About the GEDC
The GEDC (Garner Economic Development Corporation) is an economic development non-profit organization that is dedicated to improving the quality of life of all Garner residents through business recruitment, supporting entrepreneurship and the retention of existing employers. The GEDC is led by a seven-member board of directors. The board advises the Town Council and works with local leaders to promote and further the Town of Garner's economic development interests.
Board of Directors 2023-2024
Jeff Swain, Chairman - Retired Municipal Manager
Elmo Vance, Board Member, Town Council - Engineer
Buck Kennedy, Board Member - Retired Engineer
Megan Pumarejo, Board Member - Real Estate Broker
Bill Moyer, Board Member - Financial Planner
Kevin Payne, Board Member - Local Banker
2023-2024 Plan of Work
Previous Accomplishments
The GEDC's previous work has included redevelopment of the Garner Technology Center site, which is now home to a 2.6-million-square-foot Amazon fulfillment center, slated to open in 2020. The redevelopment project won a 2018 Space Award from the Triangle Business Journal in the category of Economic Development-Expansion.
Annual Report(s)
2020 Garner Economic Development Annual Report
2021 Garner Economic Development Annual Report
2022 Garner Economic Development Annual Report
