Union County

Union County and its government are committed to the quality of life and long-term economic well-being of all the County’s citizens. This commitment includes encouraging the location of new businesses and the expansion of existing businesses within the county. It has long been the practice of Union County to offer property tax based economic development incentives for qualifying businesses. These grants have been provided for companies that commit to create new tax value and new full-time jobs in the county.

Each incentives request is managed through the approval process by the Union County Partnership for Progress. Final approval, which is on a case by case basis, rests with the Union County Board of Commissioners.

Each grant commitment is clarified by a contract which explains in detail the terms and conditions of the incentive and is administered by the Tax and Finance Departments of the County government.

Monroe

The Monroe City Council and the Monroe Economic Development Commission are also committed to the long-range economic well-being of the people of Monroe. The City’s interest is to maintain an on-going progressive plan to enhance and secure job opportunities, yet sustain its existing economic health and prosperity. The City Council believes strongly in maintaining a forefront position that is ready to procure new business by soliciting and/or providing aid utilizing grant resources. As a result, the City Council created the first incentive grant program in Union County.

The economic development grant program addresses this mission through allocation of City resources, as The Monroe City Council deems necessary, to respond to proposals from new or existing manufacturing, processing, warehousing, distribution, headquarters, alternative energy or data processing enterprises.  These new or expanding industries will add new job opportunities and promote a better quality of life for local citizens in addition to sustaining the integrity of the City, broadening the tax base, and generating growth and development. For further information on these incentives, please contact the Union County Partnership for Progress at 704-283-3592.