AT A GLANCE
Company: Garver Feed Mill
Idea: Renovate vacant building into multi-use space for array of local companies and events
State support: Idle Sites Redevelopment Grant
Results: The building has created 247 jobs and draws more than 300,000 visits each year; in 2025 they estimate it generated $17.9 million in direct local economic activity, including spending by visitors, vendors, and tenants.
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