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 Science
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Technology

Tax Information

At 2.5%, North Carolina boasts the lowest corporate income tax rate in the nation. This, coupled with the Town of Garner's pro-business attitude, gives growing companies a compelling reason to locate and do business in Garner. Regardless of your business focus, Garner's pro-business attitude and competitive business environment are ideally suited for manufacturing, retail, or commercial development.

Real and personal property located within the Town of Garner corporate limits is taxed at 100% of the assessed valuation.

• Town of Garner tax rate: $0.52/$100 of value (FY25)

• Wake County tax rate: $0.5135/$100 of value (FY25)

For more information, contact the Wake County Revenue Department at (919) 856-5400 or visit wakegov.com/tax/Pages/default.aspx.

With a reputation as a pro-business state, North Carolina is a strong competitor for manufacturing and corporate facilities. In recent years, state and local government officials have sought to maintain that competitive position by offering aggressive incentive programs designed to reduce start-up costs and minimize long-term costs.

Town of Garner
Qualifying economic development projects are eligible for incentives from the Town of Garner if they invest at least $5 million in real and personal property. Bonus incentives are given for those companies that create 100+ jobs and or corporate headquarter projects. View the Town of Garner Investment Grant Summary and the Town of Garner Business Investment Policy.

Wake County Incentives
Garner is located within a Targeted Growth Area for Wake County. Companies considering locating in Garner who invest at least $2 million in real and personal property and create 20 jobs may be eligible for incentives through Wake County. For more information regarding Wake County incentives, visit http://raleigh-wake.org/business-advantages/incentives

State of North Carolina Incentives
The State of North Carolina offers two discretionary incentive programs. The Job Development Investment Grant and the One North Carolina Fund. Please click the links below for more information regarding these two programs.

A combination of tax credit and cash grant programs are available at the state and local levels to meet the needs of most companies. For information on state and regional incentives available to qualifying businesses, contact the North Carolina Department of Commerce at (919) 733-4151 or www.investnc.com. For information on local incentives, contact Garner Economic Development Director Nate Groover at (919) 773-4431 or ngroover@garnernc.gov

In Garner, our existing industries are the backbone of our local economy. We work diligently to support our existing industries regardless of size or sector, ensuring they have the necessary information and assistance to reach their full potential.

The Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) Program helps ensure companies have information they need to help them thrive in Garner. Companies can request a meeting with local economic development professionals to assess their needs and how the local government can assist them. This free service, is designed to build a stronger relationship between the local government and business community. Services that are provided through the program can include:

• Workforce development assistance
• State and local expansion incentives
• Research Assistance
• Real estate identification and trend analysis
• Permitting and process assistance
• Liaison to utility providers

To set up a BRE visit, contact Nate Groover, Economic Development Director, at ngroover@garnernc.gov or 919-773-4437.

When it comes to choosing a site for your business, reducing risk and avoiding delays are imperative. Our featured sites are ready for development, saving you time and uncertainty. To learn more about available properties, contact Nate Groover, Economic Development Director, at 919-773-4431 or ngroover@garnernc.gov.

Learn more about Garner's:

• Featured Properties
• Opportunity Zones

The Town is also investing in small area studies to evaluate opportunities for future site development around the six Focus Areas identified in the Garner Forward Comprehensive Plan.

Learn more about Garner's Focus Areas:

• Focus Area 1: Garner Station
• Focus Area 2: Fifth Avenue
• Focus Area 3: Northeast Gateway
• Focus Area 4: NC-540 at Rock Quarry Road / Auburn Station
• Focus Area 5: NC-540 at NC-50
• Focus Area 6: NC-540 at Old Stage Road