As a municipally owned facility, Gastonia Conference Center generates sustainable jobs that continue to support the local community. The facility provides a positive economic impact for the community and supports local businesses, restaurants, and hotels. The entire facility is an integral part of the ongoing revitalization of Gastonia’s historic downtown area that creates and supports a renewed sense of community. The Conference Center also has a positive impact on the community’s economic vitality through the retention of dollars within the community and supporting and preserving small locally owned business.