Butterball urged to change the way it kills turkeys

Butterball urged to change the way it kills turkeys

The Humane Society wants Butterball to implement a new method of gassing turkeys instead of the current method, which they call “horribly outdated and horribly cruel,” the N&O reports.

Published September 2, 2010 | Posted in Business,Headlines | No comment
PB&J brings fun to customers

PB&J brings fun to customers

The owners of PB&J Fun Factory, located at 5901 Fayetteville Road in Raleigh, held a premiere night and a grand opening Thursday, Aug. 19 and Friday, Aug. 20, respectively.

Published September 1, 2010 | Posted in Business,Faces and Places | No comment
DanZe Zone studio offers array of classes

DanZe Zone studio offers array of classes

With her staff of six, DanZe Zone owner Dawn Ziglar offers an array of classes for ages 16 months to adults, ranging from traditional tap, jazz, and ballet to popular styles inspired by hit TV shows “So You Think You can Dance” and “America’s Got Talent.”

Published September 1, 2010 | Posted in Business,Faces and Places | No comment
Penske facility to open in Garner’s Greenfield Park

Penske facility to open in Garner’s Greenfield Park

Penske Truck Leasing Co. held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday, Aug. 12 for its future truck rental facility in Greenfield South Business Park on Waterfield Drive.

Published August 17, 2010 | Posted in Business,Headlines | No comment
N.C. Secretary of Commerce to speak at Garner Chamber event

N.C. Secretary of Commerce to speak at Garner Chamber event

N.C. Secretary of Commerce J. Keith Crisco will be speaking at the dinner after the Garner Chamber’s Plug in the Future conference on Tuesday, Aug. 10.

Published July 21, 2010 | Posted in Business,Headlines | No comment
Garner Chamber to honor members with Summit Awards

Garner Chamber to honor members with Summit Awards

The Garner Chamber is honoring members with the start of its new awards program, Summit Awards. Businesses that are members of the Chamber can apply for one or more awards at no charge.

Published July 20, 2010 | Posted in Business | No comment
Garner Chamber president receives IOM designation

Garner Chamber president receives IOM designation

Garner Chamber president Neal Padgett graduated from the Institute for Organization Management, an education program for nonprofit professionals that awards IOM designations.

Published July 14, 2010 | Posted in Business | No comment
Tom Jones Drug celebrates 37 years

Tom Jones Drug celebrates 37 years

Tom Jones Drug celebrated its 37th anniversary with a Customer Appreciation Day Wednesday, June 30.

Published July 14, 2010 | Posted in Business,Faces and Places | No comment
Garner gas station gets Redbox

Garner gas station gets Redbox

Redbox is coming to Murphy Oil Express at 4993 Hwy 42 West (next to the new Walmart) in Garner. Redbox is a DVD kiosk that offers new release DVDs at convenience, grocery and other stores.

Published July 14, 2010 | Posted in Business | No comment
Garner Mid-Day Rotary honors The Garner Citizen

Garner Mid-Day Rotary honors The Garner Citizen

The Garner Mid-Day Rotary Club honored Barry Moore, executive editor of The Garner Citizen, with two awards at its annual banquet Tuesday, June 29.

Published July 13, 2010 | Posted in Business,Community,Faces and Places | No comment