

Monticello’s economy is fueled by a diverse and strong business sector. The City of Monticello is home to Ball Metal Beverage Container Corporation, a Fortune 500 Company. Other strong industries include: Emerson/McGill Corporation, Monticello Spring Corporation, Marian Monticello, Adkev, Tru-Flite Arrow, T & L Sharpening, Girtz Industries, Donaldson, Jordan Manufacturing, Landec Ag, and Polymer Science.
Area industries and businesses benefit from the proximity of higher education training programs. Located in Monticello, White County Ivy Tech Instructional Center works closely with area employers to train an educated, skilled workforce.
City officials with the Chamber of Commerce work to ensure the growth and prosperity of the local business community. The city partners with the White County Economic Development Office in business attraction and retention. White County is a HomeTown Competitiveness (HTC) Community focusing on community leadership, youth, wealth retention and entrepreneurship. The HTC designation ensures businesses that local leaders have a planned approach to building a strong rural community able to compete in the global economy.