Greater Monroe Economic Development

The City of Monroe is a powerhouse industrial hub with the largest cluster of aerospace manufacturers in the Southeast United States.

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A few miles south of Charlotte, NC, Monroe is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. Lying equidistant between New York City and Miami, Monroe has access to a majority of the United States via a short drive or flight from Charlotte-Douglas International Airport.

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City of Monroe Launches Office of Economic Development, Names Director and Existing Business and Industries Manager

The City has launched its new Office of Economic Development, led by Director Teresa Campo. With more than 20 years of leadership in local government and extensive experience in infrastructure development, fostering workforce opportunities, and community development, Campo brings the vision and expertise to guide this new chapter.

City of Monroe Presents Incentive Payment to Windsor Windows & Doors

The City of Monroe presented an economic development incentive check to Windsor Windows & Doors, recognizing the company’s continued investment at its Monroe facility and fulfillment of its incentive agreement with the City.

FAA and City of Monroe Study Future Site of Air Traffic Control

Representatives from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) were on site at Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport (EQY) on September 3 and 4, 2025, to study and select the future location of the airport’s Air Traffic Control (ATC) Tower.

City of Monroe Presents Incentive Payment to O’Neil Digital Solutions

The City of Monroe presented an economic development incentive check for $87,199 to O’Neil Digital Solutions, recognizing the company’s ongoing investment at its Monroe facility and fulfillment of its development agreement with the City.

City of Monroe Presents Incentive Payment to Hamilton Drywall Products

The City of Monroe presented an economic development incentive payment of $23,000 to Hamilton Drywall Products on August 4, 2025, in recognition of the company’s continued investment and expansion in Monroe.

City of Monroe Presents Incentive Payment to Greiner Bio-One North America

The City of Monroe presented an economic development incentive check for $58,650 to Greiner Bio-One North America Inc., recognizing the company’s continued investment in its Monroe facility and fulfillment of its ongoing development agreement with the City. This is the fourth of five payments under the agreement.

City of Monroe Presents Incentive Payment to Goulston Technologies

The City of Monroe presented an economic development incentive check to Goulston Technologies on July 7, 2025, recognizing the company’s continued investment in its Monroe facility and fulfillment of two ongoing development agreements with the City.

Monroe Provides Incentive Payment to ATI Specialty Materials

The City of Monroe presented an economic development incentive check to ATI Specialty Materials on July 7, 2025, recognizing ATI's fulfillment of an $11 million development agreement with the City.

City of Monroe Leadership Tours Historic Railroad Area in Winchester as Part of Revitalization Initiative

The Winchester Revitalization Committee held a meeting on-site in the Winchester community on Friday, July 18, 2025, as part of the City’s ongoing revitalization and planning efforts.

City of Monroe Presents Incentive Payment to Bona

The City of Monroe presented an economic development incentive check to Bona on July 7, 2025, at the company’s Monroe facility.

Monroe Provides Incentive Payment to Collins Aerospace

The City of Monroe presented an economic development incentive check to Collins Aerospace on July 7, 2025, at the company’s Monroe facility.

City of Monroe Presents Economic Development Incentive Payment to American Wick Drain

On July 7, 2025, the City of Monroe presented an economic development incentive payment to American Wick Drain Corporation (AWD) at the company’s Monroe facility, recognizing the company’s continued investment in the local economy and workforce.