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Do Business in Downtown Greensboro

Build Your Business in a Place that Feels like Home

Here, history and innovation work side by side. With unique storefronts, strong community support, and a downtown full of energy, you'll find everything you need to launch, expand or reimagine what's possible for your business.

37%
Minority-Owned Businesses
9300000
Annual Visits
23+
New Businesses in 2025

Storefronts & Small Businesses 

50+
Retail Shops & Services
65+
Bars & Restaurants
1.4M SF
Rentable Retail Space

Office

3.3M SF
of Office Space
1550
Companies
18143
Jobs/Employees

Residential Growth

2630
Existing Residential Units
760
Residential Units Under Construction
3775
Residents

Hotels & Hospitality

5
Downtown Hotels
541
Hotel Rooms
40239
SF of Meeting Space

Incentives & Resources

Get in Touch

Operate a downtown business and need to get plugged in? Street-level businesses are encouraged to join our Downtown Merchant email list. Our emails will keep you and team up to date on Greensboro road closures, special events, ordinance changes, and general information that may affect your business. Contact us to be added to our list.

Rob Overman
Vice President
Joseph Schorr
Economic Development Officer