Thriving Business Community

Monroe County’s residents and businesses benefit from a thriving business and industrial community. Thanks to an advantageous location, a skilled and educated workforce, and an expedient transportation network, Monroe County is the perfect home for large industries and small businesses.

Monroe County is in the business of doing business. A business-friendly local leadership offers competitive incentive packages and site location assistance services. A 92-acre industrial park is less than five minutes from Monroe County Airport on Highway 21 South. Monroe County has a well-trained, available workforce with the ability to transfer skills to any project. Companies can take advantage of customized state and federal industrial training programs, while employees strengthen their skills through technical and job-related programs at Alabama Southern Community College, located in Monroeville.

Numerous companies that support both domestic and international markets flourish in Monroe County. Local companies produce and fabricate apparel, pulp, paper, newsprint, lumber, furniture, fasteners and pre-cast concrete structures. Telecommunication and agricultural industries also prosper within Monroe County’s borders.