City of Monroe Presents Economic Development Incentive Payment to American Wick Drain
On July 7, 2025, the City of Monroe presented an economic development incentive payment to American Wick Drain Corporation (AWD) at the company’s Monroe facility, recognizing the company’s continued investment in the local economy and workforce.
City of Monroe Mayor Robert Burns, City Manager Mark Watson, Assistant City Manager Lisa Hollowell, Assistant City Manager Jeffrey Wells, and Special Projects Manager Teresa Campo met with AWD General Manager Germán Valdés to present the check and tour the facility.
American Wick Drain, which employs 70 full-time workers at its Monroe location, invested over $10 million in new equipment, machinery, and building improvements. This investment qualified the company for an incentive payment under the City’s economic development program, which supports businesses that demonstrate a commitment to growth, innovation, and job creation within Monroe.
“American Wick Drain is an important business in Monroe because they manufacture products that are used in agricultural, commercial, and residential settings," said Manager Watson. "The City values this company, and we are glad they have chosen to stay in Monroe and employ our residents."
Founded over 40 years ago, AWD produces a full line of water drainage management products distributed across the United States, Canada, and Latin America.
“The City of Monroe is blessed to have this company employing Monroe residents, offering good jobs, and providing a product used across many industries,” said Mayor Burns.
