The Monroe-Union County Economic Development Commission (MUCEDC) team is committed to serving Monroe and Union County through individually curated existing industry support, premier industry recruitment, purposeful strategic planning, new job creation, and workforce development. We understand the importance of our work in encouraging positive growth within our community to meet the needs of our resident population. MUCEDC reports to its Advisory Board and the Board of Directors. MUCEDC Advisory Board guides recruitment efforts, existing industry programming, and votes to support incoming projects. MUCEDC Board of Directors serves as a management group for all in-house necessities, such as budgeting, staffing, and administrative decisions. These boards comprise industry leaders, elected officials, and City of Monroe and Union County managers.
The vetting board of the MUCEDC, is known as the MUCEDC Board of Advisors. This group is made up of a broad mixture of business leaders throughout the Union County, from small business persons to leaders of large international corporations. Together this group examines incentive offerings, acts as a sounding board for recruitment trips, and helps develop the work plans and strategic direction of the economic development efforts for Union County, NC.
For more information on the MUCEDC Board of Advisors, please click here for the list of members.
The controlling administrative board of the MUCEDC is known as the MUCEDC Board of Directors. This group comprises the Managers of Union County and Monroe, two board members of the Union County Board of County Commissioners, and two members of the City of Monroe City Council.
For more information on the MUCEDC Board of Directors, please click here for the list of members.
The Union County Economic Development Growth Enterprise, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization created to support the economic development activities in Union County, NC. The organization hosts and organizes many events for the MUCEDC, including The Hook & Slice Industry Appreciation Day, Groundhog Day Economic Summit, Industry Seminars, and other events throughout the year.
For more information on the Union County EDGE, please click here for their website.