Fall
The Town of Garner has partnered with Wake Tech and a network of local partners to bring LaunchGarner to the community.
This 10-week immersive entrepreneurial course is designed to help prospective entrepreneurs and current small-business owners get in-depth knowledge on how to develop and execute a business plan.
Read MoreGEDC, Wake Tech Announce Scholarship for Garner Magnet, South Garner High Students
Garner high school students have a great new opportunity to attend Wake Tech thanks to a new scholarship endowment. The Garner Economic Development Corporation (GEDC) has established a $250,000 endowment with the Wake Tech Foundation which will provide scholarships to graduating seniors at Garner Magnet High School and South Garner High School who wish to further their education at Wake Tech.
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