Reinvestment on
the rise
Since its inception in 2009, the Downtown Garner Association has embraced the Main Street Four Point Approach as a guiding framework for revitalizing Garner’s historic business district and fostering economic growth.
$6.3 million in total investment
FY 2025-2026
Main Street is economic development within the context of historic preservation.
When we talk about revitalizing Downtown Garner, we’re talking about growing jobs and small business ownership, increasing local investment, and building a solid economic foundation for future growth.
Downtown is attracting creative entrepreneurs and local mom ‘n pop shops. Business owners and investors alike are drawn to the character-filled historic buildings along Main Street and we’re busting at the seams to find space for more!
In the last 17 years since Garner became a Main Street community, the economic impact of downtown revitalization speaks for itself. Downtown Garner is on the rise, and this is only the beginning.
$M in Public Investment
Net Gain Jobs
Public Improvements
volunteer hours contributed
$M in Private Investment
Business Expansions
Private Building Rehabs
$K value of volunteer contributions
Complete Downtown Garner & NC Main Street Impact Report
Take a look at the progress we’ve made and the impact we’re proud to share.