Garner Economic Development Annual Report 2021 | Page 6

FOCUS ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP INNOVATIONS

NEW CO-WORKING SPACES IN GARNER

Two new spaces recently opened in Garner that will help to assist and grow small businesses in the community .
The Garner Chamber of Commerce opened the HUB , a co-working space designed to give users a dedicated professional space to conduct their business . “ At the Garner Chamber , we are really excited to welcome members into our new co-working space to create an environment for collaboration , for new ideas and for connections ,” said Chamber President Matthew Coppedge . “ The HUB at the Garner Chamber continues our move to become the chamber of the future .”
Office Ours also opened this year , offering small businesses access to office suites , shared offices , virtual offices , conference rooms , and / or office space for rent by the hour or month . Office Ours , founded by entrepreneur Ryan Rangel , is flexible to the needs of almost any small business . “ Office Ours is excited to be Garner ’ s first business center ,” said Rangel . “ We are glad that Garner businesses can now stay local with office suites and virtual offices . We look forward to providing the tools and support that will enable many Garner businesses to grow .”