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Garner Chamber Firm Sells Raleigh Business During The Pandemic
SOLD! Established franchise clothing reseller...Garner Chamber Member Firm VR Business Brokers of the Triangle is honored to assist another seller client and a buyer customer in the transition of an established, cash flowing retail facility in the Triangle market.The family who owned the business needed their time back to spend on a family emergency, and the family who bought the business moved to the Triangle recently in search of a thriving business to buy. Through the seller representation services of VR
Town Wins Three Statewide Awards for Video and Publications Work
The Town of Garner has won three Excellence in Communications Awards from North Carolina City and County Communicators in the organization's 2020 awards competition. The Town earned first place in the category of promotional videos for a recruitment video for the Garner Police Department. Communications Specialist Adam Carroll filmed, directed and edited the video, and worked closely with the Police Department during the months-long project. Garner also won second place in the category of videography for
Garner Homegrown July 3rd Video Celebration
We can’t have our usual July 3rd event at Lake Benson Park this year, but you can join us remotely for the "Garner Homegrown July 3rd Video Celebration" as we showcase some of our amazing Garner talent.The lineup of artists includes:The Hall SistersRozlyn SorrellAlli Mauzey and Nicole ParkerTheGifted ArtsLeilani CarrEricka LeePatrick ClantonLorraine Jordan and Carolina RoadChristina MaxwellAly Cruz-HernandezArlie KiddScotty McCreeryPlus, there will be special greetings from Nyheim Hines, Mayor Ken Marshburn
Wake County Reports COVID-19 Outbreak at The Laurels of Forest Glenn in Garner
Outbreak Defined as Two or More People Testing PositivePost Date: 06/19/2020 10:01 AMThe following is a news release issued by Wake County on the afternoon of June 18. The county, not the Town of Garner, collects and reports data on COVID-19 cases in the town.Wake County has confirmed an outbreak of COVID-19 at The Laurels of Forest Glenn, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Garner. Our Public Health team has received test results showing positive cases of the virus in residents at the facility,
Duke Energy rolls out ‘Hire North Carolina’ program for major construction projects
Innovative program to promote economic development and job growthNorth Carolina-based and minority-owned contractors and subcontractors encouraged to join listCHARLOTTE, N.C. – In an effort to promote economic development and support North Carolina communities, Duke Energy is implementing the new program – ‘Hire North Carolina’ – to maximize the use of locally owned and diverse contractors for utility projects within the state. “We want to continue to support job creation and investment with suppliers,
Council Adopts FY 2020-2021 Operating Budget
The Garner Town Council on June 16 unanimously adopted an operating budget of $40,695,534 for fiscal year 2020-21, which begins July 1. The budget includes a tax rate of $.4971 per $100 of assessed value, which is an increase of 3.5 cents above the revenue-neutral rate of $.4621 per $100 of assessed value. A revenue-neutral rate is defined as the rate that is estimated to produce revenue for the next fiscal year equal to the revenue that would have been produced for the next fiscal year by the current
Wake Spine and Pain is moving!
Wake Spine and Pain is excited to announce our Garner office will be moving to a new location on June 26th. The new office is located at 510 Timber Drive East, Suite 105; only minutes from it's previous location. Wake Spine & Pain appreciates the trust you place in us for your healthcare needs. The safety of our patients, staff and communities remains our primary focus. Call 919-787-7246 to make an appointment or televisit today.
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How Are You Supporting (And Protecting) Your Technology?
When was the last time you checked on the health and security of your network? Let us perform a complimentary network assessment, and we will both provide you with the results, as well as walk you through recommendations for any areas of improvement that exist!
Affordable Remote-Working Solutions
With uncertainty around when people will be able to return to their normal lives and workplaces, business owners around the world are looking for ways to maintain business operations and connectivity with their employees. At Xerox, we’re leveraging our experience in helping companies work more efficiently to offer a new, quick-turnaround solution to keep your business running during this crisis, and beyond. Our Remote Worker Package includes the following: Laptop, peripherals and a printer.Online
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Guide
Now is the time to prepare, not panic. We are monitoring the COVID-19 coronavirus and its potential impact on our region. While there are only a small number of confirmed cases in North Carolina, as of March 9, we want to provide you useful resources to help you prepare your organizations and teams. Here at the Chamber, we are closely watching the situation locally and our current plan is to continue with our scheduled meetings and events at this time. However, we do encourage everyone to practice best
Cleaning for a Reason
MaidPro Garner is a proud partner of Cleaning for a Reason, a non-profit organization dedicated to giving the gift of a clean home to women battling cancer. Want to learn more about Cleaning for a Reason? Know someone who can benefit from this program? Visit cleaningforareason.org today!
WRAL Spotlights Garner
WRAL Spotlights Garner!The Town of Garner and WRAL are partnering on a series of articles for wral.com that will tell Garner's story to a broader audience. The first six articles in this partnership have dropped—check them out at https://www.wral.com/marketplace/spotlight/asset_gallery/18624926/. Please share this link on social media and elsewhere to help us spread the word about this great place to be!------------------------------------------------------------ Garner, North Carolina, is an idyllic
