Garner, NC — Third party logistics firm, MD Logistics, a Nippon Express Group Company, headquartered in Plainfield, Indiana, today announced their expansion to Garner, North Carolina with the opening of their first warehouse in the area, sixth total for the Midwest based company.

Garner, NC— Shayla Douglas has been hired by the Town of Garner as the Downtown and Small Business Development Manager, replacing Mari Howe, who is now serving as the Special Project Manager for the Town.

Garner, NC— The second annual G.E.T. (Garner Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow) Pitch Night was held on May 12, 2022. This year, six students were awarded prizes for presenting their unique business ideas. This youth entrepreneurship program is made possible by the generous support of the GEDC (Garner Economic Development Corporation).

GARNER, NC – A 225-acre site at Hwy 70 and White Oak Road in Garner, North Carolina, located just seven miles from the center of Raleigh, is slated to become a transformative mixed-use destination called E District. Wycliff Development, led by North Carolina real estate developer Grady Matthews, will serve as the master developer for the project in partnership with the Yeargan Family, the landowner.

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.

GARNER, NC – Are you a talented and passionate community builder looking to take on a new challenge? The Town of Garner is looking for a Downtown and Small Business Development Manager to join their economic development team.

GARNER, NC – Oculus Research has opened their doors on their new clinical research site in Garner. The new facility will focus on researching therapies that treat eye conditions, specifically phase 2-4 ophthalmic trials.

GARNER, NC – 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.

In this episode, we talk to two titans of commercial real estate in the Triangle, Ed Brown and Jimmy Barnes with NAI-Tri Properties. Ed and Jimmy provide insights in to the Garner market and why their clients chose to make significant investments in the Garner community.

GARNER, NORTH CAROLINA – The first cohort of LaunchGarner, an intensive ten-week entrepreneurship program, graduated at a ceremony at the Rand-Bryan House in Garner. A total of 13 entrepreneurs completed the ten-week program and will soon begin a six month mentorship with a local business leader.

GARNER, NORTH CAROLINA – The first students to receive a scholarship to attend Wake Tech through the Garner Economic Development Corporation’s Endowment for Education were recognized at the Board’s November meeting.

GARNER, North Carolina – Nestled of off Hwy 70 E. in Greenfield South Business Park, you will find the Mohawk flooring manufacturing plant. You would not know the facility was there unless you were looking for it. However, this unassuming manufacturing facility is making big strides in connecting with the Garner community and setting the example for what it means to be an involved corporate citizen.

Garner, NC — Greenhawk Corporation announced today plans to develop a 73,000-square-foot flex/life science building at 350 Hein Drive in Garner, North Carolina. The company plans to break ground in January 2022, and completion is slated for the fourth quarter of 2022.

Garner, NC—The Triangle real estate market, to put it mildly, is smoking red hot. Everyday, companies from all over the nation and world are moving to the area. Garner is ready to accommodate those businesses. With great real estate partners investing in new space, Garner is strategically positioned to be able to offer perspective companies brand new industrial space in one of the fastest growing areas of the nation.

Garner, NC—The North Carolina Department of Commerce Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) shows that the unemployment rate in Garner is edging its way back to pre-pandemic levels. As of May, 2021, the Town of Garner’s unemployment rate was at 4%. This is a significant reduction from May of 2020, when the unemployment rate hit its highest at 12.9%.

Garner, NC—  The secret is out on the Town of Garner and residential developers are flocking to the area. With Garner’s envious location within the Triangle and stellar parks/cultural amenities, more families are choosing the community to locate.

Garner, NC—If Garner, NC is not on your radar, it should be. Garner Economic Development released new industry marketing fliers to help show how perfect the community is to locate life science, advanced manufacturing, and technology companies.

Garner, NC—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. The program is now seeking 10-20 students for the inaugural class.

Garner, NC—High school students in Garner showed that entrepreneurship is not just for adults. Two students from Garner Magnet and South Garner high schools participated in the first ever Garner Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow (GET) program in late April of this year.