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, 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.

Garner, NC—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.

Garner, NC—HM Partners and Beacon Partners are making a huge investment in the Garner community by developing a new 48 acre business park. This park is coming at a time when the Garner industrial market is booming..

Garner, NC—Office Ours is opening their fourth and newest office concept in Garner. Office Ours has been offering companies in the Triangle access to flexible office and co-working space since 2017.

Garner, NC—Wigeon Capital is making a big investment in Garner. The development company is proposing to add nearly 100,000 square feet on industrial flex buildings to the Triangle boom town.

Garner, NC—A new Amazon delivery station is coming to Garner! On March 3, Amazon and the Town of Garner, announced a new 165,000 SF Amazon delivery facility will be located in Greenfield North Business Park. This new facility will bring new tax base and employee hundreds to Garner.

Garner, NC—The Garner Economic Development Corporation (GEDC) has been awarded the Cleantech Impact Award from the Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster (RTCC) at its Dec. 9 annual meeting.

Garner, NC—The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced that it has recently accepted an offer to lease 244,860 square feet of space for a new outpatient multi-specialty clinic in the Town of Garner.