Economic Development
Mission
The Economic Development Department is dedicated to fostering a positive environment for recruiting and retaining businesses , encouraging entrepreneurship , preserving and revitalizing Garner ’ s downtown , promoting Garner as the ideal place to locate a business , and improving the quality of life for all of Garner . The focus of these efforts is on supporting the emerging clusters that create good paying jobs , promoting prime sites , providing excellent transportation and a quality of life that distinguishes Garner from other communities in the region . The Department strives to make Garner one of the most desirable and business-friendly places to live and work in the Triangle .
Summary
The Economic Development Department is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all residents of Garner by bridging the gap between government , business , and education , and encouraging responsible growth . The Economic Development Department pursues growing the Town ’ s tax base by collaborating with community , state , and national partners while seeking to foster a business-friendly environment that encourages investment and that recognizes and supports innovation , creativity , and entrepreneurship . The Garner Economic Development Corporation ( GEDC ) serves as an advisory board for these efforts . Through the Downtown Garner Association ( DGA ), the Department seeks to support the development of North Garner as a vibrant business , residential , entertainment and cultural center . The Economic Development Department ’ s budget contains the Town ’ s line-items for the department ’ s operations and the Town ’ s allocation to the Economic Development Partners .
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