Retail setups like Garner Marketplace gaining popularity

Retail setups like Garner Marketplace gaining popularity

The recently opened Garner Marketplace is mentioned in an N&O article about local flea markets, which have become a popular setup for small businesses.

Published March 10, 2010 | Posted in Business, Headlines | No comment
ConAgra’s departure means uncertain future for Garner

ConAgra’s departure means uncertain future for Garner

Nearly nine months after a gas explosion ripped through ConAgra’s Slim Jim plant in Garner, the Omaha, Neb.-based food company has decided to shutter the factory sometime next year.

Published March 9, 2010 | Posted in Business, City, Community, Featured | No comment
Garner Realtor earns Certified Distressed Property Expert designation

Garner Realtor earns Certified Distressed Property Expert designation

Gina Miller, a Realtor with RE/MAX United, completed training in foreclosure avoidance and short sales.

Published March 9, 2010 | Posted in Business, Faces and Places | No comment
Curves of Garner collects donations for food drive

Curves of Garner collects donations for food drive

During the month of March, Curves of Garner will collect nonperishable items and monetary donations for food banks in the area for the annual Curves Food Drive.

Published March 9, 2010 | Posted in Business, Community | No comment
ConAgra’s departure could mean more jobs for Garner, officials say

ConAgra’s departure could mean more jobs for Garner, officials say

The site could become an industrial office hub that would more than make up for the jobs lost, town leaders say.

Published March 8, 2010 | Posted in Business, City, Headlines | No comment
Garner’s ConAgra loss is Troy, Ohio’s gain

Garner’s ConAgra loss is Troy, Ohio’s gain

For Troy, the closing of ConAgra’s Garner plant means 190 new jobs, an additional 74,000 square feet of space, and four new production lines over the next 12 to 15 months.

Published March 4, 2010 | Posted in Business, Headlines | No comment
Garner sixth grader creates line of bookmarks

Garner sixth grader creates line of bookmarks

Maya Palmer got the idea for her line, called Bookworm, when she was in fifth grade and made flower bookmarks after reading “Daisy Head Maize” by Dr. Seuss. She showed her parents, who told her she should sell them.

Published March 1, 2010 | Posted in Business | No comment
WWE wrestler Edge in new Slim Jim ad campaign

WWE wrestler Edge in new Slim Jim ad campaign

ConAgra has hired World Wrestling Entertainment star Edge as the new spokesman for Slim Jims, the N&O reports.

Published February 24, 2010 | Posted in Business, Headlines | No comment
Second McDonald’s supplier lured to Garner, Clayton area

Second McDonald’s supplier lured to Garner, Clayton area

Northeast Foods, a Maryland-based commercial bakery, has agreed to locate in Clayton, not far from Garner’s Golden State Foods distribution center, the N&O reports.

Published February 22, 2010 | Posted in Business, City, Headlines | No comment
ConAgra might decide soon on future of its Garner plant

ConAgra might decide soon on future of its Garner plant

ConAgra executives might determine what will happen to their Garner facility at a board meeting this Thursday, reports the N&O’s business blog.

Published February 17, 2010 | Posted in Business, Headlines | No comment