Monticello Times 2017 Monticello Manufacturing | Page 3

Mayor’s
Message
M a n u f a c t u r i n g
&
I n d u s t r y
Industry is important to city leadership
While new retail busi-
nesses are often the most
visible examples of eco-
nomic growth in Mon-
ticello, we also have a
strong foundation of in-
dustry and manufactur-
ing in our community.
These businesses are
essential to a vibrant
economy. Whether large
or small, they require
highly-skilled
workers
with a great deal of preci-
Monticello Mayor Brian Stumpf
sion and expertise.
As a result, they bring
livable wage jobs for our friends and neighbors, con-
tribute to our tax base, and shape Monticello’s region-
al and national reputation.
They excel at customer service and inspire customer
confi dence. They are also known for their signifi cant
community involvement, whether through civic lead-
ership, membership in volunteer organizations, or
sponsorship contributions for some of our favorite
community events. One of the best parts of my role
as mayor is being a part of the continuous growth and
change in our community. The city of Monticello’s Com-
prehensive Plan identifi es the goals for the economic
health and vitality of our city, and recently we made
a great step forward in accomplishing those goals by
hiring a new EDA manager. Every year Monticello cel-
ebrates these businesses by presenting the Industry of
the Year award during Minnesota Manufacturers week.
Local businesses are nominated by their peers, and
the Industrial and Economic Development Committee
work together to select a winner and honor its contri-
butions to both the local economy and the community.
We invite you to join us as we highlight the 2017
Industry of the Year nominees and celebrate industry
and manufacturing in our community.