Target Industries
Our regional economic development partners are unified in their efforts to diversify the Garner economy. Within Garner, our recruitment efforts are primarily focused on the following target industries.
Life Sciences
With over 600 life science companies employing over 31,000 people within a 45 minute drive-time, Garner's location in the Triangle Region makes it ideal for life science companies. Companies will find an existing infrastructure here to help them scale their business and find the talent and support they need to be successful.
North Carolina Biotechnology Center Biomanufacturing Research Institute and Technology Enterprises Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center
Consistently, the Triangle Region has been shown to be one of the leading areas in the United States for life science companies to locate. Whether you are looking for an existing building or a greenfield site, Garner has what you are looking for.
Click the flier to the left to find out more about how Garner is a great place to locate a life science company.
Advanced Manufacturing
Manufacturing requires more technology than ever before. Advanced manufacturing companies looking to locate in Garner can take advantage of the area's skilled workforce, low unionization rate, and proximity to inland and sea ports. Manufacturing companies will find an existing and robust talent pipeline from Wake Technical Community College and North Carolina State University, who offer degrees and training programs in manufacturing, robotics and industrial controls/automation.
Industry Support Programs
Center for Additive Manufacturing & Logistics Nanofabrication Facility Wilson College of Textiles Industrial Expansion Solutions NC Manufacturing Extension Partnership NC RIoT Wake Tech Manufacturing Program
Garner’s rich history in manufacturing and available buildings and sites, make the community ideal to locate a manufacturing operation.
Technology
The Research Triangle is home to one of the fastest growing tech sectors in the America. Employing over 60,000, the area's tech sector has been recognized as one of the best places for those who are looking to start a tech company or find a tech job. In 2019, SmartAsset named Raleigh the #3 Best City to Work in Tech, and CompTIA named Raleigh as the #2 Tech Town of 2019. Companies locating in Garner can join the region's tech boom and enjoy the great talent and affordability this area has to offer.